Keeping schools clean has always been important, but this need has become more apparent since the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Disinfecting schools requires constant work and is a key part of a facility manager’s duties. A proper cleaning checklist should include multiple frequency cycles s ...

May 19, 2023

School sanitation has always been important, and the essential nature of custodial services clearer than ever. School closures and the rise of distance learning temporarily put cleaning services on the back burner for public schools and school boards. Now that most K-12 schools have resumed normal o ...

May 5, 2023

Educational facilities need constant attention, and the extra protocols added during the pandemic have only made the workload more extensive. It’s hard to stay on top of daily cleaning and upkeep that happens over the course of a school year—factor in preventative maintenance, and you’ll be sc ...

April 18, 2023

Many school buildings are in need of an update, and a long-term school maintenance plan is the path to bring your school into the modern age. Unlike regular maintenance, which focuses on keeping existing equipment and systems running, a long-term facility maintenance plan outlines your school distri ...

April 6, 2023

Your school likely already has a building maintenance plan in place—and if it doesn’t, it’s critical for you to implement one immediately. Timely and thorough facility maintenance keeps school buildings operating efficiently, and maintains a proper learning environment for staff and students t ...

March 29, 2023

Facilities management encompasses a lot of tasks and responsibilities, and maintenance is one of the most essential elements. Just as stocking spare parts and creating a facility safety checklist keeps a facility running smoothly, planned and proactive maintenance improves operations by reducing the ...

March 9, 2023

School districts are responsible for not only educating students, but also for keeping them safe. Building maintenance is an essential piece of this puzzle, as it helps protect students and staff from hazards like electric shocks, falls, and fires. School maintenance can also save money and protect ...

March 1, 2023

School leaders and facilities managers have a lot on their plates when it comes to maintenance, including monitoring the performance of all equipment, assets, and systems within the building. With so much information to process and track, it’s easy for critical tasks and repairs to escape notice. ...

February 7, 2023

For decades, research has shown that the quality, design, and upkeep of school facilities have a direct effect on student performance. In many cases, the impact is felt more deeply by minority populations and disadvantaged students, which worsens existing disparities in academic achievements and out ...

February 1, 2023