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Building Operating Management
Improve Building Performance with Integrative Design, CommissioningLessons from past projects should inform new designs.

Building Operating Management
Integrated Design, Commissioning Aid Turnover from Building Construction to OperationsDocumentation created during construction is rarely communicated to operating staff.


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Funding Smart Energy Investments
Learn how to comply with Building Energy Performance Standards and take advantage of funding incentives in this NFMT Baltimore session

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Wind-Damaged Church Steeple Raises Safety Concerns

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Burst Pipe Causes Flooding on College Campus

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How Virtual Design and Construction Streamlines Construction Projects




Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Specify the Proper Locks and HingesSavvy specification, inspection and maintenance of door hardware helps managers address facility security and safety concerns.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ensuring Door Hardware Performs as IntendedManagers who implement a comprehensive program of of inspection and testing can ensure door hardware performs as intended.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Implementing a Management Policy for Door Hardware ComponentsKnowing what kind of equipment is needed based on facility needs, can help managers specify the proper door hardware products.

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International Media Company Purchases Trade Press Media

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Asbestos Alert: Schools Face Hazmat Crises




Building Operating Management
10 Steps To Fortify Against Attacks on Soft TargetsSoft targets are more vulnerable, but these steps can help mitigate the risk of deliberate attacks.

Building Operating Management
Legal Considerations in Mandalay Bay AttackDid Mandalay Bay or the Route 91 Music Festival owe the plaintiffs a "reasonable duty of care"? Was the incident foreseeable? The courts will decide.

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Illinois Hospital Braces for 'Mess of Epic Proportions' with Construction Project

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Recent HVAC Fails Highlight Importance of Preventive Maintenance




Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: The Path to Reliability and EfficiencyUnderstanding long-term goals and specific upgrade components can help managers deliver successful projects.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: Achieving Upgrade GoalsManagers who know what the long-term goals of an HVAC upgrade are can have better success of achieving those benefits.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: The ABCs of UpgradesThe most likely component of an HVAC system to be upgraded is the air handler unit (AHU). The AHU is the true interface between the central plant and occupant satisfaction.

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OSHA Finds No Violations after N.H. Healthcare Facility Workers Were Sickened

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How To Deal With Snow Management

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Growing Range of Biobased Products Offer Performance, Environmental Gains




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UL Adds Carpet Products to Green Database

Building Operating Management
Is A Legacy Data Center Worth Upgrading?From colocation to cloud, options abound, but the starting point for making any decision is assessing the state of the current facility.

Building Operating Management
Tips For Doing a Data Center UpgradeIf the upgrade route is chosen, an organization may have the opportunity to move to a smaller physical footprint.

Building Operating Management
5 Questions To Ask When Considering Upgrading a Legacy Data CenterFrom future power, cooling, and space requirements to cost, these questions must be answered when making the crucial decision.

Building Operating Management
7x24 Exchange Develops STEM InitiativeThe training is focused on developing future mission-critical leaders.

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9 Steps to Creating a Culture of Sustainability

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Florida Facilities Could Rapidly Benefit From Batteries