By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The project started with a worn-out plastic gear that’s part of the automatic door operators found across the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. This small component – about 3 1/2 inches in diameter – created a big problem for UNK Facilities Management and Planning when the manufacturer stopped selling the individual piece. “In order to replace it, you had to replace the entire operator. That was $800 to $1,000 … [Read more...] about Innovative idea: 3D-printing program saves UNK Facilities Management time, money
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McQueen recognized as facilities management industry pacesetter
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lee McQueen, director of Facilities Management and Planning at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, was recently selected as a 2017 Pacesetter for the educational facilities management industry. He was recognized by the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), an organization that promotes leadership in educational facilities for professionals building their careers, transforming their institutions and … [Read more...] about McQueen recognized as facilities management industry pacesetter
