September 2012 Issue

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September: New Products

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Cover Story: Professor of Green
Part 1Robert Francis Focuses on Sustainability Amid Drexel University's Massive Growth
Part 2Why Drexel University Chose Green Globes Over LEED
Part 3Drexel University Relies On RECs As Part Of Energy Strategy
Part 4Drexel University Continues To Be On Lookout For Ways To Cut Carbon

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Project: 1315 Peachtree
Part 1Office Renovation for Architecture Firm Achieves LEED Platinum
Part 2Green Features Reduce Energy Consumption 58 Percent

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Profile: Joe Markling, BOMA
Markling Hopes To Open Doors As BOMA Chairman

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Ask An Expert: BAS
Part 1Exciting Technology Updates in BAS systems
Part 2Connnecting the BAS With Other Building Systems
Part 3BAS Contributes to Energy Efficient Buildings
Part 4Looking At What's Next In BAS

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Green Building Report
Part 1How Office Park Landscapes Can Reduce Water Use
Part 2Smart Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Collection Are Cost-Effective
Part 3Proposed Legionella Standard Undergoing Further Revisions
Part 4USGBC Perspective: Greenbuild 2012 Celebrates Sustainable Building Management

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Close-Up: LEED
Part 1Survey Of Energy Efficient Properties Shows LEED Offers Advantages
Part 2LEED Projects Are Not Homogenous Group
Part 3How To Get Improved Results From Energy Projects

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Close-Up: Utilities
Part 1Utility Rebates And Incentives Help Justify Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Part 2Utility Rebates Can Determine Whether Capital Projects Get Off The Ground
Part 3Documentation Critical To Fulfilling Utility Rebate Requirements

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FM Pulse
Part 1FM Pulse Salary Survey Respondents Say Budgets Still Tight
Part 2Careful Evaluation Of Capital And Operating Dollars Can Help Sell Projects
Part 3Good Data Needed To Take Full Advantage Of Facilities Management Technology
Part 4Creative Thinking Goes Beyond Day-to-Day Facilities Management

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Health Care
Part 1Medical Technology's Pace Of Innovation Places Heavy Demands On Facilities
Part 2Significant Technology Changes Require Health Care Facility Renovations
Part 3Hospital Construction Should Aim For Flexibility From Start

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Wireless
Part 1Distributed Antenna System Helps Ensure Good Wireless Signal
Part 2How To Choose The Right Distributed Antenna System Setup

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Lighting
Part 110 Questions To Ask Before A Lighting Upgrade Begins
Part 2Determining Goals Of Lighting Upgrade Can Lead To Different Solution
Part 3Lighting Upgrade Mock-Ups Help Make Options Clear
Part 4Daylighting and Controls Can Be Part Of Lighting Upgrades

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Energy Star
Part 1Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Reduce Energy Expenditures
Part 2How The New York City Department Of Education Uses Portfolio Manager
Part 3Energy Star, Portfolio Manager Can Help Make Capital Investment Decisions
Part 4Twenty Years Of Energy Star

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Showcase: Fire Safety
Part 1Facility Managers Play Critical Role in Fire Safety Efforts
Part 2Testing, Inspection Play Key Roles In Fire Safety System
Part 3Fire Safety Plans Need To Account For People With Disabilities
Part 4Fire Safety Showcase: New Products

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SPONSORED SECTIONS

EMerge Alliance
EMerge Alliance Leads Charge To DC Power
Part 2 DC Power Offers Unique Benefits To Data Centers