Maintenance & Operations


Safe School Buildings

Safe School Buildings

Hardening school buildings from a maintenance perspective.

Spotlight on Campus Composting and Recycling

Recycling and composting are important elements of a green college campus. Sara Koziatek of St. Louis Composting/Total Organics Recycling in St. Louis, MO, talks about the benefits of recycling and composting for an institution, how to get students involved, and other topics.

On-Campus Laundry 101

Do your washers and dryers make the grade? Here are some of the things you can do to optimize your laundry room’s performance.

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ProTeam Cordless Backpack Vacuum Brings Speed and Safety to Stairwells

At University of Washington, a stairwell of seven flights took 30 minutes to clean with a standard backpack vacuum and only 10 minutes to clean with the ProTeam cordless backpack.

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Three outdated pest proofing techniques you want to avoid...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 Here are three common outdated products and techniques you'll want to avoid.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.

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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?

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