Building Operating Management Magazine Issue

A Community College Library for the 21st Century

Employing All Available Evacuation Options Leads to Safer High-Rises

March: New Products

Part 1Preparations Before Hurricane Sandy Helped Cushman & Wakefield Quickly Bring Buildings Back Online

Part 2New York City Public Schools Rethinking Emergency Plans After Sandy-driven Flooding

Part 3Even if Code Doesn't Require Generator, HEI Hotels is Exploring Options in Wake of Power Outage

Part 4EMD Serono Focuses on Details, Communication After Challenges of Hurricane Sandy

Part 5Rockefeller University Finds That Mother Nature Always Wins

Part 6Katrina Experiences Helped Shape Marriott's Hurricane Sandy Plans

Part 7For Newark Public Schools, Fuel Supply Challenges Complicated Recovery From Hurricane Sandy

Part 8Flooding From Sandy Raises Questions About Location of Electrical Gear

Part 9At Crozer-Keystone, Better Safe Than Sorry Was Key To Sandy Plans

Part 1How the GSA's Bean Federal Center Uses Solar Power to Save on Utility Costs

Part 2Photovoltaic Lab on Bean Federal Center Roof Helps GSA Find Best Solar Solutions

Part 3 Bean Federal Center Solar Power Project Creates Jobs, Utility Savings

Part 4USGBC Lists Top 10 LEED States for 2012

Part 1Pros and Cons of Wireless Building Automation Systems

Part 2WiFi, Zigbee, EnOcean Are Most Common Wireless Technologies

Part 3Construction Materials Can Interfere With Wireless BAS Signals

Part 1Workplace Design Can Help Attract, Retain Generation Y Employees

Part 2Workplace Design Can Encourage Collaboration In Changing Office Environment

Part 3Managing Sound, Noise is One Potential Challenge in Open Workplace Design

Part 4Case Study: How One National Corporation Used A Redesigned Office Environment To Attract And Retain Employees

Part 5The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design

Part 1Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps K-12 Facility Managers Avoid Millions in Energy Costs

Part 2Portfolio Manager Helps Schools Set Baseline for Energy, Water Use

Part 3Energy Efficiency in K-12 Buildings Doesn't Require Full Time Employee

Part 4Communicating Early Success With Energy Star Can Help Get Energy Efficiency Efforts Off Ground in K-12 Buildings

Part 1Changing Transportation Needs Make Car Sharing, EV Charging Stations Considerations

Part 2Car Sharing Can Help Save Money On Fleet Maintenance Costs

Part 3EV Charging Stations Beginning to Show Up More On Campus

Part 4Electric Utility Vehicles Can Help Meet Transportation, Grounds Needs

Part 1Steps to Reduce Costs, Attract Patrons and Make Parking Facilities More Affordable

Part 2Improving Appearance Of Parking Structures Can Be Competitive Advantage

Part 3Parking Facility's Exterior is Crucial to Attracting Business

Part 1Glenborough Uses Energy Star As Guide For Extensive Energy Efficiency Efforts

Part 2Glenborough's Next Project is Energy Retrofits at Corporate Headquarters

Part 3Glenborough's Long-Term Goal Is To Be Industry Leader In Sustainability

Part 1Sustainability, Flexibility Help Metal Buildings Grow In Popularity

Part 2Metal Buildings Can Be Attractive As Well As Sustainable

Part 3Showcase: Metal Buildings Products

Innovative Products: Green Flooring

March 2013 Issue