Maintenance & Operations


Preventing and Treating Bed Bug Infestations in Residence Halls

College dorms are among the top 10 hiding places for bed bugs. Prevention is preferable to treatment when dealing with this pest.

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My Roof's Got a Hole In it...

Each roof leak is an opportunity to fail. As always, planning for all possible alternatives in advance will pay dividends in the future.

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A Prescription for Healthy Roofs

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to roof maintenance.

mechanical systems

Control Freaks

Optimizing School Mechanical Systems By Paying Attention.

What We Need to Know About Quat Binding

It’s flu season. Effectively keeping the campus environment clean can help reduce the spread of the pathogens that cause the flu.

Planning for Improvement

One Midwestern university found success with reorganizing facilities management in order to eliminate deferred maintenance.

Managing the Day-to-Day Operations of a Maintenance Department

Things to consider for continued progress and efficiency.

Sanitaire EON vacuum

Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools with Better Vacuuming

Allergen triggers often exceed safe thresholds in school buildings. The first commercial vacuum certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America can help reduce exposure.

Sanitaire EON vacuum

Vacuum Innovation Contributes to Improved School Attendance and Test Scores

School air quality issues can affect absenteeism and student test scores. Rigorous cleaning using machines certified with the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Gold Seal of Approval can help.

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