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Articles Tagged “schools”
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: CoreFirst Retrofit System by CoreFirst LLC
CoreFirst LLC has introduced a proprietary seismic upgrade retrofit system. Modular, steel constructed, “cartridge” style safe zones are installed into existing buildings to upgrade the ability of these structures to withstand a seismic event.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Fire Ants 101 Tools from FMC Professional Solutions
Several online tools help facility managers take a proactive approach to controlling fire ants.
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Soap Donated To Green Bay, WI Schools
Georgia-Pacific Professional donated an estimated two year supply to the city’s school district.
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Flooring & Ceiling Design Competition
Armstrong, in conjunction with the IIDA, recently conducted a contest seeking innovative floor and ceiling projects.
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Poll Reveals Majority of Americans Support Federal Investment in Green Schools
The survey found that one in three of those surveyed said the majority of U.S. schools are in “poor” shape. Only 6% said U.S. schools are in “excellent” shape.
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New Service Spotlight: Solar Power Purchase Program from Siemens
Focused toward public sector facility managers, Siemens has a program offering solar energy projects without having to make an initial capital investment in solar equipment.
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Service Company Donates Time For Green Cleaning
Employees at a New Jersey firm recently donated time and products to clean a school in nearby Newark.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Management For Churches
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives advice on finding energy management solutions for multi-purpose facilities
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Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, Pre-1979
The EPA has released recommended steps to take for schools with older lighting fixtures in order to reduce potential exposures to harmful levels of PCBs.
The guidance — part of EPA’s efforts to address potential PCB exposures in schools — is based on evidence that the older ballasts contain PCBs that can leak when the ballasts fail,
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Study: Students Avoid School Toilets
Nearly 40% of secondary school girls reported ”holding it in” so they didn’t have to go to the toilet. And 16% of secondary school boys reported “bad things” happening in the toilets, making them wary of going in there.
