Tag: Education Facilities
New Nonprofit Helps Pre-K-12 Schools Prepare, Respond To Crisis
Focusing on five critical areas of service, the Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL) helps school governance teams prepare for and react to significant crises.
Facility Executive: April 2023 Issue
The April 2023 issue focuses on the latest trends in interior and exterior commercial lighting, water conservation, flooring, building envelope restoration and repair, and more.
5 Ways To Ensure Efficiency During Education Facility Construction Work
When the proper steps are taken during construction, facility managers can expect a smooth process from start to finish.
Facilities That Are Leading The Way
The COVID-19 pandemic created a new awareness of the pivotal role facilities teams play in the operations of the buildings society works, learns, lives, and plays in.
Indoor Sports And Healthy IAQ
Facilities teams should look at these four aspects of HVAC maintenance during the indoor sports season for healthier IAQ.
EPA To Assist Schools With Cleaner Air, Cooling Center Services
Schools in four communities in the western U.S. will receive technical assistance through a new demonstration program, Schools as Community Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers.
Wellness In Design Strategies For Education Facilities
In navigating your school's guidelines, think about ways to incorporate wellness into the school day for students and staff alike.
Amidst Challenges, K-8 School Campus Construction Beats Budget
The project team for this education campus outside of Sacramento, CA collaborated to reduce the budget by $5 million, despite challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Security, Safety Top List Of Education Facility Managers’ Priorities
A survey of education facility managers reveals campus access control, site security, and occupant safety are key focus areas.
Hygiene, Cleaning Are Central To K-12 Reopenings
Focus on these five aspects when making the case for federal stimulus money to upgrade cleaning equipment and supplies in K-12 schools.
A Look Back At 2020
Over the past year, facility management played a major role in keeping people safe from COVID-19. Here are the lessons learned, challenges, and achievements.
K-12 School District First In U.S. To Use P3 Concession Agreement
In Maryland, the Prince George's County Public Schools will tap into a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Concession Agreement to design, build, and maintain six new schools.
Real Estate Advisor, Building Solutions, Marks 30 Years With School Improvement Initiative
The Dallas-based firm commits to donating 3,000 hours to schools in the North Texas area to perform facility assessments of public, charter, and private schools.
SBT Alliance Launches Safe Space School Initiative
An IoT integration partner, SBT Alliance can assist districts in combating the spread of COVID-19 as they are reopening schools, as outlined in the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) of the U.S. CARES Act.
Is Your School Custodian The Coolest?
If your school custodian is top notch, take note: Cintas is accepting nominations for its 2020 Custodian of the Year contest.
USDA Loan Helps Build Louisiana High School
With funding from USDA, new high school in Youngsville, LA helps to drive community growth, prosperity.
Form Follows Function For New School In Arlington, VA
The Heights, a new secondary school building for Arlington Public Schools, co-locates two progressive education programs — in an eye-catching, functional structure.
School’s In, Locker Rooms Need Cleaning
With a new school year upon us, here are five tips for proactive locker room cleaning.
Proposed Legislation Could Be A Boon For Public Facilities
Introduced in March 2019, S. 932 aims "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings."
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Expands Services For Education Facilities
Through its Facilities Program Management Business Group, LAN helps K-12 education clients implement all phases of a school bond program.