July 2013 Issue

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Cover Story: Next Move?
Part 1Uncertain Business Climate Makes Strategic Facility Planning More Important Than Ever
Part 2Key Concepts Of Facility Strategic Planning For Facility Managers
Part 3Strategic Facility Planning Success Hinges On Taking It Seriously
Part 4Avoiding Facility Strategic Planning Pitfalls: Timeframes, Goal Setting And Outcome Measurement
Part 5To Avoid Problems With Strategic Facility Management Plans, Focus On Involvement, Clarity, Staff Performance, And Ongoing Review

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Green Building Report: Measurement and Verification
Part 1Measurement and Verification Can Help Maintain Efficiency, Improve LEED Scores
Part 2Measurement And Verification Requires Close Attention To Be Successful Part Of Green Building Initiatives
Part 3How Continuous Measurement And Verification Helped Improve Operational Efficiency
Part 4LEED for Healthcare Aims To Help Improve Health of Buildings, Patients

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Project: Viterbo University School of Nursing
Part 1New School of Nursing Facility Uses State-Of-The-Art Sustainable Strategies
Part 2Chilled Beam System Among LEED, Sustainable Strategies

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Ask An Expert: Bill Harfst, Cooling Tower Efficiency
Part 1The First Step in Evaluating Cooling Tower Efficiency
Part 2How To Track And Measure Cooling Tower Efficiency Improvements
Part 3Minimizing Cooling Tower Blowdown
Part 4Water Savings From Cooling Tower Efficiency Strategies
Part 5Cooling Tower Efficiency Leads To Other Efficiencies

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Close-Up: Energy Star
Part 1As Energy-Use Benchmarking Increases, Energy Star Upgrades Portfolio Manager
Part 2Updated Portfolio Manager Will Make It Easier To Input, Report, Share Energy Data
Part 3Upgraded Energy Star Portfolio Manager Features Building Design As Part Of Target Finder

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Interiors: Can Less Be More?
Part 1Careful Consideration Is Needed Before Cutting Back On Private Offices, Workspace
Part 2Reducing Number Of Private Offices, Cutting Workspace Has Pros, Cons
Part 3Technology-driven Trends Are Affecting Workspace Planning
Part 4How To Make Workplace Change Work
Part 5Survey: Eliminating Private Offices, Reducing Workspace Still Not Common

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Interiors: Reductions in Private Offices
Losing Private Offices: Change Management Can Prevent Negative Impacts

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Doors & Hardware: 3 Keys To Maximizing Performance
Part 1How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doors And Hardware
Part 2First Cost Is Not Only Consideration In Door And Hardware Specification
Part 3Doors And Hardware Maintenance Plan Can Ensure Maximum Performance
Part 4NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection Requirements Include Certification Standards

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Energy Efficiency: High-Performance Tenant Spaces

Part 1Energy Consumption In Tenant Space Offers Potential For Big Savings
Part 2Empire State Building Tenant Li & Fung USA Shows How Cooperation Can Save Energy
Part 3Energy Efficiency In Tenant Spaces Should Be Focus At Lease, Expansion And Renewal Stages
Part 4Demand For Energy Efficiency In Buildings Brings New Resources For Tenants

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Lighting: Energy Savings With No Regrets
Part 1Lighting Quality Is Often Overlooked In Commercial Building Lighting Upgrades
Part 2Harsh Lighting, Glare Among Quality Concerns In Commercial Lighting
Part 3Lighting Controls, Occupant Involvement Are Big Pieces Of Successful Lighting Projects

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Showcase: Restroom Design
Part 1Restroom Design Choices Can Greatly Influence Image Of Facilities
Part 2Cleanliness, Maintenance Need To Be Top Restroom Priorities
Part 3Restroom Hygiene, Restroom Lighting Can Be Managed Without Spending A Lot Of Money
Part 4Showcase: Restroom Products

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Innovative Products: Roofing
Innovative Products: Roofing

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What Is the Best Start-time Delay For A Standby Generator In A Data Center?

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Large UPS Systems For Data Centers: Will You Get A Frankenstein?

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FM Strategies: ADA
Avoiding ADA Lawsuits

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July: New Products

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