August 2015 Issue

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Paint

Part 1How Type of Paint and Paint Quality Affect Performance
Part 2Basic Paint Components and Their Role in Quality, Performance
Part 3Consider Application Needs, Environmental Conditions In Selecting Paint

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Mass Notification Systems

Part 1How Mass Notification Systems Are Used and Their Various Forms
Part 2NFPA 72, Risk Analysis Also Important with Mass Notification Systems
Part 3Tips on Mass Notification ‘Designers,’ Limitations, and Testing
Part 4Kobar Tower Attack Prompted Development of Mass Notification Systems
Part 5Combining Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Communication Systems for Mass Notification

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Acoustics

Part 1Managing the Acoustics of Open, High-Performance Workplaces
Part 2Managing Transition to Open Workplaces and Drawing from ‘Toolkit’ of Acoustics Products
Part 3Solving Acoustics With Design, Location, Planning

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Uninterruptible Power Supply

Part 1Understanding UPS Offline Design Trend, Redundancy Options
Part 2New UPS Options with Compact Designs, Batteries, Cooling Requirements
Part 3Understanding UPS: Generators, Load Tests, Commissioning, Circuit Breakers
Part 45 Criteria to Guide Purchase of UPS

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Green Building Report

Part 1 Using Interior Strategies To Boost Productivity, Sustainability Initiatives
Part 2Allowing for Varying Employee Ages, Preferences in Workplace Style
Part 3Managing Sustainable Design for the Long Term in Workplace Interiors
Part 4LEED v4 and Why Raising the Bar Matters

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HVAC

Part 1Evolution of VAV Systems, and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems as Alternative HVAC Strategy
Part 2Understanding Displacement Ventilation, Underfloor Air Distribution as Alternative HVAC Strategies
Part 3Understanding Radiant Heating/Cooling and Demand-Control Ventilation as Alternative HVAC Strategies

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Ask An Expert: John Lembo
Part 1Advice To Improve Maintenance Focused On Energy Efficiency
Part 2Quality of Maintenance Programs and Their Effect on Energy Efficiency
Part 3Best Approach To Take With Antiquated Equipment
Part 4Building System With Most Negative Effect on Energy Efficiency

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FMXcellence Awards

Part 12015 FMXcellence Awards Honor FMs Who Tackled Energy, Staffing Challenges with Proactive Planning, Analysis
Part 2Honoree: Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
Project: A Vision of Energy Excellence
Part 3Honoree: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle
Project: Excellence in Lean Staffing
Part 4Honoree: University of Arizona
Project: Excellence in Succession Planning
Part 5Honoree: adidas Group
Project: Excellence in Earmarked Budgeting

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Facility Management
Video: Best Practices Discussed by 2015 FMXcellence Award Winners

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Flooring

Part 1Understanding Flooring Options in Entry, Common-Space Areas
Part 2Understanding Flooring Options in Private and Executive Space, Break and Lunch Rooms
Part 3Knowing the Characteristics of Flooring Products

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Tep Steps to Resilience
Part 1Ten Key Steps to Resilience Planning for Buildings
Part 2Climate Change Drives Need For Resilient Facilities

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FM Strategies: Real-Time Energy Management
How Real-Time Energy Monitoring Saves Energy

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Product Information
Product Information

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