October 2011 Issue

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Cover Story: How to Get a Yes on Facilities Funding Proposals
Part 1Proven Tactics Facility Managers Use to Get Funding Approved
Part 2Working With Financial Department Will Show How to Get Funding Approved
Part 3Emphasize Benefits When Making Pitch for Facility Projects
Part 4How to Prepare Better Proposals for Facility Projects

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Carl F. Baldassarra: Fire Safety
Part 1Technology Brings Positive Change To Fire Safety
Part 2The Most Common Fire Safety Misperception
Part 3
Part 4The Dangers of Fire Alarm System Non-compliance

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Profile: William Brown, Chicago Botanic Gardens
Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens

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Project: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Part 1BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building
Part 2BIM Demands Early Building Owner Involvement

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Green Building Report: LEEB-EBOM, ISO 50001, Green Schools
Part 1Using LEED-EBOM on Campus Requires Managing Data, Defining Scope
Part 2What ISO 50001 Can Offer is a Framework for Continuous Energy Improvement
Part 3Five Steps to Green Campuses

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Power
Part 1What is the Value of Reliable Power?
Part 2How Unreliable Power Can Affect the Bottom Line
Part 3Show Top Management Options to Win Funding for Power Reliability

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Close-Up: Flooring
Part 1Flooring Choices Can Bring LEED Credits
Part 2Variety of Carpet Options Can Earn LEED Points

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Market Focus: Health Care
Part 1How Health Care Facility Managers Cure Four Acoustical Challenges
Part 2Health Care FMs Have to Protect Privacy and Intelligibility
Part 3Vibration, Other Noises Cause Health Care Acoustical Problems

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BAS/EMS
Part 1Facility Managers Can Boost BAS/EMS Performance With New Tools, Capabilities
Part 2Real-time Information is Big Advantage of Modern BAS/EMS Systems
Part 3Advanced BAS/EMS Operations Still Need Staff Oversight

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Week in Review: Oct. 10-Oct. 16

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Doors and Hardware
Part 1Step by Step Process Helps Choose Doors, Hardware
Part 2Door Selection Process Starts With Needs Assessment
Part 3Standardizing Doors, Hardware Can Help Prevent Problems
Part 4Product Showcase: Doors and Door Hardware

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October: New Products

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