The poor condition of American schools has been making headlines for several years. Leaking roofs, inadequate ventilation systems, drafty windows, ancient mechanical equipment, and crumbling exteriors are just some of the conditions reported in many schools around the nation.
President Clinton has acknowledged the problem in several State of the Union Addresses, and just recently asked Congress to appropriate yet another $1.3 billion a year to help thousands of students escape “antiquated classrooms.”
The money has been trickling down to the schools for the last several years. School districts are requesting an almost overwhelming amount of renovation and repair work for their buildings, and hvac contractors are struggling to keep up with the demand.