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In this section of SchoolFacilities.com you will find articles about school facility maintenance, upkeep of important school equipment such as HVAC, furniture, vehicles and more. |
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Energy use in The School
By: Chris Dunlap - Monday, November 23, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
As energy costs continue to rise school districts around the nation are turning to conservation methods to keep energy costs at a reasonable level. While energy is usually referred to as a “fixed charge” in most district budgets it is an area where conservation methods can have a big effect.
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Alabama Schools Make $2.9 Million Green Commitment
By: Keith Hobbs - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Source: Schneider Electric
The Florence City Schools in Florence, Ala., are implementing $2.9 million in facility enhancements designed to improve operations, comfort and efficiency at nine district buildings totaling more than 925,000 square feet. Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, will complete the work as a performance contract with the district. Schneider Electric guarantees that Florence City Schools will reduce its utility costs by at least $207,000 annually when the project is completed in October 2010.
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TEN ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR REPLACING ROOFS
By: John Olson - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Source: A-lert Roof & Building Systems
When it comes to school administration the most important part of their professional lives involves doing what is absolutely the best for the students. Our students are the future of our communities and our country. All too often school administrators find themselves consumed with another of the responsibilities of their position which is building maintenance.
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Book - Sick Buildings: Definition, Diagnosis and Mitigation: Dr. Thad Godish
This book is a comprehensive examination of the phenomenon of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) characterized as sick or problem buildings. Significant emphasis is given to defining the nature of the problem, the various potential causal and risk factors, problem building diagnostic protocols and contaminant measurements, and the mitigation of IAQ problems, including case histories.
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Key Systems KSSpecialistBlu
By: Lee Garver - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
Losing control is never a good thing, especially when it comes to the key system for a building. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens when facilities are lax in their key control policies and wait too long to re-establish order. When this occurs, the secure, tightly-managed key system that once existed is replaced by a porous line of defense with no accountability and increased exposure to security threats. Facility managers can avoid this undesired scenario by seeking the assistance of a certified key systems professional.
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New Mexico State University Installs Potomac Digital Signage
By: Heather Loveridge - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
Gone are the days of placing flyers and posters in campus buildings. Potomac Digital Signage gives universities and colleges the ability to instantly update students and faculty about events throughout the campus.
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Mobile Awareness Announces VisionStat Plus Integrated Obstacle Detection Sensor & Video System
By: Brandon Stotsenburg - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Source: Mobile Awareness, LLC
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced VisionStat™ Plus, an extremely affordable and complete commercial-grade system to prevent backing accidents.
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Cuyahoga County School Districts test new aproach for safer schools and a cleaner Environment
By: LAURA KELLER - Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Source: CHEMICAL STRATEGIES PARTNERSHIP
Four school districts in Cuyahoga County – Beachwood, Berea, North Royalton, and Orange – are pursuing a new initiative to improve chemical and waste management in the schools.
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Follansbee(R) Contributes to New Jersey School’s LEED(R) Platinum Certification
By: Lauren Ban - Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Source: Follansbee Steel
A Follansbee TCS II® roof lends a combination of sustainable attributes and unique visual appeal to the newest addition to the Willow School, a K-8 private elementary school in Gladstone, NJ, which recently attained USGBC® LEED® Platinum Certification.
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Draper Receives Community Environmental Award
By: Terry Coffey - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
Draper, Inc., a leading manufacturer of gymnasium equipment, projection screens, window shades and lifts and mounts for flatscreens and video projectors, has been recognized for its environmental efforts.
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