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Nation's Schools, 1973
Describes how a full-scale preventive maintenance program was scheduled, incorporated into a manual, and put into motion by a control card system in Niles Township High School District. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Equipment Maintenance, High Schools, Innovation
Warren, George – American School and University, 1973
The University of Michigan has lowered its cost-per-square-foot for roof maintenance as the result of 20 years of continuing inspection, analysis and record keeping. (Author)
Descriptors: Asphalts, Construction Materials, Merchandise Information, Repair
Feldman, Edwin B. – American School and University, 1972
Practical maintenance tips for cutting costs in custodial services. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Carpeting, Cleaning, Cost Effectiveness
Nation's Schools, 1972
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Fire Protection, School Maintenance, School Safety
Bedell, Robert K. – Nat Sch, 1970
A consulting engineer describes the characteristics of four common total environmental control systems. (MF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Fuels
Peer reviewedSchool Management, 1971
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Expenditure per Student, Heat, School Maintenance
American School and University, 1983
A new lighting system at a Wisconsin elementary school involved replacing all the incandescent fixtures with either fluorescent, mercury vapor, or high-output fixtures. Group lamp replacement procedures instead of spot relamping are expected to save labor costs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Lighting, Lighting Design
Dwyer, Michael Jr. – American School and University, 1981
Planning maintenance operations for the seasons ahead results in financial benefits. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Long Range Planning, Scheduling
American School and University, 1981
Schools in Wilton (Connecticut) cut electric consumption 39 percent by replacing existing lamps with new types of energy saving lamps. Fuel oil consumption dropped 53 percent largely through attention paid to the operation of boilers and oil burners. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption, Lighting
Duncan, Jimmie; Menefee, Gerald R. – School Business Affairs, 1980
A facility assessment system is used for an annual objective appraisal of how well the school district is accomplishing its maintenance objectives, and as a planning tool for allocating its scarce resources. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Needs Assessment, Property Appraisal
Harroun, Jack T. – American School and University, 1979
The productive college/university cleaning operation is based on a general division of responsibility that divides the work in general terms among the operating units, and a detailed operational level division of responsibility that spells out services and their frequencies. Examples are given. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Higher Education, Organizational Effectiveness, Responsibility
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1979
Investment in efficient, high-speed machines is a step toward greater productivity in school maintenance. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education
Woolford, Alison; Hill, Michael – American School & University, 2003
With properly specified fiber and a comprehensive maintenance program, school carpets can retain their appearance longer. Discusses carpet characteristics; proper carpet installation; effective preventive-maintenance programs (keep outside areas clean, use soil barriers, protect desk areas, maintain HVAC systems, and specify eating, drinking, and…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Cleaning, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Fickes, Michael – College Planning & Management, 2003
Describes how one university's facility managers use Nextel communications technology in conjunction with a Famis Software maintenance management system to improve the productivity of its maintenance technicians. The system uses a wireless Internet connection to automate the flow of work order information to and from technicians. The key to these…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Facilities, Higher Education, Information Technology
Tremblay, Dennis; McCarthy, John F. – American School & University, 2002
Discusses the importance of maintaining sprinkler systems in school facilities. Provides facts about sprinklers and describes steps to take after accidental discharges. (EV)
Descriptors: Accidents, Educational Facilities, Fire Protection, Safety Equipment
