December 2013 Issue

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Ask An Expert: Joseph Clements, Energy Star
Part 1Beginning on the Path To Energy Star Certification
Part 2Strategies for Continued Energy Efficient Performance
Part 3Misconceptions About Energy Star
Part 4Energy Star Helps Engage School Staffs, Provides National Recognition
Part 5Government Shutdown's Effect on Energy Star Goals

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Major HVAC Upgrades
Part 1Steps Beyond Simple Payback To Justify Large Energy Efficiency Investments
Part 2How Bundling Energy Efficiency Projects Helps Justify Large Capital Upgrades
Part 3Maintenance Savings May Help Justify HVAC Capital Investments
Part 4Deferred Capital Renewal Can Be Used To Justify HVAC Upgrades

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Roofing
Part 110 Reasons Roofs Should Be Inspected
Part 2Keeping A Roof In Shape: Finding Leaks, Drainage Problems, Damage
Part 3Why Roof Inspections Should Be A Priority For Facility Managers

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UVC Systems
Part 1Ultraviolet (UV) Light Treatments For HVAC Applications: Coil Systems
Part 2In-Duct UVC Systems Can Combat HVAC Microbial Growth
Part 3Evaluating The Effectiveness Of UVC Treatments For HVAC Systems

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Sustainable Healthcare Interiors
Part 1Sustainability's Healing Touch: Incremental Steps For Healthcare
Part 2Durability Is Key To Green Healthcare Interiors
Part 3Green Healthcare Interiors: Tips For Specifying Materials
Part 4Evaluating ROI For Sustainability In Healthcare Interiors

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Sustainable Operations
Part 1Tripling Down On The Bottom Line: Facility Management Strategies
Part 2Triple Bottom Line: Facility Managers Are Positioned To Lead Efforts
Part 3Facility Managers Build Bridges To Achieve Sustainability Goals

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Justifying Energy Upgrades
Part 1Six Steps Help Justify Building Energy Upgrades
Part 2To Win Funding For Energy Efficiency Projects, Think Like A CFO
Part 3M&V Done Right: Tips For Measuring And Reporting Energy Efficiency Results
Part 4Facility Energy Management Produces Real Financial Benefits

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Innovative Products: Lighting

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Cover Story: No Cubes? No Problem
Part 1GlaxoSmithKline's Double LEED Platinum Headquarters Is Transforming How Its Occupants Work
Part 2At GSK Headquarters, Building Systems Are Efficient, But Planning And Operations Are Critical To Sustainability
Part 3GSK's U.S. Headquarters Inspires True Collaboration Between Occupants
Part 4Atrium, Other Alternative Workspaces Offer Flexibility, Collaboration Options At GSK Headquarters
Part 5Facility Management 'Concierges,' Easy Access To IT Department Are Among GSK's Changes To Traditional Office Space

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Data Center Fire Protection
Part 1A Comprehensive Approach To Data Center Fire Safety
Part 2Evaluating Fire Detection Options For Data Centers
Part 3Data Center Fire Suppression Systems: What Facility Managers Should Consider
Part 4Data Center Fire Protection: Containment and Commissioning
Part 5Showcase Products: Fire Safety

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Project: Jordan, Pershing Elementary Schools
Sustainability Delivers Hard Savings, Soft Benefits to Jordan, Pershing Elementary Schools

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December: New Products

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