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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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Energy Efficiency & Facility Improvement Projects New
By: Tracy Southers - Monday, November 23, 2009
Source: DMI Entegral Solutions
For decades, building owners and managers have been forced to choose between price and performance in their facility upgrade projects. Limited budgets, ineffective procurement options, and premiums for energy efficient solutions have made high-performing buildings an elusive goal. This is no longer the case with Entegral Solutions Group...
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Access Control Article | CyberLock Electronic Access Control for Medical Drug Cabinets New
By: Kathleen Childs - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Source: SchoolFacilities.com
Videx (www.videx.com) announces a powerful and easy-to-manage access control solution for medical drug cabinets. For hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical clinics, and emergency services that are experiencing problems securing their pharmaceuticals, CyberLock is the answer.
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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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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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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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Insuring your construction projects today and for the future
By: Sharon Iburg - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Source: Keenan & Associates
What is the measure of a successful project?
Is it that the project was completed on time? The project stayed under budget? There were no serious incidents that occurred during construction? Punch list items were at an all time low? The community is pleased and with the new facility, its design, cost, and delivery, and can’t wait for their children to use it? The board has needed little intervention as to the building of the project?
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Benchmarking and the Implications of AB 1103
By: Easton Gardner, LEED AP - Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Source: Greener Dawn Inc.
The green building movement has transformed from solar panels and low-VOC paint to a complete shift in commercial real estate transactions – are you ready for green negotiations?
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