Appendix D: Additional Resources

An annual survey that reports median national statistics for various maintenance and operations costs, including salary/payroll, gas, electricity, utilities, maintenance and grounds equipment and supplies, outside contract labor, and other costs. A survey and self-analysis tool designed to identify many of the variables that influence institutional custodial operations. It also establishes standardized benchmarks for the industry. A list of links, books, and journal articles about how asbestos abatement and management is conducted in school buildings, and how schools should comply with federal regulations. National A nonprofit membership organization formed to serve as a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies. An online publication that focuses on how to estimate future facility maintenance and repair needs. A professional association dedicated to the promotion of high standards for building cmmissioning practices. Building Evaluation Techniques Step-by-step techniques for conducting an effective building assessment, including the evaluation of overall structural performance, spatial comfort, noise control, air quality, and energy consumption. Includes sample forms and checklists tailored to specific building types. George Baird, et al. (1995) McGraw Hill, 207pp.