March 2014 Issue

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Cover Story: This Is A Drill
Part 1Drills Help Facility Managers, First Responders Develop Better Emergency Preparedness Plans
Part 2Clearly Defined Objectives Help Make Emergency Preparedness Drills More Effective
Part 3Testing Communication With Building Staff, First Responders Is Critical Part Of Emergency Preparedness Drills
Part 4Information Gathering Is Major Benefit Of Emergency Preparedness Drills

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Green Building Report: New LEED, Big Changes
Part 1LEED v4 Requires A New Facility Management Approach To LEED
Part 2LEED v4: How Energy And Atmosphere, Materials And Resources And Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements Have Changed
Part 3Lessons Learned From A LEED v4 Beta Project
Part 4USGBC Releases Top 10 States For LEED

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FM Strategies: Healthcare Interiors
Part 1Pursuing Sustainability in Healthcare Interiors is an Education
Part 2Educating the Supply Chain Key to Sustainable Healthcare Interiors

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Ask An Expert: Paul Banks, Retrocommissioning
Part 1First Steps to Retrocommissioning
Part 2Types of Equipment That Should Be Included in Retrocommissioning
Part 3Consider Whether Design is Still Sensible During Retrocommissioning
Part 4How To Gauge Whether Retrocommissioning Was Successful

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Close-Up: HVAC
Part 1Questions To Answer Before Deciding On A Portable Cooling Solution
Part 2Decide Between Evaporative, Direct Expansion Coolers, Research Energy Efficiency Before Buying Or Renting Portable Cooling
Part 3Service Response Time, Maintenance And Installation Are Areas To Focus On When Making Portable Cooling Decisions

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Windows: Time For New Windows?
Part 1Decision Between Repairing, Retrofitting Or Replacing Windows Has Number Of Considerations
Part 2Window Gasket Failure Does Not Always Mean Window Replacement
Part 3Building Characteristics Play Important Role In Selecting Suitable Replacement Windows
Part 4Installation Can Often Be Root Of Window Problems

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Power Reliability: Keeping Backup Power Ready To Rumble
Part 1Standby Generators Require Regular Testing, Maintenance, Exercising, And Inspection
Part 2Keys To Backup Power System Success: Features, Flexibility, And Redundancy
Part 3Exercise Standby Generators To Keep Them In Fighting Shape
Part 4Preventive Maintenance Is Critical To Dependable Standby Generators

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HVAC Upgrades: Opportunity Knocks
Part 1Taking A Systems View Of HVAC Upgrades Can Lead To Bigger Benefits
Part 2Refrigerant, Water, Air Leaks Can All Lead To HVAC Problems
Part 3Economizers, Heat Recovery Can Help Reduce Demands On HVAC Systems
Part 4How Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Used An HVAC Systems Approach To Upgrade
Part 5Capitol Records Building Upgrade Solves HVAC Issues

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Lighting: Lighting A Path To Sustainability
Part 1Lighting Technology Advances Lead To Greater Energy Efficiency Savings
Part 2Digitally Controlled Lighting Systems Can Provide Improved Efficiency
Part 3Advances In Lamp Technology Offer Energy Efficiency, High Performance
Part 4Lighting Audit Can Help Facility Managers Determine Best Lighting Solution

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Gallery
March: New Products

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Innovative Products
Innovative Products: Security

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Showcase: Paints And Coatings
Part 1What Facility Managers Need To Know Before Beginning Painting Projects
Part 2Wear, Substrate, And Surface Preparation Are Key Factors In Paint Longevity
Part 3Potential VOC Levels Are Important Consideration In Paints Selection
Part 4Showcase Products: Paints And Coatings

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