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Download full textBobbett, Ian – 1986
A seminar was held to exchange experiences from participants on maintenance issues and attempt to define a common approach to the formulation of adequate and realistic maintenance policies and strategies. This paper discusses the major themes and conclusions from the seminar whose topics were structured around the knowledge of building stock,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Needs Assessment
American School and University, 1983
After establishing building use patterns and complaints, a consulting engineer's walkthrough energy audit begins with the exterior. Then heating/cooling system efficiency is checked with a flue gases kit. Efficient use of water heaters, lighting, teacher lounges, and food preparation and eating areas saves energy. Most effective conservation…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance
Shannon, James W., Jr. – Executive Educator, 1983
A Colorado school district employs a professional consulting firm to give an unbiased opinion on the district's roofing needs. Built-up, single-ply, and modified asphalt roofing systems have all been utilized. Preventive maintenance keeps roofing bills to a minimum. (MLF)
Descriptors: Consultants, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Morris, John M. – American School and University, 1981
The first of two articles outlines how the director of the physical plant at Monroe County Community College (Michigan) developed a preventive maintenance program. The first step, assembling a set of up-to-date records, is detailed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Inventory, Prevention
Morris, John M. – American School and University, 1981
The second of two articles outlines how to develop frequency, scheduling, and implementation of a preventive maintenance program. The first article appeared in the August 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Equipment Maintenance, Prevention, Program Implementation, Recordkeeping
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1979
Rules and exemptions for the Department of Energy's heating and cooling regulations. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation, Higher Education, Humidity
Moore, Frank J. – American School and University, 1980
A roof audit reveals both short- and long-term roof problems. A list of roofs that must be replaced, their cost, and a time schedule for replacement will prevent multiple simultaneous failures. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Inventory, Facility Requirements, Higher Education
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
A gasoline operated air blower saves time, improves the quality of work, reduces operator fatigue, and costs less to use than a push broom. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Williams, Don – American School and University, 1980
Formulas for clearer finishes with improved wearing qualities will help schools and universities curb the high cost of maintenance. (Author)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring, Higher Education
Feldman, Edwin B. – American School and University, 1979
Checklists for planning a summer cleanup of school facilities and for improving the whole custodial operation. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Custodian Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines
Lane, Kenneth E. – Educational Facility Planner, 1991
The principal is viewed as the one responsible for the opening and occupation of a new school. Lists 17 questions a newly appointed principal needs to have answered. Stresses the importance of operating an efficient and effective maintenance and operations program. (eight references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Foley, James M. – American School and University, 1983
The failure of a roofing system is due to inadequacies in one or more of the elements of design, material, workmanship, and maintenance. Ways to avoid roofing failure are provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning, Facility Guidelines
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, St. Paul. – 2001
The Minnesota Department of Health developed this guidance at the request of the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. The goal of the document is to assist school district staff of Minnesota public schools in responding to problems related to indoor mold. Its focus is on practical, cost-effective methods to identify indoor mold…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Safety, Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education
Beeton, Ken – 1999
This keynote speech addresses how to modernize school infrastructure for the delivery of 21st century education in England, including the background of the English education system and the current state of the English school estate and maintenance backlog. It discusses the government's role for improving the education system and raising standards,…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Rossdeutscher, Neal – School Business Affairs, 1983
An inservice training program for school maintenance employees in a suburban Chicago elementary school district has motivated the staff to feel an ownership of their jobs and to suggest ideas of their own. Both factors have helped the district save thousands of dollars. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Custodian Training, Elementary Education, Energy Conservation
