April 2013 Issue

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April: New Products

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Cover Story: Staying Sustainable
Part 1From Guest Demands To Dolphin Tanks, Hospitality Facilities Face Challenges Going Green
Part 2Hospitality Industry Moving From Words To Action When It Comes To Sustainability
Part 3Hospitality Employees Play Big Role In Sustainability Efforts
Part 4In Hospitality Facilities, Facility Managers Find Many Ways to Improve Sustainability

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Big Data Offers Route To Energy Savings
Part 1How Energy Managers Can Leverage Big Data Right Now
Part 2Planned Capital Upgrades Present Opportunities For Deeper Energy Savings
Part 3Energy Managers Often Underestimate The Value Of Energy Retrofits

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FM Strategies: LEED-EBOM
Improved Energy Performance is One of Many Goals for New LEED-EBOM

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Project: InterContinental Miami
Part 119 Story Digital Art Installation Transforms Exterior of Intercontinental Miami
Part 2Exterior Lighting Design Presents Challenges

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Ask An Expert: Michael Kawecki, energy efficiency
Part 1Energy Efficiency Projects With New LEED On The Horizon
Part 2Equipment vs. Operations: Greatest Opportunity for Energy Efficiency
Part 3Making A Pitch For Energy Efficiency Spending
Part 4Best No- and Low-Cost Energy Efficiency Projects
Part 5Untapped Potential for Energy Efficiency

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Close-Up: Outsourcing
Part 1Facility Managers Use Outsourcing Providers For Core Competency In Energy Efficiency
Part 2Outsourcing Helps KeyBank Gain LEED-EBOM Platinum Certification
Part 3Los Angeles Convention Center Uses Outsourcing To Save Energy, Earn LEED Certification

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Energy: 5 Steps Help FMs Reduce Energy Use
Part 1Reducing Energy Use: Five Steps Help Overcome Barriers
Part 2Shorenstein Properties Works Toward Comprehensive Energy Management Practices
Part 3Shorenstein Energy Plan Shows Value Of Focusing On How Business Decisions Are Made

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Showcase: Outdoor Lighting
Part 1How to Avoid Pitfalls With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting
Part 2With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting, Cost Should Not Be First Priority
Part 3Evaluate LEDs for Possible Use in Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting
Part 4Tips for Maintenance, Inspection of Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting
Part 5Showcase Products: Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

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Innovative Products: HVAC
April Innovative Products: HVAC

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SPONSORED SECTIONS

NEMA: Getting Started On Lighting Upgrades
Getting Started On Upgrades To Older Lighting Systems
Part 2 Fluorescents, Metal Halides, LEDs Are Among Choices To Replace Incandescents
Part 3 Delamping Has to be Properly Planned to Avoid Problems, Save Energy
Part 4 Installing Basic Lighting Controls Can Provide Energy Savings

NEMA: Squeezing More Savings Out Of The Lighting System
Advances In Lighting Technology Give Facility Managers New Options For Savings
Part 2 Daylight Harvesting, Other Dimming Strategies Help Lower Energy Costs
Part 3 Advanced Lighting Control Strategies Like Light Level Tuning, Demand Response Save Energy
Part 4 Financial Incentives Available For Lighting Upgrades

Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing
CEIR's RoofPoint System Helps Facility Managers Evaluate Roof Efficiency, Durability
Part 2 Ultimate Goal of CEIR's RoofPoint System is to Guide All Phases of Roofing Projects
Part 3 RoofPoint System is Rooted in Good Roofing Design Principles
Part 4 RoofPoint System Offers Alternative to LEED Certification