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ZIMMERMAN, WILLIAM J. – 1960
THIS REPORT IS A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INITIAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND FUTURE MAINTENANCE COSTS. WHILE THE STUDY IS RESTRICTED TO THE LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE RESULTS ARE TO SOME EXTENT GENERALIZABLE. THE STUDY SHOWS AN INVERSE RELATIONSHIP IN THESE COSTS--WHERE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ARE LOW…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Costs, Maintenance, Planning
Gilliland, John W. – American School and University, 1968
Carpeting must be maintained through a proper maintenance program so as to extend the carpet's life and allow for continued sound control. Four types of common soils or stains are discussed--(1) dry soils, (2) water soluble stains, (3) petroleum soluble stains, and (4) other stains. Various cleaning methods, such as, vacuuming, spot removal, wet…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Carpeting, Cleaning, Educational Environment
American School and University, 1984
Provides a thorough review of single-ply roofing materials (membrane systems). Includes basic descriptions of specific products, installation methods, and maintenance and repair considerations. (MD)
Descriptors: Buildings, Climate, Construction Materials, Educational Environment
Download full textCalifornia Postsecondary Education Commission, 2005
The California Postsecondary Education Commission estimated in the year 2000 that the State would need to spend approximately $1.5 billion annually to maintain and expand public higher education facilities to meet student demand. This fact sheet updates information about the dollar amount of maintenance projects that are currently backlogged or…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Educational Facilities Improvement, Higher Education, Public Education
Association of School Business Officials International, Reston, VA. – 2003
The planning guide was developed to help readers better understand why and how to develop, implement, and evaluate a school facilities maintenance plan. The guide is designed for staff at the local school district level, where most facility maintenance is planned, managed, and carried out. This audience includes school business officials, school…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Facilities Management, Planning, Program Evaluation
Healthy Schools Network, Inc., Albany, NY. – 2002
Asserting that molds growing in schools can be harmful to children's health and learning, this guide offers information about the issue. It provides an overview of the basics, then addresses testing, types of molds, molds and health, monitoring schools for mold, mold prevention and clean-up tips for schools, and what parents should do if they…
Descriptors: Child Health, Cleaning, Educational Facilities, Hazardous Materials
Heston, William M. – American School and University, 1973
Helpful advice to buildings and grounds administrators on how to sell plant operation programs to the college chief administrator. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Communication Problems, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education
Clemens, Jack R. – American School and University, 1973
Kent State University achieved considerable savings through contract cleaning. (Author)
Descriptors: Bids, Cleaning, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness
Nation's Schools, 1972
Novel preventive maintenance program sends traveling teams out on tightly scheduled, minor repair missions. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Job Development, Prevention
Gardner, John C. – American School and University, 1971
A check list is suggested for school maintenance personnel to test a cleaning program and evaluate it according to observation results. (MF)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Check Lists, Cleaning, Evaluation
Peer reviewedTonigan, Richard – School Management, 1971
Project planners should plan all major school maintenance projects. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Building Operation, Coordination, Planning
American School and University, 1982
A small computer helps handle and control maintenance and operations at Stanford University (California). As work orders enter the system they also become part of a maintenance database that can accurately document the services provided. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Databases, Higher Education, Minicomputers, Organizational Effectiveness
Feldman, Edwin B. – American School and University, 1981
This first installment of a series of articles deals with the administration's responsibility in developing an optimum school maintenance program operation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, School Maintenance
Williams, Don – American School and University, 1980
Well-trained custodians can aid the educational environment. Training suggestions are offered that will contribute to custodians' pride in their work, work habits, and personal appearance. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Custodian Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Occupational Information, School Maintenance
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1979
Replacing small worn areas can prolong the life of an entire carpet or floor. (Author)
Descriptors: Carpeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Flooring
