Tag: Education Facilities
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.
K-12 Case Study: Learning To Share
A Dallas, TX school district maximizes its budget to provide two new schools on one property.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Beating Bed Bugs
We have had several instances where bed bugs have bitten students, but the bugs could not be officially detected by a certified expert. How I could become more knowledgeable regarding this issue?
IEHA Promotes Healthy Schools With Free Guide
The IEHA is making available free (plus shipping and handling) to the public the pocket guide, Clean and Healthy Schools for Dummies, by Dr. David Mudarri, former EPA indoor air quality scientist.