We follow the construction spend rate of the US education industry; using the US Census Bureau Construction Spending figures released the first day of every month.
We encourage our colleagues in the education facilities industry to respond to Census Bureau-retained data gathering contractors in order to contribute to the accuracy of the report.
you shall above all things be glad and young For if you’re young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad whatever’s living will yourself become…
— e.e. cummings
“Actors from the Commedia dell’Arte on a Wagon in a Town Square” 1640 Jan Miel
A walk through the status of best practice literature that sets the standard of care for safety and sustainability in the education facilities built for the performance arts.
Norfolk Rhapsody is inspired by English folk tunes, particularly from the Norfolk region, which Vaughan Williams collected himself. The piece is lyrical and evocative, capturing the pastoral beauty and maritime heritage of East Anglia. It features rich, sweeping string melodies and gentle woodwind passages, creating a reflective and nostalgic atmosphere. The work, originally conceived as a trilogy, survives only in its first rhapsody. Its folk-inspired themes and lush orchestration showcase Vaughan Williams’ ability to transform traditional melodies into expressive, symphonic music.
Teachers shape lives in ways they may never fully see. A kind word, an extra effort, or a belief in a student’s potential can change the course of a life. Let’s take a moment today to appreciate the educators who have made an impact. 🍎✨ #ThankATeacher#EducationForAll… pic.twitter.com/L74rAXijZC
Today at 11 AM/ET (15:00 UTC) we review the literature that sets the standard of care for prevention, response and resilience of the education facility industry to storms, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and all other disasters. We will examine a selection of court filings that should inform how facility managers should prepare and respond to disasters, but also identify gaps in best practice literature and (possibly) key in proposals for how those gaps may be removed.
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Overview of codes and standards relevant to the food service enterprises in K-12 schools, college and university student housing, athletic venues and university-affiliated healthcare systems.
With emphasis on OB-GYN because educational settlements are where families begin and grow among the young.
Many research universities have large medical research and clinical delivery enterprises that provide significant revenue. We periodically scan public consultations for literature that sets the standard of care for the facilities and technologies in these enterprises in education communities.
“Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people.
Let your memory be your travel bag.”
— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (From “The Gulag Archipelago”)
Today we explain our collaboration with other education settlements in the US and other nations. We conform to participation requirements set by ANSI US Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization but we also have liaison with other universities in the European Union who conform to the participation requirements of their own national standards bodies.
One of the most contentious aspects of best practice discovery and promulgation in any domain, and no less so in educational settlements, is an agreed-upon vocabulary and shared understanding. As we explain elsewhere in this history, when a counter-party disagrees with you, he simply switches out the vocabulary — i.e. changes definitions or adds or subtracts from the traditional meanings of things. So we approach this topic several times a year to confirm our bearing on the meaning of things.
We begin 2025 by breaking down this topic into four sections
Language 100: Survey of vocabulary in the standards catalogs relevant to building and managing education settlement real assets; including legal terms.
Language 200: Electrotechnology standard catalogs; including computer programming languages.
Language 300: The English as the language of science and innovation; the birthplace of computing and programming, the internet’s native tongue, standardization & open source development; etc.
Language 400: Reserved
We observe National Poetry Month in the United States and Canada every year with an inquiry into changes in the (meaning of) definitions at the foundation of best practice literature; frequently the subject of sporty debate among experts writing codes and standards for the built environment of education communities.
In the United Kingdom, National Poetry Month is celebrated in October, and it is known as “National Poetry Day” which has been observed since 1994. It is an initiative of the Forward Arts Foundation, which aims to encourage people to read, write and perform poetry.
Other countries also have their own poetry celebrations, such as World Poetry Day, which is observed annually on March 21 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide.
In past years we used a Tamil mnemonic because Tamil is the oldest surviving language and remains the spoken language of 80-odd million people of South Asia. Alas, use of Tamil confounds our Wordpress content management system so in 2024 we began coding this topic in American English
Once median household income is adjusted for cost of living, Utah emerges as the wealthiest state in the nation and Mississippi yet again ranks last. Source: https://t.co/AN3JZqtNnFpic.twitter.com/kv8U3LZlvh
You are welcomed to join our review of backup power systems (customer-level). Although the term “backup” is not used in the codes and standards that govern electrical power safety and reliability, “backup” is a term of art widely used in design and field practice. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
Today we update our understanding of the regulations, codes, standards and ethical considerations in the care of animals in education communities. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
In partnership with @Yeatssocietyirl, we are hosting a special virtual event to mark the 100th anniversary of the #poem ‘The Second Coming’ by WB #Yeats. Join us on Friday, 13 Nov at 7pm for an evening of discussion and #poetry readings.
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) May 15, 2024
Happy May 17! Constitution Day in Norway, this is how we celebrate. Kids parade by our house. Have a great day, all good people! pic.twitter.com/BKO3fIO6Wo
The genius of bricklayers on view here. A wonderfully ornamental effect is achieved almost entirely through ingeniously combining 228*108*54mm cuboids of baked mud. No sculpted mouldings, no fine imported materials, just brilliant and thoughtful craftmanship. pic.twitter.com/KxZw2HmFLD
When people ask: how difficult was your path? Remember, Just 22 years ago, I came to America I didn’t know a word of English First generation Figuring out everything alone Now to get both MD & PhD The highest degrees Then go for neurosurgery I am blessed 🙏🏾#MedTwitter#MDPhDpic.twitter.com/NsKoIgt1ZO
— Umaru Barrie, MD, PhD (@MansaBarrie) May 9, 2024
Beginning at 4 p.m. today, ROTC cadets will keep vigil for 24 hours at the Clarke Memorial Fountain in honor of Veterans Day.
Following the vigil will be a presentation by retired U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Geurtz, a 1975 @NDAlumni and Air Force ROTC Detachment 225 graduate. pic.twitter.com/tl2Oh5ySfR
Map shows countries that do not have an army. The biggest and most impressive (or naive?) example is Costa Rica. If you don’t have an army you better have good neighbors or good allies. Source: https://t.co/oMaGYk5Z8apic.twitter.com/5Y8Nen4218
The 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion is #Speller47 Bruhat Soma with 29 correct words. A BEEdazzling effort in our second-ever Spell-off by #Speller47 Bruhat Soma and #Speller207 Faizan Zaki, who correctly spelled 20 words in the Spell-off. #spellingbeepic.twitter.com/VKczNb0qmB
— Scripps National Spelling Bee (@ScrippsBee) May 31, 2024
Yes, there are technical standards and guidelines for district energy systems, though they can vary depending on the region, country, or specific application. District energy systems (DES), which provide heating, cooling, and sometimes electricity to multiple buildings from a centralized source, often rely on a combination of international standards, national regulations, and industry best practices to ensure efficiency, safety, and interoperability.
Some key examples of relevant standards and frameworks include:
ISO Standards:
ISO 50001: This is an international standard for energy management systems, which can apply to district energy systems to optimize energy performance and efficiency.
ISO 52000: Focuses on energy performance of buildings, which can tie into district energy systems when assessing overall efficiency and integration with building infrastructure.
ASHRAE Guidelines (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers):
ASHRAE publishes guidelines like the District Heating and Cooling Design Guide, which provides technical recommendations for designing, operating, and maintaining district energy systems. It covers piping, heat exchangers, and system integration.
European Standards:
In Europe, the CEN/CENELEC standards (e.g., EN 15316 series) address energy performance in buildings and can include aspects of district heating and cooling systems.
The EU Ecodesign Directive and Energy Efficiency Directive also influence technical requirements for district energy, particularly in terms of efficiency and emissions.
National Codes and Standards:
In the U.S., standards from organizations like the International District Energy Association (IDEA) provide best practices, while local building codes (e.g., based on the International Mechanical Code) may dictate specific requirements.
In countries like Denmark or Sweden, where district heating is widespread, national standards (e.g., from the Danish Standards Foundation) often set detailed technical specifications for piping, insulation, and system performance.
Piping and Materials:
Standards like ASME B31.1 (Power Piping) or EN 253 (for pre-insulated pipes) are commonly used to ensure the safety and durability of piping networks in district energy systems.
While there isn’t a single, universal “District Energy System Standard” that covers every aspect globally, these systems are typically designed and operated based on a combination of the above standards tailored to local needs, climate, and infrastructure. If you’re looking for a specific region or component (e.g., piping, heat pumps, or controls), I can dig deeper into that for you! Let me know.
Moving from student accommodations presents challenges to host municipalities.
Certain requirements must be met for recycling to be economically feasible and environmentally effective. These include an adequate source of recyclates, a system to extract those recyclates from the waste stream, a nearby factory capable of reprocessing the recyclates, and a potential demand for the recycled products. These last two requirements are often overlooked—without both an industrial market for production using the collected materials and a consumer market for the manufactured goods, recycling is incomplete and in fact only “collection”.
Today at 11 AM/E we examine the state of best practice literature – including government regulations — that apply to education communities.
Today we run a status check on public consultations released by ANSI-accredited and finance industry consortia whose involvement affects the cost of US education communities. Ahead of quarterly county elections we examine a few tax-free bond referenda on ballots across the US for insight into the money flow through education communities.
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwBpic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
