April 2018 Issue

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Zero Energy Buildings

Part 1Technology Spurs Growth in Zero Energy Buildings
Part 2To Get To Zero Energy, Human Element Remains Critical

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Renewable Energy

IoT and Renewables Boost Zero Energy Goals

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Cover Story: Facility Technology

Part 1Technology Shaping the Future of Buildings
Part 2Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations
Part 3Machine Learning: Making Sense of Big Data
Part 4Electric Vehicles: Should Facility Managers Invest In High-Speed Charging?
Part 5Wearables: The Body Is The New Credential
Part 6Drones: An Opportunity and a Challenge
Part 7Autonomous Vehicles: Lowering Demand for Facility Parking?

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Office Design

Part 1Tech Companies Set The Pace For Office Design
Part 2How Technology is Shifting Space Needs in Commercial Offices
Part 3Why Office Design Should Reflect Corporate Culture

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HVAC

Part 1How To Make The Case for Energy Efficient HVAC Equipment
Part 2Partnerships With Designers, Utilities Critical For HVAC Efficiency
Part 3To Justify HVAC Upgrades, Speak in Financial Terms

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HVAC

How To Identify Goals When Planning Energy Efficient HVAC Equipment

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Paints

Part 1Technology Improvements Lead To Better Paints
Part 2New Paint Products Reduce, Eliminate VOCs
Part 3Developments in Paint Technology Lead to Better Scruff Resistance, Heat Reflectance

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Learning Curve: ProFM

Facility Management Expert Explains the ProFM Credential's Value

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Editorial

Facility Managers: Students of Technology

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LEDs

Benefits of LED-based Smart Lighting Systems

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Smart Sensors

Getting the Most out of Smart Sensors

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Remote Monitoring

Remote Monitoring Centers Aim to Turn Building Performance Data into Action

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