March 2018 Issue

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Commissioning

Part 110 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes
Part 210 Most Common Building Construction Phase Mistakes

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USGBC Perspective

The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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COVER STORY: Surviving the Storms

Part 1Hurricane Harvey: FM's Quick Thinking Saves Houston Hospital From Evacuation
Part 2Hurricane Harvey: Cancer Center's Emergency Preparedness Pays Dividends
Part 3Hurricane Maria: Facility Managers Plan Disaster Recovery Amidst Total System Collapse
Part 4Hurricane Maria: Shortage of Supplies Complicated Recovery
Part 5Hurricane Irma: Buildings Show Resilience Gains
Part 6Hurricane Irma: More Stringent Building Codes Paying Off
Part 7Hurricane Irma: Disaster Recovery and Response Lessons Learned

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Retail Facilities

Part 1Facing Headwinds, Malls Reinvent Themselves
Part 2Why Some Malls Are Thriving In The Age of Online Shopping
Part 3Right Mix of Technology, Amenities Key for Mall Survival

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FM Career Development

Part 1Facility Management Credentials: What You Need To Know
Part 2Credentials Hold Value for Facility Manager, Employer
Part 3How To Choose The Right Facility Management Credential
Part 4Judging the Value of an Facility Management Credential
Part 5ProFM Credential Makes Its Debut

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HVAC

Part 1How To Get the Most Energy Efficiency From a Chiller Plant
Part 23 Ways To Increase Chiller Efficiency

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Cabling/Wiring

Part 16 Ways To Avoid Office Cabling and Wiring Nightmares
Part 2Pay Attention To Cabling Industry Standards
Part 3Cable Distribution Options To Consider

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Water Treatment

Part 1Effectively Treat Water in Open and Closed Cooling Systems
Part 2FMs Must Address Legionella As Part of Proper Water Treatment
Part 3How Proper Water Treatment Is Really A Public Health Protection
Part 47 Steps To Effective Water Treatment
Part 5Understand Common Water Treatment Failures
Part 6How To Prevent Common Water Treatment Problems

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Learning Curve: ProFM

How ProFM Improves The Core Competencies of Facility Management

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Editorial

New Owners, New Beginnings

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Energy Modeling

Part 1Energy Modeling: Building Owners Drive Growing Popularity
Part 2Energy Modeling Benefits: Energy Efficiency, Improved Operations
Part 3Are Energy Models Really Accurate?

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Inventory Management

Part 1Understanding the Benefits of Inventory Management
Part 2Data Drives Inventory Management Systems
Part 3Overcoming Obstacles To Effective Inventory Management

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Energy Star

Part 1Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?
Part 2Stay the Energy Conservation Course

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Supplier Spotlight
Supplier Spotlight

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