EPA Funds $34M to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Schools

EPA Funds $34M to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Schools

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected five groups to receive $34 million in grants for projects helping address indoor air pollution in K-12 schools in low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities across the country. This announcement comes after the agency revealed $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools…

K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

  When voters in one of the best public school districts in Michigan approve a $195 million bond proposal, the expectations are high. Especially when work on historically significant buildings is involved. “There’s homework to do,” Ed Bloom says. “All the preparation and planning takes over a year.” Bloom is the vice president for the…

Contractor Questions for Successful Construction Projects

Contractor Questions for Successful Construction Projects

Managers need to ask targeted questions that reveal a contractor’s experience, methodologies and capacity to deliver a successful project. The construction of healthcare facilities requires precision, expertise and a commitment to quality. The successful completion of such projects hinges on technical competence and the contractor’s ability to navigate the unique challenges of healthcare environments. Given…

Back to Basics: How to Keep Parking Garages Secure

Back to Basics: How to Keep Parking Garages Secure

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know.  Facilities management and security professionals whose facilities include parking garages should take steps to increase the security of these structures, which have their own unique challenges. Many busy facilities have parking garages because more vehicles can be…