Facilities
A renovation that included the repair of storm damage to the roof of McCain Auditorium on the campus of Kansas State University was a coordinated effort that required the replacement of custom-fabricated smoke vents.
Green Schools
A new middle school, just outside of Houston, will have a net zero design, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it consumes.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/23/19
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Each roof leak is an opportunity to fail. As always, planning for all possible alternatives in advance will pay dividends in the future.
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- 04/01/19
This article originally appeared in the School Planning & Management April/May 2019 issue of Spaces4Learning.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to roof maintenance.
This article originally appeared in the College Planning & Management April/May 2019 issue of Spaces4Learning.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
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.
This article originally appeared in the College Planning & Management March 2018 issue of Spaces4Learning.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
To everything there is a season, and now is the time to begin planning for summer re-roofs. Have you started?
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- 03/01/18
This article originally appeared in the School Planning & Management March 2018 issue of Spaces4Learning.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
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Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Maintaining watertight roofs is an ongoing challenge for many facilities professionals. In seeking advice from experts all over the country, their lessons learned were in several categories.
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- 03/01/17
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Facilities (Campus Spaces)
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.
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Impact on Learning
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Maintenance & Operations
- By John A. Bailey
- 11/01/16
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Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Just like everything else in education, technology and new methodologies are changing the traditional approach to roof management.
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- 03/01/16
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Facilities
- By Craig A. Tyler
- 03/01/16
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Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
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Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Here's what school administrators need to know about choosing the right roof and ensuring it performs effectively.
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Impact on Learning
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Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Today's roofs are often expected to bear the weight of physical components that contribute to sustainability efforts. Here's what you need to know when planning for these features.
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It's anti-intuitive, but raising the initial cost of a new school or other capital purchase can reduce total cost of ownership.
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Facilities (Managing Assets)
What is hanging over your head?
- By Pieter van der Have
- 06/01/14
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Facilities (Campus Spaces)
...out of mind. That's what most people -- facility managers included -- think about their roofs, until there’s a problem. Informed choices and diligent maintenance could extend the usefulness of one of your school's biggest assets. Can you stretch the life your roof 20 years or beyond?
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Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Sustainable, teachable roofs are beginning to replace asphalt and black membrane roofs.
- By Michael Fickes
- 03/01/14
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