This survey questionnaire and self-analysis tool identifies most of the variables that impact institutional custodial operations and that serve as reliable standardized benchmarks for the industry. The survey also clearly defines several benchmarks that should allow more accurate and effective comparisons between operations. Sections cover…

Asserting that successfully managing a school environment is a necessary and essential educational investment, this paper details common problems with school environments and how to address them. These include environmental awareness training, moisture and water management, effective ventilation, mold removal, and cleaning and restoration…

This manual and videotape provides guidance on establishing effective school ground maintenance and management practices that link the grounds development phases with appropriate management. The video provides an overview of the key issues by showing approaches adopted by five different schools, and the manual explores these issues in greater…

This manual provides guidance in the maintenance requirements of primary education schools in Ireland, covering: roofing; floors and walls; doors and windows; external and internal finishes; heating, plumbing, and drainage; electrical installations; paved and grassed surfaces; and furniture and loose equipment. The basic considerations are covered…

A manual provides guidelines for school maintenance activities for schools located in the Caribbean, and examines the organization of a maintenance program, the inspection process, and the maintenance plan. The assessment process is detailed and forms are provided for assessing school roofs, building exteriors and interiors, plumbing, electrical…

This document provides guidance on the overall electrical services and maintenance strategy in educational facilities, the individual components of which are considered in the following sections: record documentation and systems; inspection and testing; condition appraisal; maintenance requirements; and maintenance works procedures. Other sections…

Part of the reason Wethersfield, Connecticut, schools have been little vandalized is because maintenance people are treated as an important part of the school staff. The school district has found that students rarely vandalize a building that shows people are taking care of it. (Author/MF)

Deals with the potential for saving energy and minimizing operating costs within existing school facilities and in attempts to modernize and expand. (Author)

Trash compactors, the answer to no burn'' ordinances and other refuse handling problems, are standard equipment in many new schools. An update on compaction equipment and practices in schools. (Author)

Schools are becoming complex facilities that need skilled, specially trained personnel to maintain mechanical systems. (Author/MF)

Preventive Maintenance Inspection programs (PMI) for school safety are described in detail. (MU)

A slide presentation technique can be utilized in bond issue public relations programs. (MF)

Communication between the physical plant administrator and the school administration is necessary to maintain an institution. (Author)

Discusses identification, isolation, and control of causes of accidents in educational plant maintenance. (JF)

Decisions to reroof school buildings should be made with the assistance of a roofing consultant. Different roofing systems are explained. (MLF)