This peer-to-peer networking session is an opportunity to ask questions and share advice about artificial intelligence

Learn how to comply with Building Energy Performance Standards and take advantage of funding incentives in this NFMT Baltimore session

September 2011 Issue

Fire Safety
Part 1Overlooked Measures Play Critical Role in Protecting Buildings From Fire
Part 2Fire Alarm Doesn't Guarantee Building Occupants Will Evacuate
Part 3When Planning Building Security, Don't Forget About Fire Protection
Part 4When Building Layout Changes, Consult a Fire Protection Expert

Energy Efficiency
Part 1Energy Star Offers New Ratings, Easier Benchmarking for Buildings
Part 2Data Centers, Senior Care Now Eligible For 1 to 100 Energy Star Scores
Part 3New Energy Star for Hospitals, Federal Involvement Among New Plans

Week in Review: Sept. 12-18

FM Pulse
Part 1Facility Managers Say More Than Cost Cutting Needed During Downturn
Part 2Survey: Outsourcing an Option for Facility Managers During Recession
Part 3Survey: Facility Managers Had to Take Hard Look at Spending
Part 4Communication Essential to Managing Facilities During Downturn

Market Focus: Education
Part 1FMs Can Roll Out LEED-EBOM Across the Campus
Part 2LEED-EBOM 'Master Site' Credits Categorized in Three General Groups
Part 3Facility Managers Can Use LEED-EBOM Categories as Conceptual Tools

Close-Up: Pest Management
Part 1Survey: How Facility Managers Have Taken the Bite out of Bed Bugs
Part 2Biggest Concern With Bed Bugs is Psychological, not Physical
Part 3What Facility Managers Have Learned About Battling Bed Bugs

Week in Review: Sept. 19-25

Close-Up: Utilities
Part 1Utility Incentive Programs Can Help Facility Managers Save Dollars
Part 2Demand Response Plays Big Role in Utility Energy Incentive Programs

Roofing
Part 1Environmental Rules, Innovation Could Mean New Golden Age of Roofing
Part 2New Codes, Regulations Help Drive Improvements in Roof Efficiency
Part 3Application Methods Changes Having Big Effect on Roofing Industry

HVAC Upgrades
Part 1Knowing What to Look Out For Critical When Upgrading HVAC System
Part 2For a Successful HVAC Upgrade, Good Timing is Everything
Part 3Upgrading HVAC System More Complicated Than One Piece at a Time
Part 4Product Showcase: HVAC

Learning Curve
Learning Curve: Tax Benefits for Energy Projects

Profile: Robert Lang, Kennesaw State University
Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

Project: The Citadel Center
The Citadel Center: Chicago Green

HVAC
Part 1Take Good Care of Airside Economizers to Realize Free Cooling Benefits
Part 2Common Problems in Airside Economizer Design and Construction
Part 3Fixes for Common Airside Economizer Operational Problems
Part 4Fixes for Common Issues With Airside Economizers and Control Systems

September: New Products