Maintenance & Operations


Succession Planning

Succession planning is about the future. Do you have a plan in place?

Operation Leadership

Excellence in Operation, Leadership

Having a strong vision for the new school year.

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Removing Barriers

As years go by, school campuses can become tangled with fencing which no longer serves its original purpose. Improve the appearance of school grounds by removing outdated, unnecessary barriers.

Five Tips for Holding on to That Back-to-School Shine

Here are top five tips for sustaining a clean, healthy learning environment and your pristine deep-clean -- plus some extra credit! Each of our school-zone-defense strategies comes paired with an easy way to help students recognize how they can cut down on cross-contamination.

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University of Utah Meets Three Cleaning Challenges with Cordless Backpacks

The custodial staff at University of Utah cleans 121 campus buildings. Three areas posed a specific challenge to vacuum: the library, lecture classrooms, and the Student Life Center. Then they tried the GoFree Flex Pro cordless backpack vacuum from ProTeam.

Bicycles on Campus

Is your campus bicycle- and bicyclist-friendly?

Sustainable Grounds

Villanova University is working to achieve a more natural campus experience.

Maintenance Repairs

Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind

Available technology options can be used to improve campus infrastructure maintenance and repair.

Let's Talk About PM

A look at the preventative maintenance model vs. "run to failure" model.

energy rebates

High School Qualifies for Energy Rebates

Sidney High School also betters its energy efficiency.

Safety Practices

Don't Overlook Safety Practices in the Workplace

Is your school division reactionary or proactive?

IoT, Energy and Effectiveness

What are the implications of the IoT infiltrating campus facilities?

Plastic Liners, Oatmeal and Cost Savings

Reducing the number of plastic trash can liners used on your campus is good for sustainability goals as well as your budget.

An Honest Assessment

Is your organization evolving to exceed your customers' expectations?

HVAC

The Boiler Room Is the Classroom

What will students see when they look inside an advanced campus HVAC system? High-tech HVAC systems can serve as living labs.

Building Condition

Building Condition and the Influence on Student Learning

The time is now for a national study on the correlation between public school buildings and learning.

Combat Infection with UV-C Technology

Deploying Ultraviolet-C technology maximizes infection control and protects student health across a community college campus.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools with Better Vacuuming

Are your floors really clean? Following carpet cleaning guidelines play a critical role in meeting school cleaning standards, removing allergens and reducing student and faculty absenteeism.

Leaky roof

Is the Roof Leaking?

Leaky roofs can lead to expensive damage to facilities. Early detection of roof leaks can save headaches and dollars. Here is a look at various methods of leak detection for commercial roofing systems.