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Caring for the Cleaning Machine

Vacuum cleaners and floor machines are an investment. Proper care and maintenance of these tools is vital and will extend their lifespans and provide good return on the investment made in them.

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Security Technology Wish List

Campus security professionals talk about what high tech gear they use, what new tools they covet and what they would never give up.

Koliganek Huskies school

Managing Moisture

Building schools in Alaska has is own set of challenges.

Raining on roof

Waterproofing Keys

The building envelope has one primary job: keeping bad weather outside. There is a wide range of options available for waterproofing all aspects of the building envelope, from roofs to basements. Here are some of them.

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Five Ways to Kickstart Your School's Cleanliness

Routine cleaning measures can significantly reduce overall facility costs.

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School Security Technology Has Learned a Lot

From cameras to personal emergency communications devices, today's school security technology is better than ever.

college restroom design

The Necessary Room

From basic to luxury, sparkling to yucky, advanced to old school, college restrooms run the gamut. What's new and trending in restroom design?

Wireless Infrastructure at Schools

Before The Ink is Dry

Chasing wireless infrastructure in schools.

new high school in DC

Inspiration for Students and Community

New D.C. High School Is Culmination of Everyone's Efforts.

networking designs and technologies

Preparing Your Network for Its Next Generation

This update on networking designs and technologies provides administrators with must-know information for the design, installation and capabilities of their campus networks.

Tinkham Veale University Center

Come Inside

Case Western University's Tinkham Veale University Center is designed to foster a culture of inclusion. It draws student, faculty, staff and the community to what they need in its variety of office spaces and common areas.

Restroom Wellness Policies

Wellness Policies and Restrooms

What's love of kids got to do, got to do with it?

Interior Design for Students

Interior Design for Students: A View Into Their Future

Corporations are taking workspace design cues from higher education, and vice versa, as integrating the best of both worlds improves environments for all.

outsourcing school janitorial services

Are You In or Out?

Making the decision to outsource janitorial services should not be undertaken without giving careful attention to the pros and cons. If you're considering this step, here is some advice.

Breakdown of deferred maintenance in schools

Kicking the Can Down the Road

Dealing with deferred maintenance in our schools.

residence hall flooring

What Floor Do You Live On?

Designers face challenges when selecting residence hall flooring. It must be attractive, durable enough to withstand regular move-ins and move-outs, as well as being safe and easy to maintain. What options are working?

deferred maintenance on campus

Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later: The Cost of Deferred Maintenance

More than 50 percent of respondents to a recent CP&M survey indicated that the deferred maintenance backlog on their campus is critical — and getting worse. Here’s a look at one institution that is treading water with its deferred maintenance backlog and another that is beginning to make headway.

School stairway flooring

Hard Choices

Five tips for choosing the best flooring solutions.

University and Adobe collaborative space

A Groundbreaking Collaboration

A unique public-private partnership between Clemson University and Adobe has resulted in a model that has carried over to more than 40 schools throughout the country.