From Architecture to Operations: Prioritizing Maintenance and Energy Efficiency in Education
From Facility Voices by David Trask, National Director, ARC Facilities
February 10, 2026 · 32 min · Season 4 · Episode 5
About this episode
David Trask interviews Burke Jones about his transition from architecture to K-12 facilities leadership and the importance of maintenance and energy efficiency.
In this episode of Facility Voices, host David Trask speaks with Burke Jones, Director of Operations at Derby Public Schools, about a professional journey that moves from architecture into the realities of school operations. After more than 26 years in design, Burke explains what drew him to K–12 facilities leadership and how his architectural background helps him think strategically about maintenance, infrastructure, and long-term planning. Their conversation takes a practical look at aging ...
People in this episode
Host: David Trask
Guest: Burke Jones
Topics covered
- maintenance
- energy efficiency
- K-12 facilities
- architecture
- school operations
- long-term planning
Keywords
- architecture
- operations
- maintenance
- energy efficiency
- K-12
- infrastructure
- planning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Derby Public Schools
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