July 2014 Issue

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Sustainability: FTC Green Guides
Part 1FTC Green Guides Provide Guidance For Sustainable Facility Products and Services
Part 2Federal Trade Commission Green Guides Help Facility Managers Evaluate Environmental Marketing Claims

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Ask An Expert: Raed Salem, BAS
Part 1How To Know The Right Level of Automation
Part 2Missed Opportunities When Specifying or Operating BAS
Part 3Intriguing BAS Innovations FMs Should Have On Their Radar
Part 4Optimal Life Cycle for a Typical BAS
Part 5Best Practices for Securing BAS

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Project: Agnes Irwin School
Agnes Irwin School Expansion Requires “Disciplined and Precise Thinking”

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FM Strategies: Crisis Communication
Options for Occupant Communications Improve, But Message Clarity is Critical

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Gallery
Gallery: New Products

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Energy Star: No Excuses
Part 1Misconceptions About Energy Star Can Prevent Facility Managers From Seeing Its Benefits
Part 2Time Commitment For Energy Star Portfolio Manager Is Work That Should Already Be Done
Part 3Improving Building's Energy Performance Brings Additional Benefits As Well

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Green Building Report: The Real Costs Of Major Energy Upgrades
Part 1Budget For Energy Upgrades Requires Fully Understanding Real Costs
Part 2True Energy Costs Play Important Role In Determining Energy Savings
Part 3Realistic View Of Energy Savings Helps Meet Targets
Part 4USGBC Professional Exams Evolving With Launch Of LEED v4

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Innovative Products: Lighting Controls
Innovative Products: Lighting Controls

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Roofing: 5 Steps To Hiring A Roofing Contractor
Part 1How To Hire A Good Roofing Contractor
Part 2Whether Bigger Or Smaller, Roofing Firms Have Advantages, Disadvantages
Part 3Due Diligence Can Help Ensure Roofing Contractor Is The Right Choice
Part 4Ask Potential Roofing Contractors About Training, References

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Cover Story: Rethinking The Office
Part 1Office Design Must Support Evolution Of Changing, Collaborative Work Environment
Part 2Overhead Expense Is Important Consideration, But Keep In Mind Needs Of Employees
Part 3Change Management Is Key To Successful Office Space Transition
Part 4Selecting The Right Building Helps Ease Design Of High-Performance Workplaces

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Showcase: Mass Notification
Part 1Options Abound For Facility Managers Exploring Mass Notification Systems
Part 2Multiple Layers Help Colleges, Universities Maximize Effectiveness Of Mass Notification
Part 3Voice Messages Are Important Consideration In Mass Notification Planning
Part 4Showcase Products: Mass Notification

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Facility Investments
Economic Sustainability Can Justify Facility Investments

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BACnet: Data And Analytics
BACnet Data Fuels Success With Analytics
Part 2 Analytics Options Are As Varied As Buildings
Part 3 Facility Managers Must Truly Understand BACnet To Maximize Its Benefits