Education Facilities
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Education Facilities articles below.
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.
Zero Net Energy Awards For California Schools
The state’s investor-owned utilities, in partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission and other agencies, established this awards program, now in its third year.
Trane Presents Energy Efficiency Leader Award To MA School District
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District (DRRSD) in Massachusetts is improving facility conditions through a multi-year energy conservation program with Trane.
Kirei Echo Panels Part Of Playful Cafeteria Makeover
The company's acoustic solution was customized to reflect an elementary school's ties to the seashore.
Green Schools Efforts Recognized At Conference
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, in collaboration with the Green Schools National Network (GSNN), announced recipients of the 2018 Best of Green Schools Awards in Denver this week.
Parking Guidance System Installed At Private PK3-12 School
In Plantation, FL, INDECT parking guidance sensors and signs, along with tailored software, were recently chosen by the American Heritage School to ease the morning rush.
Don’t Let Students Stink Up Your School’s Locker Room
Once students return to school after the summer, it doesn’t take long for them to stink up school gyms and locker rooms. Here are some tips to help your school keep the “locker room smell” at bay.
Through STEM, Students Install HVAC System
Elementary students at a Minnesota school had the opportunity to install new HVAC equipment in their building.
Clarity 16E Wheelchair Lift From Ascension
This fully enclosed vertical wheelchair lift can be installed in facilities to reach heights up to 14 feet.
Award For Sandy Hook School Project Team
The Connecticut Building Congress will recognize the Town of Newtown, Consigli Construction Co., Inc., Svigals+Partners, and STV|DPM for their collaborative work to build the new Sandy Hook School in Newtown, CT.
Heat Recovery Helps Cool UMass Med School Facility
Opened in 2013, the university's Albert Sherman Center in Worcester, MA utilizes brazed plate heat exchanger technology.
Leveraging Outdoor Space To Support Organizational Goals
Intentional design of outdoor spaces provides multiple benefits that can effectively support the organization and the people it employs and serves.
Maryland Opens Its First Net Zero Energy School
Maryland’s first net zero energy school — Howard County Public Schools' Wilde Lake Middle School — recently opened in Columbia, MD.
Flint, MI Schools Launch Water Bottle Recycling Initiative
This builds upon a partnership forged in 2016 that provided for storage and delivery of bottled water to Flint schools.
Noise Reduction: ClassMate STUDY Package By Modine
HVAC manufacturer releases noise reduction solution for classroom heating and cooling ventilation systems, resulting in fewer distractions.
In NYC, Pro Bono Project Uplifts Classroom Design
The goal: Transform multipurpose classrooms for adults and after-school kids’ facilities to be more uplifting, usable, and comfortable.
EPA Grants For Urban Water Improvement Projects
Several K-12 and higher education facilities are among the 22 organizations receiving up to $60,000 each for water quality initiatives.
AASHE Competition Highlights 20 Sustainability Semi-Finalists
Next month, the competition will award one higher education institution a $50,000 prize to be used toward a new or existing sustainability project on its campus.
ID Card Systems From IDSecurityOnline
This provider of photo identification systems aims to provide school with effective ID card solutions irrespective of budget.
Ecore Receives Two U.S. Product Patents
Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfaces, recently received two United States product patents.
Technology, Aging Facilities Impacting Education Facility Budgets
SchoolDude's inaugural Facilities Budget, Staffing and Operations Study surveyed more than 400 K-12 and higher education facilities, maintenance, and operations professionals.
Modulating Boilers Lower Energy Use, Heating Costs For Massachusetts School
With failing oil-fired boilers and an aging, inefficient heating system, Elm Street School in Gardner, MA, turned to modulating boilers from Weil-McLain to spark energy efficiencies and lower heating costs.
FM Alert: Beware Counterfeit Electrical Products
Using counterfeit electrical products in any environment can result in a higher risk for failure or malfunction. This infographic from Eaton shows five segments where product performance is especially critical.
DC Elementary School Gets Green Walls
Thanks to a donation from Suite Plants, students at Leckie Elementary School will enjoy all the benefits of an indoor living green wall.
Students Benefit From One Of World’s Only Living Buildings
A net zero energy, net zero water, and carbon neutral education center that meets the Living Building Challenge™ has been built on the banks of the Potomac River in Maryland.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Co-op Purchasing from Ferguson and E&I
Facilities that are E&I members can now purchase Ferguson’s inventory of products, including PVF, plumbing, and facilities maintenance, through a new cooperative purchasing contract.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Savings Performance Contract For Biloxi, MS Schools
Working with Schneider Electric, the school district, which serves over 5,100 students from kindergarten through grade 12, has seen its utility costs reduced by 15%, resulting in annual savings of close to $250,000.
Education Facility Case Study: Urban Learning
A new science education and research center at Georgia State University fosters innovative collaboration.
