October 2014 Issue

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Americans With Disabilities Act
Part 1ADA Compliance: Avoiding Common Problems
Part 2Complying With ADA: Construction And Maintenance Challenges

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Sustainable Operations
Part 1Building Recommissioning Helps Heifer International Meet Challenges Of Reliability, Efficiency, And Sustainability
Part 2Main Problems Identified During Commissioning Included Malfunctioning Sensors And Water Valves
Part 3Ongoing Commissioning Is Part of Comprehensive Approach

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Hospital Security
Part 1Appropriate Technology Is Key To Hospital Security
Part 2Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members
Part 3Hospitals Weigh Access Control And Intrusion Detection

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Open Ceilings
Part 1Open Plenum Ceilings Pose Acoustical Challenges
Part 2Sound-Masking, Furniture Systems Improve Open Plenum Acoustics
Part 3Aesthetic Challenge Of Open Plenum Means Avoiding A Tangle Of Wire, Pipes, And Ugly Ducts
Part 4Product Showcase: Ceilings

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Building Codes
Part 1New Energy Code Approach Could Be Industry Game-Changer
Part 2Outcome-Based Energy Codes Link Operations To Design
Part 3How Would Outcome-Based Energy Codes Be Enforced?
Part 4With Outcome-Based Codes, Who Is Responsible For Performance During Measurement Period?
Part 5ICC Votes On Energy Code Compliance For IgCC

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Project: NAS Headquarters
Part 1Historic Preservation Meets Green Design At National Academy Of Science
Part 2With BIM, Historic Landmark Gets Sustainable Renovation

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Ask An Expert: James Woods, Interiors
Part 1What FMs Can Do To Make Interiors More Resilient
Part 2Intriguing Ways FMs Are Shaping Interiors For Occupant Health
Part 3Evaluating Space Density To Gain Efficiency
Part 4Interesting Ways Biophilia Is Being Applied In Commercial Facilities

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HVAC Efficiency
Part 1Innovations Offer Reductions In HVAC Energy Consumption But Are Often Ignored
Part 2Consider These Passive Or Energy-Efficient Active HVAC Systems
Part 3Net-Zero Energy Buildings: Waste Heat Recovery And Renewable Energy

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Utility Bills
Part 1How Disasters Impact Utility Bills: Lessons From Superstorm Sandy
Part 2Three Ways Electric Bills May Be Wrong After A Disaster
Part 3Temporary Generators, PPAs, Bring Electric Bill Complications After Hurricane
Part 4How To Handle A Utility Billing Dispute

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Innovative Products: Paints/Coatings

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Gallery: New Products

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SPONSORED SECTIONS
Supplier Spotlight

Roof Coatings

Part 2 Focus On A Coating’s Overall Quality As Well As Specific Features
Part 3 Follow Key Installation Tips To Produce Roof Coating That Performs As Expected

Power Distribution
Developing Enernet Foresees Buildings Playing Integral Role Within Power Distribution Network
Part 2 Future Building Needs Include Connecting Directly To Utility’s AC Power
Part 3 Enernet’s Success Will Mean Buildings Must Easily Generate Their Own Clean Energy