Category: Universities
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Blog poll result: Sustainability – are hoteliers and campus facility managers doing enough?
As we move deeper into April, we have Earth Day on our minds (be sure to mark your calendars for…
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The Refinishing Touch delivers a sustainable working environment for students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout
Guest author: Jerry Duncanson, senior facility planner at the University of Wisconsin-Stout College and university campuses see thousands of students…
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Mars Hill University moves forward with dormitory renovation
Mars Hill University in North Carolina has received a $250,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation, Inc. to support the renovation…
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Get smart with on campus maintenance
A recent article published in Plant Engineering discussing the key components of electrical and power systems in university and college…
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Ask the expert: The Refinishing Touch coverage in College Planning & Management
In the December 2013 edition of College Planning & Management, The Refinishing Touch’s president and founder – Mario Insenga –…
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Western Technical College implements major sustainable technologies
In Wisconsin, Western Technical College is setting the stage for major sustainable education reform. With two major programs recently implemented…
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University Housing sees increasing emphasis on sustainability
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently unveiled a new residence hall designed to reduce the environmental impact of the building and…
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The Green Grading System: public vs. private university research by The Refinishing Touch
Over the past few months, The Refinishing Touch has compiled research and conducted interviews in order to present our readers…
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The Refinishing Touch moves to the head of the class: completes furniture reupholstering at Georgetown University
Guest author: Clarence Flanders Coordinator of residential services, Georgetown University When summer comes around and students head home, college campuses…