June 2015 Issue

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Metal Systems

Part 1Learn Basics of Popular Metal Roof and Wall Renovations and Facility Manager’s Role
Part 2Understanding Metal Reroofing Projects
Part 3Showcase Products

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HVAC

Part 13 Options for Energy Savings in HVAC Systems
Part 2Understanding Rooftop HVAC Units as an Energy-Saving Option
Part 3Understanding Geothermal Systems as Energy-Saving Option

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Healthcare Facilities

Part 1How Lean Design, Construction Techniques Trim Healthcare Costs
Part 2How Lean Construction Practices Can Help Healthcare Facilities
Part 3Lean Trend for Healthcare Facilities Moves to Building Operations

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Critical Facilities

Part 1Tips on Modernizing High Containment Labs
Part 2Issues of Airflow, Alarms, Siting in Modernizing Labs
Part 3Issues Involved in Continuous Containment for BSL3s
Part 4Role of Commissioning, Verification, and Project Team in Lab Modernization

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Critical Facilities

Part 1Understanding Whether a ‘Critical Operation’ is Really Critical
Part 2Identifying Levels of Support, Measuring Productivity Loss Help Determine ‘Acceptable Downtime’
Part 3In Study of Critical Operations, Gap Analysis Examines Operating Time of Redundant Systems
Part 43 Steps Identify Critical Facilities' Downtime Risks

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Ask An Expert: Lauren Hodges, Energy Star
Part 1Degree of Recognition of Energy Star and Portfolio Manager
Part 2Status of Update to CBECS Database
Part 3Benchmarking Improves Energy Performance
Part 4Correcting Misperceptions About Energy Star

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FM Strategies: Funding for Healthcare Facilities

Part 1Innovative Funding Sources Provide Upgrades to Healthcare Facilities’ Infrastructures
Part 2Healthcare Facilities Use PPAs to Fund Infrastructure Improvements

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Utilities

Part 1Understanding the Big Shifts in Power Pricing
Part 2Biggest Change in Energy Markets Is Natural Gas Pricing
Part 3Understanding PUC Regulation as a Factor in Utility Rates
Part 4Location, Consultant, Modeling Can Help Customers Prepare for Utility Price Impacts

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Training Budgets Survey
Part 1Training Budgets: FM Survey Offers Benchmarks
Part 2Survey Reports Benefits of Facility Training

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Fire Safety

Part 1Tips on Testing Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Part 2Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire and Life Safety Systems
Part 3Commissioning Fire and Life Safety Systems

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Green Building Report
Part 1Consider Tax Appetite in Picking Best Financing for Energy Efficiency
Part 2Performance Risk an Important Factor in Picking Energy-Efficiency Financing
Part 3Financing Risk Appetite, Technology Choices Also Key in Picking Energy-Efficiency Financing
Part 4The Focus on Sustainable Electricity Through PEER

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Facility Management

Part 1Understand Causes of Occupant Complaints and Turn Them Into a Positive
Part 2Lack of Attentiveness, Displaced Frustration Can Fuel Occupant Complaints
Part 3Categorizing the Types of Complainers Organizations Encounter
Part 4Some Keys to Providing Good Facility Customer Service
Part 5Make Complainer Part of the Solution and Provide Feedback
Part 6Complaints Offer Insight, but Shouldn’t Dictate Organization’s Strategic Direction
Part 7Apologies, Problem-Solving Can Help Assuage Occupant Complaints
Part 83 Ways to Reduce Customer Complaints

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Product Gallery
Product Gallery

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BAS/EMS

Part 1Getting the Most Out of a Building Controls Upgrade
Part 2Timing, Human Factors Are Key in Building Control Upgrades
Part 32 Approaches to Building Controls Upgrade Projects

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