Tackling Capital Planning One Problem at a Time
When school administrations prepare a capital plan, the task is anything but simple. It’s extremely difficult to determine and prioritize the complex needs of aging facilities, especially with tight budgets and processes involving internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring a Successful Campus Construction Project
A modern student center, a high-tech science wing, a classroom filled with natural light — these are the features that make each school or university campus distinctive.
Facility Upgrades Equal Energy Savings at MSU
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University (MSU) recently announced that its first energy savings performance contract (ESPC) has exceeded its projected energy savings by more than 15 percent.
National Public School Spending Up Slightly
WASHINGTON — Public school systems spent slightly more on students during 2013 versus 2012, according to data released in June by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Per-pupil spending for the nation reached $10,700 during fiscal year 2013, a 0.9 percent increase from 2012, but varied heavily from state to state.
Q&A: Jacksonville University Undergoes Major Power Conversion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville University (JU) campus recently completed a $2.5 million electric conversion from its own power plant to being totally reliant on Jacksonville Electricity Authority (JEA) electric service on June 6.
Vent Stack Extender
OMG Roofing Products now offers its line of Tubos vent stack extenders with an OMG Red insert splice sleeve. A critical component of each Tubos unit is the integral 6-inch splice sleeve that is inserted into the existing vent stack, preventing water from infiltrating institution and commercial roofing systems. Often when re-roofing a commercial or institutional building, the additional insulation takes the existing vent stack out of compliance with the International Building Code, which specifies how tall vent stacks must be over the roof surface.
High-Speed Oven
The Xcelerate Hi-Speed oven from Alto-Shaam combines powerful microwave and air impingement technologies to cook up to 10 times faster than a conventional oven while maintaining a freshly baked taste, texture and appearance. The energy-efficient Xcelerate has the versatility to fit a variety of applications with the ability to defrost, reheat, cook, bake and brown. Service times are made faster with the uniform, rapid cooking technology. The easy-to-use programmable touch-screen control produces consistent results in seconds with downloadable recipes.
The K-12 Capital Improvement Outlook
When the Great Recession hit in late 2007, nearly every sector and industry — including K-12 schools — felt the impact. Today, however, an increasing number of school districts nationwide are again seeking voter approval for improvement and construction bonds.