Reading Time: 4 minutes By Thomas Kim, AEPA Oversight Committee Chair School heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have moved from a behind-the-scenes role to a front-of-house star now that students have returned to in-person learning. Accordingly, many school leaders and maintenance personnel have begun to wonder whether their HVAC systems are up to the challenge of keeping spaces…
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Ken Swink, AEPA Oversight Committee Chair Commercial roofs don’t and can’t last forever. Sooner or later, your school is going to embark on a roof replacement project. However, with proper maintenance and advanced restoration technologies, you might be able to extend the service life of your roofs for decades. It can feel a little…
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Tammy Hurst, AEPA President Purchasing anything for a K-12 school or district can turn complicated quickly — especially when the cost of goods reaches a state’s purchasing threshold and a formal bid is required. As school business officials know, the process is certainly not like the consumer experience of finding and hiring a contractor.…