July 04, 2008

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Maintenance/Operations

37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--SCHOOLS 

By Joe Agron

Spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations faces growing pressures....

37th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study--COLLEGES 

By Joe Agron

Just like their school district brethren, higher-education institutions are feeling the pressure on maintenance and operations (M&O) budgets....

Thorough Control 

By Mike Kennedy

Regardless of the type of flooring, a well-organized maintenance regimen will help floors and carpets last....

Suck it Up 

By Dave Jansik

Schools and universities can use LEED as a guide to achieve cleaning and vacuuming goals....

Know-How: Maintenance 

By Mike Kennedy

A thorough plan enables schools and universities to maintain facilities and equipment effectively....

Recovery 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities in and around New Orleans continue putting back the pieces of campuses and communities wracked by Hurricane Katrina....

Planning Matters 

By Bruno Niklaus

Designing a cleaning plan that accommodates needs, and keeps students and staff healthy....

Green Cleaning: Behind the Scenes 

By Stephen Ashkin

Finally, some recognition for your efforts....

Bug Off 

By Patrick T. Copps

A thorough IPM program that emphasizes environmentally friendly techniques can help keep students and staff safe from pests....

Vacuum Virtues 

By Allen Rathey

An upright vacuum can be a sound vehicle that helps schools and universities arrive at an effective cleaning program....

36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: Schools 

By Joe Agron

Spending by school districts on maintenance and operations increased in 2006-07, reversing years of historic low expenditures. ...

36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study: Colleges 

By Joe Agron

Colleges are focusing increased effort and money to improve the physical condition of existing facilities and address a huge backlog of deferred maintenance....

Step by Step 

By John Walker

It’s back to the basics when it comes to clean school restrooms....

A Proactive Solution 

By Francis X. Hayes

A facilities assessment can be a guide to diligent decisionmaking, planning and budgeting...

Smart Spending | Schools and Universities  

By Mike Kennedy

When purse strings are tight, schools and universities have to work hard to stretch available construction dollars....

Inside: Transportation 

Out with the old; Cleaner buses; Seeking hybrids...

Steaming Clean 

By Rick Hoverson

Today's steam vapor systems can address ongoing cost, safety and efficiency challenges in education institutions, and keep cleaning standards high for staff and students....

Two for One 

By Tim Ammon and Scott Little

Tips for managing the evolving consolidation of facilities and transportation management....

Quality Partners | Contracting green services  

By Bob Clark

Contracting green services can help schools and universities move in the right direction....

Day to Day 

By Dennis Jurecki

With the right equipment and schedules, day cleaning can be a fit for many education institutions....

Plumbing/Fixtures 

Mike Kennedy

School restrooms have long been targets for vandals and students who treat the facilities with less than tender, loving care. Restrooms also are places...

Get it Together 

By Dave Coffey

Computer modeling can meld all spectrums of a large-scale project to increase communication and miximize efficiency....

Garnering Support 

By Douglas W. Kincaid, Eric T. Dillinger and Michael Clayton

Education institutions can benefit from a modeling approach to facility budgeting....

Washrooms 

By Mike Kennedy

After countless decisions about what goes into a classroom how much to spend, whether to get desks or chairs and tables, how large the furnishings should...

Quiet Ride 

By Allen Rathey

Schools and universities should pay attention to the noise their custodial equipment generates....

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