January 2019 Issue

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Editorial

Survey Says? Good Staffing, Capital Budget News for FMs

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Health and Wellness

Part 1How the Physical Environment Affects Health and Wellness
Part 2Health and Wellness: New Standards Address Age-Old Concerns
Part 3Financial Benefits of Health and Wellness
Part 4How Healthy Buildings Create Healthy Communities

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USGBC Perspective

USGBC Expands LEED Offerings

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Cover Story: FM Education

Part 1Understanding the Value of Continuing Education for Facility Managers
Part 2Communication, Management Skills Are Invaluable for FMs
Part 3Managing People, Managing Conflicts: Key FM Skills
Part 4Understanding FM Training and Education Options

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Cybersecurity

Part 15 Real-World Incidents Offer Cybersecurity Lessons for FMs
Part 24 Strategies To Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks

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Acoustics

Part 1How To Balance Speech Intelligibility with Privacy
Part 2How To Match Facility Acoustics to a Space's Purpose
Part 3How Soundmasking Can Help Improve Speech Privacy

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HVAC

Part 1Understanding Your Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Options
Part 2How To Improve the Energy Efficiency of a VRF System
Part 36 Best Practices for VRF Systems
Part 4Understanding VRF Safety Standards and Codes

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Roofing

Part 15 Steps To Longer Roof Life
Part 2Design, Installation, Maintenance, Management: Keys To Long Roof Life

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NFMT Education

Building Operating Management Highlights FM Education Opportunities

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Emergency Preparedness

Part 1How To Evaluate the Effectiveness of Emergency Preparedness Plans
Part 2Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans
Part 34 Steps To Emergency Preparedness

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Benchmarks

Part 1Survey Shows Changes to Facility Budgets, Staffing Levels
Part 2New Survey Data Reports Changes in Facility Capital Budgets
Part 3FMs Report Changes in Operating Budgets
Part 4Latest Survey Shows Changes in Facility Staffing Levels

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Design and Construction

Rising Demand Creates New Facility Priorities for Film Studios

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