Maintenance & Operations


pest management

Three outdated pest proofing techniques you want to avoid... and what to do instead.

Every Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program recommends exclusion efforts to help stop rodent problems before they start. But not all exclusion practices are proven to work. Here are three common outdated products and techniques you'll want to avoid.

Absenteeism and FMLA

The impact of absenteeism might be greater than we think.

facilities management

Taking Stock of Your Facilities

Colleges and universities can improve facilities management and maximize budget efficiency through comprehensive, campus-wide assessments.

cleaning products

A Safer Environment

How to make healthier cleaning work in educational facilities.

school facility costs

School Facilities: What Do They Really Cost?

In this article, we explore lifecycle costs and vital factors to consider in order to make the most cost-effective choices for your facilities.

hazard assessments

Organizational Management for Safe Working Conditions in Schools

Hazard assessments and lock-out/tag-out procedures in all school buildings are essential.

school custodial issues

Custodial Issues

campus cleaning

How Clean?

Meeting cleaning expectations on campus involves various factors, from personnel to products and even artificial intelligence.

EON ALLERGEN

What to Consider When Selecting Floor-Care Machines

As schools across North America grapple with ever tighter operating budgets, getting the most use of cleaning equipment is of vital importance. Here are five product benefits to consider when it's time to replace your equipment.

Sanitaire EON

Five Steps to Clean More with Less

Selecting the right cleaning equipment is becoming ever more important as North America's colleges and universities grapple with flattening operating budgets. Here are five product benefits to consider to help your staff clean more with less.

deferred maintenance

Dealing With the Deferred Maintenance Challenge

How do you make inroads into a seemingly insurmountable deferred maintenance backlog?

GVC-18VAC

A Versatile Solution for Sanitation in Schools

The environmentally-friendly GVC-18VAC combines dry steam cleaning and a vacuum system to effectively clean and sanitize almost any surface. From the classroom to the locker room, you’ll be able to eliminate bacteria and other allergens quickly and thoroughly.

Facility Managers: Their Role in Fire Safety

The people who know your buildings best have a role in protecting them.

Data-Driven Facility Management

Operational data comprise a tangible resource for building managers.

deferred maintenance

Who's on First? Prioritizing Deferred Maintenance Projects

With limited resources in school districts burdened with leaky roofs and worn out heating equipment, how can facility managers prioritize?

Spotlight on Campus Construction

Colleges and universities are centers of learning and recreation. These activities are year-round, and in most cases, campuses are constantly bustling with activity—even in the summer time. When it comes to constructing or renovating campus spaces, making sure students have spaces in which to learn can be tricky, with buildings closing for work to be performed. Gwen Gilley, AIA, LEED-AP BD+C, principal, Hord Coplan Macht, has seen this scenario play out several times, and explains some of the strategies her firm has employed to help make the construction phase easier on students, faculty, and staff.

school plant manager

An Endorsement

The benefits of a national certification program for school plant managers.

Benchmarking: A Checklist

We need to improve our performance, but where do we start?

roof

What's Up With the Roof?

Out of sight, out of mind should not apply to your facilities' roofs. Attention to evaluating, maintaining, repairing, and ultimately replacing your roofing systems is vital to avoiding unexpected expenses and possible catastrophic damage.