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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Newly Constructed High School Centers on Multi-functional Spaces


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Fresno City College Selects Door Locks for Durability and Strength

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Replacing Air Conditioning Units Costs Schools Millions

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Security and Safety: The Latest in Door Hardware for K-12 and Higher Education

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Ocean View School District Improves Sustainability with Restroom Solutions

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2024 Presidential Election: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's Stance on Facility Management Issues

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How Morehouse College Reduced Energy Consumption by 30 Percent

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How Solar Energy Saves Schools Money and Engages Students

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More K-12 School Districts Leaning on Solar Energy

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Educational Facilities on the Ballot This November

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Amarillo College Creates Meaningful Aesthetic for the Innovation Hub

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Budget Constraints, Staffing Shortages Continue to Weigh on K-12 FMs

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Oregon School Districts to Request $100 Million to Repair HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Prioritizing School Security Risks and Upgrades Efficiently

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Strategic Approach to Making Schools Safer

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A Creative Atmosphere Cultivated for NYC Public School Students

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The Urgent Need for Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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Six Maryland Schools Showcase Rockfon Acoustic Stone Wool Ceiling Systems

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K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

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Educational Opportunities Present Themselves for Women in FM

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Students Say Restrooms Barely Get Passing Grades

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Philadelphia School District Addresses Air Conditioning Issues

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Raymond Elementary Combines History and Sustainability

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Azle Elementary in Texas Uses Resilient Tubelite Aluminum Framing Systems

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Livonia Public Schools Upgrade HVAC Systems with Airedale Solutions

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Furnishing Modern, Interactive Spaces for Higher Learning

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Jackson Preparatory School Gets Roofing Upgrade from Carlisle

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Renovating School for Children with Disabilities

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Decarbonizing School Buildings a Slow, Steady Process

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Optimize School Facility Management During Summer Months

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Forney ISD's OC Transforms School Restrooms

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Must-Do Summer Projects for Education Facilities Managers

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Digital Twin Technology Piloted at the University of Liverpool

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Ferris State University Receives Major Technology Upgrade

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Two Illinois Schools to Utilize IAQ Monitoring Systems

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Department of Energy Names Top Sustainable and Healthy Schools

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Higher Education Rethinks, Reinvests in Facilities: Report

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Green Energy Benefits: Helping the Environment is Just the Start

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Recognize Your Team During National Engineers Week

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

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Over 60 Ohio School Districts Allow Staff to Carry Guns

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Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Selects Nexamp for Community Solar Power

Building Operating Management
Midland Independent School District's Journey to Modernize HVAC Systems

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Kansas Demolishing Troubled Higher Education Buildings

Building Operating Management
Improving Students’ Mental Health with Biophilic Design

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ABM Initiates Energy Performance Contracting Program with Orange County Public Schools

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Flooring a Centerpiece of University Renovation 

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Pennsylvania to Address Lead-Tainted Water in School Districts

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Texas Voters Back More Money for School Maintenance

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Maintenance Woes Imperil Federal Facilities' Footprint

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MSU's Thurgood Marshall Hall Makes Use of Rockfon Products

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University Focuses on Collaborative Spaces

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Indoor Air Quality Impacts Student Performance and Comfort

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Morgan State University to Up Security, Build Wall After Shooting

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Deferred Maintenance Hits Majority-Black Schools Harder

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University of Kansas and Ole Miss Stadiums Outfitted with Modular VIP Seating System

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Converting Former Hotel Space into Student Housing

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Funding Available to Schools for HVAC Upgrades

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College Esports Require a Tech-savvy Hub

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Assessing and Optimizing Educational Facility Spaces

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Solving Tough Challenges in Higher Education

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COVID-19 Shuts Down School Districts

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Hot Weather Tests K-12 Schools' HVAC Systems

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UW-Platteville's Sesquicentennial Hall Outfitted with RHEINZINK Tiles

Building Operating Management
Transforming Denver Public Schools: A Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How the University of Chicago Streamlined its Security Upgrade

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Saugus Middle School Makes Use of Dri-Design Aluminum Panels

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EPA's Clean School Bus Program Opens Doors to Electric Opportunities

Building Operating Management
Denver Public Schools Embraces Net-Zero Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Shift in Access Control Systems for Education Facilities

Building Operating Management
From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

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Seeking Facility Management Degree? Options are Available

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

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Schools Get $178 Million for Energy Upgrades

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Arizona Reinstates School Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Vital Role of Facilities Managers in K-12 School Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Sustainability Staff in Schools Drive Cost Savings Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Las Vegas-Area Schools Double Down on IAQ Issues

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2 States Move to Commit Billions to K-12 Maintenance

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How the Pandemic is Influencing Future Student Housing Projects

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DOE Program Provides Boost for 25 School Districts

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Top Student Housing Design Trends

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Director Follows Calling into Higher Education Facilities Management

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Hiring IAQ Staff Benefits Schools

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Mystery Clogs and Strange Smells: School Complaints

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Schools Learn Lessons on IAQ

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How Universities are Benefiting from Partnering with Utilities

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Will Hiring Ever Return to Normal? 

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Deferred Maintenance Gap Widens in K-12 Facilities

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Facility Managers at Universities Brace for Tornado Season

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Designing for Esports in K-12 Schools

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Teachers Give Low Marks to School Conditions

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Michigan State Campus Lacking Common Security Features

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pandemic Bills Provide K-12 Schools with HVAC Upgrade Opportunities

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Electrifying K-12 HVAC Systems

Building Operating Management
Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University

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$15.1 Billion in Upgrades Plague California Higher Ed

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Education Facilities Managers Work to Fight the Great Resignation

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Mannequins and Emergency Response: The Road to Maintenance Management

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Improving Air Quality in Schools Goes Beyond COVID-19

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University Creates Campus Hub for Health and Human Services Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve School Indoor Air Quality This Winter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Law Driving Development in Facilities

Building Operating Management
Breathing New Life Into an Old Landmark Building

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Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standards at Hinds Community College

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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University Campus Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

Building Operating Management
Designing Space for Labs in Higher Education

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Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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New York City Announces $4 Billion Plan to Electrify Schools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
More Students to Consider Enrolling at Sustainable Universities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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Latest School Shooting Brings Security of Students Back into Headlines

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University of Virginia Responds to Reports of Mold in Dorms

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

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Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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Universities Respond to Problems as Students Return to Campuses

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Ohio States Seeks New Sources of Facilities Funds

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Former Target Store Transform to New Early Childhood School

Building Operating Management
Pandemic Produces Unprecedented Infection Control Practices

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2 Killed in Separate Attacks in University Facilities

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Setting Your Higher Education WELL Building Solutions Design Strategies

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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5 Indications Your Campus Needs a Master Facilities Plan

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seattle Central College Embraces Sustainability

Building Operating Management
A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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3 Ways Facility Managers can Improve IAQ for Students

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Student Dies After Column Collapse at Oregon College

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New Hampshire Middle School Drive Interest With New Light Fixtures

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When to Address Student Health and School Sustainability

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Melissa High School Expands Performing Arts Complex, Designs with Students in Mind

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Students Return to Virtual Learning After Microbial Growth Found in HVAC System

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

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CDC Spotlights Top K-12 Ventilation Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Means Reevaluating Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bright Ideas: Lighting Retrofit Project Brings Huge Benefits

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How Flexible Design Can Improve Resilience in Uncertain Times

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High Temperatures Causing School Districts to Wrap Up Classes Early

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Take the Long View on Training and Education

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Virginia University Goes all Solar Power

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Bat Found Inside Dorm Prompts Facilities Policy Change

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Philadelphia School District Evaluating Aging Buildings

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Western Michigan Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Charging

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EPA Goal: Electrifying More School Buses 

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Case Study: Movable Walls Provide Flexibility at K-8 School

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Howard University Commits $785 Million to New, Renovated Buildings

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Biden Administration Announces $500 Million in Grants for K-12 Energy Efficiency

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UMass Upgrades Student Gym, Improves Student Wellness

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Shrunken Budgets Mean Reduced Investments in Higher Ed Facilities: Report

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wisconsin Elementary School Achieves Net-Zero Energy

Building Operating Management
How to Design the Post-Covid Classroom

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Detroit School District Announces $700 Million Plan to Upgrade Buildings

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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New Healthy and Green Schools Standard Announces Pilot Projects

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University of Iowa Debuts 10-Year Construction, Upgrade Plan

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New Sustainability Program Focuses on Healthy Schools and Colleges

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Oregon Tops List of College Football’s Best Facilities

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Case Study: Ceiling Systems Contribute to Better Learning Environments for Students

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California High School Earns Sustainable Grounds Care First

Building Operating Management
5 Keys to Revitalizing Campus Heritage in Today’s Moment

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Did Active Shooter Drills Save Lives In Michigan School Shooting?

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Texas A&M Plans New Downtown Fort Worth Research Campus

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Case Study: School District Installs Flat Lock Tiles for New Facilities

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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Sick Buildings Lead to Student Protests at Howard University

Building Operating Management
Robotic Scrubbers Help District Reallocate Resources

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Oh Deer: Moose Crashes Into Canadian School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Problems Plague Nation’s K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management
5 Trends in Creating Outdoor Spaces on College Campuses

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U.S. Facing $85 Billion School Facility Funding Gap

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Case Study: Elementary School Has Unique Needs For Cooling Tower

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges

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3 Current Trends in Campus Planning

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Case Study: University Fitness Center Requires Long-Lasting Flooring

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Extreme Heat Exposing Lack of Air Conditioning in Schools

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Campus IAQ Ranks High Among Prospective College Students' Parents

Building Operating Management
Trend in Educational Facilities: Learning Studios Replace Classrooms

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Case Study: College Installs Acoustic Paneling to Minimize Shooting Range Noise

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School District to Install 170 Touchless, Self-Sanitizing Water Stations

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Cameras on Campus: Universities Embrace Surveillance Technology

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The Great Outdoors: Learning Moves Beyond the Classroom

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New Facilities a Priority for Higher Education Post-Pandemic

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We're Not Done With COVID-19 Just Yet

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Aging Buildings Creating Dilemma for Wisconsin School District

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Case Study: Upgrading an Elementary School’s Aging Heating System

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Case Study: Radiant HVAC Helps University Meet Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals

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New Guidance Addresses IAQ in Schools

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Makes Leap to Solar Power

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Case Study: Re-opening Schools By Improving Indoor Air

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Concrete Slab Falls Off Aging Campus Building

Building Operating Management
Cafeteria Concepts in Action: A Case Study

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University Prepares for Post-Pandemic Student Return

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Accessibility Survey Spotlights Wheelchair-Friendly Campuses

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Strategies for Higher Education During the Pandemic

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University Physical Plant in COVID-19 Spotlight

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Higher Education Looks Outside for Alternative Workspaces

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How Educational Facilities Are Tackling Coronavirus

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Pandemic Recovery Planning: A 10-Step Process

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$116 Billion Price Tag To Reopen Schools

Building Operating Management
NFMT Turns 20 With Its Best Show Yet

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Expanded Opportunities for Higher Education Facility Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding System Specifics To Ensure Successful HVAC Upgrades

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Many California Classrooms Don’t Have Sufficient Ventilation: Study

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Public School FM Makes Students His Top Priority

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Higher Education Facilities in the Sustainability Spotlight

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State Weighs Massive Maintenance Bond Proposal

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University and Fire Department Partnership Offer Training Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Plan and Scope an HVAC Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Upgrades Can Lead to Broader Replacement Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vanderbilt University Delivers Successful HVAC Upgrades

Building Operating Management
3 Ways to Improve Facility Sustainability, Student Wellness

Building Operating Management
4 Facilities Strategies to Improve Student Productivity

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FM Helps Create the School Buildings Kids Need to Succeed

Building Operating Management
3 Higher Ed Facility Strategies to Improve Collaboration

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Disrupting Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
How To Manage and Remove PCBs from School Facilities

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Creating Dynamic Facilities for the Next Generation of Students

Building Operating Management
Collegial Atmosphere Leads To FM Success at Rockefeller

Building Operating Management
Understanding FM Training and Education Options

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Campuses Raise Maintenance Funding

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Facilities Technology: Classrooms as Laboratories

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Higher Education Facilities Embrace Student Collaboration, Skills Training

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Colleges Revamp Building Design To Lure Students

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Join Hundreds of Facility Managers at NFMT Vegas

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Fire Safety Worries in Higher Education

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Cooling Crisis: Study Ties AC in Schools to Student Performance

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Maintenance Matters: University Tackles Repair Backlog

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Why Universal Design is Critical on College Campuses

Building Operating Management
Best Practices For Incorporating Universal Design

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Huge Growth in Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Building Operating Management
Facility Operating Budget Benchmarks for Office, Education, Other Buildings

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Capital Budget Changes for Nine Types of Buildings

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FM Department Staffing Levels for Office, Education, Other Building Types

Building Operating Management
ProFM: New Credential Gets Facility Managers Ready For The Future

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BOMA, NAIOP, IREM Create College Program for Young Real Estate Talent

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New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions

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Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Receives Green Leadership City Award

Building Operating Management
5 Steps To Apply College Lessons To Office Space

Building Operating Management
Young Facility Professionals Strive For Credentials, Continuing Education

Building Operating Management
In Higher Education, Changing Styles of Learning Require Rethinking Traditional Facilities

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Relationships Between Higher Education, Community Critical As Life-Long Learning Blurs Boundaries

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Needs for Education Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Lighting Needs with Commercial Applications

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Bomb Threats Rise Dramatically at Education Facilities

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Renovations and Retrofits: University of La Verne, La Verne, Calif.

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Financial Management: Westerville (Ohio) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Kettering (Ohio) School District

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Personnel Management: Johnson and Wales University, Providence, R.I.

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Commitment to Sustainability Drives Desire to Succeed

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Idaho Takes Security Steps to Avoid Shootings in K-12 Schools

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Maintenance Champions: FMDAA Recipients Announced

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New Sandy Hook Elementary School to Open 4 Years After Mass Shooting

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2016 FMDAA Finalists Announced

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Money Matters: K-12 Education Facilities Tackle Retrofit Funding

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University of Virginia Encourages Girls to Consider Careers in FM

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Report: Half of U.S. Schools Have IAQ Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Creating Campus Buzz Between Maintenance and Occupants

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Education Facilities Survey Paints Aging Picture for Buildings, Staff

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For University Housing, There's No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

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USGBC Perspective: Analysis Reveals $46 Billion Deficit In Public School Infrastructure Investment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Decisions Prevent Flooding Disaster at Medical School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vital Hospital Components Considered Vulnerable to Flooding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Energy Plant Brings Important Infrastructure Together

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painstaking Process Bringing New Medical College Energy Plant Online

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood-Protection Upgrades Pass First Significant Test

Facility Maintenance Decisions
College Improves Efficiency by Centralizing Facility Maintenance Staffs

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Loss of Master Key Costs College More Than $500,000

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financing Hurdles Tough to Overcome in K-12 Districts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers' Roles Vary in Trying to Secure Funding for K-12 Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Return on Investment Factors into K-12 Retrofit Decisions

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Summer Work Common to Complete Upgrade Projects in K-12 Facilities

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Future Focus: What's Your Next Retrofit Project?

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Mastering Unique Challenges of College Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In Case of Emergency: The Facilities Management Role at Arizona State

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Management's Role in ASU Emergency Response and Recovery Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Arizona State Benefits from Emergency Planning Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Retrofits and Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Financial Management

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2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Personnel Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Sustainability

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Universities Save Switching from Steam to Hot Water

Building Operating Management
FMs Report 2016 Facility Department Staffing Plans

Building Operating Management
Operating Budgets: Survey of 2016 Facility Plans

Building Operating Management
Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Budget Plans

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Education Facility Security Vital, But At What Cost?

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Maintenance Staffs Incur ‘Back to School’ Costs Too

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools

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Utility Incentives Can Help Cover Cost Of Energy Efficiency Projects

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Utility Technical Advice Helps Denver School Solve Hot/Cold Problem

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Sharing Successful Deferred Maintenance Strategies

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Smart Budgeting, Good Communication Keep College Renovations Moving Smoothly

Building Operating Management
Managing Scheduling Concerns During College Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California Campus Capitalizes on Versatility of Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Utility Vehicles for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Impact of Staff on Utility Vehicle Decisions

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Keeping a Sustainable Building Operating Sustainably

Building Operating Management
Utility Program Helps Fund Retrocommissioning, Upgrades at Santiago Canyon College

Building Operating Management
Training, Technology Upgrades Can Boost Facility’s Efficiency

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Tapping Occupant Behavior a Key Sustainability Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Solar Panels Add Challenging Dimension to Arizona State Re-Roofing Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Specifiers Take Weight Considerations Into Account

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Penetrations Slow Crews During Arizona State Project

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High School Plumbing Retrofit Combats Rising Water Bills

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Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles and the Road to Successful Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Important Utility Vehicle Specification Decisions to Consider

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned From Utility Vehicle Specification

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Upgraded BAS Sets Stage for Improved Efficiency at University of New Mexico

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Western Michigan University Relamping Team Brings Efficiency to Maintenance Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Team Cleans up University's Lighting Clutter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Success of Lighting Team Leads to Program Expansion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Takes Another Step to Improving Lighting Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

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More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

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How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
$188 Million Boiler Replacement Project Keeps University of Wisconsin Warm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading University of Wisconsin Boilers for Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Wisconsin Utility Plant Staff Faces Challenges Learning New System

Building Operating Management
How To Prepare HVAC Systems For Higher Demand

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Managers Need to Embrace New Ideas and Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maryland School District Streamlines Lighting Systems for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Streamlighting Lighting Inventory one Goal of K-12 Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In-House Crews, Contractors Split School District Lighting System Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School District Building Engineers Provide Significant Input on Lighting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Third Roof is a Charm for University of Northern Iowa

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Faces Major Roofing Decision After Storm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance: Shifting a Department's Focus Pays Big Dividends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Successful Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing New Technology Boosts Performance, Morale

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Recruiting Strategies: Finding and Keeping Top Talent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Where Maintenance Managers Find Qualified Help

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Qualified Candidates Sometimes Presents Major Challenge

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Lesson Learned: When Security Patrols Stopped, Abandoned School Was Quickly Gutted

Building Operating Management
Abandoned Schools Offer Opportunity For Reuse

Building Operating Management
Closed Schools Create Challenges For Districts

Building Operating Management
Closing A School May Seem Like Solving A Problem, But Further Issues Exist

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University of San Diego Successfully Implements Mobile CMMS

Building Operating Management
Relationship-based Educational Design Turns Classrooms Into Instructional Tools

Building Operating Management
Focus On Needs Of Students To Design Effective Classroom Spaces

Building Operating Management
Showing Students, Faculty Respect Is Important Aspect Of Relationship-based Educational Design

Building Operating Management
Color Does Not Have To Be A Challenge In Educational Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seeking LEED Status in Older Buildings Offers Unique Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repeat as Needed: Maintenance Is Essential

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits and Challenges Presented by LED Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Closer Look Online Exclusive: The University of Minnesota's Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: How University of Alabama at Birmingham Saved Millions of Gallons of Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Deferred Maintenance — The Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Delivering Efficiency and Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Demand-Response Impact on Operations Before Participating

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Care Facilities Present Demand Response Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing Hurdles Presented by Demand Response

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Demand-Response Resources

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Why Green Schools Are Important For Students and Teachers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Personnel Management Challenges and Successes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Who's on Your Sustainability Team?

Building Operating Management
Take Steps To Make Sure That Summer School Construction Isn't Tardy

Building Operating Management
Time, Money Are Especially Important To Summer School Construction Projects

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School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency Projects Bring Large Savings To Poudre School District

Building Operating Management
Bond Issue Will Help Make Existing Poudre Schools More Energy Efficient

Building Operating Management
Data Is Lifeblood Of Colorado School District's Energy Efficiency Program

Building Operating Management
Culture Change Produces Large Energy Savings at Rocky Mountain High School

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Sustainability Factors in Students College Decisions

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps K-12 Facility Managers Avoid Millions in Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Portfolio Manager Helps Schools Set Baseline for Energy, Water Use

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency in K-12 Buildings Doesn't Require Full Time Employee

Building Operating Management
Communicating Early Success With Energy Star Can Help Get Energy Efficiency Efforts Off Ground in K-12 Buildings

Building Operating Management
Facility Master Plan Can Help With Energy Efficiency In Educational Facilities

Building Operating Management
Energy Consultants Can Help Integrate Energy Conservation Measures With Facility Master Plan

Building Operating Management
Energy Calculations Help Determine Payback Of Energy Conservation Measures In Facility Master Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Defining Maintenance: Training and Education

Building Operating Management
Getting Students Involved in Energy Efficiency Can Lead to Big Energy Cost Savings For School Districts

Building Operating Management
Douglas County School District Sees Big Gains From Involving Students In Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Ponderosa High School Involved Students in Teaching Value of Saving Energy

Building Operating Management
Integrated Design Is Essential for LEED for Schools

Building Operating Management
LEED for Schools Targets Acoustics, IAQ and Lighting

Building Operating Management
From LEED for Schools: Tips on Green Design and Construction for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Green Schools: Information Resources for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Set the Stage for Learning

News & Views
Trends in Fires in Educational Facilities

News & Views
Trained Staff Is Essential to Get Energy Savings from Building Automation Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technician Training: Funding Makes a Difference

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Focus Transforms NYC Schools

Building Operating Management
Coordination Across City Organizations Drives Sustainability Success

Building Operating Management
Finding the Funding for Energy Education and Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Continuing Education: Curriculum for Maintenance, Engineering Managers

Facility Focus
Building Clout With Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Degrees of Debate: What Should Managers Know?

News & Views
IAQ: Shape the Story

News & Views
Acoustics in Classrooms

Facility Focus
On-the-Job Education in FM

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School Districts Take Lead on Sustainability

News & Views
Choosing Paint Colors for Classrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss the Evolution of Technician Training

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Lessons in Educational Funding with Tim Woodley

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AIA Award Recognizes Educational Facilities

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Color in Classrooms

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Free DOE Webcast: Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools

Facility Focus
New Security Challenge: Concealed Weapons on Campus

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Responding to Security Incidents on Campus

Facility Focus
Many Ways Educational Facilities Can Tap Into Stimulus Money

Facility Focus
Green Buildings in Today's Economy

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Study: Clean Schools Promote Academic Success

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Education Department Funds Emergency-Management Plans

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Facilities Bill Would Fund School Renovations

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EPA Settles Over Asbestos Violations in S.F. Schools

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EPA Settlement Promotes Green Chemistry in School

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AASHE Seeks Feedback on STARS

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Representatives Form Green Schools Caucus

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DHS Creates Culture of Preparedness Among Schools

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EPA Calls for Partnering on School Chemical Safety

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APPA Seeks Educational Facility Data for Annual Survey

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The ABCs of K-12 Renovations

Building Operating Management
A New School Vision

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Reports Target Facilities’ Role in Higher Education

Building Operating Management
Learning Lessons in Fire Safety

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You’ve earned a designation. Now what?

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Training that pays

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Training Daze

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Training as an Investment, Not a Cost

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Olympian Feat

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Nation’s Infrastructure Still Failing

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Web technology: Reshaping performance and perception

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Maintenance of the future, today

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From Vision to Mission

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Personal Solutions

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The State of Maintenance

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Déjà vu all over again?

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Maintenance Bulletin

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Las Vegas Schools Endure Growing Pains

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Clearing the Air In Classrooms

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Maintenance Bulletin

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Sending a Message

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Ahead of the Curve

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Maintenance By Design

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Yet Another Nail