March 2017 Issue

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Green Building Report

Part 1Practical Considerations for Using BIM for FM
Part 2Establish Uniform Naming Conventions to Best Use BIM for FM
Part 3USGBC Perspective: USGBC Works Toward Seamless Integration of Rating Systems

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COVER STORY: Energy Policy 2017

Part 1Forecasting Energy Policy in 2017: Energy Efficiency Still a Major Opportunity for FMs
Part 2Will Programs Like Energy Star, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Be Cut?
Part 3States and Local Jurisdictions Will Continue To Lead on Energy Efficiency
Part 4Market-Driven Solutions Like Tenant Star Will Continue To Push Energy Efficiency Envelope

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Educational Facilities

Part 1In Higher Education, Changing Styles of Learning Require Rethinking Traditional Facilities
Part 2Relationships Between Higher Education, Community Critical As Life-Long Learning Blurs Boundaries

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Energy Upgrades

Part 1Plan, Audit, Commission, Measure and Verify: Steps To A Successful Energy Upgrade
Part 2Make Utility Incentives Part of the Energy Upgrades Planning Process
Part 3Better Buildings Challenge SWAP: Fresh Set Of Eyes on Energy Efficiency

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Security

Part 1Security Risk Assessment Shows Where Security Dollars Are Best Spent
Part 2Security Risk Assessment Appropriate For All Buildings, But Vital For Large, High-Risk Facilities

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Restrooms

Part 1Residence Hall Restroom Renovations Eye ADA Compliance, Design Refresh
Part 2ADA-Compliant, Gender-Inclusive Restrooms Are The Goals For Ithaca College Restroom Renovations

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Wireless

Part 15 Wireless Options for High-Performance Building Systems
Part 2How Wi-Fi, EnOcean, and Bluetooth Contribute to Building Internet of Things Goals
Part 3INFOGRAPHIC: Relative Speeds of 5 Wireless Standards

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Paints

Part 1Successful Painting Projects Require Plenty of Front-End Planning
Part 2Potential Business Downtime, Staffing Needs Critical Considerations for Painting Projects

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Editorial

Answer Is In The Details: Understanding Smart Technology For Facilities

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Supplier Spotlight

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