Sustainability
Facility solutions provider ABM recently announced that it will be partnering with the Dooly County School System in Vienna, Ga., to form an Energy Performance Contracting program. The program will save the school district about $3.7 million in energy and operating cost savings over the next 20 years, according to a press release.
New Construction
Members of the Hoover school board in Hoover, Ala., met this week to discuss a series of upcoming capital projects totaling $98 million.
HVAC & IAQ
Energy
Georgetown University has taken the next step in its commitment to sustainability by committing to obtaining two-thirds of its total electricity consumption directly from "local" solar farms in Maryland and New Jersey.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 12/09/20
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Your environment is more than simply the place you are; the atmosphere you occupy affects you on a biological level, sending signals to your body and mind that influence your health in a variety of ways.
Business
Colleges and universities can improve facilities management and maximize budget efficiency through comprehensive, campus-wide assessments.
- By Kyle Christiansen
- 07/01/18
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
In this article, we explore lifecycle costs and vital factors to consider in order to make the most cost-effective choices for your facilities.
Hot Tips (Life-Cycle Cost Analysis)
Maintenance & Operations (Managing the Physical Plant)
Is your organization evolving to exceed your customers' expectations?
- By Bruce A. Meyer
- 04/01/17
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
A Final Thought
Can we get the dollars needed to fix our schools?
Maintenance
Building component forecasting and obsolescence/major maintenance planning.
- By John P. Rome Jr.
- 04/01/16
Maintenance
Investment levels in all but three states will not meet the standards.
Maintaining Buildings & Grounds
A system called composite product mapping can help you select the most price-friendly and best-performing products for your maintenance needs.
- By Michael Wilson
- 04/01/16
A life-cycle cost analysis is an important tool when acquiring, owning, operating and disposing of buildings and systems on a campus.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Low cost security measures for schools.
Maintaining Buildings & Grounds
Budgeting for cold weather care and maintenance that involves planning ahead for key seasonal product and service purchases can lead to steep discounts and reduced operating costs.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Maintenance & Operations
An energy initiative that works for the environment and school divisions.
- By John A. Bailey
- 12/01/14
It's anti-intuitive, but raising the initial cost of a new school or other capital purchase can reduce total cost of ownership.
Trends in Green
Can schools be rewarded with lower insurance costs by taking steps to reduce risk? A new program shows how it can be done.
- By Eric Brossy de Dios
- 11/01/14
Trends in Green (Sustainable Innovations on Campus)
A new bio-based phase-change material is providing HVAC savings.