Tag: educational facility

Survey Reveals Challenges and Trends for K-12 Facilities Managers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 17, 2024 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Sep 17, 2024

K-12 facilities managers are emphasizing efficiency and cost savings as they stare down the twin challenges of aging infrastructure and budget constraints, according to a new survey by Incident IQ, a workflow management solution provider. With the average age of U.S. school buildings at just under 50 years old, facilities managers are used to juggling […]

K-12 Schools Across America Switch to Solar Power

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 3, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Sep 3, 2024

Schools throughout the U.S. are rapidly switching to solar power to meet their energy needs while gaining significant cost-savings, boosting climate resilience, and supporting workforce development, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. Over the past decade, the amount of solar capacity installed at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled nationwide. According to “Brighter […]