This work demonstrated the implementation of makerspaces, collaborative workspaces that provide hands-on learning to help prepare the future workforce with critical 21st century applied-technology skills. Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) enhanced and evaluated the pre-existing makerspace at Fort Bliss, Texas to demonstrate the value of a makerspace within the military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) environment. The 8-month pilot demonstration, conducted from May to December 2018, focused on investigating program characteristics such as usage trends, optimal locations, equipment, and personnel access. Results from the demonstration indicated that enhanced makerspaces with high quality equipment had a positive Soldier impact. The business case analysis determined that the Fort Bliss Makerspace fits the criteria of, met the 15% cost-to-revenue ratio threshold for, and can operate successfully as, a Category Type A (Mission Sustaining) program asset.
Mold is an ongoing problem for Army installations and contingency basing locations. This work was undertaken to demonstrate the effectiveness of a two-step dry-fog mold remediation process technology to remove mold spores and provide long-term mold prevention in two buildings at Fort Campbell, KY. Treating each test building took 5 to 6 hours and included: mobilization, air and surface sampling before and after the application, and demobilization. This work concluded that the dry-fog technology provides rapid and quantifiable improvements to indoor air quality, and reduces exposure of personnel to harmful chemicals resulting from current mold remediation practices. Results indicated that the dry-fog technology could potentially support mold remediation needs resulting from indoor air quality maintenance and from natural hazards. Current rough estimates for application of the dry-fog technology are approximately $1.00/sq ft. Early project results were shared with Region IV of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Huntington District of the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.
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