August 2014 Issue

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Building Smart and Social Buildings
Part 1Internet of Things Can Enable Smart Facility Environmental Controls
Part 2Using Social Media For Facility Maintenance, Emergency Response
Part 3Smart Building Systems Beyond HVAC

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FMXcellence: Core Values
Part 1FMXcellence Winners Make A Big Impact By Tackling Business Priorities
Part 2Advance Work Critical To Successful Delivery Of Leon County Public Safety Complex
Part 3'Students First' Program Shapes Des Moines Public Schools' Facility Management
Part 4U.S. Customs and Border Protection Meets Multiple Objectives With Modernization Project
Part 5Keeping George Washington University's Core Mission In Mind Helps Facility Department Meet Green Goals
Part 6Westminster Schools' Energy Efficiency Efforts Are Born From Successful Water Project
Part 7FMXcellence: See Videos Of The Winners

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FM Strategies: Open Office Plans
Part 1How to Muffle Noise Issues in Open Offices
Part 2Sound Strategies for Open Offices

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Project: Zipcar Headquarters
Zipcar Aims For Collaborative Community In New Headquarters

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Green Healthcare: Energy Efficiency
Part 1Data Helps Sell Energy Efficiency Efforts In Healthcare Facilities
Part 2Understand Where Energy Is Used To Maximize Benefits Of Healthcare Efficiency Efforts

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Close-Up: Security
Part 1Make Security Planning A Priority During Building Design
Part 2Building Owner Needs To Take Lead Role In Prioritizing Security
Part 3Focus On Zones Of Control And Protection To Minimize Security Gaps
Part 4Bringing IT Onto The Security Team

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Restroom Design: Seven Tips For Handling High Traffic
Part 1Strategies For Handling High-Volume Restroom Traffic
Part 2Visual Factors Help Guide Facility Visitors To Restrooms
Part 3Material Choices Greatly Affect High-Volume Restroom Durability
Part 4Touch-Free Systems Can Help Keep Up With High Restroom Traffic Volume

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Critical Facilities: Response By The Book
Part 1Developing, Validating Emergency Operational Procedures Reduces Risk In Critical Facilities
Part 2Develop Site-Specific Emergency Operating Procedures For Critical Facilities
Part 3Training Helps Mitigate Risk During Critical Facilities Failures

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Showcase: LEDs
Part 1Managing Multiple Lighting Options With One Control System
Part 2Balance Cost Efficiency, Functionality To Decide Correct Lighting Options
Part 3Multiple Types Of Lighting Can Complicate Daylighting Efforts
Part 4Showcase Products: LEDs

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Innovative Products: HVAC

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Gallery: New Products

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SPONSORED SECTIONS

CEIR: Defining Resilience In Roofs
Go Beyond Minimum Requirements To Keep A Roof Resilent
Part 2 Resilient Roof Systems Can Be Designed To Handle Higher Wind Speeds Than Codes Require
Part 3 Daylighting, Energy Production Are Among Energy Possibilities Of Resilient Roofs