January 2014 Issue

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FM Strategies: VFDs
Part 1Analyze VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Retrofit Applications To Ensure Savings
Part 2VFDs Offer Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

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Project: Hangar 2
Former Air Force Hanger Hosts Community-Shared BIPV System

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Ask An Expert: Elaine Aye, EPDs
Part 1Defining Environmental Product Declaration
Part 2EPDs as Increasingly Critical Piece of Product Selection
Part 3How LEEDv4 Provides Incentive To Use EPDs
Part 4How Facility Managers Can Get EPDs

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Green Building Report: Operating Better Buildings
Part 1How To Ensure High-Performance Buildings Have High-Performance Operations
Part 2Building Information Helps Drive High-Performance Operations
Part 3BOMI's High Performance Program Can Help Ensure High-Performance Operations
Part 4LEED in Motion Reports Help Support Case For Sustainability

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Online Exclusive: Improving HVAC Acoustics
Part 1Noise Control Principles For HVAC Design
Part 2To Improve HVAC Acoustics, Isolate Mechanical Equipment Vibration
Part 3Choosing Energy-Efficient Mechanical Equipment Reduces Noise

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Educational Facilities: A Cure For The Common Classroom
Part 1Relationship-based Educational Design Turns Classrooms Into Instructional Tools
Part 2Focus On Needs Of Students To Design Effective Classroom Spaces
Part 3Showing Students, Faculty Respect Is Important Aspect Of Relationship-based Educational Design
Part 4Color Does Not Have To Be A Challenge In Educational Design

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Online Exclusive: Data Centers
Part 1Common Problems With Data Center Commissioning
Part 2Site-Specific, Customized Data Center Commissioning

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Showcase: Metal Buildings
Part 1Improvement In Metal Building Systems Performance, Appearance Offers Facility Managers More Options
Part 2Five Considerations For Planning Use Of Metal Building Systems
Part 35 More Metal Building System Considerations
Part 4Showcase Products: Metal Buildings

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Online Exclusive: FEMA Proposes New Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Part 1FEMA's Newly Proposed Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Part 2Appealing FEMA's Proposed Flood Maps

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Cover Story: Coping With Complaints
Part 1How Facility Managers Can Handle Occupant Complaints
Part 2Wildlife Can Be Popular Or Pests, But Either Can Cause Occupant Complaints
Part 3Survey: Temperature Complaints Are Most Common, Restroom Complaints A Distant Second
Part 4Successfully Managing Occupant Complaints Often Involves Determining Underlying Reasons For Complaints
Part 5Ignoring Occupant Complaints Can Be Tempting, But Often Leads To Further Problems
Part 6Survey Results: How Facility Managers Handle Occupant Complaints

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Energy Efficiency: Information Drives HVAC Savings
Part 1Information, Technology Help McGill University Save On HVAC Costs
Part 2Energy Management Information System Helps McGill University Cut Down On HVAC Energy Usage
Part 3Focus On Demand Can Help Cut HVAC Energy Costs
Part 4Energy Audits, Retrocommissioning Are Keys To Energy Management Plan
Part 5Set Design Standards, Review Them Often To Maximize HVAC Energy Savings

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Close-Up: Fire Protection
Part 1Think Big Picture To Reduce Fire/Life Safety Costs
Part 2Examine How Flammable Materials Are Stored To Determine Fire Protection Needs
Part 3Maintenance, Commissioning Of Fire Protection Systems Can Help Reduce Costs

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Critical Facilities: Data Center Deliberation
Part 1Air-Flow Management, Economizer Use And Understanding PUE Can Help Improve Data Center Efficiency
Part 2How HVAC Economizers Can Help Data Centers Meet Energy Codes, Energy Star Ratings And ASHRAE Standards
Part 3Managing Data Center Air Flow With Hot Aisles, Cold Aisles Can Help Drive Energy Efficiency
Part 4Tailor Data Center Energy Strategies To Business Needs

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Controls: 6 Steps To Better BAS Performance
Part 1Proper BAS Installation, Operation Are Keys To Reaching System's Potential
Part 2Operator Training, Adequate Staffing Levels Help Reach Full Potential Of BAS
Part 3To Maximize BAS Benefits, Focus On Overcoming Resistance To Change, Bad Habits
Part 4Retrocommissioning Keeps BAS Working At Peak Efficiency

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Innovative Products: Flooring

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January: New Products

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