November 2014 Issue

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Emergency Preparedness
Part 1Ebola-Readiness Advice For Facility Managers
Part 2Ebola Awareness And Readiness Steps, Plus More Resources

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Legionnaire's Disease
Part 1A Look At ASHRAE's Pending Legionella Standard, 188P
Part 2Water Management Under ASHRAE’s Proposed Legionella Standard

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Project: CSL Building

Center for Sustainable Landscapes Building First to Achieve WELL Platinum Certification

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FM Strategies: Open Plenum Ceilings
Part 1Open Plenum Ceiling Design: Careful Consideration Can Lead To Range of Benefits
Part 2Open Plenum Ceilings Provide Options for Successful Daylighting

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Ask An Expert: Dave Callan, HVAC
Part 1How To Deal With Wide Day-To-Day Temperature Variations
Part 2HVAC Strategies for the Transition From Fall to Winter
Part 3How To Prepare HVAC Systems For Higher Demand
Part 4Tips on Replacing or Upgrading HVAC Components

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Critical Facilities
Part 1Emergency Response And Operations Facilities: Focus Design On Users
Part 2Critical-Equipment-Room Planning In PSAP/Command Centers
Part 3Flat-Panel Display Issues In PSAP/Command Centers
Part 4Target User Needs In Planning Essential Facilities

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Access Control
Part 1Access Control Systems: Six Key Planning Steps
Part 2How To Select The Right Type Of Access Control Card
Part 3When Planning Access Control System, It’s Crucial To Get IT Involved
Part 4How To Specify, Bid, And Test The New Access Control System
Part 5Product Showcase: Access Controls

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Technology Trends

Part 1Converged Networks: Impact For Facility Management
Part 2Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Near-Field Communication Offer Advantages For Facility Managers

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Outsourcing
Part 1Rigorous Approach To Outsourcing Can Pay Off In Facility Management Choice
Part 2How Delphi Selected A Facility Management Service Provider
Part 3Delphi, Facility Management Provider Focus On Savings Opportunities

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Healthcare Flooring
Part 1To Help Healthcare Floorcoverings Meet Extreme Tests, Start With Good Substrate
Part 2Know The Things To Ask About Carpet And Vinyl In Healthcare Floorcoverings
Part 3Asking The Right Questions About Rubber And Other Healthcare Floorings

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Wireless Systems
Part 1Popularity And Benefits Of Wireless Systems And Sensors Are Growing
Part 2Wireless Saves Labor Costs But Raises Security And Reliability Issues
Part 3Wireless Best Practices Start With Correct Installation And Commissioning

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Net-Zero Buildings
Part 1Especially In Net-Zero Energy Buildings, A Careful Eye On Operations Pays Off
Part 2Facility Managers' Grasp Of Big-Picture Issues Is Crucial To Net-Zero Performance
Part 3Flexible Design, Careful Energy Monitoring Are Vital
Part 4Despite Buildings' Success, Facility Managers Aim For More Performance

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Green Building Report: States Updating Energy Standards
Part 1States Raise The Bar On High-Performance Buildings
Part 2ASHRAE, LEED Updates Include Lighting, Sustainable Materials
Part 3A Beginner's Guide to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEEDv4
Part 4The Rise of the LEED City

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Innovative Products: Furniture

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Gallery: New Products

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