Describes the pros and cons of three broad categories of hard flooring: terrazzo, architectural finishes, and resilient flooring. Includes a sidebar on floor maintenance. (EV)

Discusses factors for schools to consider when deciding on a lighting system: purchase price, installation charges, maintenance costs, energy costs, and ensuring optimal educational environment. Presents best practices in these areas. (EV)

Discusses the options in furnishings for school auditoriums and provides tips for decision-making. (EV)

Describes how school districts in Jefferson County, Kentucky; Long Island, New York; and central Pennsylvania buy and replace school furniture. Addresses getting quantity discounts and the importance of quality and durability. Includes a sidebar on the availability of volume discounts from the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies. (EV)

Presents comprehensive lists of educational facilities products, services, and suppliers. Includes a product index, suppliers list and directory, product showcase, and free literature information. (EV)

Discusses schools' use of Web-based procurement for supplies. Describes the cost savings and other benefits of this purchasing method, along with prominent vendors. (EV)

Discusses why e-commerce is being used so sparingly by big business and school purchasers alike, the benefits on going on-line for school buyers, and the integration of e-commerce with the district's accounting and management information systems. Available online services are detailed. (GR)

Offers suggestions on choosing modular space for schools. Advice is provided based on school needs: (1) How soon is the space needed? Is there a crisis situation or time to plan? (2) How much flexibility is needed for relocation? and (3) What are the financing issues? Is it better to buy or lease? (EV)

Presents lists of educational products, services, and the companies that supply them for 2002. Includes a detailed look at key suppliers' specific products and services, and provides descriptions of products and services offered by advertisers. (GR)

Describes how a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), a centralized maintenance operations database that facilitates work order procedures and staff directives, can help individual school campuses and school districts to manage maintenance. Presents the benefits of CMMS and things to consider in CMMS selection. (EV)

Presents supplier information and a comprehensive list of over 2000 products for elementary and secondary schools. Additional information on free brochures and literature is included. (GR)

Explores how, for 20 years, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has successfully conserved resources by purchasing technology-related equipment through a buyer's consortium. (GR)

Explains why schools often fail to apply intelligent, sensible, and informed decision-making skills when selecting classroom furniture. Presents the main considerations in determining the best furniture for any particular environment. Explains what sort of system should be set up to insure that the best furniture is purchased for the best price.…

Offers suggestions on the selection of office equipment and support systems for schools, including multifunctional products that incorporate equipment and applications to better coordinate office technology and control costs. (EV)

Considers the factors of cost, life-cycle, structural design, and building interior when deciding on a school roofing system. (GR)