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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
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Direct linkCrittenden, Christopher; Burnau, Teresa – New Directions for Higher Education, 1981
Colleges and universities will need to maintain economic stability in the face of decreasing energy supplies, periodic fuel shortages, increasing prices, and tighter budgets. The necessary physical plant measures and the commitment required of the entire campus community are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Building Operation, College Buildings, College Faculty, Energy Conservation
Green, Alan C. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1981
Although colleges and universities have been aggressive in making capital improvements to conserve energy, their efforts have been hampered by limited capital funds. Decisions about capital investments tend to be complex because of the interrelatedness of conservation strategies and the need to consider the cost advantage of alternatives.…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), College Buildings, Energy Conservation
Business Officer, 1984
Financing options for energy efficiency investments by colleges are outlined by the Energy Task Force of three higher education associations. It is suggested that alternative financing techniques generate a positive cash flow and allow campuses to implement conservation despite fiscal constraints. Since energy conservation saves money, the savings…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Campus Planning, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Economic Factors
Download full textLawrence, Barbara Kent – 2003
Deferring maintenance in small rural schools creates poor conditions that can affect the health and safety of everyone who uses the facility, damage the morale of students and teachers, impair their ability to teach and learn, and threaten the facility itself. Numerous recommendations for policy changes that affect maintenance are presented. A…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Finance
Evans, Teresa Burnau, Ed. – 1984
Major aspects of the management of the physical plant of campuses are considered in 42 chapters. The five major sections cover: personnel services; budgeting and accounting; maintenance management; plant operations; and planning, design, and construction. A conclusion describes proven methods and criteria for self-evaluation of the physical plant.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Operation, Campus Planning, Climate Control
Howard, Steve, Comp. – 1984
The challenge of professionalism is addressed in the 32 papers published in this Proceedings. The papers and their authors include: "New Concepts of Management: Challenges of Professionalism" (keynote address, Herman Birnbrauer); "Alternate Financing of Campus Projects" (F. Louis Fackler); "An Automated Work Order System…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Asbestos, Building Operation, Campus Planning
