The key to controlling energy use in a building lies in integrating the mechanical, lighting and other building systems so that you can schedule each system, control how the systems work together and monitor performance. Innovative building controls and m
Every janitor or cleaning crew member needs to understand how to clean for safer and healthier environments and that they're part of the larger effort shared by the principal, teachers, nurse, building operations and other staff members
There's no reason to be bullied by rising energy costs. Look at the available data, and take the proper action to eliminate wasteful practices, update antiquated systems and become more efficient. Monitoring the results shows that you get what you pa
For school facility managers, architects, designers and even school faculty and administration, credible certifications and their ecolabels make it possible to find greener, healthier products with which to build, furnish and maintain school facilities. H
There are many benefits to cloud computing, and it's important to remember that your SaaS subscription is not just accessing technology at a reasonable price anywhere and anytime. It's about what's behind the subscription customer se
Believing that a healthy school is as integral to a student's learning environment as the curriculum itself, Alexandria City Public Schools decided to look for building initiatives and solutions that would make its buildings healthier and save money
Before you start shoveling money into security technology, spell out precisely the problem you want to solve or deter in the first place. Once that's established, start looking at solutions, but don't immediately jump to the latest gizmo it may be
Green school choices are embedded in every part of a child's experience in a school. Here are some of the trends we are seeing emerge in our work with healthy, high-performance, green schools across the country, as well as suggested tweets to tweet a
Waiting until the last minute and scrambling to execute campus improvement projects can lead to disastrous results. All construction programs are unique and present their own challenges for the team. Start planning for your summer projects as early as pos
When it comes to video surveillance, what do you truly need? How do you make that determination? Here's how Chicago Public Schools is doing it.
In the wake of the Ohio school shooting, ASIS International organized a webinar on reducing risks of school violence. Paul Timm, a certified physical security professional (PSP), proposed seven measures designed to reduce the risk of school violence.
What does mechanical system maintenance mean today? It means conducting assessments that identify various maintenance needs such as recommissioning, carrying out inspections as well as preventive and corrective maintenance and, finally, training and retra
While there are a lot of AV, presentation and projection systems out there, research and experimentation can help you select the correct products for your school, as well as ensure these tools are actually integrated into classrooms. Try selecting a few p
Sectional and overhead doors, large partitions, as well as rolling gates, grilles and shutters of various types are common fixtures performing various functions in K-12 school buildings, including providing security or defining spaces in gymnasiums, hallw
While Congress could never provide dollars to fix buildings, its members have plenty of time to determine how schools should teach. And that, in my view, is not a good thing.
While Congress could never provide dollars to fix buildings, its members have plenty of time to determine how schools should teach. And that, in my view, is not a good thing.
Whether computers are in a lab, in the classroom or in students' hands, districts are turning to wireless networks to help integrate technology into education. With this decision comes the need not only for the right equipment and space, but also con
A four-phase emergency management plan, coupled with NIMS, is a good place to begin building an emergency management plan. And you don't have to do it alone there are plenty of resources to aid you on your journey.
PCHS is about empowering the school, preserving jobs and protecting the health of students and staff. It does not receive sponsorship or claim allegiance to any brand or system, but is free to change as better cleaning practices come around. It brings a m
Modernizing the nation's public schools is a priority issue in the President's proposed FY 2013 budget. It includes $30 billion to modernize schools through a school construction grant program to help create job growth. The budget also calls for the renew