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Memorial Colonnade Rehabilitation Project Selects Anchors for Seismic Stability

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Adaptive Reuse Brings New Life to Aging Facilities 

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West Lake Commons Lifestyle Retail Center Selects Wood Planks for Exterior

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Practicing What it Preaches: Denver Water Utility

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Facility Condition Assessments Prove Valuable as Workplaces Change

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Why is Fall the Best Time to Address Pavement Issues?

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Return-to-Office: Understanding Why Occupants Come to the Office

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Houston Center Selects Balanced Doors for Renovation Project

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Preventive Strategies to Extend Flooring Life and Cut Costs

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Chicago Cubs Reach Settlement Over Alleged ADA Violations

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Veterans Have the Necessary Skills to be Facility Managers

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Feds Aim for Net Zero in Facilities

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Employers Look to Improve Mental Health at Work

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Mark Baker Found Learning Opportunities Through Facilities Management

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Divers Use Camera to Perform Assessment for Central Indiana Regional Power Plant

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Better Buildings Initiative is a Decarbonization Partner for Facilities Managers

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Ocean View School District Improves Sustainability with Restroom Solutions

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Denver Water Utility Prioritizes Smart Water Use, Conservation

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Flooring Trends for Facilities with Heavy Traffic

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Supreme Court Rules to Allow EPA to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Reductions

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Changing the Conversation on Net-Zero Emissions

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'Legionella Is Flourishing': GSA Confronts Deadly Bacteria

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DOE Grants Target Cities' Green Efforts

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South Florida Resort Avoids Parking Lot Flooding from Extreme Weather

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Teamwork Personified: Interior Designers and Facility Managers 

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Comcast Equips Boot Road Campus with AI-Powered Solutions for Energy Efficiency

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Understanding the Benefits of Human-Centric Design

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2024 Presidential Election: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's Stance on Facility Management Issues

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2024 Facility Champion Scott Wollenzien Setting the Stage for Future FMs

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How to Use Job Task Analysis to Inform Employee Certification Strategies

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What Can AI Do for Facility Managers?

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Stainless Steel Proves to Be a Smart Choice for Coastal Areas

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AI-Powered Solution to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Clearing the Air on AI and Facilities

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How Morehouse College Reduced Energy Consumption by 30 Percent

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2024 Facility Champion: Yasmine Alloul Leads by Example to Grow Her Team

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Energy Demands and AI are Top Concerns for Data Centers

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C-Suite to Prioritize Sustainable Initiatives

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Maintaining Healthy Buildings Through Technology and Communication

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Maximizing Fire Suppression Systems

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IAQ Issues Plague University Building

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McKean County Court House Updates Doors to Match Historical Look

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Facility Champion 2024: Jose Rosa Roque is Dedicated to Improving the Facilities Management Industry

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Data Centers' Consumption of Water Remains High

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Joseph Kovolyan Will Not Settle in Order to Make a Difference

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How Solar Energy Saves Schools Money and Engages Students

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Department of Energy Selects Projects to Decarbonize Buildings

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Women in FM: How to Achieve a Work-Life Balance

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Glass Falls from San Francisco High-Rise

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Old Gym Flooring Repurposed for Safe, Durable Playground Surfacing in Los Angeles

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2024 Facility Champion: Catherine Antenucci Asks Questions to Further Results

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California Energy Code Updates Aim to Save Energy Costs

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Water Consumption Concerns as Data Center Use Increases

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Facility Managers, AI and the ‘Soft’ Skills 

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More K-12 School Districts Leaning on Solar Energy

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Biden Administration Forms AI Task Force

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Costeaux Bakery in Airport Selects Ceiling Tiles for Appearance and Stability

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Educational Facilities on the Ballot This November

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What Does it Take to be a Champion?

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What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2024

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Leo Bobadilla Establishes Team-First Culture at Junior College

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2024 Facility Champion: Cary Wilder Explains How Resiliency Makes a Champion

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ASHRAE Awards Decarbonization Certifications

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GSA Aims to Protect BAS Against Cybersecurity Threats

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Facility Maintenance Drives Employee Well-Being and Engagement

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Milwaukee is the Center of Mass Timber Momentum

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Boston Logan International Airport Updates Sinks to Aid Sustainability

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Amarillo College Creates Meaningful Aesthetic for the Innovation Hub

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2024 Facility Champion Dave Keating Always Just a Phone Call Away

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Budget Constraints, Staffing Shortages Continue to Weigh on K-12 FMs

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Access Board Seeks Accessibility to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Smart Boilers Keep Gaylord Property Running Efficiently

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GSA Updates Standards Pushing Zero-Emissions Goal

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Oregon School Districts to Request $100 Million to Repair HVAC Systems

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Chicago White Sox Installs Free Period Product Dispensers at Stadium

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Prioritizing School Security Risks and Upgrades Efficiently

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Why Water Bottle Filling Stations Are Healthier, Greener Options

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre Upgrades to Sustainable Lighting

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2024 Facility Champion: Allen Tanner Evolves as School District Grows

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Maintenance and the Rise of Employee Well-Being and Engagement 

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Modernizing Mailrooms: Elevating Customer Experience, Enabling Efficiency

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Cyxtera's Data Center Upgraded Control System for Efficiency and Savings

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A Strategic Approach to Making Schools Safer

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One Death Linked to Recalled Portable Power Stations

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KAI Transforms Historic Vashon Community Center at Harris-Stowe State University 

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Jalen Hurts Comes to Rescue of Aging Schools

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How Citi's HQ Redesign Achieved LEED and WELL Platinum Certifications

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Clear Communication is Key to Effective Management

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2024 Facility Champion: Hometown Pride Shines for Facility Manager Doug Diaz

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee EMS Building Reduces Noise for Learning Spaces

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Milwaukee is the Mass Timber Skyscraper Capital of the World

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Electric Boilers: Cost vs. Long-Term Savings

Building Operating Management
Scott Wollenzien Leads $500M Northwestern Mutual Renovation

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Why Facilities are Choosing Bottle Fillers Over Fountains

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Safety First: Staying Safe on MEWPs and Telehandlers

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Promote Facility Managers' Role and Impact

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ASHRAE Rolls Out Data Center Resource

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A Creative Atmosphere Cultivated for NYC Public School Students

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How to Reward Top Performers in Facilities

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How a Career in Fire Safety Consulting Transformed to Facilities Management

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Renovations Boost NBA’s Hawks’ Stadium

Building Operating Management
Space Management with Smart Technology

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Louisville Northeast Regional Library Improves Lighting, Cuts Costs

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Data Center Demand Continues to Grow

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The Impact of Electrification on Built Assets

Building Operating Management
Facilities Managers to Lead the Charge in Expanding EV Charging Stations

Building Operating Management
Rail Station to Help Revive California City’s Downtown

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Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Paved Surface Maintenance

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6th Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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The Urgent Need for Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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Fire Safety ITM: When the Fire Department Gets Involved

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K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

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Six Maryland Schools Showcase Rockfon Acoustic Stone Wool Ceiling Systems

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Educational Opportunities Present Themselves for Women in FM

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Donation to Hastings College Targets Deferred Maintenance

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Facility Workers at Cornell University Strike

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Stamford Tackles Building Mice Infestation

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Students Say Restrooms Barely Get Passing Grades

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What are the Use Cases for Rainscreen Systems?

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Data Center Market to Cross $300 Billion by 2026

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Fire Suppression Strategies for Maintaining Safety, Protecting Critical Equipment

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Jail Lighting Upgrade Pays Dividends for County

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Who Can Perform Fire Alarm Inspections?

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GSA Design Standards Target Energy Waste, Fossil Fuels

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Hilton Builds Latest Hotel in Fast-Growing Tennessee County

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Philadelphia School District Addresses Air Conditioning Issues

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Maintenance Strategy Important Part of Sustainable Roofing Plan

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Billions in Federal Funds Revamping National Parks

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U.S. Building Collisions Kill 1 Billion Birds Annually

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Congress Proposes Healthy Schools, IAQ Act

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Horticulture Management Inside Milwaukee's Historic Domes

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Healthy Building Summit to Take Place in Washington D.C.

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What's New in NFPA 25?

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Time Out Market Upgrades Windows, Preserves Historical Charm

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FacilitiesNet Announces Facility Champions Award Recipients

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Optimizing Smart Restrooms: Power, Connectivity, and Budget Insights

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Raymond Elementary Combines History and Sustainability

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GSA Delayed Notifying Federal Building of Water Contamination

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Janitorial Bill May Spike Facility Costs

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Azle Elementary in Texas Uses Resilient Tubelite Aluminum Framing Systems

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IFMA and CIRI Join Forces to Provide Educational Content for Facilities Managers

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Facilities Managers need to Commit to Preventative Maintenance

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Texas School District's Visual and Preforming Arts Center Outfitted with Rockfon Ceilings

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General Service Administration to Evaluate Sustainability Technologies

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Tucson's Cool Oasis: Sustainable ENR2 Courtyard

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How a Marine Corps Veteran Found Facilities Success

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From Army to Healthcare Leadership: Steve Smith's Journey

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New York Invests $100 Million in Capitol Decarbonization Project

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Livonia Public Schools Upgrade HVAC Systems with Airedale Solutions

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4 Benefits of Pairing Solar with Battery Storage for Commercial Facilities

Building Operating Management
Adaptive Reuse, Growing in Europe and Asia, is Architecture’s New Wave

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McCormick Place Installs Bird-Safe Film

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Furnishing Modern, Interactive Spaces for Higher Learning

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New York City Facilities Pledge to Cut Energy Consumption

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Water Breaks, Shade Areas Highlight OHSA Extreme Heat Rule

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Opening Doors for People with Disabilities Remains a Challenge

Building Operating Management
From Old to Gold: Transforming Historical Structures for the Future

Building Operating Management
Transforming Old Industrial Building to Innovative Lab Space 

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OSHA Finds VA Facility Failed to Protect Workers

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Green Sports Alliance Releases Decarbonization Playbook

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School COVID-19 Funds Often Spent on Facilities

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Research Shows Lack of Trust in Public Restrooms

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How to Create Standard Operating Procedures

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Biden Administration Launches Initiatives for More Apprentices

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Austin's Growth Fueled by Google's Block 185

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ASHRAE Establishes Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization

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Portland Schools Seek $2.9 Billion for Maintenance, Construction

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Leveraging Technology to Optimize Facilities Management 

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Jackson Preparatory School Gets Roofing Upgrade from Carlisle

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What Facilities Managers Need to Know About Tracking Warranties

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Renovating School for Children with Disabilities

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From Law Enforcement to Grounds Management: Matthew Bailey

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Interior Designer's Own Space Gets a Classic Ceiling from Ceilume

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Cities Find Millions to Renovate Sports Facilities

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Decarbonizing School Buildings a Slow, Steady Process

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Morris Island Lighthouse Anchored with Cintec Grout Anchors

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Facilities ‘Arms Race’ in College Athletics Shows no Signs of Slowing

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6 Reasons to Sign Snow and Ice Removal Contracts Early

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Topeka's West Ridge Mall Reimagined: New Life

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Study Shows Impact of Portable Air Filters in Daycares

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Strategies for Renting Light Construction Equipment

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Fitwel Releases Updated Building Standard

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Optimize School Facility Management During Summer Months

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What Exactly is a Zero Emissions Building?

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Forney ISD's OC Transforms School Restrooms

Building Operating Management
How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations

Building Operating Management
Beyond the Ban: The Enduring Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Facilities Today

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Commercial Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Fall Protection Violations Dominate OSHA Top 10

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Must-Do Summer Projects for Education Facilities Managers

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Digital Twin Technology Piloted at the University of Liverpool

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Chicago Construction Worker Dies After Fall from Scaffolding

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Data Center Energy Use Increasing Impact on Power Grid

Building Operating Management
Upgraded Foodservice Area Entices New Employees

Building Operating Management
5 Reasons to Adopt Facility Management Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fall Protection Training: A Manager’s Guide

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Minnesota School District Dives into Geothermal Technology

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DOE Sets Definition of Net Zero Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cook County Hospital: New HVAC for Old Icon

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Retrofitted School Buses Give Districts Electric Alternative

Building Operating Management
3 Steps to Decarbonize Buildings

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Ferris State University Receives Major Technology Upgrade

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NFPA Eyes New Standard on Battery Safety

Building Operating Management
Prevent Costly Repairs with Envelope Maintenance

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Biden Administration Releases Carbon Offsets Guidance

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Nominate an Outstanding Facility Manager

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Facilities Embraces Electrification for 2030 Goals

Building Operating Management
Can Voice Fire Alarms Be Used for Other Purposes?

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US Swim Team Trials Taking Place in NFL Stadium

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Two Illinois Schools to Utilize IAQ Monitoring Systems

Building Operating Management
How to Lead a High-Performance Asset Management Organization

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations Bring New Life to Cook County Hospital

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Overcoming Biases for Facilities Success 

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NYC Approves Vote to Improve Parking Garages

Building Operating Management
Building Electrification Hastens Clean-Energy Transition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success 

Building Operating Management
What the New SEC Climate Regulations Mean for Facility Managers

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Department of Energy Names Top Sustainable and Healthy Schools

Building Operating Management
Renovation Gives College Better ROI than New Construction

Building Operating Management
The Unexpected Benefits of BIM

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Construction Accident Kills Worker at Georgia Campus

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Inspections: Behind the Scenes with the Only Female Chief Inspector

Building Operating Management
Ithaca Green New Deal Aims to Electrify 6,000 Buildings

Building Operating Management
Six Skills Facility Managers Need to Showcase

Building Operating Management
From Manufacturing Facility to Mixed-use Church Complex

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Yosemite Maintenance Failures Lead to Injuries

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Protecting the Building Envelope with an Inspection Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Alarms: The Difference Between Addressable and Conventional Systems

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Deferred Maintenance Prompts Action for Aging Prisons

Building Operating Management
Ithaca, New York, Embraces Robust Electrification Plan

Building Operating Management
Developing Talent in a Hybrid Workplace

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Faucets Make the Grade for Scald Protection

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Woman Killed in University Construction Mishap

Building Operating Management
Accepting the Next Generation of Facility Professionals

Building Operating Management
Meet the Nation's First Zero Energy Outpatient Healthcare Facility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ensure Roof Safety with These Fall Protection Tips

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Employee Motivation: Measuring Success

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to a Water Safety Audit

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NYC to Be Training Ground for Green Retrofits

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Renovation Needs for Life Sciences Facilities

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Updated Building Code Protects Against Lightning

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How to Spur Adaptive Reuse of Old Mall Facilities

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Higher Education Rethinks, Reinvests in Facilities: Report

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Green Energy Benefits: Helping the Environment is Just the Start

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Employee Motivation: Defining the Facility Manager's Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Working With a Drone Contractor

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Trump Organization Sues Insurer Over Chicago River Pollution

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GSA Design Standards Face Scrutiny Over Cost Impact

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Inspections: What Managers Need to Know

Building Operating Management
High School Embraces Classrooms and Community

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Ways to Build Technician Pride

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drones Take Flight for Facility Inspections

Building Operating Management
Preventing Infection Outbreaks During Disaster Recovery

Building Operating Management
Birds and Buildings: Finding Lighting Solutions

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4 Tips for Future-Proofing EV Charging Infrastructure

Building Operating Management
Fostering Employee Engagement in Facility Management

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Researchers Find Source of Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions

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World Water Day: Showcase Your Conservation Efforts

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How to Adjust Belt Tension on Rooftop Units

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Updated ASHRAE Standard Focuses on Carbon Emissions

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HGA Completes Pennsylvania State Archives Project

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Michigan Warehouse Explosion Kills One

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3 Examples of a Smart Building

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GSA Gets Good News on Deferred Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Looking for Facility Leaders

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Nearly One-Third of School Districts use Portable Buildings

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Chicago's Chase Tower to Undergo Multi-Year Renovation

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5 Steps to Decarbonize Facilities

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Former Chicago Spire Site Finally Being Developed

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Sizing Replacement Boilers Using EDR Calculations

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New York City's Construction Deaths on the Rise

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WELL Standard Reaches 5 Billion Square Feet of Space

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Creating a Fire Evacuation Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Avoid Serious Injury, Death from Electrocution

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Four Years Later: How COVID-19 is Still Impacting Facilities

Building Operating Management
How to Reposition Buildings to Meet Market Demands

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Architects Tackle Bird-Building Collisions

Building Operating Management
Navigating Campus-Wide Power Upgrades with Smart Solutions

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Recognize Your Team During National Engineers Week

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Worker Dies in Illinois School Construction Accident

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Advanced Skills Credential Now Available to Address Building Technology

Building Operating Management
Hotel Conversions make Post-Pandemic Sense

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Prevention Starts with Proper Installation, Use and Maintenance

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Hospital To Pay $215,000 Over IAQ Problems

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Hydronic System Expansion Tanks: Know the Different Styles

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Brewers Baseball to use License-Plate Recognition System for Parking

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifts Boost Maintenance Efforts at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

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Tall Building Construction Completion Reaches Record Highs in 2023

Building Operating Management
Safe Storage of Lithium-Ion Batteries: Best Practices for Facility Managers

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Spooky Nook Champion Mill Makes Use of Ecore Products

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OSHA Cites Contractor in Hospital Construction Death

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

Building Operating Management
The Case for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Medical Center Upgrades Ceiling Panels for Acoustic Performance

Building Operating Management
BIM and the Facility Manager’s Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2024 HVAC Trends: Sustainability, Filtration, and Future Innovations

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More Than 100 Animals Hospitalized After Shelter Fire

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities as Assets: Aligning Maintenance for Long-Term Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Condition Assessments Cut Risk, Increase Resiliency

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Canadian Tire Makes Use of Hydrel Lighting Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manager's Career Built on Responding to Change

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U.S. Air Force Seeks Industry Feedback for Net-Zero Projects

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Boston Rethinks Role of its Public Schools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Elevating Building Standards: Beyond COVID to IAQ Excellence

Building Operating Management
Setting the Stage for BIM

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Explosion Injures 20 at Texas Hotel

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Over 60 Ohio School Districts Allow Staff to Carry Guns

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Women in FM: What Does Maternity Leave Look Like?

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Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Selects Nexamp for Community Solar Power

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Getting Facility Managers to the Executive's Table

Building Operating Management
Midland Independent School District's Journey to Modernize HVAC Systems

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St. Paul Seeks to Set Example with Climate Goal

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Kansas Demolishing Troubled Higher Education Buildings

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5 Steps for Improving Workplace Morale

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University of Pittsburgh Grounds Goes Electric

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Seattle City Council Passes Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Hope's Windows Products Used in Urban Outfitter's Philadelphia Campus

Building Operating Management
Hybrid Offices Need to Appeal to Employees

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School Districts' Transition to Electric Buses Moving Slowly

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San Antonio Tackles Mold in Alamodome

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OSHA Announces Safety Helmet Upgrade for Employees

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Site of Former Playboy Club in New York City Goes to Foreclosure Auction

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Hilton Miami Downtown Installs FreshAir Sensors

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Facility Champions Discuss Different Management Styles

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Office Evolution's Westport Location Makes Use of AtlasIED Sound Masking

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$2 Billion Arena Package Planned for Washington D.C.'s NHL and NBA Teams

Building Operating Management
Designing a Healthy and Sustainable Workplace

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Meta Partners with Salt River Project and Ørsted for Mesa Data Center

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Registration Now Open for NFMT 2024

Building Operating Management
Improving Students’ Mental Health with Biophilic Design

Building Operating Management
Unoccupied Buildings at High Risk for Legionella

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ABM Initiates Energy Performance Contracting Program with Orange County Public Schools

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Abuse of Restroom Products on the Rise

Building Operating Management
Building Electrification Gains Momentum with Heat Pump Adoption

Building Operating Management
The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Smart Buildings Help Organizations Reach Sustainability Goals Faster

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Reagan Building to Receive Electrification Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
DEI Efforts Continue to Attract Gen Z Workers

Building Operating Management
Flooring a Centerpiece of University Renovation 

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Rhino Shield Coating Applied to the King Center

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Detroit Adopts Energy and Water Benchmarking Policy for All Buildings

Building Operating Management
Community Colleges May be Hot Spots for New Hires

Building Operating Management
The Facility Manager's Role in Cybersecurity

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U.S. Emissions Projected to Fall by 3% in 2023

Building Operating Management
Overcoming Facility Staffing Struggles with Innovative Hiring Strategies

Building Operating Management
For Data Center Construction, Location Matters

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O'Hare Renovation, Expansion $1.5 Billion Over Budget

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Real Estate Office Furnished with Ceilume Decorative Ceiling

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Pennsylvania to Address Lead-Tainted Water in School Districts

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The Benefits and Challenges of Facility Electrification

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Sustainability Comes of Age at UC-Irvine Health

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Chicago Firefighter Dies Battling Blaze, Falls Four Stories

Building Operating Management
Navigating the Digital Horizon: Transforming Skilled Trades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Using Data to Make the Move to Conditioned-Based Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Blocks of Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Livening Up Research Labs With Design

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Texas Voters Back More Money for School Maintenance

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EPA Launches Data Explorer to Help Cut Building Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wanted: The Next Generation of Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Milwaukee Airport's LED Lighting Upgrade Illuminates Savings and Safety

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3 Trends Facing Facility Managers 

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Building Efficiency for Sustainable Tomorrow Launches New Certification

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GSA Receives $2 Billion for Projects with Low-Embodied Carbon Materials

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Congress Battles Over Federal Prison Maintenance

Building Operating Management
An Office That Supports Company Culture and Workflow

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Building Performance Standards: A 'Paradigm Shift' for Facilities

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Shawn Black's Unlikely Journey to Facility Management Leadership

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ASHRAE Releases New Guide on Grid Interactivity

Building Operating Management
Cutting Operational Costs through All-Electric, High Performance Buildings

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Flatiron Building in NYC Latest Office to Multifamily Conversion

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6 Steps to Prepare Your Commercial Facility Turf for Winter

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LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance Draft Rolls Out

Building Operating Management
The First 100 Days as a Facility Manager: What You Need to Know

Building Operating Management
Lighting’s Role in Decarbonization Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Overcoming HVAC Challenges in Healthcare Facilities

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Maintenance Woes Imperil Federal Facilities' Footprint

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Evolving from Sustainability to Resiliency

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GSA Begins Process of Meeting Carbon Neutral Goals

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One in Seven Employees Want to Quit Their Jobs

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Bobcat Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration and Crash Hazards

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Lowering Solar Prices Boosting Net-Zero Efforts

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Driving the Digital Transformation in Facilities

Building Operating Management
Understanding Design Considerations to Prevent Legionella

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bird Safety Comes into Focus for Facility Managers

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MSU's Thurgood Marshall Hall Makes Use of Rockfon Products

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2023 Facility Champion: Justine Manaid's Leadership Abilities Shine During Pandemic

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What it Takes to Be a Leader in Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Continuing Education Works as a Retention Technique

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2023 Facility Champion: Mark Edwards Displays Strong Leadership for Marriott Properties

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USGBC Releases Draft of LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance

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Deferred Maintenance in Nation's Parks Gets Worse

Building Operating Management
University Focuses on Collaborative Spaces

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2023 Facility Champion: Anthony Costello Stresses Efficiency in Airport Operations

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World Market Center Outfitted with New Lighting

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Facility Management Trends: Insights from Facility Influencer

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Indoor Air Quality Impacts Student Performance and Comfort

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Morgan State University to Up Security, Build Wall After Shooting

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2023 Facility Champion: Richard Mason's Experience Guides Facility into New Era

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Nearly 1,000 Birds Killed Striking Chicago Building

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manager Rises Through Facilities Ranks

Building Operating Management
Rethinking Indoor Health: ‘COVID Changed Things’

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Tuten Labs Integrates Facilio Technology Solutions

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2023 Facility Champion: Leo Bobadilla Takes Team-Oriented Approach to Success

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How Can Facilities Management Affect Workplace Well-being?

Building Operating Management
Occupant Safety is Every Facility Manager’s Responsibility

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2023 Facility Champion: JT Troesch Values Training and Retaining Employees

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Team Success Secrets: Communication and Motivation Strategies

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2023 Facility Champion: Kristian Byk Emphasizes Safety, Communication at School

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Concept Illumination Lights Up Biomont Energy Cogeneration Plant

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Modesto Transit Center Upgrade: Touchless, Hygienic Restrooms

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Deferred Maintenance Hits Majority-Black Schools Harder

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2023 Facility Champion: Steve Smith Helps Lead Hospital into the Future

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University of Kansas and Ole Miss Stadiums Outfitted with Modular VIP Seating System

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Converting Former Hotel Space into Student Housing

Building Operating Management
Funding Available to Schools for HVAC Upgrades

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Gen Z Prioritizes Working for Companies with DEI Initiatives

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International WELL Building Institute Calls on Policymakers to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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New, Responsive Elevator Code Keeps Safety Front and Center

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FEMA Grants $3 Billion to Bolster Resilience

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California Building Codes Emphasize Reducing Embodied Carbons

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What Steps Should Facility Managers Take to Decarbonize?

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How to Prepare Facilities for Winter

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Fire Protection System Challenges

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College Esports Require a Tech-savvy Hub

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Facilities Recognized for Lighting Innovations

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It’s Never too Early to Prepare a Winter Treatment Plan

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Ceilume Products Used in Redesign of Historic Building

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Floating Solar Arrays an Emerging Technology in U.S.

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Solving Tough Challenges in Higher Education

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School Districts Learn More about E-Buses

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Enhancing Houston's Emergency Preparedness Plans

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The Importance of Scheduled Boiler Inspections 

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Legionnaires' Strikes Two Las Vegas Hotels

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COVID-19 Shuts Down School Districts

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Creating A Social and Productive Workplace

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Power Plant Fire Affects Iowa State University

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Austin Office Space Makes Use of Flex-Ability Concepts Products

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Career Management in Facilities Maintenance

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Oklahoma City Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating 

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Hot Weather Tests K-12 Schools' HVAC Systems

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Bally's Atlantic City Resort Utilizes FreshAir Smoking Detection System

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Food Lab Takes on Open Office Environment

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Embracing MEWP Safety, Fatalities Decrease

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Daikin Recalls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners Due to Fire Hazard

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Federal Bills Would Fund Healthcare, School Improvements

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Roadmap Targets Funding for Public Building Upgrades

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UW-Platteville's Sesquicentennial Hall Outfitted with RHEINZINK Tiles

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5th Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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Zoo Transforms Retired Monorail Line into Vibrant Walking Path

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Spending on the Rise for Institutional and Commercial Facilities

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Biden Administration Announces $46 Million for Decarbonization Projects

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Enhance Energy Performance with Metal Roofing

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Forming a Floor Plan for Institutional and Commercial Facilities

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Safety First with Lift Equipment

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Construction Worker Falls to Death

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A Hybrid Workplace Worth Coming To

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Transforming Denver Public Schools: A Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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How the University of Chicago Streamlined its Security Upgrade

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EPA Answers Questions on Lithium Ion Batteries

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The Rise of Metal Roofs: What You Need to Know

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Tennessee Valley Authority Stepping up its Solar Power Game

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Saugus Middle School Makes Use of Dri-Design Aluminum Panels

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EPA's Clean School Bus Program Opens Doors to Electric Opportunities

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Elevating Restroom Hygiene with IoT Innovations

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Denver Public Schools Embraces Net-Zero Plan

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The Shift in Access Control Systems for Education Facilities

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GSA Rolls Out Sustainable Facilities Tool

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Crane Collapse in Manhattan Injures 12

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From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

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Getting Serious about Facilities Cybersecurity

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Pizzeria Makes Use of Ceilume Ceiling Products

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Inflation Reduction Act: One Year Later

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Tips for Commercial Cooling Amidst Record-Breaking Heat

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IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

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How to Take a LEED Role in Building Green

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Schools Get $178 Million for Energy Upgrades

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Installs UV Resources Equipment

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Scottsdale Implements International Green Construction Code

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Arizona Reinstates School Inspections

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Hope's Windows Contributes to Art Museum Renovation

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Proper Storage, Care, and Training for Extended Mower Lifespan

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Nominations Open for Second Annual Facilities Champion Award

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Small New York City at Forefront of Decarbonization Push

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The Road from Silicon Valley to Managing Facilities

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The Future of Buildings is Net-Zero Energy

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How Sustainability Staff in Schools Drive Cost Savings Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Brown Barn Films Renovates Office Space with Ceilume Ceiling Tiles

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Water-saving Benefits of Smart Irrigation Systems

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Strategies for Efficiency and Organization in Storeroom Operations

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GSA Commits $1 Billion to Sustainable Facilities

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2 States Move to Commit Billions to K-12 Maintenance

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Las Vegas-Area Schools Double Down on IAQ Issues

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Office Space That Embraces Work-Life Balance 

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USDOT Awarding $1.7 Billion for Clean Energy Buses

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4 Killed in New York Fire Sparked by Lithium-Ion Battery

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Luca Restaurant Installs Flooring from Ecore

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2 Workers Die in Construction Mishaps

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How the Pandemic is Influencing Future Student Housing Projects

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5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facility Managers in a Hard Market

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Reducing Embodied Carbons Key to Achieving Net-Zero Status

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GSA, DHS Partner to Cut Building Emissions

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US Solar Market Has Best First Quarter in its History

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DOE Program Provides Boost for 25 School Districts

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LiDAR’s Role in Assessing Facility Conditions

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Infrared Imaging and Electronic Leak Detection: The Future of Roof Inspection

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Hedge Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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Director Follows Calling into Higher Education Facilities Management

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Top Student Housing Design Trends

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Sustainable Water Management: Climate Pledge Arena's Green Initiatives

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Servers at Mar-A-Lago Nearly Destroyed in Pool Flood

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How Office Environments Influence Productivity and Well-being

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8 Construction Workers Injured Near Yale School of Medicine

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Hospital Transforms into a Modern Maternity Center

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Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

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University of Chicago Boosts Maintenance Efficiency with Upgraded CMMS

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Debt Ceiling Deal Makes it Easier to Build New Clean Projects

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Damaged Facades Lead to More S.F. Building Inspections 

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Boiler Upgrade Provides Atlanta Convention Center With World-Class Energy Efficiency

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How Behavioral Data is Representative of All Users

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Metro Waterproofing Uses Polyglass Products for Grand Hyatt Memphis Project

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CDC Releases New Ventilation Guidelines for Buildings

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Training and Testing Facility Violence Prevention Designs

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Decarbonization is Not as Difficult as it Sounds

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From Gas to Electric: How Facilities are Converting Grounds Equipment

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How the Willis Tower Began its Renovation

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President Biden Vetoes Solar Tariff Repeal Legislation

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Construction Death Highlights OSHA's Safety Concerns

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Los Angeles Hospital Uses TrashBots to Reduce Contamination in Recycling and Composting

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How Crisis Architecture can Complement Business Continuity Plans

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Office Space: Bellwether for Distress or Opportunity for Revitalization?

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Protecting Parking Garages with Sealers and Coatings

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Facial Recognition Technology getting Trial Run from TSA

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Second Legionnaires' Outbreak Hits San Diego Facilities

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Fatality Puts NYC Parking Structures Under Scrutiny

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Insulation Issues: The Search for Savings

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New York Passes Fossil Fuel Ban in New Buildings

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Chicago's Willis Tower's $500 Million Upgrade Includes HVAC Work

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New York set to Establish Zero-Emissions Building Standards

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FreshAir Sensor Smoking Detection System Used in Casino Hotel

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What Can ChatGPT Do for Facility Managers?

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Could Electric Vehicles Help Power Your Building?

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Changes to Come in the HVAC Industry

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Modernizing the Rich History of Religious Facilities

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Washington D.C.'s Building Energy Performance Standard Takes Effect

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How Artificial Intelligence Affects Facilities Managers

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Small North Carolina College Achieves Net-Zero Emissions

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Western Specialty Contractors Completes Improvements to Melching Field Stadium 

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How Facility Managers Can Keep Up with Code Standards

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One Death Linked to Legionnaires' Disease at University

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The Metaverse is Here: How Should Facility Managers Handle It?

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Staffing Solution: Recognition Retains Top Talent

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2 Construction Workers Killed at JFK Airport

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Berkeley Natural Gas Ban Struck Down in Federal Court

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Green Seal Releases New Report

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1 Killed in NYC Parking Structure Collapse

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Preparation is Key When Pursuing a Boiler Upgrade

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Mystery Clogs and Strange Smells: School Complaints

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Reworking Retail Space into Coworking Offices

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Accelerating Energy Projects

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Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

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Industry Groups Streamline Process for Obtaining Certifications

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New York City to Add Video Doorbells to Elementary Schools

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Schools Learn Lessons on IAQ

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Minnesota State Government Falls Behind in Electric Vehicle Plans

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Biden Administration Moves Forward with Incandescent Phase Out

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VA Seeks $4.1 Billion for Facility Maintenance, Upgrades

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What Is the Role of Renewables in Building Electrification and Efficiency?

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Director's Journey from Trades to Leadership

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Worker Dies at University Construction Site

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Cockroaches, Patient Safety Issues Plague Florida Hospital

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15 Takeaways from NFMT Baltimore

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Historic Armory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Restored

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Metrics and Managers: Finding and Sharing Critical Data

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What to Consider Before Using Portable Cooling

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Natural Gas Pipeline Possible Cause of Chocolate Factory Explosion

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California Lifts Many Water-Use Restrictions

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How to Upgrade Your Facility’s Lobby

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Will Hiring Ever Return to Normal? 

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Healthcare Facilities Face Urgent Infection Challenge

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Program Aims to Protect Birds from Buildings

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Arbor Park School District 145 Updated with Celiume Thermoformed Acoustic Panels

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Deferred Maintenance Gap Widens in K-12 Facilities

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Codes to Know for Panic Hardware

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One Worker Dead, Three Injured in Manhattan Construction Accident

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10 Must-Read Books for Facility Managers

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Designing Storm Shelters for Universities in High-Impact Areas

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Designing for Esports in K-12 Schools

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Introducing Gen Z to Grounds Management Through TikTok

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Facility Managers at Universities Brace for Tornado Season

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3 Maintenance Benefits of 3D Cameras and Imaging in Facilities

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Scooter Battery Cause of Massive NYC Supermarket Fire

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

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Code Considerations for Effective Fire Protection

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What is the WELL Equity Rating?

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Hope's University and Peyton Boyd Architect PC Restore the Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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Meth Users Force Renovations of Boulder Library

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Michigan State Campus Lacking Common Security Features

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Chippers Recalled Due to Laceration Threat

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San Francisco Schools Face Condition, Funding Crisis

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Federal Funds Flow into National Parks

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Facilities Embracing Smart Technology for Infection Control Practices

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Energy Management System Improves Convention Center Efficiency

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USPS Plans Purchase of Nearly 10,000 Electric Delivery Vehicles

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Federal Facilities Up the Ante on Indoor Air Quality

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$2.4 Billion in Federal Funds Targets Water Infrastructure

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Hope's Windows Hurricane Pivot Doors Pass Wind Tests

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FAA Calling in Drones for Facility Maintenance

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FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Pandemic Bills Provide K-12 Schools with HVAC Upgrade Opportunities

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Amazon, Walmart and Dollar General Hit with OSHA Violations

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Electrifying K-12 HVAC Systems

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Why Facility Managers Should Focus on ESG

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How Boilers are Affecting Facilities Managers

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Mike Evans to Speak at NFMT

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Why Facility Managers Can’t Ignore Commissioning Anymore

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Fixtures May Help with Water Conservation

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How to Perform a Leak Investigation

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International Code Council Publishes New Resource Guide

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The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures

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Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University

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$15.1 Billion in Upgrades Plague California Higher Ed

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Education Facilities Managers Work to Fight the Great Resignation

Building Operating Management
Transforming a Semi-Vacant Office Building Into a Biotech Hub

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Enthusiasm over Electric Vehicle Fleets isn't Universal

Building Operating Management
What Does 2023 Hold for the Construction Sector?

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Making the Move to Electric Utility Vehicles

Building Operating Management
The Future is Building Electrification

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What We Learned from COVID

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Improving Air Quality in Schools Goes Beyond COVID-19

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Improving Resilience: Chicago Tower Undergoing Curtain Wall Restoration

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IAQ, Plenums Focus of New Whitepaper

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University Creates Campus Hub for Health and Human Services Departments

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Digital Twins Advancements can help Improve Facility Operations

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Chicago Construction Worker Dies in Building Collapse Accident

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New LEED Updates Focus on Energy Efficiency, Emissions Reductions

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VyStar Credit Union Headquarters Receives Lighting Update from Acuity Brands

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3 States Most in Need of Energy Code Funding Upgrades

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Why Facility Managers Need to be Curious

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Fire Resistance: The Forgotten Protector

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Boston Weighs Renovation Costs for City Hall

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve School Indoor Air Quality This Winter

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Facilities Management: A Journey with Many Paths

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New York Governor Proposes Natural Gas Ban in New Buildings

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Building Automation Services: Challenges, Benefits and Opportunities

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School Districts Blocked from Participating in EPA Clean Bus Program

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Spending Bill Offers Funds for Federal Facilities

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How to Focus on Water Quality in Facilities

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Apprentice Programs Help Fill Vacancies and Retain Employees

Facility Maintenance Decisions
405nm Lighting Prevents Spread of Infection in High School

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Don't Overlook Water Consumption in Climate Change Discussion

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The Great Return to the Office: The Manager’s Role in Creating the Optimal Workplace

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Three Workers Die in Charlotte Construction Accident

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Vancouver International Airport's New Lighting Fixtures Transforms Space

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Creating an Office Where Occupants Want to Come to Work

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Hybrid Policies, Data Sharing Among Workplace Emphasis for 2023

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Active Shooters in the Workplace: 10 Insights that Improve Safety

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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Law Driving Development in Facilities

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Breathing New Life Into an Old Landmark Building

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U.S. Postal Service Purchasing 66,000 Electric Vehicles

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DOE Rule Targets Federal Building Emissions

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How Quality Assurance Inspections Improve Staff Performance

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5 Strategies for CRE Investment in Uncertain Times

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Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standards at Hinds Community College

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Biden Administration Announces Federal Building Performance Standard

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Bring Your Buildings Back With Retro Commissioning

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Study States Case to Install Bird-Safe Glass in New Commercial Buildings

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Evocative Lighting Amplifies Co-Working Space

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Distribution Challenges Associated with Inflation Reduction Act

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California Ranks First in Energy-Efficiency Policies

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Building in Australia Shows Value of Refurbishing over Rebuilding

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ASHRAE To Develop IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard

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Lighting Design Adds Interest and Style to Office

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovating A Historical Facility for New Life

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How to Improve Facility Cybersecurity

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Turnover Woes: Beware the 'Quiet Revolution'

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GSA Under Fire for Building Safety Efforts

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Creating a Modern Workplace in a 115-year-old Historic Building

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Distribution Center Upgrades Insulation to Improve Interior Conditions

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Is World Cup Air Conditioning Making Players Sick?

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Re-Inventing Company Culture Post-Pandemic

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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Heat Pump Market to Hit $118 Billion by 2030

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International WELL Building Institute Releases WELL Equity Rating

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COBIE 3.0 Arriving Soon

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Large Lighting Fixtures Enhance Biopharmaceutical Facility

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School Districts Plan for $1 Billion in Electric Bus Funding

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Recruiting and Retaining New Hires During the Great Resignation

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White House Climate Initiative Targets Net-Zero Emissions

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COP27 Fails to Produce Significant Climate Agreement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Distribution Systems: Overcoming Installation Challenges

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School IAQ Top Priority of Federal Funds

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Portable Generators Recalled Due to Finger Amputation, Crushing Hazard

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OSHA Spotlights Threats to Workers from Trenching

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White House Climate Initiative Targets Net-Zero Emissions

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Smoke Sensors Help Reinforce Policies at Hotel

Building Operating Management
Elevating Exterior Lighting Quality for Design

Building Operating Management
Designing Space for Labs in Higher Education

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University Campus Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

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USGBC Announces Proposed Updates to LEED

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Attachments Add Versatility to Equipment Fleets and Staffs

Building Operating Management
Fire and Life Safety Codes Drive Efficiencies

Building Operating Management
Lighting the Way to Outdoor Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Navigating the Challenges that Surround Plumbing

Building Operating Management
Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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San Francisco Giants Player Development Center Gets Revamped with New Construction

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New York City Announces $4 Billion Plan to Electrify Schools

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Federal Agency Seeks to Protect Birds from Buildings

Building Operating Management
5 Common Winter Roofing Mistakes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Rental Equipment Agreements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
More Students to Consider Enrolling at Sustainable Universities

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GSA Fails to Upgrade Air Filtration

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Portable Power Units Recalled Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing Goals within Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Upgrades Fit for Sustainable Codes

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Design Teams Brace for More Sustainable Projects

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OSHA Cites Dollar General Again for Safety Violations

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Lighting and Acoustics Play Integral Role in Coworking Space

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Knowledge Gaps Within Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
How to Create a Healthy Learning Environment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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U.S. Airports Banking on Electric Buses

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Latest School Shooting Brings Security of Students Back into Headlines

Building Operating Management
James Storfer Embraces Facilities Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Optimizing the Organization: The Role of Systems, Processes and People

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8 Tips for Better Maintenance Management Operations

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Renovated Library is Heated and Cooled with Wood Chips

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University of Virginia Responds to Reports of Mold in Dorms

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How Covid Shifted the Focus on IAQ

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Petroleum Leaks into Drinking Water at Pearl Harbor Military Base

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Should Facility Managers Consider a Heat Pump?

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

Building Operating Management
Why Should Facility Managers Care About Health and Wellness?

Building Operating Management
Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Best Ways to Ventilate Your Building

News & Views
Ohio States Seeks New Sources of Facilities Funds

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Universities Respond to Problems as Students Return to Campuses

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Former Target Store Transform to New Early Childhood School

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Texas Invests $400 Million Into Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

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Building Controls are Crucial in Fighting Airborne Diseases

Building Operating Management
How to Build Accurate Construction Timelines

Building Operating Management
Green Roofs See Several Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Restrooms Can Accommodate Post-Covid Expectations

Building Operating Management
Education Facilities Managers Adapt to Keep Schools Safe Post-Pandemic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

Building Operating Management
SoFi Stadium Uses Sustainable Grounds to Also Be a Year-Round Park

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REGENXBIO Smoothly Upgrades Ceiling Acoustics

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Access Board Seeks Accessibility for Self-Service Touchscreens in Facilities

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Defining Success in Facilities Management 

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What Can Managers Do to Combat PFAS in Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What to Expect from Restrooms Post-Pandemic

Building Operating Management
Commercial Buildings Can Lead the Way to An All-Electric Future

Building Operating Management
Pandemic Produces Unprecedented Infection Control Practices

Building Operating Management
Solution Center Helps FMs Learn from Peers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
San Antonio Government Prioritizes Safety and Security in New Facility

News & Views
2022 Facility Champion: Justin Tankersley Finds Thriving Facilities Career After Military

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2 Killed in Separate Attacks in University Facilities

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Boston Sports Institute Brightens Up Facility with Colorful IMPs

Building Operating Management
Facilities Professionals Deserve Recognition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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How to Recruit and Retain New Hires During the Great Resignation

Building Operating Management
Building Electrification Is Reaching Critical Mass in Commercial Facilities

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2022 Facility Champion: Dwayne Ellison Thrives as School District Size Grows

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Cities Commit to Major Changes to Battle Climate Change

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Setting Your Higher Education WELL Building Solutions Design Strategies

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2022 Facility Champion: Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standard High at Mississippi Community College

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Senate Approves Climate Treaty with Bipartisan Support

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2022 Facility Champion: Brandon McCullough Knows How to Build an FM Staff from Scratch

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices for Roof Care

Building Operating Management
To Address Staffing Challenges, Embrace Diversity

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2022 Facility Champion: Kristin Podwojski Takes Unique Path into FM Profession

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Evaluate Real Facility Change During Zero Emissions Day

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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Wendy's Franchisee Reaches Water, Energy Efficiency Goals

Building Operating Management
Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain Serves as a Destination for Research Through Design

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Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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2022 Facility Champion: Doug Pearson Fills Many Roles at Kent State

Building Operating Management
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Flea Infestation Leads to Retaliation, OSHA Lawsuit

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2022 Facility Champion: Nico Viola Keeps Cleveland Gardens Running Efficiently

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting the ‘MacGyver’ in Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

News & Views
How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations

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Proposed Standard Targets Whole-Life Carbon Emissions

News & Views
What Is the Real Cost of a Ton of Carbon?

Building Operating Management
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Manager’s Role in Building Employee Engagement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seattle Central College Embraces Sustainability

News & Views
2022 Facility Champion: Ethan Fitterman Found a Facilities Career Early On

Building Operating Management
A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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3 Ways Facility Managers can Improve IAQ for Students

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Student Dies After Column Collapse at Oregon College

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New Hampshire Middle School Drive Interest With New Light Fixtures

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OSHA Adds Fines, Citations for Dollar General

Building Operating Management
Weighing the Value of EV Charging Stations 

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When to Address Student Health and School Sustainability

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North Dakota Announces Interstate Electric Vehicle Charging Plan

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OSHA Cites Supermarket Operator After Amputations

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Inflation Reduction Act Funds Building Efficiency, Sustainable Construction

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FacilitiesNet Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Vision Awards

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To Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Are Carbon Offsets Cheating?

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5 Commissioning Questions for Return-to-Office Energy Efficiency

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Water Distribution System Called Into Question at Pearl Harbor

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OSHA Cites Wild Horse Pass Development Center Over Worker Death

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Students Return to Virtual Learning After Microbial Growth Found in HVAC System

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4 Trends in Commercial Office Leasing

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Melissa High School Expands Performing Arts Complex, Designs with Students in Mind

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New Jersey Commits $45 Million for Electric School Buses

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How Internet of Things is Improving Pest Control

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Chicago Signs $422 Million Deal for Solar Power

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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Top Mowing Strategies for Athletic Fields

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Utility Demand-Response Programs Heat Up

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Software Created to Help Managers Track Carbon-Cutting Materials

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Facilities Industry Groups Hail Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

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Trade Press Honors 8 With First Facility Champion Award

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What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox

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How Succession Planning Can Help Combat the Great Retirement

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Motivation and Delegation: Keys to Successful Management

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Miter Saws Recalled Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards

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NIBS Effort Targets Resilient Buildings

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Hardscape Design Requires Collaboration Between All Parties

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Why Facility Managers Should Focus on Relative Humidity in Buildings

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A Manager’s Secret Weapon: Building Automation Systems

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Climate Action Increasing as World Heats Up

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University of Virginia Uses Trailer to Provide Temporary Heat on Construction Projects

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5 Ways to Maintain Building Automation

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Key to Retaining New Staff is Proper Training

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NIST Develops Tool to Help Assess IAQ, Ventilation

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Louisville Recognizes Energy-Efficient Facilities

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Joe Kloeker is the Ultimate Team Player

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Golf Courses Show 29 Percent Reduction of Water Use in 2020

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New York Airports to Upgrade Facilities

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

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A Career in Facilities Management Requires Empathy

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Alberta Bair Theater Updates Lighting, Sees Growth

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New York City Facilities Participate in Demand Response Program

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What to Know About ADA Regulations

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OSHA Proposes More Fines on Dollar General

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How to Spot Troubles in Different Types of Roofs

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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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Overcoming Renovation Challenges to Deliver Upgraded Restrooms

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Understanding the Financial Benefits of Health and Wellness Strategies

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What to Consider When Training New Employees

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Vaccination Center Gets Supplied With Atlas Copco Power

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US Ranks Low in Green Future Index

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UCSF Focuses on Accessibility in Restroom Renovation

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using MEWPs

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CDC Spotlights Top K-12 Ventilation Strategies

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Construction Industry Challenges Could Affect Facility Projects

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York University Upgrades Gender Neutral Restrooms, Simplifies Maintenance

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Take the Long View on Facilities Maintenance Planning

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Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas

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Are Electric Scooters the Newest Trendy Office Perk?

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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Means Reevaluating Technology

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Prevent Legionella, Improve Efficiency with Smart Water Systems

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Green Seal Bans 'Forever Chemicals' From Certified Cleaning Products

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Department of Energy Aims to Protect Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Careington International Adapts Facility as City Continues to Grow

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Utilities Expected to Still Steer from Coal

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How Facilities Managers Have Changed Over the Years

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How Digital Twins Can Create Facility Management Efficiencies

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Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

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Electric Surge Finds Way to Snow and Ice Removal Equipment 

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Building Management Systems Help Navigate ‘New Normal’ in Pandemic Era

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Survey Finds Return-to-Office Experience Better Than Expected

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Access Board, DOT Weigh In on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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What You Need to Know About Fire Barrier Inspections

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

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Revised Design Guide Emphasizes Benefits of Building Commissioning

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5 Must-Read Books on Facilities Management

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Washington Becomes First State to Mandate Building Electrification

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Construction Defects: What Is Your Legal Recourse?

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EPA Offering $6.5 Billion to Support Water Infrastructure Projects

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LAX Concourse Meets Stringent Sustainable Code Requirements

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Why Clean Energy is Becoming a Viable Career Choice

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Electricity Prices Expected to Spike This Summer

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LA Tops List of Energy Star Cities

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ICC Program Aims to Attract Entry-Level Technicians

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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Fall Protection: Safety Strategies and Tactics

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4 Ways Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for the Day

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Revised Design Guide Emphasizes Benefits of Commissioning

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Church Expands Youth Center with Ecore Flooring

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Bright Ideas: Lighting Retrofit Project Brings Huge Benefits

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How Flexible Design Can Improve Resilience in Uncertain Times

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How Digital Twins Technology Enables Smart Buildings, Smart Cities

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NEMA Standard Aims to Raise Accuracy of Submeters

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OSHA Cites Two More Dollar General Stores for Safety Violations

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Security Window Film Helps Protect Texas Election Office

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Los Angeles Bans Gas Hookups in New Construction

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High Temperatures Causing School Districts to Wrap Up Classes Early

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How Early Occupant Engagement Leads to More Suitable Spaces

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LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light

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How to Maximize Infrared Thermography for Top Facility Performance

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Green Lease Leaders Awarded, Program Sees Record Expansion

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FEMA Aims to Boost Building Energy Efficiency, Resilience

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Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID

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Consistent Elevator Maintenance is Needed in Facilities

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U.S. Decarbonization Efforts Expand to National Labs

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Understanding the Benefits of Metal in Commercial Buildings

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New Jersey Legislature Funds Electric Bus Pilot Program

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How to Take the Long View on Training and Education

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Improving Long-Term Energy Efficiency with Commissioning

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Virginia University Goes all Solar Power

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Crowdsourcing Challenge Seeks to Develop Better PPE

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New Certification Program Offered for Turf Equipment Managers

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How to Clean a Packaged Roof Top Unit

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How Can Facility Managers Overcome the Great Resignation?

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Bat Found Inside Dorm Prompts Facilities Policy Change

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Philadelphia School District Evaluating Aging Buildings

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HVAC Industry Has Never Been More Essential

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GSA Tops Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal

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New Awards Program Will Recognize Facility Champions

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May Brings Focus to Hurricane Preparedness, Building Safety

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Air Changes in Facilities Key in Fighting COVID-19: Study

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Western Michigan Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Charging

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EPA Goal: Electrifying More School Buses 

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How to Move Toward All-Electric Buildings

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Occupants Unhappy with Return-to-Work Health and Safety Measures: Survey

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Washington State First to Incorporate Electrification Into Energy Codes

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Case Study: Movable Walls Provide Flexibility at K-8 School

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How Collaborative Contracting Can Lead to Successful Projects

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What’s Old is New Again: Redefining a Small-Town Fire Station

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The Future of Building Automation Expected to Bring Better Accessibility

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Smart Energy: What Is Your Facility's Climate Contribution?

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DHP Technology Proven to Reduce Infection Rates in Hospitals

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Howard University Commits $785 Million to New, Renovated Buildings

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Biden Administration Announces $500 Million in Grants for K-12 Energy Efficiency

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UMass Upgrades Student Gym, Improves Student Wellness

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Weather Keeps Orioles’ Head Groundskeeper Busy

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Shrunken Budgets Mean Reduced Investments in Higher Ed Facilities: Report

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Construction Materials Prices Increase More Than 20 Percent

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Climate Action Plan

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For Construction Projects, Be Sure to Check the Spec

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10 Steps to Creating Proactive Facilities Maintenance 

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OSHA Issues Fines, Citations Over Arm Amputation at Postal Center

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High-Performance Exteriors Provide Long-Term Energy Efficiency

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Legislature to Require Condominium Inspections Fails in Florida

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Wisconsin Elementary School Achieves Net-Zero Energy

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How to Design the Post-Covid Classroom

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GSA Seeks To Cut Emissions from Building Materials

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JP Morgan Chase is Betting Big on Solar

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Propane's Role in Decarbonization Today and Into the Future

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Understanding How Building Controls Can Save Energy

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Case Study: Video Allows for Flexibility for Parking Management

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Detroit School District Announces $700 Million Plan to Upgrade Buildings

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How to Build a Long-Term Proactive Maintenance Plan

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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Electric Vehicles Get Boost from Federal Government

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Will a Clever Robot Build Your Next Building?

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New Healthy and Green Schools Standard Announces Pilot Projects

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University of Iowa Debuts 10-Year Construction, Upgrade Plan

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Planet Fitness Chain Earns WELL Building Rating

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Construction Industry Faces Huge Worker Shortage in 2022

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New Sustainability Program Focuses on Healthy Schools and Colleges

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Top 10 Attributes of Strong Facility Managers

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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Fitwel Plans Expansion to Respond to Need for Improved IAQ

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Oregon Tops List of College Football’s Best Facilities

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5 Technology Trends That Will Dominate Facility Management in 2022

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LaGuardia Airport Completes $4 Billion Renovation

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Case Study: External Finishes Add New Dimension for High-Rise

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New Guide Covers Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

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Understanding Water-Conservation Strategies for Reopening Facilities

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Case Study: Ceiling Systems Contribute to Better Learning Environments for Students

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California High School Earns Sustainable Grounds Care First

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Court Orders Care Facility To Pay Attorney Fees Over OSHA Subpoena

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4 HVAC Strategies to Still Protect Against COVID-19

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Portable Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon in Fatal Warehouse Collapse

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Historic Sacramento Building Receives Façade Upgrade

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6 Data Center Questions Can Determine Mission-Critical Needs at Branch Locations

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Contaminated Tap Water on Military Housing Sites Prompts Investigation

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Case Study: Sound Resistant Partition Walls Spotlighted at The Mercury Store

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5 Keys to Revitalizing Campus Heritage in Today’s Moment

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Firehouse Is First To Earn UL’s IAQ Certification

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New Tools Help Simplify The Energy Modeling Process

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President Biden Orders Carbon Neutral Federal Government by 2050

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Wildfire Resilience and the Role of Landscapes

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Flooring Selection: Why First Cost Shouldn't Be Most Important

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5 Innovative Strategies to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Office

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Maintenance Innovation Awards Winners Announced

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To Mitigate COVID-19 Risk, Focus on IAQ

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Case Study: Facility Ups COVID-19 Prevention with Bipolar Ionization

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Miami Tower Touted as First COVID-Conscious Skyscraper

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Did Active Shooter Drills Save Lives In Michigan School Shooting?

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Case Study: New Flapper-Panel Walls Amplify Entrance at Morongo Casino

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Texas A&M Plans New Downtown Fort Worth Research Campus

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Plumber Finds Cash, Checks Inside Walls of Joel Osteen's Church

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Case Study: School District Installs Flat Lock Tiles for New Facilities

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Understanding Proposed Changes to NYC Elevator Code

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University of Florida Launches $1.6 Billion Campus Overhaul

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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Vision Awards Offer a Peek at Industry Trends

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New Standards Address Modular Construction

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3 Steps to Creating Top-of-Class Commercial Office Space

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Case Study: Windows Accent Completed Vandalia Tower Renovation

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Princeton Goes Big in Bid for Net-Zero Campus

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Critical Steps for Effective Flood Protection

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Sick Buildings Lead to Student Protests at Howard University

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5 Tips for Better Pest Management

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Robotic Scrubbers Help District Reallocate Resources

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Oh Deer: Moose Crashes Into Canadian School

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Roof Replacement Yields Huge Energy Benefits: Study

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See an Office Design Inspired by a Tailored Suit

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Filtration and Ventilation Strategies for the COVID-19 Era

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Case Study: Metal Panels Bring Contemporary Flair to Classic Skyscraper Profile

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How Adaptation Breeds Creativity During Pandemic Construction

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Adsorbent Air Cleaning: A New Way To Think About Ventilation 

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4 Telltale Signs You're Hiring a Scam Contractor

Building Operating Management
Design Embraces Transparency Among Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Problems Plague Nation’s K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management
Understanding California's New Green Building Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight on Filtration: Understanding MERV Rating

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5 Trends in Creating Outdoor Spaces on College Campuses

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How to Make Smart Building Data Smarter

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GSA Outlines Move to Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

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U.S. Facing $85 Billion School Facility Funding Gap

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Case Study: Elementary School Has Unique Needs For Cooling Tower

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Back in Business: Minimizing Spread of Disease Remains Priority

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Managers Turn to UV Lighting to Combat COVID-19

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Killer Buildings? Study Reveals Facilities’ Impact on Human Health

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COVID Accelerates Adoption of UV at Two Facilities

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Office Updates and Renovations Might Be Smaller Than Anticipated

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University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges

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Ventilation and Filtration: A Systemic Strategy for Healthier Buildings

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CDC To Invest $2.1 Billion in Infection Prevention in Facilities

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10 Post-Pandemic Facility Management and Construction Trends

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Grounds Management: Preparing for Certification

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3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction

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ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities

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7 Benefits of Integrated Project Delivery

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During the Pandemic, Be Proactive About Indoor Air Quality

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3 Current Trends in Campus Planning

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Addressing Ventilation, Filtration, and Water System Concerns

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Sustainability Must Start with Energy Management

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Case Study: University Fitness Center Requires Long-Lasting Flooring

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Education Department Gives Schools Guidelines to Upgrade Ventilation

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Researchers Use Campus Dust to Track COVID-19

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How Chicago Public Schools Responded to COVID-19

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Case Study: Modern Rail System Transforms Historic Opera House

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Investigation Unveils 1,100 Fire Safety Violations

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President Biden Announces Electric Vehicle Goal, Improved Fuel Efficiency Standard

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Fighting COVID-19 Drove Up Facility Energy Use, Emissions

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Extreme Heat Exposing Lack of Air Conditioning in Schools

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Kids Back In Schools While COVID Battle Continues

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Trend in Educational Facilities: Learning Studios Replace Classrooms

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Case Study: College Installs Acoustic Paneling to Minimize Shooting Range Noise

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Campus IAQ Ranks High Among Prospective College Students' Parents

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4 Effective Air Filtration System Options

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Proactively Protect Your Office From the Next Pandemic

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Delayed by Pandemic, Convention Center Renovation Resumes

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5 Steps to Upgrade HVAC Filtration

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School District to Install 170 Touchless, Self-Sanitizing Water Stations

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Obama Presidential Center Breaks Ground

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Purdue Aerospace District Expanding

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3rd Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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Air Force Academy Breaking Ground on Cyber Security Center

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Cameras on Campus: Universities Embrace Surveillance Technology

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IPCC Report Paints Grim Climate Change Picture

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Turf Conversion To Benefit Environment and Bottom Line

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The Great Outdoors: Learning Moves Beyond the Classroom

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Elevators and Fire Sprinklers: Fire Safety Moves On Up

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New Facilities a Priority for Higher Education Post-Pandemic

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How Parking Owners Can Prepare for Electric Vehicles

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We're Not Done With COVID-19 Just Yet

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Adaptive Reuse Makes Everything Old New Again in Facilities

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Resilience: Are You Ready for the Next Crisis?

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Win-Win Outdoor Lighting for People and Environment

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Aging Buildings Creating Dilemma for Wisconsin School District

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Concrete Repair Organization Issues Statement on Florida Condo Collapse

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5 Benefits of Unassigned Seating

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5 Dead After Construction Crane Collapses in Canada

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Do You Have Too Much Carbon Dioxide In Your Facility?

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ASHRAE Releases New User’s Manual for 62.1 Ventilation Standard

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Case Study: Upgrading an Elementary School’s Aging Heating System

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A Real-World Acoustics Success Story

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6 Net Zero Energy Buildings FAQs

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$106 Million Upgrade Brings Women's Facilities On Par with Men's

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How Building Performance Standards Are Addressing Climate Change

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How to Select the Right MEWP

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Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Devices Subject of Lawsuit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Career and Industry Certifications in Grounds Management

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7 Tips for Hiring an Engineer

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Case Study: Radiant HVAC Helps University Meet Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals

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NFL Team Sees Its Future in Facilities

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How to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Facilities

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Skyrocketing Building Material Costs Threaten School Upgrades

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Inspection, Testing, Maintenance: How to Keep Fire Safety Systems Safe

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New Guidance Addresses IAQ in Schools

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Makes Leap to Solar Power

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Minneapolis Eliminates Parking Requirements

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How to Consider Energy in Planning, Design, and Construction

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Five Crucial Strategies for Healthier Workplaces

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How to Overcome Construction Logistics During a Pandemic

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3 HVAC Measures To Fight COVID-19

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Biden Administration Announces Accelerated Building Efficiency Efforts

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5 Keys to a Fire and Life Safety Lifecycle Strategy

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California City Embraces UV-C Technology for HVAC Systems

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Case Study: Hybrid Community Center Poses Interior and Exterior Challenges

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Are Your Return to Office Policies Safe?

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Case Study: Re-opening Schools By Improving Indoor Air

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Fitwel Viral Response Module: Best Practices for Slowing the Spread

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How AI Can Help Improve MEP Design for Efficiency, Cost Savings

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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Future School Designs

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On Earth Day, Bring the Natural World Indoors with Biophilic Design

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ASHRAE Manual Addresses Green Construction

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Concrete Slab Falls Off Aging Campus Building

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Good IAQ Matters: Now and Into a Post-COVID Future

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Smart Buildings: Digital Strategy Leads to Frictionless Experience

Building Operating Management
Archive for the Future: Designing the New FBI Central Records Complex

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Comparing Two Popular Fire-Resistant Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Strategies to Slow Coronavirus Spread

Building Operating Management
Don’t Go With the Flow

Building Operating Management
Succession Planning for Facility Managers: How to Pass the Baton

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4 Air Quality Technologies Can Mitigate Coronavirus Spread

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Cafeteria Concepts in Action: A Case Study

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Stunning Visualization Shows Importance of Ventilation in Classrooms

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How to Pass on Institutional Knowledge

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Amputation Risk Prompts Snowblower Recall

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How to Identify Internal FM Candidates for Promotion

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VA Seeks Balance Between Mission and Maintenance

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Addressable Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled

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University Prepares for Post-Pandemic Student Return

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COVID-19 Decontamination: How to Harness UV-C Light to Disinfect Facilities

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Blast Risk and Mitigation: How to Calculate Your Vulnerability

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Exploding Electrostatic Sprayers Recalled

Building Operating Management
How Has COVID-19 Affected Construction Pricing?

Building Operating Management
Top 10 LEED States Show Continued Commitment to Healthy, Green Buildings

Building Operating Management
The Collaborator: How the Facility Manager Network Builds Connections

Building Operating Management
How to Overcome "This Is How We've Always Done It"

Building Operating Management
Pandemic Highlights Need to Revisit Operational Basics

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FBI Building to Get Renovations as New Building Plans Revived

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How to Manage Successful Vendor Relationships

Building Operating Management
Why Collaboration is Crucial for Asset Management

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Trump Tower Faces $12 Million Fine for Environmental Violations

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Multi-city Office Portfolio Certifies Viral Response Strategies

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Biophilia and Wellness Front and Center at Amazon’s HQ2

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Hotels Eyed for Vaccination Sites

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President Biden's E.O. to Move All Federal Vehicles to Electric

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Fire Safe? Answer These Critical Questions About Building Fire Protection

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5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time for HVAC Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
4 Steps to Creating an Action Plan for Asset Inventory

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Worker Health and Safety

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Pandemic Curtails Huge Smithsonian Expansion

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Advanced Criteria for Mower Selection

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3 Crucial Aspects of the Frictionless Smart Building

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White House to Get $500,000 Deep Clean as Part of Presidential Transition

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell as Global Temperature Rose in 2020

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4 Strategies for Advanced Air Filtration

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Correctional Facilities Buckling Under Weight of COVID-19

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Four Key Considerations for Mower Selection

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Can Sweat Negatively Impact Building IAQ?

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Sensor Could Speed Up Construction Timelines

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Biden Administration to Focus on Smart Buildings, Automation

Building Operating Management
FM Perspective: As a Young FM, Be Curious, Always Willing to Learn

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Coronavirus Mitigation: Is Facility Humidification Effective for Slowing Infection Rates?

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Baltimore Building Explosion Injures 21 Workers

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Biden Administration to Focus on Building Efficiency, Clean Energy

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Chinese Building Walks to New Location. Wait, What? 

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Understanding Advanced Filtration in Air Handling Units

Building Operating Management
How to Optimize Roof Performance with Timely Repairs

Building Operating Management
Considerations for Using Prefabrication in Healthcare Construction

Building Operating Management
6 Facility Strategies to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Building Operating Management
What Does Portfolio Manager Data Say About the Rise of Renewables?

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What Role Does HVAC Play in Reducing Coronavirus Risks in Buildings?

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Strategies to Go Touch-Free with Interior Doors

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Steps to Take to Ensure Timely, Successful Roof Repairs

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Accessibility Survey Spotlights Wheelchair-Friendly Campuses

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Explosion Kills Two Workers at VA Hospital

Building Operating Management
School District Implements IAQ and Coronavirus Safety Measures for Reopening

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Operations and Maintenance Considerations for Peak Boiler Efficiency

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Healthcare Facilities Challenged By Virtual Survey Documentation

Building Operating Management
The Hidden Threat of Corrosion in Water-Based Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Four Hurdles on the Path to Smart Buildings

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4 Building Analytics Strategies for COVID-19 Building Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Strategies for Higher Education During the Pandemic

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Super Cool Paint Keeps Surfaces Below Ambient Temperature

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Chicago Breweries Prepare for COVID Winter with HVAC Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Meet Maintenance Demands with Reduced Budgets

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Research Shows Ultraviolet Lamp Kills Coronavirus Without Risk to People

Building Operating Management
For HVAC Optimization, High-Hanging Fruit Doesn't Have to Mean 'Expensive'

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Good News on Coronavirus in Schools?

Building Operating Management
Modular Construction: Despite Benefits, Healthcare Adoption Is Slow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Maintenance Requirements for Roof Coatings Systems

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School IAQ Crisis? ‘Open window is not gonna cut it’

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pandemics, Healthy Buildings, and the Role of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Inspection and Testing to Ensure Proper Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Completing the Diversity Plan for an FM Organization

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University Physical Plant in COVID-19 Spotlight

Building Operating Management
COVID-19 Reopening Risk: Is There Legionella in Your Building's Water?

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Return-to-School Issues Can Offer Lessons For Healthcare Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Is CMMS's Role in Commissioning and Beyond?

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HVAC Problems Delay Opening of NYC Schools

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Higher Education Looks Outside for Alternative Workspaces

Building Operating Management
How to Get Retro-commissioning Right

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2nd Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

Building Operating Management
Making the Grade: When to Go From Class B to Class A

Building Operating Management
5 Steps Buildings Should Take to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

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U.S. Commits Billions to National Park Maintenance

Building Operating Management
FM Perspective: Bringing Your "A" Game to Customer Service

Building Operating Management
Lessons Learned about Occupant Satisfaction During the Pandemic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training and Certification Requirements for Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rethinking Restroom Sanitation Practices During the Pandemic

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How to Plan HVAC Systems for Long-Term Performance

Building Operating Management
3 Strategies to Prevent HVAC from Spreading Airborne Coronavirus

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How Educational Facilities Are Tackling Coronavirus

Building Operating Management
Why FMs Must Be Communicators Par Excellence

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How to Focus on Occupant Experience During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Building Operating Management
How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

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Safe From Legionnaires? Insurers Scrutinize Building Reopening Plans

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Design Lessons from Healthcare Can Help Prevent Infection Spread in Restrooms

Building Operating Management
Pandemic Recovery Planning: A 10-Step Process

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Health and Safety Must Be Priority for Returning Office Workers

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Is Financial Help Coming for National Parks?

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How Should HVAC Systems Respond to Airborne Coronavirus?

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Is Aggressive Disinfection Hurting Occupants’ Health?

Building Operating Management
School District Juggles Construction Projects During the Pandemic

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$116 Billion Price Tag To Reopen Schools

Building Operating Management
How Coronavirus is Shifting Strategies for Parking Garages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mower Specification: Understanding Equipment Options

News & Views
Considerations for Hospital and Healthcare Facility Evacuations

News & Views
COVID-19 Will Complicate Hospital Evacuations

Building Operating Management
Understanding Restroom Design Shifts in Schools, Hospitality Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mower Specification: Cost Considerations

News & Views
Are High-Rise Elevators COVID-19 Death Traps? 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Most of Mowers

Building Operating Management
Restroom Design Trends Focused on Infection Control

News & Views
Experts Say Public Restrooms and Offices Should Be Re-Engineered to Control Infections

News & Views
CDC Guidelines Target Reopened Office Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Investments in Light-Construction Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specification Strategies for Light-Construction Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings Applications for Long-Term Performance

News & Views
New Normal for Facilities Starts To Emerge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Legionnaires' Disease: Detection and Treatment Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Light-Construction Equipment: Training Pays Dividends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tactics for Successful Surface Prep and Paint Applications

Building Operating Management
How Workplace Design Supports Community, Collaboration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Preventing Legionnaires' Disease

News & Views
5 Steps to Prepare Psychologically for Building Reopening

Building Operating Management
For Fire Safety Systems, Going Beyond Code May Pay Off

News & Views
How Will Schools Operate Post-Pandemic?

Building Operating Management
4 Strategies for Cooling Efficiency in Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Light-Construction Grounds Equipment Comes of Age

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints: The Bottom Line on Surface Preparation

Building Operating Management
Happiness Matters: How the Post-Pandemic Workplace Should Support Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3-Step Plan for Legionnaires' Disease: Prevent, Detect, Treat

Building Operating Management
How to Plan Fire Safety and Suppression Systems During Renovations

News & Views
Report Addresses UV Technology in Fighting Coronavirus

Building Operating Management
Early Fire Safety Systems Planning Saves Time, Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Pitfalls: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

Building Operating Management
8 Steps to a Successful Emergency Communication System

News & Views
Hospitals without Walls Waiver Allows ASCs to Provide Hospitals Relief

Building Operating Management
Minimizing Coronavirus Transmission through Hospital Mechanical and Plumbing Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Gathering Data, Assessing Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

Building Operating Management
Building Exteriors Enhance Resilience Against Extreme Weather

News & Views
Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration

News & Views
Decommissioned Hospital to Reopen for Coronavirus Patients

Building Operating Management
A Career Trajectory in Data Center Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wants vs. Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

News & Views
Backpack Blower Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Building Operating Management
Data Center Guru Chris Wade Is Cool Under Pressure

Building Operating Management
What Can a Smart Building Platform Do For You?

News & Views
Energy Efficiency in the Age of Coronavirus 

Building Operating Management
How to Develop In-House Product Standards

Building Operating Management
Custom Built vs. Marketplace Smart Building Platforms

Building Operating Management
What You Need to Know About Stand-Alone Boiler Controls

Building Operating Management
Biometrics, Smartphones Poised to Replace Key Cards

Building Operating Management
Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Smart Building Platforms

Building Operating Management
Preparing for Outbreak: How Hospitals Brace for Infectious Diseases

Building Operating Management
Communication, Responsiveness Are Keys for Successful Design Assist Projects

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Ease the Transition to a New Outsourcing Partner

News & Views
EPA Registers First Disinfectants Effective Against Candida Auris

News & Views
‘Super Flush’ Tests Baseball Stadium’s New Restroom Facilities

Building Operating Management
How to Keep Legacy Data Centers Productive

Building Operating Management
Why Professional Development is Worth the Effort

Building Operating Management
Biophilia in Existing Buildings: Keeping the Momentum

News & Views
Time-Lapse Video Shows Construction of First Coronavirus Hospital

News & Views
Can Coronavirus Spread Through Building Pipes? 

Building Operating Management
How to Get the Most from a Condensate Recovery System

Building Operating Management
How Design Assist Can Help Meet Tight Construction Deadlines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Contractor Considerations

Building Operating Management
NFMT Turns 20 With Its Best Show Yet

News & Views
U.S. Hospitals Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak

News & Views
NYPD Facilities Violate ADA, Judge Rules

News & Views
Huge Chicago Hospital to Be Renovated into a Hotel

Building Operating Management
With Credentials, Continuing Education, the Sky's the Limit for FMs

News & Views
After Recent Death, NYC Spotlights Dangerous Building Facades

Building Operating Management
Beyond Biophilic Design: How to Operate Natural Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Surface Preparation Dictates Success of Paints and Coatings Applications

News & Views
China Trying to Build Hospital for Coronavirus In Six Days

Building Operating Management
The Facilities Manager's Guide to Disruption

News & Views
Microsoft Pledges to Offset All Its Emissions Since 1975

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings Finishes Contribute to Performance, Appearance

News & Views
Common Sense Steps to Prevent Coronavirus, Other Infections in Facilities

News & Views
NYC Moves Toward Making Buildings Safer for Birds

News & Views
Presence of Pan-Resistant C. Auris Growing in New York

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning Paints and Coatings Applications That Deliver Benefits

News & Views
Good News on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2019

Building Operating Management
Biophilia, Reliable Tech: Two Keys to Open Office Success

News & Views
Three Legionnaires' Cases May Be Linked to Illinois Hospital

News & Views
Researchers Discover Smog Munching Building Coating

Building Operating Management
Overcoming Open Office Obstacles That Sabotage Success

Building Operating Management
Disruptive Forces Promise to Transform Facilities

Building Operating Management
Are You Required to Do Parking Garage Inspections?

News & Views
More Than 1,000 NYC Buildings in Violation of Sprinkler Law

News
Honeywell's Niagara-Based IP Controller

News & Views
Should FMs Hold Their Horses on Adopting 5G?

Building Operating Management
How BIM Improves Healthcare Facility Design and Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation Issues for Sustainable Grounds

News & Views
Tiny Holes Can Make Solar Cells Nearly Crystal Clear

Building Operating Management
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Fire Alarm System

News & Views
Trump Nominates New Architect of the Capitol

Building Operating Management
Transferring Facilities Management Leadership Skills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Expanded Opportunities for Higher Education Facility Upgrades

Building Operating Management
How to Plan for Fire Alarm System Replacement

Building Operating Management
Can Energy Models Help Healthcare Facilities Reduce Energy Use?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Grounds: Spotlight on Mulching and Recycling

Building Operating Management
Does Your Fire Alarm System Need an Upgrade or Replacement?

News & Views
Canadian Hospital Criticized for Use of Duct Tape

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding System Specifics To Ensure Successful HVAC Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Securing Funding Remains Constant Challenge for Public School FM

News & Views
Concrete That Sheds Water Better Than A Duck’s Back

News & Views
NYC Buildings Will Be Required to Display Energy Grade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies and Tactics for Sustainable Grounds

Building Operating Management
What Is BACnet's Role in the Building Internet of Things?

Building Operating Management
4 Factors Driving Healthcare Interior Planning

News & Views
Landscaping Can Tell Sprinklers to Shut It With Sensors

Building Operating Management
How Does the Building Internet of Things Compare with Current BAS?

News & Views
Curiosity is Key to Success in Facilities Management

News & Views
Historic L.A. Memorial Coliseum Gets $315 Million Renovation

Building Operating Management
How to Tackle 4 Challenges in Planning Smart Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Teamwork for Successful Commercial Office Upgrades

News & Views
Many California Classrooms Don’t Have Sufficient Ventilation: Study

Building Operating Management
What Can the Building Internet of Things Do for FMs?

News & Views
Legionnaires' Outbreak Tied to State Fair in Texas

Building Operating Management
4 Tough Questions to Ask About Renovation Planning

Building Operating Management
What Is the Building Internet of Things?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Upgrades: Timing Matters

News & Views
BOMA Chicago Sues City Over Fair Workweek Ordinance

News
Rite-Hite's Opti-Vu

News & Views
Climate Neutral: New Certification Helps Recognize Net Zero Carbon Companies

Building Operating Management
How to Make the Money Case for Health and Wellness

Building Operating Management
Public School FM Makes Students His Top Priority

News & Views
Can Smartphones Drive Citywide Energy Efficiency?

News & Views
Maintenance Woes Plague Building Museum

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Components of Fire Protection Systems

News & Views
Penn State Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by One-Third

News & Views
New Hospital Must Deal With Flooding, Seismic Liquefaction Risks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Upgrades: Cost Considerations

Building Operating Management
How Retrocommissioning Leads to Long-Term Energy Efficiency

News & Views
NYC Map Shows Progress on Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Essentials of Successful Fire Protection

News & Views
Bird’s-Eye View: Drone Boosts Irrigation Efficiency

News & Views
A Modest Proposal: What If We Air Condition the Outdoors?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Building Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Extending Roof Coating Life, Protecting Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Change Agent: Revamping Maintenance for Energy Efficiency, Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Achievement Awards: Shining a Spotlight on Maintenance

Building Operating Management
10 Keys to Monitoring-Based Commissioning Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Watch on Plumbing Systems

Building Operating Management
Using CFD Analysis to Prevent HVAC Equipment Oversizing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections and Streamlining Maintenance

News & Views
Smart Buildings At High Risk for Cyber Attacks: Study

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lean Management and the Role of Standardization

News & Views
Worker on Renovation Project Critically Injured in Forklift Accident

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Watch: Identifying HVAC Culprits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Substrates for Paints and Coatings

News & Views
Adjustable Height Workstations Recalled

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections: Establishing a Plan

Building Operating Management
A New Deal For Buildings

News & Views
Take Charge of EV Infrastructure

News & Views
The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings

News & Views
4 More Legionnaires' Cases at Illinois Senior Facility

News & Views
Ant Infestation at Georgia Veterans Facility Investigated

Building Operating Management
What Is The Building Owner's Role in Cybersecurity?

Building Operating Management
How to Help Patients Find Their Way in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
How to Implement New Technologies Into Emergency Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Watch: Strategies for Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Surface Issues: Matching Paints and Substrates

Building Operating Management
As Cybercrime Increases, More Resources Arrive to Fight It

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections and Extended Performance Life

News & Views
Maintenance Tech Saves Lives in Maine Building Explosion

News & Views
Runaway Utility Vehicles Prompt Recall

News & Views
Higher Education Facilities in the Sustainability Spotlight

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lean Management: The Facilities Impact

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Changing Emergency Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
4 Issues in Successful Plumbing Upgrades

News & Views
How Have Buildings Changed Since 9/11?

Building Operating Management
Sensors, Better Communication Tech Mean Better Data for Boilers

Building Operating Management
3 Workplace Design Trends Shaping Tomorrow's Offices

News & Views
Patient Sues Illinois Hospital After Contracting Legionnaires’ Disease

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Renovations That Deliver

Building Operating Management
Biophilic Design, Smart Systems Lead to Happier Patients, Better Outcomes

Building Operating Management
Understanding Common Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Buildings

Building Operating Management
Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Building Owners

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Upgrades and Warranty Issues

Building Operating Management
New Tech and Design Trends Shape Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Listen Up! How to Improve Occupant Experience

News & Views
Platinum in Portland: Moda Center Achieves LEED First

Building Operating Management
Construction Success: Proper Planning, Good Communication, Right People

News & Views
Bend the Budget Like Beckham: Miami Stadium Site Requires $50 Million in Arsenic Clean-Up

Building Operating Management
How Façade Inspection Leads to Damage Repair

Building Operating Management
3 Security Technologies Making Waves in Facilities Management

News & Views
Vision Awards Recognize Building Product Excellence

Building Operating Management
Requirements for a Façade Inspection

News & Views
Will Deferred Maintenance Doom a City’s Museum?

News
QA Graphics' BAS Vector Symbol Library

News
Monnit Corporation's ALTA Insure

News
Honeywell's Enterprise Building Integration, Command and Control Suite and Digital Video Manager

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Contractor's Role in Roofing Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Tips for Improving Worker Safety During Data Center Construction

News
JLG Industries' JLG 3246R Scissor Lift

News
Simon Roofing Releases SR PreVision

Building Operating Management
How to Set Your Construction Project Up for Success

Building Operating Management
For Data Centers, Design with Construction Safety in Mind

News & Views
National Disgrace: Parks Battle Huge Maintenance Backlog

News & Views
K-12 Districts Battle Major Health Hazards

News & Views
Two Cases of Legionnaires’ Confirmed at Connecticut Rehab Facility

Building Operating Management
Success in a Male-Dominated Data Center Industry

Building Operating Management
How to Ensure a Successful Façade Inspection

News & Views
Engineers Design System to Cool Buildings Without Electricity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Getting The Most Out of Irrigation Systems

News & Views
Airport Embraces True Nature to Save Millions on Water

News & Views
Legionnaires’ Shuts Down Atlanta Hotel

News & Views
University Whips Up Resilient Grounds Management Practice

Building Operating Management
Use an Inclusive Approach to Build the Facilities Management Team

News
RS180 Mixer-Pump for High-Volume Gypsum Applications Offers

Building Operating Management
How To Do Needs Assessment For Door and Door Hardware Selection

News & Views
Elevator Failures at Chicago High-Rise Rattle Passengers

News & Views
State Weighs Massive Maintenance Bond Proposal

Building Operating Management
How New Buildings Maximize Energy Savings

News & Views
Lead Contamination Crisis Is Widespread and Little Spoken

Building Operating Management
Regular Inspections and Testing Keep Fire Sprinklers Working Properly

News & Views
$1.5 Billion Philadelphia Healthcare Pavilion Project Using Lean Practices, Offsite Fabrication

Building Operating Management
7 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is the Future of FM

News & Views
Lions Not Amused by Zoo's Safety Drill

News & Views
Medieval Pub Adopts Modern Food Waste Disposal Technology

News
HMIs Provide Extensive Communication and IIoT Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Understand the BAS's Role in Facilities Management

News & Views
Climate Change: Buildings Must Lead on Tackling Emissions Reductions

News & Views
How To Protect Against Electric Shock Drowning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commissioning Data Center Systems To Achieve Performance Goals

Building Operating Management
Now Is the Time to Get Serious About Carbon Footprint

News & Views
Project Budgeting and Maintenance Offer Increased Resources for Middle School

News & Views
University and Fire Department Partnership Offer Training Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing For An OSHA Site Visit

News & Views
Robocalls can disrupt hospital communication systems

News
Glass Wall Offers Enhanced Versatility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Plan and Scope an HVAC Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Benefits of the Medical Internet of Things

News & Views
Malfunctioning Sensors Prompt Smoke Detector Recall

News & Views
Despite Owner’s Objections, NYC Building Designated Historical Landmark

News & Views
Flint Hospital Ordered to Reduce Legionnaires' Risks

Building Operating Management
Long-Term Benefits of Smart Buildings

Building Operating Management
Enhancements to Portfolio Manager Focused on Metrics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding OSHA and Mitigating Risks

News & Views
Two High Rise Elevators Trap Occupants In Inaccessible Shafts

Building Operating Management
In Healthcare Facilities, New Technology Improves Energy Efficiency and Comfort

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Upgrades Can Lead to Broader Replacement Opportunities

News & Views
Introducing Sound-Absorbing Furniture Into Open Office Environments

News & Views
Indiana University Dorms Infested with Mold Undergo Renovations

News & Views
ASHRAE Defines HVAC&R Terminology

News & Views
K-12 District Delays Use of Facial Recognition Security

News & Views
Earthquake Regulations Could Affect California Hospitals' S&P Ratings

Building Operating Management
3 Commissioning Mistakes Can Undermine Sustainability Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vanderbilt University Delivers Successful HVAC Upgrades

Building Operating Management
How To Include Flexibility in Workplace Design

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Enhancements for 2019

Building Operating Management
Budget Busters in Data Center Design and Renovation (and How to Avoid Them)

Building Operating Management
Keeping Data Center Construction on Schedule

News & Views
Biophilic Design Can Increase Happiness, Health and Productivity

News & Views
Legionnaires' Being Investigated at Flint Hospital

Building Operating Management
3 Ways to Improve Facility Sustainability, Student Wellness

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Steps to Ensuring Plumbing Upgrades Last

News & Views
Ford Continues with $740 Million Renovation of 105-Year-Old Building

News & Views
170-Year-Old Building Undergoes $43 Million Renovation

News & Views
Trump Organization Could Owe Millions in Climate Fines

Building Operating Management
Where to Find Big Data for Improving Occupant Experience

Building Operating Management
4 Facilities Strategies to Improve Student Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding How Roofing Issues Occur

News & Views
Can Air Conditioners Help Save the World?

News & Views
Higher Ed Rethinking Breastfeeding Spaces

News & Views
New Jersey Building Recognized as LEED Project of The Year

News & Views
FM Helps Create the School Buildings Kids Need to Succeed

Building Operating Management
3 Higher Ed Facility Strategies to Improve Collaboration

News & Views
Detroit Files Lawsuit Over Failing LED Streetlights

News & Views
Legionnaires' Found in Multiple California Facilities

News & Views
Killer Fungus Continues to Spread Across the U.S.

Building Operating Management
3 Fire Safety Myths: How Will Occupants React?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effectively Maintaining a Variety of Roof Systems

Building Operating Management
How to Plan for Long-Term Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Disrupting Facilities Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Resurgence Legionnaires' and Resources to Help Address It

News & Views
College Basketball Arena Enters Final Phase of $72 Million Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effective Project Management Helps University Reduce Energy Usage

News & Views
Nighttime Building Illumination Lethal for Some Birds

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation and Legionnaires'

Building Operating Management
How To Manage and Remove PCBs from School Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Portable Cooling and Its Impact on Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manager's Role in Project Management Leads to Successful Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Light Construction Equipment Rental Mistakes

News & Views
Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

Building Operating Management
Level 4: 2N Systems Feature Full Equipment and System Redundancy

News & Views
Healthcare Facilities Lack Emergency Generators as Hurricane Season Approaches

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Legionnaires': Spotlight on Healthcare Facilities

News & Views
New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regular Roof Inspections Can Help Prolong the Life of Roof Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effective Water Management Plans To Address Legionnaires'

Building Operating Management
How to Forge a Long-Term Relationship Between FMs and Designers

News & Views
How Green Buildings Impact The Environment

News
Sprinkler System Offers Increased Fire Suppression

News & Views
4 Ways Facility Managers Can Celebrate Earth Day

Building Operating Management
Occupancy Sensors: Best Practices for Product Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Practicing Proper Training and Safety for Light Construction Equipment

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Getting Roofing Installation Right

News
Partnerships Aim To Improve IoT Offerings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Identify Potential Legionnaires' Hazards

News
Redesigned Pop-Up Floor Boxes Targets Aesthetics

Building Operating Management
How to Ensure Proper Roofing Documents: 3 Steps

News & Views
Best Practices to Maintain Employee Satisfaction

News & Views
Gas Line Explosion Kills One, Injures Dozens

Building Operating Management
Colleges Build Toward More Resilient Campuses

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Light Construction: Understanding Equipment Options

News & Views
Drones Expanding Reach for Facility Inspections

News & Views
Creating Dynamic Facilities for the Next Generation of Students

News & Views
U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC and Lighting Upgrades Help University Cut Costs

News
Building Automation Platform Targets Improved Efficiency

News & Views
5 Methods for Tracking Space Utilization in Offices

News & Views
Cincinnati Reds Museum Gets Renovation, HVAC Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Reported Legionnaires' Cases on The Rise

News & Views
Which Cities Have The Highest Rate of Bird and Building Collisions?

News
Environmental Sensors Recognized For Innovation

News
Customizable Bins Aim To Reduce Waste, Improve Recycling

News & Views
Legionella Causes Showers to Shut Off at Brooklyn Hospital

Building Operating Management
BACnet/SC Aims to Improve Cybersecurity

Building Operating Management
Integrating Technology into Existing Senior Living Facilities

Building Operating Management
Measure, Test, Commission: Keys to High-Performance HVAC

News & Views
Schools’ HVAC Renovation Aims for Savings, Comfort

Building Operating Management
Leak Detection Technology: Proper Installation, Maintenance a Must

News & Views
NFMT: Editor's Picks for Sessions

Building Operating Management
Smart Buildings and Facilities Management: 3 Applications

News & Views
Cape Cod Healthcare Facilities Ready for Storms

News & Views
NCAA Arena Renovation Faces Financial Challenges

Building Operating Management
Hybrid HVAC Systems Offer Big Efficiency

Building Operating Management
The Next Generation of Senior Living Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits and Impacts of a Facility Renewal Program

News & Views
Princeton Library Renovates and Modernizes

Building Operating Management
How to Consider Flooring Maintenance Costs

News & Views
State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes

News & Views
Bright Idea: Bioluminescence for Buildings

Building Operating Management
Understanding New Leak Detection Technology

Building Operating Management
How to Stay Hip with Design Trends for Senior Living Facilities

News & Views
Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000

News & Views
ADA: Accessibility in National Parks

Building Operating Management
What is the Real Cost of Flooring?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing CMMS To Meet Evolving Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effectively Implementing a Facility Renewal Program

News & Views
Building Decarbonization: How To Make It Sexy

Building Operating Management
A History of Facility Management Successes

News & Views
Yale Students Win Gender-Neutral Restroom Battle

Building Operating Management
Federal Requirements Tie Reimbursements To Life Safety Compliance

Building Operating Management
Facilities Management Input Is Critical For New Construction Projects

News & Views
Milwaukee Brewers Renovate Spring Training Home

News & Views
Georgetown University Solar Project in Limb-o

Building Operating Management
Four Steps To a Water Management Plan

Building Operating Management
How To Develop a DIY Energy Information Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Taps into Facility Data To Improve Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Data Drives Monitoring-Based Commissioning Success

News & Views
DOE Targets Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

News & Views
Summerfest Concert Venue Undergoes Renovation

Building Operating Management
Portfolio Planning: Tips for Streamlining Construction Projects

Building Operating Management
Energy Information Systems: Identify KPIs, Prioritize Actions

News & Views
Drone Documents Condition of State’s Tallest Building

News & Views
Renovation To Close MoMA for Four Months

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Select the Correct Roofing Consultant

Building Operating Management
Facility Infrastructure Implications for Edge Computing

News & Views
Warehouses Answer Shifting Market Demands

Building Operating Management
Overcoming Challenges With Large-Scale Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Fine Tuning the Specification Process

News & Views
Airport Completing $12 Million Renovation

News & Views
Green Trends in 2019: One Firm’s Predictions

News & Views
Illinois Tops List of LEED States

Building Operating Management
Monitoring-Based Commissioning Brings Operational Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Energy Information Systems Provide Data Deep Dive

Building Operating Management
Collegial Atmosphere Leads To FM Success at Rockefeller

News & Views
Cooling Towers Target Legionnaires’ Disease

Building Operating Management
Water Management Plan Goes Beyond Legionella

Building Operating Management
Edge Computing 101: What Facilities Managers Need To Know

Building Operating Management
Large Portfolios Bring Construction Challenges

Building Operating Management
How Energy Information Systems Bring Energy Savings

News & Views
Campus Mass Notification System Fails

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight on Irrigation Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying the Proper Roofing System

Building Operating Management
4 Myths Increase Risk of BAS Hack

Building Operating Management
On Facilities Leadership: Leading By Example

News & Views
Facility Embraces Facial Recognition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Most of Irrigation Technology

Building Operating Management
Understanding FM Training and Education Options

Building Operating Management
Managing People, Managing Conflicts: Key FM Skills

News & Views
MLB Stadium Renovations Target Fan Experience

News & Views
Legionnaires' Cases at Healthcare Facility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dealing with Project Details

Building Operating Management
Rising Demand Creates New Facility Priorities for Film Studios

News & Views
How Not To Perform an Active-Shooter Drill

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Roofing Projects Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insights on Irrigation

Building Operating Management
Communication, Management Skills Are Invaluable for FMs

News & Views
U.S. Carbon Emissions Rose in 2018

News & Views
Solar Spotlight: Airport Taps Alternative Energy

Building Operating Management
Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans

News & Views
Campuses Raise Maintenance Funding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning for Maintenance Project Success

News & Views
Facilities Technology: Classrooms as Laboratories

News & Views
School Gas Line Explosion Injures Two

News & Views
Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles

News & Views
Joint Commission Issues Advisory on Flu

Building Operating Management
What's New at NFMT Baltimore 2019?

News & Views
Organizations Tackling Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

News & Views
Legionnaires’ Claims Lives of Hospital Patients

Building Operating Management
What Is The Purpose of Prime Onsite Power Generation?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections: The Benefits of Infrared Technology

News & Views
Elevator Inspections Challenge University

Building Operating Management
Understanding Backup Power Generation System Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Upgrades: Quantifying Results

Building Operating Management
Higher Education Facilities Embrace Student Collaboration, Skills Training

News & Views
Dorm Upgrades Force Out Students

News & Views
Mixed Bag For Climate Change Measures in Midterms

Building Operating Management
3 Steps To Planning A Fire Safety System Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Roof Inspections Vary by Type

News & Views
Colleges Revamp Building Design To Lure Students

Building Operating Management
What Facilities Managers Need To Know About Onsite Power

News & Views
Indianapolis Museum Plans Major Renovations

News & Views
Detroit Hospital Might Lose Aid Over Bugs

News & Views
Children Return to Facility Where Virus Killed 11

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Knowing When To Perform Roof Inspections

News & Views
Hospital Faucets Blamed for Babies' Infections

News & Views
LEED Recertification Available for LEED Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits of Upgrading Emergency Lighting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How IoT Can Benefit a Facility

News & Views
Mass-Notification Error Leads to Hospital Evacuation

News & Views
Legionella Bacteria Found in Hospital

Building Operating Management
In the Year 2020: Emissions Reduction Goal Deadline Approaches

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections: 3 Key Questions

News & Views
Elevator Malfunction Terrifies Passengers at Chicago High-Rise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The IoT-Resilience Link

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting in the Spotlight

Building Operating Management
The Value of a "One-Stop Shop" Approach to Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
UPS Energy Storage Option 2: Lithium-Ion Batteries

News & Views
K-12 Finances: Good News in One State

News & Views
7 Germ Hazards in Healthcare Facilities

News & Views
RECALL: Playground Equipment Poses Strangulation Hazard

Building Operating Management
Proactive Steps to Respond To New Energy Star Metrics

Building Operating Management
UPS Energy Storage Option 1: Lead-Acid Batteries

Building Operating Management
Communication Critical To Carbon Inventorying

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Implementing Retrocommissioning To Improve Efficiency

News & Views
Facial Recognition Moves Closer to Facilities

News & Views
Facility Managers Making Swift Progress on Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Energy Waste in Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Comparing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Energy Storage Options

News & Views
Water Efficiency Scrutiny in Commercial Kitchens

News & Views
MRSA and Curtains in Healthcare

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As-A-Service Model Moves Beyond Software

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Illness Outbreaks Linked to Hospital Linens

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Passive House: Cost and Certification Considerations

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Office Thermal Comfort: Simple Fixes and Beyond

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Join Hundreds of Facility Managers at NFMT Vegas

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Legionnaires’ Reports Continue to Grow

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Bluetooth-Enabled Irrigation Controller Increases Versatility

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HVAC Controller and IoT Connectivity

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Trump Administration Proposes Removing HFC Regulation

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Baby Changing Stations Take Center Stage

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Facilities on the Front Lines: Buildings Tackle Climate Change

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Colocation Data Centers See Surge in Demand

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Disneyland Cited Over Legionnaires’

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Choosing the Right EMIS Option

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Legionnaires’ Threat Leads to ‘Extreme’ Measures

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How Sustainable Buildings Aid Experiential Learning in Schools

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How To Fight Air Stratification in Conditioned Facilities

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Smart Energy Analytics Campaign Uncovers Energy-Saving Opportunities

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Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) Aid Efficiency

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Sierra Club Announces 2018 Cool Schools

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Facility Managers Play Crucial Role in Healthcare Commissioning

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From UPS to Fire Safety, Data Center Surprises Can Be Costly

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ASHRAE Updates Legionnaires’ Standard

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The Resurgence of Legionnaires’ Disease

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Office AC Setpoints Ignite Controversy

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Urban Exploration: A Next-Generation Security Threat?

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Fire Safety Worries in Higher Education

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The Facility Manager's Role in Colocation, Cloud, and Edge

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Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lowest Since 1990

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Addressing the Maintenance and Engineering Knowledge Gap

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FM and IT: Developing a Cooperative Environment

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Deferred Maintenance: National Parks Struggle

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Data Center Operations: Insource or Outsource?

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A Look at Possible Future Mass Notification Capabilities

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5 Technologies Driving Future Mass Notification Developments

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Team Player: How One FM Gets IT and Facilities Management to Collaborate

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Effective Fire Sprinkler Inspection: What You Need To Know

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3 Strategies for Green Product Selection in Healthcare Facilities

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Cities and States Leading on Sustainability

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Third-Party Generator Ownership: What You Need To Know

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Systems Integration is Key for Emergency Communications

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Focus on Discretionary Effort Can Boost Teamwork

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Facilities Management and the Art of Persuasion

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Drought and Facility Water Conservation

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Emergency Communication: Getting the Right Message to the Right People

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Emergency Communication Codes and Standards: What's The Difference?

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LEED v4.1 Performance Scores: A Primer on New Prerequisites

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Understanding Thermal Mass and HVAC Efficiency

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University Replaces Roof on Historic Hall

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Roofing Myths Busted: Installation

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Using Discretionary Effort Leadership to Help Unlock Employee Potential

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Privacy Is Key Concern For School Restrooms

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Durable Materials, Design Keys to Keeping High-Traffic Restrooms Clean

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Interiors Strategies for Sustainable Healthcare Facilities

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Roof Repair vs. Replacement

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Roof Inspections to Detect Problems

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Can Hackers Target Your Building Automation System?

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Bugs and Dust: Surgery Centers Cited for Problems

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Elevation Increases Risk Appetite in Facility Occupants

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Flies in Operating Rooms Force VA Hospital to Postpone Surgeries

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Understand Arc Flash Codes, Standards, and Regulations

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Dead Body Found After Toilet Malfunction at Mall

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Developing an Effective Arc Flash Safety Program

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How To Get The Most Value Out of Big Data

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Facility Engineers Indicted for Scrap Metal Theft

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Buildings May Interact Directly With Occupants in Future

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Roof Leak Delays Start of NBA Playoff Game

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RECALL: Safety Switch Poses Electrocution Hazard

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CN Tower Falling Ice Punctures Rogers Centre Roof

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California Bans HFCs in Response to SNAP Repeal

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Wearables: The Body Is The New Credential

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Electric Vehicles: Should Facility Managers Invest In High-Speed Charging?

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Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations

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RECALL: Smoke Alarms May Not Detect Smoke

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Project Documentation Spec Critical to Useful Content

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Alarm Fatigue: FDD Failure At Cleveland Fertility Clinic Has Devastating Results

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4 Steps To Access Control System Integration

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Tips To Manage Access Control After Installation

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Stay the Energy Conservation Course

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Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?

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Specifying CMMS Based on Facility Needs

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FMs Must Address Legionella As Part of Proper Water Treatment

Building Operating Management
How Proper Water Treatment Is Really A Public Health Protection

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How To Prevent Common Water Treatment Problems

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Cable Distribution Options To Consider

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Four Steps Help FMs Move to Smart Buildings

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Overcoming Obstacles To Effective Inventory Management

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City Grid Increases Urban Heat Island Effect

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Huge Growth in Net-Zero Energy Buildings

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Builders Say Construction Jobs Will Be Lost From Trump Steel Tariffs

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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Strikes Hospital

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Hospital Plumbing Serves as Reservoir for Drug-resistant Bacteria

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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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Water Woes: Challenges Loom for Western U.S.

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The Future of Building Automation Starts with Data

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10 Most Common Building Construction Phase Mistakes

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Finding Skilled Facility Management Professionals

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Future Architectural Coatings Might Shimmer Like Butterfly Wings

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3 Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries For UPS

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Less Preventive Maintenance, Built-in Monitoring

Building Operating Management
Financial Company Saves Space, Cash With Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Solid Return on Investment

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New-Generation CMMS Options and Opportunities

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Disaster Preparedness: A Dollar in Time Saves Six Down the Line

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VOCs Lead To Air Pollution Study Says

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LEED v4.1 Almost Ready To Roll

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How To Control Air Infiltration and Condensation

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Facility Operating Budget Benchmarks for Office, Education, Other Buildings

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Capital Budget Changes for Nine Types of Buildings

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FM Department Staffing Levels for Office, Education, Other Building Types

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4 Strategies for Dealing with Stress

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Flint Water Switch Led to Legionnaires’ Cases

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Plumbing Renovations That Enhance Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Routine Plumbing Maintenance Can Improve Functionality, Efficiency

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New Assessment Tool Helps Evaluate Fire Risk in High-Rise

Building Operating Management
3 Restroom Complaints and How to Prevent Them

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EPAct 179D Tax Deductions Retroactively Extended For 2017

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4 Ways High-Performance Floorcovering Leads To Patient Satisfaction

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Boilers: Repair or Replace?

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Lamps in UV Disinfection Systems Need Attention

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How To Conduct a Proper Roof Inspection

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Tips to Better Understanding Your Audiences

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Facilities Make Progress On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal

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How Special Rates, Deregulation Can Save FMs On Utilities Costs

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Cooling Towers and Legionnaires’: Assessing the Risk

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What's Next For Enterprise Data Centers?

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Improve Building Performance with Integrative Design, Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Integrated Design, Commissioning Aid Turnover from Building Construction to Operations

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Wind-Damaged Church Steeple Raises Safety Concerns

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Is A Legacy Data Center Worth Upgrading?

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Tips For Doing a Data Center Upgrade

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5 Questions To Ask When Considering Upgrading a Legacy Data Center

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7x24 Exchange Develops STEM Initiative

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How To Optimize a BAS To Improve Efficiency

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Existing Building Commissioning: Analyzing and Improving BAS Performance

Building Operating Management
BAS Optimization Combines Human Expertise, Automation

Building Operating Management
10 Ways BAS Optimization Improves Performance, Efficiency

Building Operating Management
With Data Centers, Mixed Picture on Energy Efficiency Best Practices

Building Operating Management
Survey: What Energy Efficiency Measures Are New and Existing Data Centers Using?

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Water Heaters: Post-Installation Protections

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IAQ Issues Flare Up Schools

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Top 10 Smart Building IoT Trends in 2018

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Roofing Inspections, Maintenance Can Prevent Leaks

Building Operating Management
How To Do Roof Evaluations For Long-Term Roof Success

Building Operating Management
How To Inspect and Evaluate Roofing Membrane Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Cost Considerations of Owning vs. Leasing

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Energy Audit vs. Retrocommissioning: Which Is Best for a Building?

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New Illinois Laws Support Student Hygiene and Lactation Rights

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Are Air Source Heat Pumps Worth A Closer Look?

Building Operating Management
Know The Pros and Cons of VRFs and Air Source Heat Pumps

Building Operating Management
Office Interiors: Executive Offices Undergoing Changes

Building Operating Management
ProFM: New Credential Gets Facility Managers Ready For The Future

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For Office Space, Law Firms Think Small, Modular, Collaborative

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New Construction Starts Jump

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Combining Efficiencies in Cost, Space, and Inclusivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Gathering Available Building Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Finding Energy Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Retrocommission HVAC Systems

Building Operating Management
Lessons Learned At The World's Most Sustainable Airport

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Goals: Biophilic Design, Reduction of Carbon Footprint

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Product Selection Criteria: Performance Transparency, Sustainable Materials

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Heavy Snow Accumulation Causes Roof Collapse

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Snow Kidding: Major Storm Tests Area’s Preparation

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RECALL: Solar-Powered Charging Stations Can Pose Impact Hazard

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Control the Writing On the Wall

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BIM Use Can Reduce Construction Costs

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BOMA, NAIOP, IREM Create College Program for Young Real Estate Talent

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GOP Tax Bill: Energy Tax Credits Appear Safe

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Twin Cities to Capitalize on Economic Infusion from the Big Game

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Man Thwarts Workplace Tracking With Chip Bag

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Legionella: New Guidance on Disease’s Prevention

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Renovations Begin on Historic Film Museum

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Energy Storage: Workshop Explores Impact on U.S. Resilience

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Training Program Targets Building Operations

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Smart Building Technology on a Smaller Scale

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RECALL: Riding Mower Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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2018 Facility Management Salary Survey Now Available

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Rightsizing HVAC, Commissioning: Key to K-12 Efficiency

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Understanding the Next Stages of Sustainability in K-12 Schools

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Construction Starts Expected to Jump 3 Percent in 2018

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Dodge Momentum Index Remains Strong in November

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Design Dampens Hospital Infections: Studies

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Make Up For a Smaller Staff By Leveraging Technology

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Amazon's Alexa for Business May Mean Change for FMs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Curtailing Facility Water Usage Can Aid Sustainability Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Implementing Water Saving Strategies

Building Operating Management
New Technology, Cloud-Based BAS Lead To Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
7 Ways To Finance Energy Efficiency Projects

Building Operating Management
How Green Building Certification Has Helped FMs Save Energy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Specification: Understanding New Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Specification: Determing Department Software Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Specification: Evaluating Vendors' Capability to Meet Facility Needs

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ADA: Facilities Continue Upgrades for Accessibility

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Legionnaire's Disease: Outbreaks Cause New Worries

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Emergency Communication: 4 Steps to Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Building Internet of Things

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Internet of Things: Myths and Facts

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TRUE Zero Waste Certification: No Waste Is Good Waste

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New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions

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Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Receives Green Leadership City Award

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Simplifying the Connection of Smart Building Devices and Data to Apps

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Legionella: Plumbing Focus of New Research

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Building Certification Groups Make It Easier for FMs to Apply for Both

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Texas Nursing Home Evacuation Began with a Gun Drawn and No Plan

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Disneyland Shuts Down Cooling Towers Due To Legionnaires’ Outbreak

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Historic Simpson Tower In Toronto Restored by Cintec North America

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4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Improve Patient Well-Being

Building Operating Management
Selecting Corrosion-resistant and Anti-graffiti Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading the Status of Health Care Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Working Around Project Delays in Health Care Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Critical Components Active During Health Care Renovations

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Lawmakers Search for Ways to Reduce the Number of VA Facilities

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TRUE Zero Waste Certification: Re-thinking Resource Life Cycle

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8,400 Buildings Destroyed in California Fires

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Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Repeal the Clean Power Plan

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Triax Technologies Powers Jobsite with IoT Wearable Technology

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Suburban Office Parks Renaissance Attracts Millennials

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Is Behavior Change the Missing Link in Energy Efficiency Plans?

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Giving Electrical Equipment a Long, Healthy Life

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Facility Design Strategies Address Evolving Security Threats

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Studio Ma Named Finalist for Overseas Projects, Design Honors

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Triax Technologies Offers Strategies for Leveraging IoT to Increase Productivity, Attract Millennials

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Water Watch: Finding Lost Water

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Is Now A Good Time To Retrocommission?

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How safe is Your Data With the IoT and Smart Devices?

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Legionella Remediation in Plumbing Systems: Analytics that Expose Root Problems and Best Solutions

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Court Strikes Down EPA Phaseout of HFCs; New Hearing Sought

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Renovation Spotlight: One University’s Projects

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Baltimore School Evacuates Over IAQ Concerns

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Glulam Fire Test Supports Mass Timber Construction in Medium-Rise Buildings

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LEED v4 Provides Green Interiors Guidance

Building Operating Management
Find The Biggest Green Interiors Opportunities in LEED v4

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Tool Productivity: Battery Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Tool Productivity: Tracking and Monitoring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Tool Productivity: Eye on Ergonomics

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EMCOR Facilities Services Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Marijuana's Legalization and Impact on Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
3 Steps To Net Zero Energy Operations

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Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools

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Vertiv Issues U.S. Colocation Usage Report About End-User Behaviors

Building Operating Management
How To Get Utility Rebates for Energy Efficiency In New Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

Building Operating Management
New Data Center Energy Certification Takes Center State At Critical Facilities Summit

Building Operating Management
4 Questions To Ask Before Buying a New BAS

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Essity and Microsoft Partner on Internet of Things

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Siemens: Two New Technology Hubs will Support Digitalization of Built Environment

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SMS Assist Wins Lighthouse Award at 18th Annual ITA CityLIGHTS Awards

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A Third of American Offices are Not Fit for Purpose

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Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak

Building Operating Management
8 Technology Developments Reshaping High-Performance Building Exteriors

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Five Smart Building Features Transforming Today's Workplace

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Mobilane Green Screens Used in London Primary School to Combat Air Pollution

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IAQ: Clearing the Air on Healthier Facilities

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University of Penn Reopens Renovated Midcentury Landmark Hill College House

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How To Prevent Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

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City of Utica Passes Ordinance Requiring Construction Apprenticeship Programs

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Fault Detection and Diagnostics: How To Find Energy-Wasting Problems

Building Operating Management
Understanding The Human Element of Fault Detection and Diagnostics

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Microchips in Employees? What Will FMs Be Managing Next?

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Owner-Defined "Target Value" Drives Lean Building Design

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Sika Sarnafil Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative

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Location, Building Type Impact Water Use

Building Operating Management
National Water Use Benchmarks Provide Key Insight For Efficiency Efforts

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Studio Ma: New Phoenix K-12 Campus Opens for 1,300 Students

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Action Floor Systems Achieves Highest Level of EPD Certification

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Howard University Redevelops Campus Properties for $50 Million

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Tackling Acoustical Issues in Broadcast and Recording Facilities

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ServiceChannel: New Partner Program Extends Facilities Management and Maintenance Ecosystem

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Arizona State University Invests in the Internet of Things

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Taking Workplace Lighting and Control to the Next Level

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Volvo: Energy-efficient forklifts part of environmentally friendly South Carolina plant

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow & Ice: Looking Ahead to Winter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow & Ice: Equipment Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow & Ice: Management Resources

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DesignGroup: Renovation Hilliard Branch Library Triples Interior Space

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Xfinity on Campus Surpasses 100-School-Milestone

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ECS Global delivers Smart Building Platform to Regent Medical Properties

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ASHRAE Issues 1,000th BACnet Vendor ID

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CBRE Group, Inc. and Kahua Enter Into a Long-Term, Global Agreement

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The Risk of Arc Flash: How to Design for a Safer Workplace

Building Operating Management
Colocation Providers Announce Hyperscale Offerings

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IoT, Drones and Software: Technologies Converge

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SureView Systems Partners with Tyco Security Products

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DesignGroup Renovates Historic Moseley Hall At Bowling Green State University As STEM Education And Research Center

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ASHRAE Announces Return of Popular LowDown Showdown Building Competition

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Keep Your Building Cool in Summer with a Cool Roof

Building Operating Management
INFOGRAPHIC: Elements of a Building Internet of Things Platform

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Maturing Biometrics Solutions Enrich Security Options for FMs

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Developer of Building AI raises Total of $11 million in Series A

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Congress Signals Support for EPA WaterSense Program

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Washington Reit Completes $4 Million Army-Navy Building Renovation In Washington, DC

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New Media Center Designed by RSC Architects Opens at Essex County College

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Lynxspring: New Technology Solution and Distribution Agreement with UK Company Tyrrell Products

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Central Michigan University Ready for Fall Classes After Extensive Repair on Flood Damages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing and Piping: Preventing Problems

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2nd Ave Lighting Embellishes Brooklyn's William Vale Hotel

Building Operating Management
What Workplaces Can Learn From College Campuses

Building Operating Management
5 Steps To Apply College Lessons To Office Space

Building Operating Management
Building Out Critical Environments: Faced-Paced and Fun

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PointGrab and Mapiq Partner to Provide Smart Building Tools

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ASHRAE Seeks Public Comment on Guideline to Minimize Legionellosis

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Dyer Brown Reimagines Offices for Healthcare Provider's Transformation

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Huttig Building Products: TierPoint to Provide Colocation and Data Center Migration Services

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Data Centers: FM-IT Partnership Worth Millions to Healthcare Organization

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Dryvit Secures U.S. Patent on its NewBrick Technology

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Dell Inc. Empowers Global Customers to Embrace Internet of Things

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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Receives Office Redesign

Building Operating Management
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Building Operating Management
Code Compliance Check Prevents Construction Cost Overruns

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IoT Helps Caribbean Hotels Save on Energy

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How To Prioritize and Measure Resilience

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Small-scale Photovoltaic Generation Growing, Dwarfed by Utility-Scale Solar

Building Operating Management
Renovation Planning: How to Avoid Security, Fire Safety, and Other Code Issues

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BuildingDNA Secures Partnership with Jacobs Engineering

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National Grid Offers Free Professional Energy Network

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High-Performance Office Strategy: Support the Best to Motivate the Rest

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Senate Makes First Small Steps Toward Extending EPAct 179D Tax Deductions

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Sustainable Door Openings Protect People, Places and the Planet

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CMS Issues Legionella-Prevention Directive for Medicare Certified Healthcare Facilities

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Legionnaire’s Lookout: Disease Hits Two Facilities

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Legionnaire’s Disease: Report Targets Hospitals

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Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night

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USGBC Perspective: Understanding Credit Options in LEED v4 O+M

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Maintenance: In With the Old, Out With the New

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Uptime Survey: Enterprise Data Centers Carry Two-Thirds of IT Workload

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GSA Commits to Historical Renovation, the Green Proving Ground, and Dedication to Occupant Wellness

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Water Watch: Next-Level Conservation Tactics

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From Navy to Plant Operations at Health Care Facility

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Intel Forecasts Smart Building Trends for 2017

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Schneider Electric Launches Next Generation of EcoStruxure, the Architecture and Platform for End-to-End IoT-Enabled Solutions at Scale

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Legrand Launches Eliot IOT Program to Advance Connectivity and Intelligence in the Built Environment

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Change Agent: Albert Manshum Transforms Advocate Health Care's Facilities

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Health Care System Saves More than $1 Million in Maintenance, Energy Costs

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Alternative Energy Powers IDEC Facility in Silicon Valley

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More Mower Options Mean Greater Sustainability

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SIDEBAR: Managers use Mowers as Recruiting Tools

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3 Windows Numbers To Know

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Commissioning Goals: Reduce Air Leakage, Eliminate Thermal Bridges, Control Water Intrusion

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Test Paint or Coating to Ensure Finished Job Features Proper Look

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University of Virginia Encourages Girls to Consider Careers in FM

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SIDEBAR: Specification Solutions for Door Hardware

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Austin's LEED Gold Convention Is Perfect Venue for 2016 High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces

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Internet of Things and Power Tools Collide

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Retrofits Deliver Bottom-Line Benefits to Healthcare Facilities

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Managers Use Knowledge Gained from Past Retrofit Projects

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Power Tools Come of Age

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Concrete Coatings: Repairing and Preparing for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Concrete Coatings with Traffic Patterns and Weather Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waterproofing Among Important Concrete Coating Application Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Application Maintenance Plan for Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Coatings Checklist — Application Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PRODUCTS: Paints & Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process

Building Operating Management
Building Internet of Things Startups Are Rewriting The Rules

Building Operating Management
How To Evaluate Building Products From IoT Startups

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: 6 Questions Can Reduce Risk of New Building Technology

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: What's Behind the Building Internet of Things Boom?

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Laser Scanning To Mitigate Challenging Site Logistics

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Photo Gallery: Before and After Photos Show Value of Building Repositioning

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PRODUCTS: Roofing

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Proper Installation and Maintenance Keys to Good Single-Ply Roofing

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a 21st Century Power Tools Arsenal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ergonomics Emerges as Important Power Tool Consideration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Generation Power Tools Improve Efficiency, Lower Cost of Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Tool Check — Inspection and Maintenance Tips

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waterless Urinals: A New Generation of Water Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Shortages Increase Appeal of Waterless Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Generation Advances in Waterless Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Points to Ponder when Installing Waterless Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: WaterSense Program

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Solar Installations Continue To Grow Rapidly

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Oscars of Maintenance: The 2016 FMD Achievement Awards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Lighting Upgrades Deliver Efficiency, Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Auditing Process Helps Managers Discover Lighting System Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Place Focus of Exterior Lighting Projects on Fixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LED, HID, Fluorescent Fixtures Among Exterior Lighting Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Website Offers Lighting Designs for Older Adults

Building Operating Management
High-Performance HVAC Achieves Optimal Efficiency

Building Operating Management
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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Social Media and Maintenance — A Slowly Emerging Marriage

Building Operating Management
Next Step in Building Internet of Things: Interconnectivity and Integration

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AAMA Releases Standard for Determining Thermal Performance in Commercial Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Decisions Prevent Flooding Disaster at Medical School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vital Hospital Components Considered Vulnerable to Flooding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Energy Plant Brings Important Infrastructure Together

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painstaking Process Bringing New Medical College Energy Plant Online

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood-Protection Upgrades Pass First Significant Test

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: ADA — Providing Pipe Protection

News & Views
GSA Issues Phase II RFP for FBI Headquarters Project

Building Operating Management
PNC Tower, World's Greenest High-Rise, Is A Study In Simplicity

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Building Envelope at PNC Tower Brings Efficiency

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Mock-up Plays Key Role In PNC Tower Design

Building Operating Management
As Water Rates Rise, Efficiency More Important, Especially For Cooling Towers

Building Operating Management
How To Control Water Costs Without Energy Penalties

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Buying Green: Database Aims to Streamline Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
College Improves Efficiency by Centralizing Facility Maintenance Staffs

Building Operating Management
High–Performance Buildings Preview: PACE Programs Support Energy Efficiency, Building Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video: 2015 FMD Recipients — What Lies Ahead?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video: Looking Back at 2015 — The FMD Achievement Awards

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Use Mobile Technology To Access Information Anywhere, Be More Efficient

Building Operating Management
Benefits of Mobile for Facility Managers: Time Saved, Faster Response

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Risk Assessment Workshop offered at NFMT

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International Roofing Expo Continues To Grow, Challenge Conventional Wisdom

Building Operating Management
What You Need To Know About Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinances

Building Operating Management
Benchmarking: Opportunities for Finding Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Benchmarking Ordinance Results

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR (Exclusive online only): Benchmarking Tips and Resources

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Time for Managers to Realize Benefits of Social Media

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Building Operating Management
Section 179D Federal EPAct Tax Benefits Extended For Two Years

Building Operating Management
Social Media, Tenant Relations, and Customer Care

Building Operating Management
Financial Incentives Can Help Cut Data Center Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Challenge of Quantifying Value of Data Center Energy-Saving Options

Building Operating Management
Incentives for On-Site Power Generation for Data Centers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Take Clean, Kill, Coat Approach to Mold and Mildew

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trends and Tactics for Successful Paints and Coatings Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Urethane- and Epoxy-Based Products are Effective Concrete Coatings

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Loss of Master Key Costs College More Than $500,000

Building Operating Management
How Healthcare FMs Achieve Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Ways to Save Energy in Healthcare Facilities, Including Heat Recovery

Building Operating Management
How Froedtert Healthcare System Has Saved on Energy Costs

News & Views
Building Occupants Can Impede Energy Efficiency Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financing Hurdles Tough to Overcome in K-12 Districts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers' Roles Vary in Trying to Secure Funding for K-12 Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Return on Investment Factors into K-12 Retrofit Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Summer Work Common to Complete Upgrade Projects in K-12 Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Future Focus: What's Your Next Retrofit Project?

News & Views
How Do You Use EPDs and HPDs for Product Selection?

Building Operating Management
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Building Operating Management
Unisex Toilets and ADA Requirements

Building Operating Management
Water Conservation and Restroom Design

Building Operating Management
Restroom Water Conservation Issues Related to Faucets, P-Traps, Signage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Differences Between Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
FAA Creating Rules to Ensure Safe Drone Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Drones Give Managers Eyes in the Sky

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Strive to Learn Benefits of Drone Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Challenges and Costs Associated with Drone Technology

Building Operating Management
Maintenance Personnel, Trees, Snow Loads Can Hurt Roof

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Building Operating Management
Protecting Your Roof against Damaging Winter Weather

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Maintenance: Assessing Non-Value Added Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Reassessing of Preventive Maintenance Responsibilities Produces Huge Savings

Building Operating Management
E-commerce Driving a Revolution in Portion of Warehouse Market

Building Operating Management
A New Mission and Agility for Retail Warehouses

Building Operating Management
Amazon Leading the Pack in E-commerce Warehouse Design

Building Operating Management
Stock of 'Old' Warehouses Tries to Holds Its Own

Building Operating Management
Future of Warehousing Could Include Wave of Smaller E-commerce Centers

Building Operating Management
Know the 3 Technologies Reshaping BAS

Building Operating Management
Understanding Benefits of Virtualization in World of BAS

Building Operating Management
Big Data Helping BAS Operate at Peak Performance

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42-Year-Old Birmingham Rehabilitation Hospital to be Upgraded

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Five Tips To Trim Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Technician Training Strategies

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers' Role Changing as Data Centers Evolve

Building Operating Management
Understanding Benefits of Cloud for Data Centers Important for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Scalability, Easy Upgrades Among Cloud Benefits for Data Centers

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Solar Power for Your Building? How About a Super-Efficient ‘Sunflower’

Building Operating Management
Beware of Pitfalls in Doing Fire Alarm System Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Facility Survey Is Key with Fire System Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Understanding Interconnections Involving Fire Alarm Systems

Building Operating Management
Repairing or Replacing Metal Roof and Wall Systems

Building Operating Management
Weather Protection a Basic in Metal Roofing Repair or Replacement

Building Operating Management
Proper Design of Joints and Other Sheet Metal Panel Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Finding Balance a Challenge for Maintenance Managers

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Government Agencies Seek to Sell Costly Buildings

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Facility Expands Before Construction Ends

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases Should Reflect Special Construction, Tenant Finish Factors

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: No Redundancy (N)

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey: 2015

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: More Than 10 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: 2 To 10 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: Less Than 2 MW

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N After Any Failure

Building Operating Management
Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1 And Concurrently Maintainable

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Chicago Releases Results of Energy Assessment for Commercial Buildings

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Plusses, Minuses of Portable Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Process When Utilizing Mobile Devices

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Targeting Water Waste

Building Operating Management
Interconnected World: How Green Building Relates to Sharing of ‘Common’ Resources

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Game Offers Lesson in Ocean Depletion

Building Operating Management
Relating Building Management to Our Common Air, Energy Resources

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: the 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study

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Social Media Mavens in Maryland School District

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What You Should Know About Archaeological Finds on Construction Sites

Building Operating Management
Facilities Respond to California’s Drought

Building Operating Management
California Water-Use Targets Include Sprinklers, Water Reclamation, Landscaping

Building Operating Management
Better Design, Management, Technology Aid California Water Reduction

Building Operating Management
Dishwashing Efficiency, Xeriscaping Help Cut California Water Use

Building Operating Management
Carefully Selected Floors Raise Issues of Materials Use

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Buildings: Update on NREL Facility in Colorado

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Buildings: Update on Federal Center South Building 1202 near Seattle

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Drone Technology: A New Maintenance Frontier?

Building Operating Management
Flooring Decisions Involve Issues of Sustainable Content, Chemical Exposure

Building Operating Management
‘Green’ Flooring Decisions Involve Checking for Third-Party Certifications

Building Operating Management
Green Seal, Floorscore Among ‘Green’ Flooring Certifications

Building Operating Management
Survey Shows Challenges, Opportunities In Data Center Operations

Building Operating Management
Impact on CRE Interiors Due To 2015 IBC

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Integration a Key to Energy Management

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Funding Woes: California K-12 Public School District Facilities in Bad Shape

Building Operating Management
Why the Building Internet of Things Will Enable Smart Buildings

Building Operating Management
Mastering Unique Challenges of College Renovations

Building Operating Management
Task-Based Building Service Contracts Are Co-Employment Contracts

Building Operating Management
NLRB Decisions On Co-Employment Hold Lessons For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
ASHRAE Standard 188 Requires Risk Management to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease

Building Operating Management
Standard 188: A Good Start to Preventing Legionnaires' Disease

Building Operating Management
Legal Significance of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015

Building Operating Management
How to Recommission and Revitalize Lighting Control Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points: Protecting Maintenance as Facilities Shrink

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Energy Curtailment Plan Is at the Heart of Demand Response

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Networked Water-Management Systems Aid Green Goals

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Building Operating Management
Mass Shootings One Issue Among Many in Campus Security

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Water Conservation Measures In California

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In Case of Emergency: The Facilities Management Role at Arizona State

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Management's Role in ASU Emergency Response and Recovery Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Arizona State Benefits from Emergency Planning Process

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Seattle Gum Wall Getting Deep Cleaning

Building Operating Management
Rethinking Healthcare Data Centers: Piecemeal Approach Versus New

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Hurricane Sandy Showed Importance of Critical Facilities Site Selection

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Water Watch: Huge Complex Curtails Use, Maximizes Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Use Plumbing Systems to Wage War on Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Challenges with Low-Flow Toilets, Urinals and Faucets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Face Potential Roadblocks With Water Conservation Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers can Take Steps to Maximize Water-Conservation Savings

Building Operating Management
Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment Programs Supporting Campus Security

Building Operating Management
Increasing Use of Technology Aiding Campus Security Forces

Building Operating Management
Impact of Clery Act Requirements on Campus Security

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Data Center Rebuilding Decision with Financial Model

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Retrofits and Renovations

Building Operating Management
Warehouse Cost Segregation Studies Offer Faster Depreciation

News & Views
Best Practices In Implementing Energy Optimization Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Financial Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Personnel Management

News & Views
New Interior Finishes for Elevators Have Multiple Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Sustainability

Building Operating Management
PNC Tower Uses Cutting Edge Building Systems but Runs on the Basics

Building Operating Management
Cleveland Clinic Happily Takes IoT Connectivity to Extremes

Building Operating Management
Data Plays Important Role at U.S. Institute of Peace Building

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5 Steps To Evaluating Sites For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Building IoT Builds on Systems, Tools, Already in Use

Building Operating Management
With IoT, IP Addressable Components Are Key to Data Extraction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Training and Retaining Employees Leads to Department Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Advisory Board Members Offer Support, Suggest Direction

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Universities Save Switching from Steam to Hot Water

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Corrections Issued to Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Code

Building Operating Management
FMs Report 2016 Facility Department Staffing Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mobile CMMS Delivers Benefits for Facility Maintenance Managers on the Move

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software, Hardware Options Expand Mobile CMMS Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moving to Mobile CMMS can Present Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going Mobile With CMMS Offers Many Benefits

Building Operating Management
Green Standards Guide Purchasing for Facility Managers

News & Views
System Integration Offers Benefits for Green Buildings

News & Views
Daylight Harvesting Gains from System Integration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips on Making the Case for Maintenance Investments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Case for Equipment Requests

Building Operating Management
Operating Budgets: Survey of 2016 Facility Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Texas Offers Mowing Sustainability Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane, Organic Soils Among University of Texas Sustainability Priorities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Texas Looks to Sustainable Future

News & Views
How to Pick a Winner in Energy Optimization

Building Operating Management
Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Budget Plans

News & Views
Education Facility Security Vital, But At What Cost?

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Maintenance Staffs Incur ‘Back to School’ Costs Too

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Project Cost Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Interior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Painting Project Considerations

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Communication With IT Department Critical to Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding and Fixing Energy Problems in HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Humidity Control Vital to Keeping HVAC Costs Low

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Poor Training Leads to Increased HVAC System Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Water Conservation Involves Many Critical Factors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies to Maximize Water Savings Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Public Relations Plays Role in Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
Using and Managing Energy Monitoring Data

Building Operating Management
Big-Picture Guy at Marriott: A Profile of Lenny Jachimowicz

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools

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Front-end Interface Is Critical With BAS Upgrades

News & Views
Wireless Considerations for BAS Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: FMDAA Recipients Stand Out in a Crowd

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Revolution in Energy Storage

News & Views
Considerations Beyond ROI in Energy Optimization

Building Operating Management
Importance of Good Roof Asset Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Center Expansion Meets Growing Need

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Team Takes Charge of Data Center

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Public-Private Investment Proposed to Help National Park Service Out of Deferred Maintenance Hole

Building Operating Management
Getting Good Roof Design and Installation

Building Operating Management
Role of Inspections, Repairs in Roof Asset Management

Building Operating Management
Energy Storage Applications

Building Operating Management
Pairing Solar Power with Energy Storage

Building Operating Management
For Jachimowicz, a Business Result Must Drive Projects

Building Operating Management
Jachimowicz’s Move Through the Ranks at Marriott

Building Operating Management
Self-Improvement Ethic, Leadership Were Key for Jachimowicz

Building Operating Management
Quick Response to Energy Waste, Quick ROI Among Benefits

Building Operating Management
Bringing Energy Understanding to Occupants, Tenants

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Evaluating the Existing Elevator System

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Design Standards and Objectives in Critical-Facility Siting

Building Operating Management
Video: Best Practices Discussed by 2015 FMXcellence Award Winners

Building Operating Management
Evolution of VAV Systems, and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems as Alternative HVAC Strategy

News & Views
Know Your Own Operation When Selecting for Energy Optimization

News & Views
Get the Facts First When Selecting for Energy Optimization

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Bridging the Gap on Maintenance Misconceptions

Building Operating Management
Using Interior Strategies To Boost Productivity, Sustainability Initiatives

Building Operating Management
Understanding UPS Offline Design Trend, Redundancy Options

Building Operating Management
Product Information

Building Operating Management
Managing the Acoustics of Open, High-Performance Workplaces

Building Operating Management
How Mass Notification Systems Are Used and Their Various Forms

Building Operating Management
Understanding Displacement Ventilation, Underfloor Air Distribution as Alternative HVAC Strategies

Building Operating Management
Understanding Radiant Heating/Cooling and Demand-Control Ventilation as Alternative HVAC Strategies

News & Views
Utility Incentives Can Help Cover Cost Of Energy Efficiency Projects

News & Views
Utility Technical Advice Helps Denver School Solve Hot/Cold Problem

Building Operating Management
Allowing for Varying Employee Ages, Preferences in Workplace Style

Building Operating Management
Managing Sustainable Design for the Long Term in Workplace Interiors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
No 'Easy' Button for Managers When Gathering, Analyzing Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turning Data Concepts Into Practice Often Challenging

News & Views
With BAS Upgrades, Pay Attention to Infrastructure, Openness

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Sharing Successful Deferred Maintenance Strategies

Building Operating Management
New UPS Options with Compact Designs, Batteries, Cooling Requirements

Building Operating Management
Understanding UPS: Generators, Load Tests, Commissioning, Circuit Breakers

Building Operating Management
5 Criteria to Guide Purchase of UPS

Building Operating Management
How Chiller Plant Optimization Improves Building Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clean Cooling Towers One Key to Reducing Legionella Outbreaks

Building Operating Management
Managing Transition to Open Workplaces and Drawing from ‘Toolkit’ of Acoustics Products

Building Operating Management
Solving Acoustics With Design, Location, Planning

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New York City Experiences Legionnaires Outbreak: How to Avoid Future Issues

Building Operating Management
Design, Sustainable Practices Are Natural Fit for High-Performance Workplace

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72, Risk Analysis Also Important with Mass Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
Tips on Mass Notification ‘Designers,’ Limitations, and Testing

Building Operating Management
Kobar Tower Attack Prompted Development of Mass Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
Combining Fire/Life Safety, Emergency Communication Systems for Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
Net-Zero-Energy Buildings Are Headed Mainstream

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Maintenance Achievement Awards Recipients Announced

Building Operating Management
Knowing the Types of Lighting Control Systems and How Often Recommissioning Is Needed

Building Operating Management
At Peace Institute in Washington, D.C. , Complex Lighting Controls Get an Ongoing Commissioning

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BAS Retrocommissioning Is Essential To Maximizing System Potential

Building Operating Management
EPAct Tax Benefits For Warehouses: Section 179(D) Provisions

Building Operating Management
Commissioning Fire and Life Safety Systems

Building Operating Management
Smart Budgeting, Good Communication Keep College Renovations Moving Smoothly

Building Operating Management
Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire and Life Safety Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology and the Art of Finding the Right KPIs

News & Views
With BAS Upgrades, People Are More Important than Technology

Building Operating Management
Managing Scheduling Concerns During College Renovation

News & Views
University of Utah Adapts Landscape to Climate Conditions

Building Operating Management
Issues of Airflow, Alarms, Siting in Modernizing Labs

Building Operating Management
Issues Involved in Continuous Containment for BSL3s

Building Operating Management
Role of Commissioning, Verification, and Project Team in Lab Modernization

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency Is New Focus in High Performance

Building Operating Management
Biggest Change in Energy Markets Is Natural Gas Pricing

Building Operating Management
Understanding PUC Regulation as a Factor in Utility Rates

Building Operating Management
Most Significant Change of IBC Pertaining to Commercial Interiors

Building Operating Management
Other Significant Changes To IBC Pertaining To Commercial Interiors

Building Operating Management
Most-Often Misunderstood or Misapplied IBC Requirement for Commercial Interiors

Building Operating Management
2 Ways Building Energy Performance Deteriorates

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Elevator Modernization and Overview of Destination-Based Systems

Building Operating Management
Identifying Levels of Support, Measuring Productivity Loss Help Determine ‘Acceptable Downtime’

Building Operating Management
In Study of Critical Operations, Gap Analysis Examines Operating Time of Redundant Systems

Building Operating Management
3 Steps Identify Critical Facilities' Downtime Risks

Building Operating Management
How Lean Construction Practices Can Help Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Lean Trend for Healthcare Facilities Moves to Building Operations

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High Rises Can Post Particular Problem for Door Codes

News & Views
Important Issues in Selecting Critical Facilities Sites

News & Views
Using Detailed Site Analysis to Locate Critical Facilities

News & Views
Pros and Cons of Retrofitting Elevators for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Degree of Recognition of Energy Star and Portfolio Manager

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Water Conservation Strategies

Building Operating Management
Understanding Whether a ‘Critical Operation’ is Really Critical

News & Views
Maintenance Plan for Doors And Hardware Ensures Performance

Building Operating Management
Tips on Modernizing High Containment Labs

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases: Termination Rights

Building Operating Management
Transition From BAS to BIoT Is Underway

Building Operating Management
To Supervise Property Managers, Crucial Asset Managers Need Communication, Delegation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Comprehensive Strategies for Effective Roof Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems With Built-Up Roof Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems With Single-Ply Roof Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems With Modified Bitumen Roof Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems With Metal Roof Systems

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Big Shifts in Power Pricing

News & Views
Break Bad Habits To Improve Building Automation System Performance

News & Views
To Get Benefits Of BAS, Overcome Resistance To Change

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain-Cleaning to Extend Life of Plumbing and Piping Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning for Drain Cleaning Problems

News & Views
To Get The Most Out Of BAS, Don't Skimp On Staffing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Drain Cleaning Equipment to Consider

Building Operating Management
How Lean Design, Construction Techniques Trim Healthcare Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Incorporating Portable Cooling Into Emergency Response Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Challenges When Making Temporary Cooling Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Immediate Access to Portable Cooling Units Essential

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California Campus Capitalizes on Versatility of Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Utility Vehicles for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Impact of Staff on Utility Vehicle Decisions

Building Operating Management
Tips on Testing Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

News & Views
Ensuring Proper Installation of Building Automation Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Caesars Palace Upgrades Plumbing and Irrigation Systems to Curtail Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Caesars Palace Targets Largest Paybacks in Water-Conservation Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Caesars Palace Reduces Water Use Intensity by Almost 20 Percent

Building Operating Management
Status of Update to CBECS Database

Building Operating Management
Benchmarking Improves Energy Performance

Building Operating Management
Correcting Misperceptions About Energy Star

Building Operating Management
Making the Right Choice with Energy Optimization Products and Services

News & Views
Keys to Changing Maintenance Team's Culture

Building Operating Management
Keeping a Sustainable Building Operating Sustainably

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation System Warning Signs and Potential Solutions

Building Operating Management
Location, Consultant, Modeling Can Help Customers Prepare for Utility Price Impacts

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Taking a Comprehensive Approach To Data Center Fire Safety

News & Views
FMs As Educators

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Waste Management is an Important Step for Infection Control

Building Operating Management
Successful Critical Facility Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Commissioning Agents For Data Centers And Other Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Should A Design Engineering Firm Self-Perform Critical Facility Commissioning?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Field Testing an Important Step in Lighting Upgrade Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Standards Emerge to Monitor Lighting Industry

Building Operating Management
Utility Program Helps Fund Retrocommissioning, Upgrades at Santiago Canyon College

Building Operating Management
Mobile Technology, Natural Lighting as High-Performance Tools

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Construction and High-Performance Workplaces

Building Operating Management
Climate, Lighting, Renewable Energy Also Figure in Net-Zero Calculations

Building Operating Management
Net-Zero Buildings and Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Think Bigger Picture When Planning Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned From Plumbing Retrofit

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Financial Skills Pay Dividends for Maintenance and Engineering Managers

Building Operating Management
Chilled Water And Condenser Loop Control Offer Energy Efficiency Opportunities

Building Operating Management
Optimizing Air Handler Operations And Chiller Parasitic Loads

Building Operating Management
Vancouver Facility Boosts Water Efficiency with Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Re-use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Specification for Grounds Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Schedule Time to Test Grounds Equipment Before Purchasing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training, Inspections Important to Long-Term Grounds Equipment Care

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trend Watch: Mower Efficiency Continues to Improve

Building Operating Management
Wastewater Reclamation Gains Ground in Water Efficiency Arena

Building Operating Management
To Boost Water Efficiency, Learn Existing System, Consider Alternative Sources

News & Views
Elevators and Destination Dispatch Technology

News & Views
Manufacturer-Provided Fasteners, Anchors Generally Best for Doors, Hardware

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Hospitals Weigh Access Control, Intrusion Detection to Boost Safety and Security­

Building Operating Management
Comparative Data, Coil Cleaning Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Maintenance Plan, ‘Walk-Around’ Audits Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency

News & Views
Long Term Planning, Recommissioning, Auditing

Building Operating Management
Role of Staff, Training, Building Data in Loss of Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Networking, Platform, Mentors Can Boost Women in Facility Management

News & Views
AC Motors One Way to Cut Elevators’ Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Career Tips for Women in Facility Management: Don't Overstay; Build Credentials

Building Operating Management
Women in Facility Management: To Grow Careers, Avoid Self-Defeating Attitudes and Take Charge

Building Operating Management
Women in Facility Management: Role of Mentors, Sponsors, Gender-Based Assumptions

Building Operating Management
Core Values, Communication Also Important in Advancing Women in Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Sponsors, Career Strategy Can Help Women in Facility Management

News & Views
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News & Views
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Use Capital Plan To Achieve Stable Energy Savings

News & Views
Methods of Accomplishing System Integration: Old to New

News & Views
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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Effective Irrigation Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Best Management Practices for Irrigation Issues

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Building Operating Management
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Building Operating Management
BACnet Systems Can Trim Total Cost of Ownership

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Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

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Handling Emergencies in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings

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Unassigned Private Offices, Workplace Traffic Flow Are Key To Open Office Design

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What to Look for in Elevator Contractor

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Look For Red Flags For Violence In The Workplace

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Two Steps Towards Better Lighting

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Focus on Benefits, Product Credibility in Energy Optimization Purchases

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Training, Technology Upgrades Can Boost Facility’s Efficiency

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Water Watch: County's Projects Deliver Savings

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Tapping Occupant Behavior a Key Sustainability Strategy

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Enhanced Commissioning Brings HVAC Energy Savings

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Building, Landscape Changes Affect Irrigation System Operations

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Smart Controllers Help Detect Leaks Earlier, Conserve Water

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How An Office Building Converted To Health Care Space

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System Integration: Challenges In Existing Buildings

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Changing Roles: Maintenance and Facility Security

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Brings Facility Knowledge to Security Teams

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Electronic Security Systems Help Maintenance Teams Cover Large Areas

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Installation Considerations for Door Hardware and Security Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California County Goes Overtime to Keep Plumbing Projects In House

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofit Project Requires Weekend Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Reducing GPF Drops County Restroom Water Use by 35 Percent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
County Considers Better Preventive Maintenance Plan Following Plumbing Retrofit

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Turf Wars, Staffing Complicate Mass Notification Plans

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Spotlight on Elevator Technician and Safety Standards

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Renovated Space Helps Healthcare Organization With Teaming Efforts

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9 Questions Probe Weaknesses of BSL3 Labs

Building Operating Management
Codes Prescribe for Bio-Safety Design, Agent Transfer

Building Operating Management
Federal Publication Is a Primary Reference for Bio-Safety Standards

Building Operating Management
Safety Questions Arise in High-Risk Labs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Product Considerations for Door Hardware Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Unlocking the Door to Successful Door Security Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Start Specification Process With Thorough Analysis of Facility Entries

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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Names Change, but the Mission Remains the Same

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints Applications: Recipe for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Considerations for Painting Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Completing the Painting Project Puzzle

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System Integration Can Add Functionality In Existing Buildings

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High School Plumbing Retrofit Combats Rising Water Bills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Solar Panels Add Challenging Dimension to Arizona State Re-Roofing Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Specifiers Take Weight Considerations Into Account

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Penetrations Slow Crews During Arizona State Project

Building Operating Management
Power of Group, Leaders Can Drive Energy Savings

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Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles and the Road to Successful Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned From Utility Vehicle Specification

Building Operating Management
Targeting Occupant Behavior for Energy Savings

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Upgraded BAS Sets Stage for Improved Efficiency at University of New Mexico

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Plumbing Upgrade: Locking Down Savings

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Role of Voice Messages in Mass Notification System

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Making Retrocommissioning a Priority

Building Operating Management
Understanding Self-Help Eviction And Repossession In Commercial Offices

Building Operating Management
Roof Inspections Also Spot Deteriorated Flashings, Unauthorized Leak Repairs

Building Operating Management
Choosing a Green Cleaning Vendor

Building Operating Management
Collaborative, Open Office Design Will Be Prototype For Law Firm Ballard Spahr

Building Operating Management
Library Energy Project Replaced Outmoded Systems

Building Operating Management
Centralizing Energy Management in City of Boston Buildings

Building Operating Management
Todd Isherwood Transforming City of Boston's Energy Strategies

Building Operating Management
Roof Inspections Spot Maintenance, Drainage, Vandalism Problems

Building Operating Management
Common Problems Found During Roof Inspections

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Focus on Barriers to Change and Study Your Buildings

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Resources for Fire Safety in Green Buildings

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Western Michigan University Relamping Team Brings Efficiency to Maintenance Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Team Cleans up University's Lighting Clutter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Success of Lighting Team Leads to Program Expansion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Takes Another Step to Improving Lighting Efficiency

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Best Questions to Ask Roofing Contractors

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Plumbing Retrofit in Detention Center Captures Savings

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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Florida County Uses Maintenance Department as an Environmental Steward

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Small Restroom Retrofit Produces Big Savings in Sheriff's Administration Building

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Innovative Irrigation Project Produces Big Savings at Agricultural Center

Building Operating Management
Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

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Energy Information Technology, Staff, Bring HVAC Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waste Watch: Improving HVAC Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC System Audits Help Improve Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Helps Identify HVAC Inefficiencies

Building Operating Management
More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

Building Operating Management
How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

Building Operating Management
Problems in Specs, Performance, Can Hurt HVAC Project

Building Operating Management
Why HVAC Projects Go Well — or Poorly

Building Operating Management
HVAC Projects in Existing Facilities: Strategies to Smooth the Way

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Intelligent Buildings Offer Green, Smart Grid Benefits

Building Operating Management
Additional Strategies to Head Off Problems with HVAC Projects

Building Operating Management
Survey Suggests Many BAS Could Be Vulnerable To Hackers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Common Aerial Lift Mistakes to Avoid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specification Strategies for Aerial Work Platforms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Review Specification Strategies Before Renting or Buying Aerial Lift Equipment

Building Operating Management
BAS Cybersecurity Steps: Firewalls, Isolation, Patches

Building Operating Management
Cybersecurity Measures To Protect The BAS/BMS

Building Operating Management
Why Building Management Systems Are At Risk Of Cyberattack

Building Operating Management
Ebola Scare Underscores Importance of Waste Management, Disposal

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Basic Requirements for Compliance in ASHRAE Legionella Standard

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Risk Assessment, Rules, Cleaning Practices Play Crucial Role

Building Operating Management
Infection Control Is High Priority for Healthcare Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Beyond PUE: The Big Picture Of Data Center Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Assessing If (And If So, Where) Installing EV Chargers Is a Good Idea

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USGBC Extends LEED 2009 Deadline

Building Operating Management
LEED O+M: Cut Energy, Water Waste With O+M Manual, Requirements

Building Operating Management
New Commercial Building Job Titles Emphasize Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
LEED O+M: Understanding Energy Audits and Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Preparing the Facility Workforce for Zero Net Energy

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency Challenge: Facility Workforce Development

Building Operating Management
Four Tips on LEED O+M Can Ease Way to Certification

Building Operating Management
Rules of Thumb to Guide 5-Year Capital Plan

Building Operating Management
Tie Capital Decisions To How Building Has Evolved

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Infrastructure Renewal Program Helps Healthcare Facility's Sustainability Efforts

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Get All Stakeholders Involved in Risk Assessments

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Use Three Steps To Build Long-Term Capital Plan

Building Operating Management
5-Year Plan Delivers Energy Savings, Stable ROI

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Designing Robust Site-Specific O&M Manual

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Energy Data Brings HVAC Savings

Building Operating Management
Retrofitting Elevators for Energy Efficiency: Pros and Cons

Building Operating Management
Hackers Pose Threat To Building Automation Systems

Building Operating Management
How To Reduce Elevators' Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Getting Back to Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Finding Barriers to Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Setting the Scope for a Retrocommissioning Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Ensure a Successful Retrocommissioning Project

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Irrigation Systems: Focus on Controllers

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System Integration Can Add Functionality In Existing Buildings

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Plumbing Retrofits: Spotlighting on Savings

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Do In-Depth Evaluation to Plan Mass Notification System

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Robust operations and maintenance practices include site-specific manuals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Honoring the 2014 FMD Achievement Award Winners

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Making the Case for Plumbing Retrofits

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Irrigation Systems: Looking for Trouble

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Data Not Always the Correct Data to Determine KPIs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
After Finding the Right KPIs, Take Advantage of the Information

Building Operating Management
Wireless Best Practices Start With Correct Installation And Commissioning

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UV Systems Can Help Restore Optimal HVAC Operation

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Empowering Facility Occupants to Respond in Emergencies

Building Operating Management
Wireless Saves Labor Costs But Raises Security And Reliability Issues

Building Operating Management
Popularity And Benefits Of Wireless Systems And Sensors Are Growing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
$188 Million Boiler Replacement Project Keeps University of Wisconsin Warm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading University of Wisconsin Boilers for Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Wisconsin Utility Plant Staff Faces Challenges Learning New System

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Fall, Spring, Best Times of Year for Roof Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless Lighting Controls Market by Market

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Classrooms Not Always Great Fit for Wireless Lighting Control Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Healthcare Facility Concerns When Using Wireless Lighting Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Six Specification Steps: Selecting a Wireless Lighting System

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Ignoring "Frivolous" Complaints Won't Make Problems Go Away For Facility Managers

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Three Steps Are Key To System Integration In Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
How To Prepare HVAC Systems For Higher Demand

Building Operating Management
Emergency Response And Operations Facilities: Focus Design On Users

Building Operating Management
Critical-Equipment-Room Planning In PSAP/Command Centers

Building Operating Management
Flat-Panel Display Issues In PSAP/Command Centers

Building Operating Management
Target User Needs In Planning Essential Facilities

Building Operating Management
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Near-Field Communication Offer Advantages For Facility Managers

News & Views
Multitude Of Options Available For Mass Notification System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Case for Plumbing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Low-Flow Urinals, Toilets and Sinks Reduce Domestic Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Reducing Landscape Irrigation Water Use

Building Operating Management
A Look At ASHRAE's Pending Legionella Standard, 188P

Building Operating Management
Water Management Under ASHRAE’s Proposed Legionella Standard

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Robust Operations And Maintenance Practices Can Help Head Off Critical-Facilities Failures

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In-duct UV Systems Can Be Good for IAQ

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Force of Habit Can Impact Effective Building Evacuation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons in Leadership: Putting People First

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Concentrate on Continued Department Improvement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Better Maintenance Organization Improves Efficiency, Effectiveness

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Patchwork Repairs Increase HVAC Costs

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Three Not-So-Good Reasons That Facility Managers Ignore Complaints

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System Integration: New Construction And Existing Buildings

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New Hotel Still Offers Water-Saving Opportunities

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Improves Energy Efficiency in High-Performing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Key Findings from Retrocommissioning a High-Performance Building

Building Operating Management
Temporary Generators, PPAs, Bring Electric Bill Complications After Hurricane

Building Operating Management
Historic Preservation Meets Green Design At National Academy Of Science

Building Operating Management
With BIM, Historic Landmark Gets Sustainable Renovation

Building Operating Management
What FMs Can Do To Make Interiors More Resilient

Building Operating Management
Intriguing Ways FMs Are Shaping Interiors For Occupant Health

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Space Density To Gain Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Interesting Ways Biophilia Is Being Applied In Commercial Facilities

Building Operating Management
Developing Enernet Foresees Buildings Playing Integral Role Within Power Distribution Network

Building Operating Management
Future Building Needs Include Connecting Directly To Utility’s AC Power

Building Operating Management
Enernet’s Success Will Mean Buildings Must Easily Generate Their Own Clean Energy

Building Operating Management
Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

Building Operating Management
Appropriate Technology Is Key To Hospital Security

Building Operating Management
Building Recommissioning Helps Heifer International Meet Challenges Of Reliability, Efficiency, And Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Main Problems Identified During Commissioning Included Malfunctioning Sensors And Water Valves

Building Operating Management
Ongoing Commissioning Is Part of Comprehensive Approach

Building Operating Management
Turn Building Occupants Into Allies For Emergency Response

Building Operating Management
How Floor Wardens Aid In Emergency Evacuations

Building Operating Management
Crisis Coordinators Play Role In Emergencies, Including Aiding Evacuation Of People With Disabilities

Building Operating Management
Tips For Conducting Emergency Evacuation Drills

Building Operating Management
Product Showcase: Fire/Life Safety

Building Operating Management
Third-Party Green Certifications Still a Critical Part of Product Selection

Building Operating Management
Stringent and Science-Based Third-Party Certifications

Building Operating Management
Green Certifications Support Green Building Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Advances in Product Standards and Green Certifications

Building Operating Management
ADA Compliance: Avoiding Common Problems

Building Operating Management
Complying With ADA: Construction And Maintenance Challenges

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Fault Detection And Diagnostics Software Has Potential To Save Energy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers offer their insights on the benefits of technicians earning certifications and credentials

Building Operating Management
Winterizing The Roof: Best Practices

Building Operating Management
Your Roof: What To Do Before Winter

Building Operating Management
Snow, Ice, Cold Can Damage Roof Shingles, Membranes

Building Operating Management
Achieving Economic Efficiencies At General Motors Facilities

Building Operating Management
Toolkit Of Leadership Skills For Facilities Managers

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How To Successfully Commission

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Open Only 6 Years, San Francisco Hotel Finds Major Water Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
San Francisco Hotel's LEED Efforts Focus on Reducing Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hotel Balances Guest Comfort, Water-Saving Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chemical-Free Cooling Tower Solution Helps Reduce HVAC System's Water Use

Building Operating Management
How To Develop Realistic Smart-Building Goals And Timeline

Building Operating Management
Tips For Designing And Implementing A Smart Building System

Building Operating Management
How Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Can Help Facility Managers Save Money

Building Operating Management
Understanding Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

Building Operating Management
Strategies To Reduce Operating Costs Using Energy Benchmarks

Building Operating Management
Energy Benchmarking Is First Step To Savings For Chicago High Rise

Building Operating Management
New Operations and Maintenance Credits in LEED v4

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Handling "Frivolous" Complaints Is A Fine Art For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Electric Bills May Rise With New Regulations On Coal-Fired Power Plants

Building Operating Management
How Will Electric Utilities Respond To New Rules On Carbon Emissions?

Building Operating Management
Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

Building Operating Management
Look Closely: Will New Regulations Will Affect Your Electric Power Pricing?

Building Operating Management
How To Soften Electric Rate Increases From New Rules On Coal Plant Emissions

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Benefits Of System Integration In Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Problems and How To Avoid Them

Facility Maintenance Decisions
VOCs Among Concerns When Specifying Paints and Coatings Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Factors to Consider Before Starting a Paints and Coatings Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Recycling Best Disposal Method for Paints and Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Stewardship, Facilities, and the Role of Maintenance

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Irrigation System Maintenance Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hidden Savings in HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Patchwork Repairs Often Result in Increased HVAC Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Maintenance Key to HVAC Savings

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Questions to Ask a Roof Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation Systems: Maintaining for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Is it Time to Repair or Replace Irrigation System?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Rise of Net-Zero Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Defining the Net Zero Concept

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Establishing a Plan for Net-Zero Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Ensuring Performance and Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coating Specifications: One Size Does not Fit All

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Application Concerns When Applying Roof Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Matters and Roof Coatings

Building Operating Management
Resilient Roof Systems Can Be Designed To Handle Higher Wind Speeds Than Codes Require

Building Operating Management
Daylighting, Energy Production Are Among Energy Possibilities Of Resilient Roofs

Building Operating Management
Go Beyond Minimum Requirements To Keep A Roof Resilent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Managers Need to Embrace New Ideas and Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maryland School District Streamlines Lighting Systems for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Streamlighting Lighting Inventory one Goal of K-12 Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In-House Crews, Contractors Split School District Lighting System Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School District Building Engineers Provide Significant Input on Lighting Projects

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Water Conservation: An Audit You'll Like

Building Operating Management
Developing, Validating Emergency Operational Procedures Reduces Risk In Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Develop Site-Specific Emergency Operating Procedures For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Training Helps Mitigate Risk During Critical Facilities Failures

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Complaints To Facility Managers May Mask Hidden Issues

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Wireless Options For Building Automation

Building Operating Management
Data Helps Sell Energy Efficiency Efforts In Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Understand Where Energy Is Used To Maximize Benefits Of Healthcare Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Internet of Things Can Enable Smart Facility Environmental Controls

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Guaranteed Energy Performance

Building Operating Management
Misconceptions About Energy Star Can Prevent Facility Managers From Seeing Its Benefits

Building Operating Management
Time Commitment For Energy Star Portfolio Manager Is Work That Should Already Be Done

Building Operating Management
Improving Building's Energy Performance Brings Additional Benefits As Well

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Third Roof is a Charm for University of Northern Iowa

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Faces Major Roofing Decision After Storm

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Decommissioned Data Centers: What's Next?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance: Shifting a Department's Focus Pays Big Dividends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Successful Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing New Technology Boosts Performance, Morale

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Submetering: Gathering Data, Uncovering Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Recruiting Strategies: Finding and Keeping Top Talent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Where Maintenance Managers Find Qualified Help

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Qualified Candidates Sometimes Presents Major Challenge

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
Options Abound For Facility Managers Exploring Mass Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
Multiple Layers Help Colleges, Universities Maximize Effectiveness Of Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
Voice Messages Are Important Consideration In Mass Notification Planning

Building Operating Management
BACnet Data Fuels Success With Analytics

Building Operating Management
Analytics Options Are As Varied As Buildings

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Must Truly Understand BACnet To Maximize Its Benefits

Building Operating Management
How To Hire A Good Roofing Contractor

Building Operating Management
Whether Bigger Or Smaller, Roofing Firms Have Advantages, Disadvantages

Building Operating Management
Due Diligence Can Help Ensure Roofing Contractor Is The Right Choice

Building Operating Management
Ask Potential Roofing Contractors About Training, References

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Facility Managers Have To Know Where To Draw The Line About Complaints

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Wireless Considerations For Building Automation: Interference

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Restroom: Aesthetics Among Retrofit Goals

Building Operating Management
Intriguing BAS Innovations FMs Should Have On Their Radar

Building Operating Management
Options for Occupant Communications Improve, But Message Clarity is Critical

Building Operating Management
Office Design Must Support Evolution Of Changing, Collaborative Work Environment

Building Operating Management
Overhead Expense Is Important Consideration, But Keep In Mind Needs Of Employees

Building Operating Management
Change Management Is Key To Successful Office Space Transition

Building Operating Management
Selecting The Right Building Helps Ease Design Of High-Performance Workplaces

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Questions to Answer Before Deciding on a Portable Cooling Solution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submeters Emerge as Effective Water-Conservation Devices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Low-Flow Fixtures Offer Simple way to Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy-Savings Strategies to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Technology and its Role in Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
FTC Green Guides Provide Guidance For Sustainable Facility Products and Services

Building Operating Management
Federal Trade Commission Green Guides Help Facility Managers Evaluate Environmental Marketing Claims

News & Views
Fire Code Changes Informed By Outside Factors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submetering: Gathering Data, Finding Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submeters Effective Way to Gather Hard Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Have Goals in Mind Before Installing Submeters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Cost-Savings Opportunities in Submetering

News & Views
Troubleshoot IAQ Issues With EPA Guide to Moisture Management

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Fire Code Clarifications NFPA 72

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Temperature Complaints May Not Be Frivolous

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GSA’s Approach To Intelligent Buildings Combines Technology, People

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Exteriors Require Creativity, Commitment

Building Operating Management
Attention To Detail Helps Eliminate Envelope Leaks

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Exterior Helps Library Use Less Energy In More Space

Building Operating Management
With Water A Concern, Education Was Key To Convincing Owners To Use Open-Ventilated Rain Screen

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Floor Coatings for Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete and Masonry Issues with Floor Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Recommended Coatings for Tile and Wood Flooring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Construction Considerations when Coating Floors

Building Operating Management
To Get The Most Out Of Open Office Plans, Pay Close Attention To The Details

Building Operating Management
Successful Daylighting In Open Offices Requires Careful Planning Of Partitions, Office Layout

Building Operating Management
Operable Windows Offer Sustainability Benefits, But Also Acoustical Challenges

Building Operating Management
Raised Floor Can Help Limit Reconfiguration Hassles In Open Offices

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Staff Training, Maintenance Schedule Help Keep UPS Running

Building Operating Management
How To Maximize Your Water Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Electronic Faucets, Aerators Can Help Meet Water Efficiency Goals

Building Operating Management
Lower-Flush Fixtures Can Save Water, But Be Aware Of Infrastructure Challenges

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency Requires Occupant Cooperation, Change Of Habits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Richmond Makes Smooth Adjustment to Mobile CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Security Concerns Loom Large in University's Conversion to Mobile CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technicians Play Important Role in CMMS Testing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Maximizes Benefits of Mobile CMMS

Building Operating Management
System Integration Can Help Meet Green, Energy Efficiency Goals

Building Operating Management
Integrated Systems Can Help Maximize Demand Response Savings

Building Operating Management
Controlling Water Consumption Is One Benefit Of Integrated Systems

Building Operating Management
Systems Integration Can Streamline Energy Management, Facilities Management

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Prison Plumbing Retrofit Captures Savings

Building Operating Management
Occupant Engagement, Proper Operation Help Meet Sustainable Operations Goals

Building Operating Management
Success Of Sustainability Initiatives Often Hinges On Reaching The Right People

Building Operating Management
Engage Facility Staff To Help Ensure Sustainable Operations

Building Operating Management
Human Behavior Can Make It Hard To Find Best Way To Encourage Sustainable Behavior

Building Operating Management
Energy Benefits of Green Roofs

Building Operating Management
Office Building Renovations Aim To Reposition “Stale” Properties

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How to Inspect a Roof

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Water Audit: Create a Fixture Inventory

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With Training, Safety is Always First

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofit in California Detention Center Captures Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Cuts Water Use by Half at Detention Center

Building Operating Management
Key Terms To Know When Choosing Floorcoverings

Building Operating Management
Gauge, Twist, Resiliency Are All Key Carpet Terms

Building Operating Management
Hard Floorcovering Materials Include Stone, Ceramic and Wood

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Savings from the Grounds Up

Building Operating Management
Pros And Cons Of Green Building Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Certified Energy Manager Credential Is One Option For Energy-Focused Professional Sustainability Certification

Building Operating Management
Green Globes, Energy Star, BOMA 360, Living Building Challenge Offer Different Benefits For Different Buildings

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Education @USGBC To Teach Green Building Best Practices

Building Operating Management
Lesson Learned: When Security Patrols Stopped, Abandoned School Was Quickly Gutted

Building Operating Management
Abandoned Schools Offer Opportunity For Reuse

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Study Links Ventilation Type to Bacteria Present

News & Views
Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers discuss their successes and challenges when tapping into technology

Building Operating Management
Closing A School May Seem Like Solving A Problem, But Further Issues Exist

Building Operating Management
Closed Schools Create Challenges For Districts

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Flooring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspections: Preventing Long-Term Trouble

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Before-and-After Photographs Important for Roof Inspections

Building Operating Management
Changes In Fire Codes, Standards Offer New Fire Protection System Guidance For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Expanded Scope Of NFPA 72 Now Includes Emergency Communication Systems

Building Operating Management
Newer Versions Of NFPA 72 Include Guidance For Integrating Fire Alarm, PA System

Building Operating Management
How Outside Factors Can Influence NFPA Codes And Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds and Equipment Preparation for Winter Often Begins in Summer

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing Turf, Plants and Trees for Cold-Weather Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Include Crew Preparation in Fall, Winter Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Projects With Sustainability in Mind

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Painting Projects Mistakes and Oversights

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology Improves Quality of Paints and Coatings Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Contractors Provide Valuable Resource to Managers

Building Operating Management
Plumbing Codes, Technologies, And Rating Systems Are Driving Water Efficiency In Restrooms

Building Operating Management
Water Codes And Standards Continue To Tighten Water Usage Limits

Building Operating Management
Measurement, Benchmarking Of Water Use Can Help Drive Efficiency

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Facility Managers Can Educate Tenants To Reduce Complaints

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How Intelligent Buildings Bring Benefits To GSA

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University of San Diego Successfully Implements Mobile CMMS

Building Operating Management
Five Tips For Getting The Right Audio/Visual (A/V) System

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Commission, Test UPS To Ensure Proper Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Retrofits: Certification for Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
AHRI Certification Benefits for HVAC Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Quantifying Savings When Specifying HVAC Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: AHRI Portable Cooling Certification Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Aerial Lifts: Rising to the Challenge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renting vs. Buying Aerial Work Platforms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training, Maintenance Important in Aerial Work Platform Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Basics of Successful Aerial Work Platform Specification

Building Operating Management
Demand Side Management Helps Cut Energy Consumption, Costs

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Is Often Overlooked Way To Manage Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Keep Big Picture In Mind To Ease Challenges Of BAS Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Front-End Interface Is Building Block Of Successful BAS Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Maintenance, Commissioning Keep BAS Going Strong

Building Operating Management
Energy Master Plan Can Help Manage Costs On Demand Side, Supply Side

News & Views
Boiler Safety: Annual Inspection Checklist

Building Operating Management
Preventive Maintenance Helps Keep Elevator Costs Downs, Prevents Premature Modernization

Building Operating Management
Preventive Maintenance For Elevators Must Include Motor, Brakes, Drive

Building Operating Management
Destination Dispatch, Closed-Loop Door Systems, Machine-room-less Elevators Are Driving Vertical Transportation Trends

News & Views
Facility Managers Should Tackle Complaints Head-On

News & Views
How Fault Detection And Diagnostics Reduces Energy Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bio-Diesel Fuel Helps Put Arizona State University on Sustainable Path

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Alternative Fuels Essential Change for Arizona State Grounds Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Deeply Impacts Arizona State Campus

Building Operating Management
Finding Value in Building Enclosure Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Building Enclosure Commissioning During Pre-Design And Design Phases

Building Operating Management
Building Enclosure Commissioning During Construction Phase

Building Operating Management
Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology

Building Operating Management
Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

News & Views
Saving from Vigilance on Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
How Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
New York Presbyterian's FACE Program Is Designed To Upgrade Facilities, Increase Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
Coordinate Interior Enhancement Program With Interior Guidelines To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Benefit

Building Operating Management
External Aspects Of Healthcare Facilities Play Big Role In First Impression

Building Operating Management
Parking Garage Experience Often Sets Patients' First Impression Of Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
How Rainwater From Roof Is Captured, Reused By Leon County Sustainable Demonstration Building

Building Operating Management
Less Obvious Systems To Consider in Pursuing Water Efficiency

News & Views
Remove Mold to Preserve Indoor Air Quality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing a Plan for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Focus on Life-Cycle Costs for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing a Plan for Paints and Coating Projects

News & Views
Site-Specific Data Center Commissioning Can Avoid Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Which Energy Audit is Right for Your Facility?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Examining Energy Audits at Ground Level

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Level II Energy Audit Provides Detailed Building Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Focusing Energy Audits on Capital-Intensive Projects

News & Views
Airports' Savings Take Off After Plumbing Retrofit

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Need To Know Before Beginning Painting Projects

Building Operating Management
Potential VOC Levels Are Important Consideration In Paints Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Taking Time for Testing Products

Building Operating Management
Taking A Systems View Of HVAC Upgrades Can Lead To Bigger Benefits

Building Operating Management
Refrigerant, Water, Air Leaks Can All Lead To HVAC Problems

Building Operating Management
Economizers, Heat Recovery Can Help Reduce Demands On HVAC Systems

Building Operating Management
How Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Used An HVAC Systems Approach To Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Capitol Records Building Upgrade Solves HVAC Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering: Key Players in Emergency Preparedness

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering Departments' Role in Emergency Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning Considerations for Facility Recovery

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Preparedness Cycle

News & Views
What Is An Intelligent Building?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Search for Fire (Safety): Inspections and NFPA 25

Building Operating Management
Educating the Supply Chain Key to Sustainable Healthcare Interiors

Building Operating Management
First Steps to Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Types of Equipment That Should Be Included in Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Consider Whether Design is Still Sensible During Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
How To Gauge Whether Retrocommissioning Was Successful

News & Views
Dilute, Filter and Separate for Good IAQ

Building Operating Management
Clearly Defined Objectives Help Make Emergency Preparedness Drills More Effective

Building Operating Management
Testing Communication With Building Staff, First Responders Is Critical Part Of Emergency Preparedness Drills

Building Operating Management
Information Gathering Is Major Benefit Of Emergency Preparedness Drills

Building Operating Management
Drills Help Facility Managers, First Responders Develop Better Emergency Preparedness Plans

News & Views
How To Successfully Commission

News & Views
Microsoft Finds That Fault Detection Saves Energy

Building Operating Management
Fidelity's Centercore Model Offers Data Centers Greater Design, Construction Flexibility

Building Operating Management
Centercore Model Was Designed To Give Fidelity Options When It Comes To Meeting IT Needs

Building Operating Management
Centercore Design Delivers Complete Data Center In Each Module

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spring Forward: Essential Steps for Warm-Weather Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspect Grounds Equipment, Irrigation Systems for Signs of Winter Damage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire-Safety Systems: Debunking Myths, Anticipating Trouble

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers In Health Care And Education Discuss CMMS Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submetering: Taking Control of Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submetering Helps Managers Identify Savings Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Verifying Accomplishments Tough in Energy-Conservation Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Picking Candidates for Submetering

News & Views
Have A Plan To Specify Green Interiors Products

Building Operating Management
Newest Version Of LEED-EBOM Is Designed To Drive Better Building Performance

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Commissioning Credits Focus On Maintaining Efficient Operations

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Certification Hinges On Three Areas: Energy Star, ASHRAE 62 and Water Use

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Focuses On Continuously Improving Performance

News & Views
Minimizing Water Waste, Maximizing Savings

Building Operating Management
How To Get The Most From Your Roofing Budget: Repair, Replace or Re-Cover?

Building Operating Management
Recoating Could Extend Roof's Life, But Moisture Survey Is Necessary Step

Building Operating Management
Replacing, Re-covering Roof Are Both Valid Options, But Know What Code Requires

Building Operating Management
Replacing Roof Offers Wider Choice Of Systems, Chance To Inspect Deck

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Benefits: Automation Sets the Stage for Savings, Efficiency

Building Operating Management
How To Prepare Data Centers for Extreme Weather

Building Operating Management
Ensuring Data Centers Stay Online During Extreme Weather

Building Operating Management
Outside Factors Influence Planning For Data Center Emergencies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: HVAC Retrofits Save Colorado City $400,000

Building Operating Management
Why Environmental Product Declarations Are Important for Green Buildings

Building Operating Management
How EPDs Are Created, What They Include, and Why They’re Useful

News & Views
Developing a Fire Protection Plan for Data Centers

News & Views
Plumbing Retrofits: Testing for Success

News & Views
Landscaping Projects: Matching Equipment Options to Project Needs

News & Views
ASHRAE Clarifies 62.1 in 2013 Edition

News & Views
Minimize Fire Protection Costs Through Design

Building Operating Management
Appealing FEMA's Proposed Flood Maps

Building Operating Management
Proper BAS Installation, Operation Are Keys To Reaching System's Potential

Building Operating Management
Operator Training, Adequate Staffing Levels Help Reach Full Potential Of BAS

Building Operating Management
To Maximize BAS Benefits, Focus On Overcoming Resistance To Change, Bad Habits

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Keeps BAS Working At Peak Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Relationship-based Educational Design Turns Classrooms Into Instructional Tools

Building Operating Management
Focus On Needs Of Students To Design Effective Classroom Spaces

Building Operating Management
Showing Students, Faculty Respect Is Important Aspect Of Relationship-based Educational Design

Building Operating Management
Color Does Not Have To Be A Challenge In Educational Design

Building Operating Management
Common Problems With Data Center Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Site-Specific, Customized Data Center Commissioning

News & Views
How To Minimize HVAC Energy Used For Cooling

Building Operating Management
How HVAC Economizers Can Help Data Centers Meet Energy Codes, Energy Star Ratings And ASHRAE Standards

Building Operating Management
Managing Data Center Air Flow With Hot Aisles, Cold Aisles Can Help Drive Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Tailor Data Center Energy Strategies To Business Needs

Building Operating Management
Information, Technology Help McGill University Save On HVAC Costs

Building Operating Management
Energy Management Information System Helps McGill University Cut Down On HVAC Energy Usage

Building Operating Management
Focus On Demand Can Help Cut HVAC Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Energy Audits, Retrocommissioning Are Keys To Energy Management Plan

Building Operating Management
Set Design Standards, Review Them Often To Maximize HVAC Energy Savings

News & Views
Lighting System Commissioning Benefits and Tips

News & Views
Smart Uses for LEDs

Building Operating Management
Think Big Picture To Reduce Fire/Life Safety Costs

Building Operating Management
Examine How Flammable Materials Are Stored To Determine Fire Protection Needs

Building Operating Management
Maintenance, Commissioning Of Fire Protection Systems Can Help Reduce Costs

Building Operating Management
How To Ensure High-Performance Buildings Have High-Performance Operations

Building Operating Management
BOMI's High Performance Program Can Help Ensure High-Performance Operations

Building Operating Management
LEED in Motion Reports Help Support Case For Sustainability

Building Operating Management
VFDs Offer Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Defining Environmental Product Declaration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seeking LEED Status in Older Buildings Offers Unique Challenges

Building Operating Management
Noise Control Principles For HVAC Design

Building Operating Management
To Improve HVAC Acoustics, Isolate Mechanical Equipment Vibration

News & Views
Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline

News & Views
Water Conservation: Identifying Targets

Building Operating Management
M&V Done Right: Tips For Measuring And Reporting Energy Efficiency Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repeat as Needed: Maintenance Is Essential

Building Operating Management
Tripling Down On The Bottom Line: Facility Management Strategies

Building Operating Management
Triple Bottom Line: Facility Managers Are Positioned To Lead Efforts

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Build Bridges To Achieve Sustainability Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: A New Tool in the Quest for Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Sensors Monitor Energy Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Touchless Products Enhance Restroom Comfort, Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Durability, Sustainability Important Factors in Restroom Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider ADA Guidelines in Restroom Retrofits

Building Operating Management
Sustainability's Healing Touch: Incremental Steps For Healthcare

Building Operating Management
Durability Is Key To Green Healthcare Interiors

Building Operating Management
Green Healthcare Interiors: Tips For Specifying Materials

Building Operating Management
Evaluating ROI For Sustainability In Healthcare Interiors

News & Views
Water Woes: Locating the Sources of Waste

News & Views
Restroom Retrofits Generate Savings for Atlanta Airport

Building Operating Management
10 Reasons Roofs Should Be Inspected

Building Operating Management
Keeping A Roof In Shape: Finding Leaks, Drainage Problems, Damage

Building Operating Management
Why Roof Inspections Should Be A Priority For Facility Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Light-Construction Equipment Poses Buy or Rent Questions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding New Features and Functions of Light-Construction Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Application Considerations Essential When Deciding Upon Light-Construction Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Impact on Landscape Equipment Important Factor

News & Views
Snow and Ice Management: Focus on Equipment

Building Operating Management
Beginning on the Path To Energy Star Certification

Building Operating Management
Strategies for Continued Energy Efficient Performance

Building Operating Management
Misconceptions About Energy Star

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Helps Engage School Staffs, Provides National Recognition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Teaming Up For Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Combination of In-House and Agency Best Fit for Retrocommissioning Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Streamlining the Members of Your Retrocommissioning Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Closer Look Online Exclusive: The University of Minnesota's Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits and Challenges Presented by LED Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: How University of Alabama at Birmingham Saved Millions of Gallons of Water

Building Operating Management
A Comprehensive Approach To Data Center Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Fire Detection Options For Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Data Center Fire Suppression Systems: What Facility Managers Should Consider

Building Operating Management
Data Center Fire Protection: Containment and Commissioning

News & Views
Data Issues Are Critical With Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD)

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Deferred Maintenance — The Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Delivering Efficiency and Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Demand-Response Impact on Operations Before Participating

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Care Facilities Present Demand Response Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing Hurdles Presented by Demand Response

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Demand-Response Resources

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Undetected Irrigation Issues Result In Significant Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Winterize Irrigation Systems in Colder Climates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Irrigation Audit Guidelines

Building Operating Management
Use Creativity, Caution To Select Interior Office Paint Colors

Building Operating Management
Use Bright Colors For Collaboration, Be Careful With Multiple Colors When Selecting Paints

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Paints

Building Operating Management
IFMA's Sustainability Programs Can Help FMs Meet Sustainability Goals

Building Operating Management
Areas For FMs To Master In Sustainability: Planning, Project Management, Communication, Real Estate, Finance

Building Operating Management
Technology, Operations and Maintenance Are Keys To Sustainability Efforts

Building Operating Management
A Guide To Greenbuild 2013

News & Views
Custom Design For Emergency Communication Systems

News & Views
National Air Quality Improving, EPA Says

Building Operating Management
Why Facility Managers Make the Best Sustainability Executives

News & Views
With Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD), Take Close Look At Buildings, Software Capabilities

News & Views
Why Green Schools Are Important For Students and Teachers

5 Minutes With
How General Motors maintenance manager identifies, prioritizes hundreds of projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Strategies for Irrigation Systems

Building Operating Management
Balancing Lighting Functionality with Aesthetics

News & Views
Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings

News & Views
US Carbon Emissions Declining

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Personnel Management Challenges and Successes

Building Operating Management
New Developments Make Metal Roof And Wall Systems More Versatile Options

Building Operating Management
Metal Wall Systems Are Becoming More Acceptable Option

Building Operating Management
Metal Roofs Are Natural Partner For Solar Power Systems

News & Views
Code Guidelines on Mass Notification Available, Not Required

Building Operating Management
How To Select The Right Commercial Flooring Product

Building Operating Management
Budget Carefully For Flooring Installation And Maintenance, But Consider More Than Price

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Flooring

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Integrate Systems In Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Three Steps To Successfully Integrating Systems In Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
How To Overcome Challenges Of Integrating Systems In Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Multiple Approaches To Integrating Systems In Existing Buildings

News & Views
When a Roof Straddles The Repair/Replace Line

News & Views
Understanding How Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Tool Works

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Saves Atlanta Airport Millions in Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Record Georgia Drought Triggers Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Installation Test Produces Results During Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Opens Other Energy Conservation Doors at Atlanta Airport

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Changes Are Focused On Performance

Building Operating Management
Managing Building Operations And Improving Energy Efficiency Are Key Components Of LEED v4

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Has Indoor and Outdoor Environment Elements, Simplified Recertification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Cherokee County (N.C.) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Leon County, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations & Retrofits: Mississippi State University

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations & Retrofits: Orlando Health

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Lee Cty. Port Authority/SW Fla. International Airport

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Stony Brook (N.Y.) University

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: University of Michigan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Facility Maintenance Decisions
All 2013 FMD Achievement Award Entries

News & Views
Commissioning Doesn't Have to Be Difficult, Expensive

News & Views
What LEED Says About Alternative Transportation

Building Operating Management
New Choices In Fire Protection Systems Can Help Make Facilities Safer

Building Operating Management
Fire Suppression: Storage Spaces, Antifreeze Ban, Portable Extinguisher Monitors

Building Operating Management
Replacements For Halon Fire Extinguishing Agents

News & Views
Outsourcing Benefits Require Targeted Application

Building Operating Management
How Tougher Energy Efficiency Standards Will Affect Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Tighter Energy Codes Are Applying To Smaller Buildings, Building Systems

Building Operating Management
Steps To Take To Be Compliant With ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Building Operating Management
What You Need To Know About The ASHRAE 90.1 Standard Process

Building Operating Management
Sprinkler Maintenance: Important Part of Fire Prevention

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM's Performance and Establishment Requirements

News & Views
Fire Alarm Systems Requirements For Use In Emergency Communications

News & Views
LEED In Motion: Where Are the LEED-O+M APs?

News & Views
A Look At Chicago's Proposed Energy Disclosure Ordinance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exploring the Benefits of System Energy Audits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Diving Into Data Generated from Energy Audits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Getting the Most out of Energy Audit Results

News & Views
Shop Bulletin Board Smart Place to Plant Seeds for Management Support

Building Operating Management
Facility Condition Index, Other Metrics, Improve Asset Management at National Park Service

Building Operating Management
National Park Service's Asset Priority Index Helps Guide Maintenance, Operations

Building Operating Management
Standardized Current Replacement Value Calculations Make Facility Condition Index More Effective

Building Operating Management
Diverse National Park Service Portfolio Complicates Facility And Maintenance Decisions

Building Operating Management
Prioritization System Helps National Park Service Manage Assets, Maintenance and Operations

News & Views
In Boilers, Retrocommissioning Can Address Energy Inefficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Who's on Your Sustainability Team?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Temporary Cooling: Hot-Button Issue

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Issues When Deciding to Rent or Buy Portable Cooling Units

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Other Considerations when Planning for Use of Temporary Portable Cooling

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Despite Challenges, Job Satisfaction Stays High For Facilities Managers

Building Operating Management
Tighter Budgets, Increased Connectivity Lead To Longer Hours For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Staff Reductions Affect Not Just Facilities Management, But Also Internal, External Support Systems

Building Operating Management
Stress Reduction, Morale Boosts Are Areas Of Focus For Facilities Managers

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Developing Coping Strategies Helps Facilities Managers Handle Stress Of New Demands

Building Operating Management
FM Salaries and Job Satisfaction: Survey Results

Building Operating Management
FM Career Opportunities, Concerns: Survey Results

Building Operating Management
2014 Facility Budget and Staffing Plans: Survey Results

News & Views
Dashboards For Energy Data Are Gaining Wider Use

Building Operating Management
How NFPA 72 Defines Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72 Requirements For Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72 Does Not Require Emergency Communication System, But Provides Guidelines

Building Operating Management
What You Need For A Mass Notification System

News & Views
Grounds Management: Eye on Irrigation

Building Operating Management
How Adopting Energy Management Strategies Helps Retailers Be More Energy Efficient

Building Operating Management
Retailers Say Energy Management Systems Need To Take Disparity Between Facilities Into Account

Building Operating Management
Energy Management Systems: Lessons Learned at Kohl's, Adidas, Westfield

Building Operating Management
How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency

Building Operating Management
BIM Contract Requirements Help Standardize Results

Building Operating Management
Survey: How BIM Is Being Used And Where It Will Go In The Future

Building Operating Management
USGBC Offers Resources To Ease LEED v4 Transition

News & Views
Security Officer Contract Essentials to Know

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Fault Detection And Diagnostics To Transform Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Big Data To Manage Buildings

Building Operating Management
As Microsoft Has Brought Fault Detection And Diagnostics Online, Management Of Assets Has Improved

Building Operating Management
Unified Reporting Helps Microsoft's Facilities Management Team Measure And Manage Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Microsoft's 'Analytics Blanket' Is Changing How Facilities Are Managed

News & Views
How to repair a wet roof deck

News & Views
Find the best mix of training resources for staff

News & Views
HVAC Efficiency Should Be Part Of A Broad Strategy

Building Operating Management
As IT And Security Converge, Physical And Information Security Challenges Increase

Building Operating Management
Defining Network Responsibilities Is A Key Component Of IT, Security Convergence

Building Operating Management
Financial Factors Are Key Element Of IT, Security Convergence

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Security

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ADA: Common Sense and Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ADA Standards Differ From Building Codes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Life Cycle of ADA Compliance Issues to Consider

News & Views
Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Is Attracting Industry Interest

Building Operating Management
BACnet Helps Make Buildings Intelligent, Meet Control and Data Analysis Goals

Building Operating Management
BACnet's System Integration Helps Collect, Aggregate Building Data

Building Operating Management
BACnet Protocol Eases Automation And Integration Of Building Systems

Building Operating Management
BACnet Can Be Used To Make Buildings Intelligent In Either New Construction Or Retrofits

Building Operating Management
Get The Most Out Of BACnet By Properly Operating Building

News & Views
Plumbing and Legionella: Setting the Record Straight

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Mobile Issues Important in Software Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: College Facilities Moving to Mobile

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Laying Groundwork for New Systems

Building Operating Management
Take Steps To Make Sure That Summer School Construction Isn't Tardy

Building Operating Management
Time, Money Are Especially Important To Summer School Construction Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Arc-Flash Explosion Triggers Renovation, Savings at University of Alabama

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Alabama Thinks Long-Term During Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovation Results in Leaner Maintenance Principles at University of Alabama

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In-House Maintenance Staff Boosts Alabama's Bottom Line In Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Online Exclusive: More Information on Alabama's Arc-Flash Explosion

News & Views
Show Sustainability Is Affordable To Get Approval For Green Interiors Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Why Maintenance Solutions is Changing to Facility Maintenance Decisions

Building Operating Management
Balancing Sustainability With Sentiment, Historical Value

Building Operating Management
Facility Management Surprises at Fenway Park

News & Views
Strategic Perspective Guides Healthcare Facility Investment Decisions

News & Views
Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Shows Promising Results

5 Minutes With
School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Landscapes: Grounds Care Activities can Have Big Impact on Environment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sprinkler Head Leaks, Pressure Issues Lead to Rising Water Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regular Renovation Recommended for Green Landscapes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tactics for Healthy, Attractive Green Landscapes

News & Views
Plumbing Efficiency: Looking for Trouble

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Profession's Progress: The Role of Certification

News & Views
Open Office Plans Create Acoustical Challenges

News & Views
How To Avoid A "Frankenstein" UPS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Spread Message of Needed Maintenance Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Shop Bulletin Board Interesting Place to Plant Seeds of Support

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Change Happen not Always Easy

News & Views
Life Safety Code Update Brings Varied, Small Changes to Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Careful Consideration Is Needed Before Cutting Back On Private Offices, Workspace

Building Operating Management
Reducing Number Of Private Offices, Cutting Workspace Has Pros, Cons

Building Operating Management
How To Make Workplace Change Work

Building Operating Management
Survey: Eliminating Private Offices, Reducing Workspace Still Not Common

Building Operating Management
Technology-driven Trends Are Affecting Workspace Planning

Building Operating Management
Losing Private Offices: Change Management Can Prevent Negative Impacts

Building Operating Management
As Energy-Use Benchmarking Increases, Energy Star Upgrades Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Updated Portfolio Manager Will Make It Easier To Input, Report, Share Energy Data

Building Operating Management
Upgraded Energy Star Portfolio Manager Features Building Design As Part Of Target Finder

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Fighting Drought Conditions: How Texas University Deals With Local Water Restrictions

Building Operating Management
Measurement and Verification Can Help Maintain Efficiency, Improve LEED Scores

Building Operating Management
Measurement And Verification Requires Close Attention To Be Successful Part Of Green Building Initiatives

Building Operating Management
How Continuous Measurement And Verification Helped Improve Operational Efficiency

Building Operating Management
LEED for Healthcare Aims To Help Improve Health of Buildings, Patients

News & Views
BIFMA Works To Improve Furniture Sustainability Ratings

News & Views
Conduct Site Analysis Before Starting Construction On Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Water Savings From Cooling Tower Efficiency Strategies

News & Views
HVAC Policies, Procedures Can Improve Efficiency In Existing Buildings

News & Views
Three Steps To Improve HVAC Performance: Audits, Retrocommissioning, Ongoing Commissioning

News & Views
Challenges Face Healthcare Facilities Located Off Hospital Campus

News & Views
Building Automation Systems Connect With Each Other, Enterprise Systems

Building Operating Management
In Miami, Brickell World Plaza Combines Connectivity, Sustainability To Provide Green Class A Office Space

Building Operating Management
ICT, Uptime And Direct Internet Connection Are Some Of Brickell World Plaza's Selling Points

Building Operating Management
Internet Connectivity, Security Are Critical Elements of 600 Brickell's Building Intelligence

Building Operating Management
Water Demands, Energy Management Are Among Lessons Learned From Early Days of 600 Brickell

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Well-Made Rental Agreement Vital to Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Get Terms of Return, Delivery of Rental Equipment in Writing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Warranties Key Concern for Equipment Rental

Building Operating Management
Which Green Building Product Criteria Should Facility Managers Use?

Building Operating Management
'Red List' Of Chemicals Can Help Guide Building Product Selection, But Will Not Be Definitive

Building Operating Management
LEED, Living Building Challenge Can Help Inform Product Selection

Building Operating Management
Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations Offer Standardized Data On Building Product Information

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Does Not Include Chemical Red List

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Sell And Implement Green Interiors Projects

Building Operating Management
While Cost Is Key, Green Interiors Projects Can Be Sold On Other Benefits

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Can Use Formal Sustainability Policy To Build Support For Green Interiors Initiatives

Building Operating Management
Show Sustainability Doesn't Cost More To Gain Approval For Green Interiors Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell column: Can We Talk? Changing Organizations and the Need for Clear Communications

News & Views
New State Laws Advance Green Building

Building Operating Management
Cities Turn To Energy Star Portfolio Manager As Part Of Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking Push

Building Operating Management
Cities Use Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking To Promote Energy Efficiency, Design Rebates and Incentives

Building Operating Management
Seattle's Energy Benchmarking Law Is Part Of Push To Reduce Energy Use

Building Operating Management
New York's Local Law 84 Requires Large Commercial Buildings To Report Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Have We Taken Water Conservation Measures too Far?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Use Changes While Distribution Systems Do Not

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips for Managing Water Systems in Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Rising Water Prices Mean It's Time For A Professional Water Certification For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Water Credential For Facility Managers Would Focus On Efficiency, Metering and Usage

Building Operating Management
Water Credential Would Need To Include Information On Codes, Standards, Regulations And Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Fannie Mae's LEED-EBOM Push

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Certification: How To Overcome Challenges Of Multi-tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Focus On Building Core, Common Areas To Sell Owners On LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Purchasing Credits Are Recurring Challenge In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Keep Financial Considerations In Mind When Pursuing LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Better Data Can Make LEED-EBOM An Easier Sell To Tenants, Owners

News & Views
Open Plenum Can Lead To Sound Challenges

News & Views
Irrigation Issues: Upgrading for Savings

Building Operating Management
High Level Challenge: Chilled Water Plant Replacement In High-Rise Office Penthouse

Building Operating Management
COBie Offers Easier Way To Manage Asset Data

Building Operating Management
COBie-capable Software Provides Standardized Asset Management For Project Teams

Building Operating Management
BIM, COBie Make A Powerful Team

Building Operating Management
Technical Systems, Occupant Behavior Both Play Role In Fire And Life Safety Planning

Building Operating Management
Training, Emergency Communications Are Crucial To Facility Fire Safety Plans

Building Operating Management
Identifying Volunteers To Help People With Disabilities In Fire Emergency Can Streamline Evacuation

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety In Buildings: Drills, Prevention Strategies Are Essential

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Fire/Life Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Condition Assessments Aid in Repair or Replace Decision

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Technology, Coring Popular Roof Conditioning Techniques

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Replace Roof When Repair Equals Cost of Replacement

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Prompts New Way Of Thinking About Data Center Resiliency

Building Operating Management
New York City Housing Authority Data Center's Backup Power Strategy Helped Weather Sandy

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Shows Value Of Cloud Services, Co-location And Redundant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy's Impact Has Data Centers Outside New York Re-evaluating Threats

News & Views
HVAC: Utility Rebate Programs Can Help Fund Audits, Commissioning

News & Views
A Refresher on LEED-EBOM Recertification

Building Operating Management
Detailed Site Analysis Can Help Select Disaster-Resilient Location For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Critical Facilities Sites Must Meet Minimum Criteria For Disaster Resilience

Building Operating Management
Government Standards Can Help Set Criteria For Critical Facilities Site Location

Building Operating Management
Five Steps To Evaluating Sites For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Showed Importance Of Critical Facilities Site Selection

Building Operating Management
Flooring Installation Failures Can Be Costly, Time-Consuming

Building Operating Management
Address Substrate Issues To Avoid Flooring Adhesive Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Risks and Legionella: Separating Fact from Fiction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Potable Hospital Water Major Source of Legionella Bacteria

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Myths Surrounding Legionnaire's Disease

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)

Building Operating Management
May Innovative Products: Building Controls

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Construction And Renovation On Campus Help Cut Costs, Attract Students

Building Operating Management
Conduct Energy Efficiency Analysis Before Beginning Sustainable Campus Construction

Building Operating Management
Resilient Design, Campus Master Plan Are Important Elements Of Sustainable Construction

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Demand Response Pilot Credit Encourages Analysis Of Outside Power Generation

Building Operating Management
With Building Automation Protocols, Devil Is In The Details

Building Operating Management
New ADA and the "Pool Lift" Regulation

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency Projects Bring Large Savings To Poudre School District

Building Operating Management
Bond Issue Will Help Make Existing Poudre Schools More Energy Efficient

Building Operating Management
Data Is Lifeblood Of Colorado School District's Energy Efficiency Program

Building Operating Management
Culture Change Produces Large Energy Savings at Rocky Mountain High School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Ongoing Challenges, New Approach

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Average Energy Savings from Retrocommissioning is 16 Percent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Closer Look at the Retrocommissioning Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
As a Manager, Be Open to Changing Organization's Culture

News & Views
Two Types Of Utility Incentives Can Help Optimize HVAC, Other Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fine-Tuning the Green Certification Process

News & Views
Facility Analytics Can Help Facility Managers Make Data-Based Decisions

Building Operating Management
How to Avoid Pitfalls With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

Building Operating Management
With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting, Cost Should Not Be First Priority

Building Operating Management
Evaluate LEDs for Possible Use in Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

Building Operating Management
Tips for Maintenance, Inspection of Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

Building Operating Management
CEIR's RoofPoint System Helps Facility Managers Evaluate Roof Efficiency, Durability

Building Operating Management
Ultimate Goal of CEIR's RoofPoint System is to Guide All Phases of Roofing Projects

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System is Rooted in Good Roofing Design Principles

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System Offers Alternative to LEED Certification

Building Operating Management
Exterior Lighting Design Presents Challenges

Building Operating Management
Equipment vs. Operations: Greatest Opportunity for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
From Guest Demands To Dolphin Tanks, Hospitality Facilities Face Challenges Going Green

Building Operating Management
Hospitality Industry Moving From Words To Action When It Comes To Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Hospitality Employees Play Big Role In Sustainability Efforts

Building Operating Management
In Hospitality Facilities, Facility Managers Find Many Ways to Improve Sustainability

Building Operating Management
How Energy Managers Can Leverage Big Data Right Now

Building Operating Management
Planned Capital Upgrades Present Opportunities For Deeper Energy Savings

News & Views
Ceilings Can Help with Green Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Preventing Roof Coating Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Environmental Conditions Can Create Havoc

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Be Aware of Specification, Application Errors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Spotlight RCMA

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: Insist on AHRI Certified Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: Difference Between AHRI Certified and Rated

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC: AHRI Certification Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PPE: Providing Protection, Keeping Workers Safe

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Important PPE Issues Associated With Electrical Hazards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Most PPE Equipment Associated With Grounds Work

News & Views
Sustainability Factors in Students College Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Share Experiences With Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps K-12 Facility Managers Avoid Millions in Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Portfolio Manager Helps Schools Set Baseline for Energy, Water Use

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency in K-12 Buildings Doesn't Require Full Time Employee

Building Operating Management
Communicating Early Success With Energy Star Can Help Get Energy Efficiency Efforts Off Ground in K-12 Buildings

News & Views
HVAC: Why Things Go Wrong

Building Operating Management
Workplace Design Can Help Attract, Retain Generation Y Employees

Building Operating Management
Workplace Design Can Encourage Collaboration In Changing Office Environment

Building Operating Management
Managing Sound, Noise is One Potential Challenge in Open Workplace Design

Building Operating Management
Case Study: How One National Corporation Used A Redesigned Office Environment To Attract And Retain Employees

Building Operating Management
The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design

News & Views
Facility Managers Have Multiple Reasons To Consider Wireless Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Building Operating Management
Employing All Available Evacuation Options Leads to Safer High-Rises

Building Operating Management
The Challenges Of Commissioning Data Centers With Portable Generators

Building Operating Management
Using Portable Generators For Data Center Commissioning Can Affect UPS

Building Operating Management
Understanding Effects Of Generators Is Key To Successful Data Center Commissioning

Building Operating Management
What To Know Before Building A Modular Data Center

Building Operating Management
Know The Requirements For Modular Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Keep Shipping Size Constraints In Mind When Designing Modular Data Center

Building Operating Management
4 Questions To Ask When Considering A Modular Data Center

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Speak Out on Water Conservation Efforts

Building Operating Management
ASHRAE's Proposed Legionella Standard Draft Open for 45-Day Public Comment

News & Views
Be Aware Of Factors That Cause HVAC Performance To Slip Over Time

News & Views
Focus On Communication With Facility Management Staff When Costs Have To Be Cut

News & Views
Select Facility Energy Consumption Dashboards Carefully For Ease Of Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Planning by Managers Boosts Efforts to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgraded Irrigation Systems Can Mean Huge Cost Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Good Communication Helps Address Irrigation System Issues

News & Views
Ceiling Tile Recycling Can Help With Green Efforts

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Cutting costs: Simple steps help Florida county achieve sustainability

Building Operating Management
Halon Alternatives Provide Suppression Without Hurting Environment

Building Operating Management
Office Project Offers Lessons In Master Planning For Collaborative Work

News & Views
Time For The Spring Roof Inspection

News & Views
Use Equipment Properly To Ensure Security Success

Building Operating Management
Bridge The Gap From Construction To Efficient Operations

Building Operating Management
Tie Design and Construction Teams To Building Performance

Building Operating Management
LEED Certification Aims To Be Constantly Evolving

News & Views
UPS Offers Protection Against Common Power System Faults

News & Views
Data Center Innovation Demands Better Communication

News & Views
Ceiling Manufacturers Offer Recycled Content, Recycling Programs

News & Views
Tools Available to Use During Fire/Life Safety Evacuation

News & Views
Evacuation Planning for People with Disabilities

Building Operating Management
Increasing Water, Wastewater Costs Demand Improved Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Restrooms, Landscaping Offer Opportunities For Water Savings

Building Operating Management
Cooling Towers Are Overlooked As Water Users

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency Showcase: New Products

News & Views
Manage Indoor Pollutants to Preserve Indoor Air Quality

News & Views
Newsletter Can Help Facility Managers Reach Key Audiences

News & Views
Building Automation Systems Will Continue To Offer New Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Green Cleaning Programs Offer Greater Efficiency As Part Of Overall Sustainability Plan

Building Operating Management
Western Michigan University's Green Cleaning Program Helps In Push For LEED Certification

Building Operating Management
Green Cleaning Standards Help Ensure Contractors Meet Cleaning Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Carbon Dioxide Testing Vital to Prevent IAQ Problems

Building Operating Management
Five Sources Of Data Can Help Facility Managers Analyze Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Automated Benchmarking Services Can Aid Building Energy-Data Gathering

Building Operating Management
Submeters Help Measure Energy Used By Specific Building Area

Building Operating Management
Use Building Automation System To Learn Information On Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Data Loggers Offer Specifics Of Equipment's Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Proposed EPAct Deduction Extension Would Create Deep Retrofit Tax Incentive

Building Operating Management
Facility Master Plan Can Help With Energy Efficiency In Educational Facilities

Building Operating Management
Energy Consultants Can Help Integrate Energy Conservation Measures With Facility Master Plan

Building Operating Management
Energy Calculations Help Determine Payback Of Energy Conservation Measures In Facility Master Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Information Modeling on Rise in Facility Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Use Building Information Modeling in Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Information Modeling, COBie Streamline Construction Process

News & Views
Check Efficiency Of Daily Operations

Building Operating Management
Laboratory Construction Project Management Strategies Prove Effective

News & Views
Lighting Occupancy Sensors Need Commissioning

News & Views
Talk With Tenants About Security Needs

Building Operating Management
Long-Term Roofing Plan Can Save Money, Aggravation

Building Operating Management
Roof Inspections, Checklist Help Facility Managers Spot Trouble Early

Building Operating Management
Properly Maintained Roof Log Helps Streamline Management Of Roof Systems

Building Operating Management
Plan For Roof Replacement To Avoid Catastrophic Failure

Building Operating Management
Lighting Controls Can Amplify Effect Of More Efficient Light Sources

Building Operating Management
Daylighting Controls Are Becoming Less Complicated, More Productive

Building Operating Management
Outdoor Lighting Can Be Managed By Lighting Controls

News & Views
UPS can protect power supply

Building Operating Management
Destination Dispatch, Machineroomless Systems Are Current Wave of Elevator Technology

Building Operating Management
Destination Dispatch Systems Cut Down on Total Travel Time

Building Operating Management
Machineroomless Elevators Are Growing Trend in Low-Rise Applications

Building Operating Management
Elevators Showcase: New Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance History Key Factor in Boiler Repair-or-Replace Decision

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Repair-or-Replace Decision: Key Questions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Improving Boiler Energy Efficiency with Retrocommissioning

News & Views
Automatic Plumbing Fixtures Continue To Improve

News & Views
Account For Disabilities In Emergency Plan

News & Views
School uses geothermal energy

News & Views
Regular inspection lengthens windows' lifespan

News & Views
Occupant cooperation need to save energy

Building Operating Management
Evaluate How Space Is Used During Design Process

Building Operating Management
Office Design Needs To Provide Employees Privacy When They Need It

Building Operating Management
Collaborative Space Isn't Just A Buzzword

Building Operating Management
Creating Collaborative Culture Requires Mix Of Spaces For Privacy, Interaction

News & Views
Select paint contractor carefully

Building Operating Management
Acoustics Of Open Offices A Common Employee Concern

News & Views
Repair A Pump, Or Replace It?

Building Operating Management
Forward Retail Power Pricing Affected By Legal Issues, Natural Gas Prices

Building Operating Management
Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

Building Operating Management
Don't Let Myths Stop You From Exploring Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Building Operating Management
Net-Zero Building Design Doesn't Have to Be Difficult

Building Operating Management
Operations, Occupant Behavior and Plug Loads Can All Affect Net-Zero Goals

Building Operating Management
What A Net-Zero Ready Building Is and Isn't

Building Operating Management
As Space Heaters Show, Facility Managers Often Have to Negotiate With Occupants to Avoid Energy Waste

Building Operating Management
Occupants Can Be Asset In Energy Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Motivating Occupants Is Critical To Ensuring Cooperation on Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Educate Occupants to Get Them to Save Energy

News & Views
Air Filter Improvements Help Efficiency Efforts

News & Views
Ways to protect data centers from fire

Building Operating Management
Building Operations Are First Place to Look to Improve Energy Performance

Building Operating Management
Evaluate Use of Building Machinery to Save Energy

Building Operating Management
Facility Energy Efficiency Efforts Start With Data

Building Operating Management
Ernst & Young Plaza Scores Big With LEED-EBOM

Building Operating Management
GSA Rehabilitates Historic King Federal Building in Atlanta

Building Operating Management
Green Strategies in a Historic Preservation Project: King Federal Building in Atlanta

News & Views
Consider exterior lighting upgrades as savings source

News & Views
Handheld devices can upgrade management

News & Views
Open Work Spaces Require Careful Noise Management

News & Views
FM And IT Need To Work Together

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Reduce Energy Expenditures

Building Operating Management
How The New York City Department Of Education Uses Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Energy Star, Portfolio Manager Can Help Make Capital Investment Decisions

Building Operating Management
Twenty Years Of Energy Star

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Challenges in Preparing for, Responding to Crises

Building Operating Management
Medical Technology's Pace Of Innovation Places Heavy Demands On Facilities

Building Operating Management
Significant Technology Changes Require Health Care Facility Renovations

Building Operating Management
Hospital Construction Should Aim For Flexibility From Start

News & Views
Facility Policy Practices for Good IAQ

News & Views
Design and Construction IAQ Considerations

News & Views
Balancing Innovation With Practicality in Green Interiors

Building Operating Management
Survey Of Energy Efficient Properties Shows LEED Offers Advantages

Building Operating Management
LEED Projects Are Not Homogenous Group

Building Operating Management
How To Get Improved Results From Energy Projects

Building Operating Management
How Office Park Landscapes Can Reduce Water Use

Building Operating Management
Smart Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Collection Are Cost-Effective

Building Operating Management
Proposed Legionella Standard Undergoing Further Revisions

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Greenbuild 2012 Celebrates Sustainable Building Management

News & Views
How To Save Energy In Large Retail Organizations

Building Operating Management
Office Renovation for Architecture Firm Achieves LEED Platinum

Building Operating Management
Green Features Reduce Energy Consumption 58 Percent

Building Operating Management
Markling Hopes To Open Doors As BOMA Chairman

Building Operating Management
Exciting Technology Updates in BAS systems

Building Operating Management
BAS Contributes to Energy Efficient Buildings

News & Views
How to Use LEED-CI

News & Views
Condition Monitoring Helps Detect Building Envelope Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart-Controller Technology Helps Managers Irrigate Sustainably

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Assessing Irrigation Needs Prevents Problems

News & Views
To Achieve High Performance Building, Look To ASHRAE Guideline 32

News & Views
Replace Oversized Motors To Reduce HVAC Energy Use

News & Views
Facility Managers Should Not Be Invisible Within The Organization

News & Views
Metrics, Data Goals Should Guide Selection of Facility Management Software-based Tools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategically Selecting Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicle Selection: Features and Functions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies That Boost Productivity

News & Views
List Of Crisis Events Can Help With Security Planning

News & Views
Collaboration A More Important Element Of Office Design

Building Operating Management
Green Operations in Multi-Tenant Buildings Require Solid Planning, Tenant Buy-in

Building Operating Management
Developing a Sustainability Plan in Multi-Tenant Buildings Has Several Potential Challenges

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Program Must Account For Tenant Behavior

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Plan, Tenant Buy-In Are Only Beginning Of Successful Green Operations

Building Operating Management
Collaborative Workspaces Encourage Communication, Idea Sharing, Flexibility

Building Operating Management
Open Office Spaces Spur Collaboration at All Types of Companies

Building Operating Management
Expensive Office Space Helps Drive Shift in Office Design Thinking

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Disaster Recovery: Identifying Risks and Critical Facility Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Devising a Disaster Recovery Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Aftermath: Minimizing Disaster Impact

News & Views
Equipment Rental Offers Managers Many Advantages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Boiler Upgrade key to Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
GBMC Boiler Upgrade Required Careful Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Timely Boiler Upgrade Completed Under Budget

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy-Efficient Exterior Lighting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Controls That Maximize Exterior Lighting

Building Operating Management
Munich RE Meets Carbon Reduction Goals

Building Operating Management
Food Court Renovation Aims to Make Allen Center More Appealing to Tenants

Building Operating Management
Food Court Renovations: Lessons Learned

Building Operating Management
How To Select The Right Roofing System

Building Operating Management
Roofing Resources For Facility Managers

News & Views
The Case for Keeping Chemical Application In-House

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5 minutes with Skip Milton, Assistant Director of Facility Operations at Texas Children's Hospital

News & Views
Some HVAC Upgrades Are Better Candidates for EPAct Tax Deductions

News & Views
Wireless Option for Building Management System Has Pros and Cons

News & Views
'Road Map' Can Help Guide Security Plans

Building Operating Management
Five Ways to Reduce Restroom Operating Costs

Building Operating Management
Overdesigned Restroom Lighting Systems Can Increase Costs

Building Operating Management
Cleaning Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Drain Cleaning Prevents Major Plumbing Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Evaluating Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Educational Programs Help Minimize the Need for Drain Cleaning

News & Views
Functionality Important in Office Furniture Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Collaboration: The Key to Maintenance Management

Building Operating Management
Legal Issues Complicate LEED Guarantees

Building Operating Management
Gifford Lawsuit Over LEED Certifications Set Some Guidelines for What Recourse is Available

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: The Evolution of LEED for Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Handheld Computing Devices Improve Managing Work-Order Data

Building Operating Management
What interior design trends are leading the way in commercial buildings?

Building Operating Management
Are tight budgets still driving design choices, or has some flexibility started to return to the process?

Building Operating Management
What role does sustainability play in the design process? How has that changed over the last few years?

Building Operating Management
Have there been any big surprises recently in design trends?

Building Operating Management
What do you anticipate as the next area of focus in interior design?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Condition Monitoring Helps Detect Building Envelope Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Envelope Inspection Strategies Help Prevent Costly Repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair History is Critical to Proper Inspection of Building Envelopes

News & Views
Modern Fire Safety Systems Can Be Cheaper, Smarter

Building Operating Management
In Sin City, Water is the True Gold

Building Operating Management
College Campus Shootings Prompt New Emergency Preparedness Steps

Building Operating Management
Public Safety, Police and Security Professionals Can Help Assess Campus Security Threats

Building Operating Management
Campus Layout Can Help Mitigate Threats, But Good Security Plan Needed

Building Operating Management
Policies, Training Are Keys to Keeping Campus Safe

News & Views
How Do Commission Your Roof?

News & Views
What is the Passive House rating system?

News & Views
How Can You Take Advantage of the Green Classroom Professional Certificate?

News & Views
With HVAC Upgrades, Look at the Entire System

News & Views
Good Communication Is Essential to Facility Management Success

News & Views
Building Automation Systems Offer Real Time Data

News & Views
Irrigation Spotlight: Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
Water and Air Infiltration Can Quickly Compromise Building Exterior

Building Operating Management
Building Envelope Commisssioning Ensures Exteriors Perform as Planned

Building Operating Management
Finding Energy Waste Requires Knowledge of How Energy Transfers Through Building Components

Building Operating Management
Performance Testing Helps Ensure Air-Tight, Water-Tight Construction

News & Views
ADA: Successful Restroom Renovations

Facility Focus
LEED Resources for Facility Managers from Green Building Certification Institute

Facility Focus
As LEED Grows, GBCI Takes Steps to Handle Workload, Ensure Quality

Building Operating Management
General Services Administration's Goal of Carbon Neutral by 2030 Requires Improved Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
High-performance HVAC Systems Help GSA Reduce Energy Consumption

Building Operating Management
Building Controls, Smart Meters are Keys to GSA's Renovation Projects

Building Operating Management
Green Proving Ground Program Helps GSA Evaluate Energy-Saving Technologies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Defining Maintenance: Training and Education

Building Operating Management
Getting Students Involved in Energy Efficiency Can Lead to Big Energy Cost Savings For School Districts

Building Operating Management
Douglas County School District Sees Big Gains From Involving Students In Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Ponderosa High School Involved Students in Teaching Value of Saving Energy

News & Views
The New Criteria for Selecting Office Furniture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Strategies Help Establish Performance Requirements

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Interiors Now Part of Design DNA

Building Operating Management
Environmental Declarations Help Facility Managers Make Informed Decisions

Building Operating Management
Plans and Policies Help Facility Managers Drive Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Cost Savings and Green Features at NAU Health and Learning Center

Building Operating Management
The First Steps Of A LEED-EBOM Initiative

Building Operating Management
The Three Biggest LEED-EBOM Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ohio Hospital's LEED Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Building Eases LEED Certification Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Construction Project Maximizes Sustainability Development Goals

News & Views
Considering Electric Utility Vehicles

News & Views
Water Conservation: Focus on Irrigation

News & Views
ADA: Communication for Success

News & Views
The New Criteria for Selecting Office Furniture

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Design, Flexibility, Mobility Are Key Selection Criteria for Office Furniture

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Furniture Playing Larger Role in Office Design Choices

Building Operating Management
Aesthetics Can Help Improve Furniture's Longevity

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Furniture

News & Views
Extending the performance life of paved surfaces

News & Views
Improving Motor Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Photovoltaic Roofing Systems Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Photovoltatics: Roof Racking Systems

News & Views
Bird Control Application Considerations

News & Views
Manage Interior Systems for Healthy Indoor Air

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Efficiency Blueprint?

News & Views
Capitalize on Fire Alarm Systems Advanced Communications Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Fire Alarms: Five Ways Facility Managers Can Gain From Today's Technology

Building Operating Management
Improved Communication, User-Friendly Features Are Part of Evolution of Fire Alarms

Building Operating Management
New Fire Alarm Systems Offer Fewer False Alarms

Building Operating Management
New Fire Alarm Systems Offer More Options for Challenging Spaces

News & Views
With Building Controls, Age May or May Not Be the Reason for Problems

Building Operating Management
Elevators Can Be Used for Evacuation, IBC Says

News & Views
What is the Better Buildings Challenge?

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Effectively Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Building Operating Management
Why Facility Managers Are Not Adopting Social Media

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Benefit From Using Social Media

Building Operating Management
How Facility Management Can Use Social Media in Emergency Situations

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Avoid Social Media Traps

Building Operating Management
Facility Management and IT Team Up at Rockefeller University

Building Operating Management
Data Centers, IT Infrastructure Benefit from Cooperation Between Facility Management and IT

Building Operating Management
The Best Way To Reduce Water Use In High-Rise Buildings

News & Views
Environmental Considerations of Selecting Ceilings

News & Views
Plumbing: Going With the Flow

News & Views
Successful Paint Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keys to Successful LED Fixture Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LED Installation Requirements

News & Views
Underfloor Air Distribution Can Benefit High Performance Buildings

News & Views
Building Management System Analytics and Diagnostics Can Aid Facility Staff, If Properly Programmed

Building Operating Management
Using Energy Star's Portfolio Manager: Tips from Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
How to Get Started With Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Portfolio Manager: How to Avoid Mistakes with Energy Star Online Benchmarking Tool

Building Operating Management
What the Future Holds For Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

News & Views
Green Schools Linked To Better Student Health, Performance

News & Views
Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction

Building Operating Management
Integrated Design Is Essential for LEED for Schools

Building Operating Management
LEED for Schools Targets Acoustics, IAQ and Lighting

Building Operating Management
From LEED for Schools: Tips on Green Design and Construction for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Green Schools: Information Resources for Facility Managers

News & Views
Reduce IAQ Complaints Through Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Imaging: Moisture Inspections on Low-Slope Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moisture Inspections Require Alternative Testing Methods

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Limitations of Infrared Technology in Moisture Inspections

News & Views
Take Advantage of Ceiling Options to Address Workplace Trends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED-EB Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits

Building Operating Management
Unical Aviation, Inc.: Transforming a Non-descript Warehouse Into a First-class Workplace

Building Operating Management
Designers Focus on Color, Style for Interior

Building Operating Management
Never Too Early to be Better at the InterContinental San Francisco

Building Operating Management
How To Justify Energy Efficiency Projects To Upper Management

News & Views
New HVAC Technologies Can Help Save Energy in Data Centers

News & Views
Is Now a Good Time to Lock In Energy Prices?

News & Views
BIM: A Better View of Maintenance

News & Views
Demand Control Ventilation Systems Can Save Energy, Achieve Occupant Satisfaction

News & Views
Facility Manager Do's and Don'ts for Email Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
County's Successful In-house Plumbing Upgrade Delivers Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Project Outline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Upgrade's Challenges and Additional Costs

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Building Automation Can Reduce Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Restroom Redesign: Benefits for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Field Museum, O'Hare Look for Creativity in Restroom Design and Renovation

Building Operating Management
Restroom Renovations Require Attention to Detail, Not Just Aesthetics

Building Operating Management
Restroom Upgrades a Worthwhile Investment

Building Operating Management
Restroom Redesigns in Airport, Museums

News & Views
Plumbing: The Rise of Water Metering

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Need to Know About Alternative Workplace Design

Building Operating Management
Alternative Workplace Design Offers Open Spaces, Flexible Seating, Real Estate Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Alternative Workplace Design Allows For Greater Collaboration, Quiet Work

Building Operating Management
Alternative Workplace Design Takes Advantage of Technology, Offers Flexibility

News & Views
Elevator Evacuation Closer to Practical Application

News & Views
Tackling the Challenges of Maintenance Recruiting

Building Operating Management
New Data Center Cooling Technologies Increase Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Commissioning Data Centers To Ensure Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Preparing for Disaster: During Hurricane Season, Miami Facility Takes Advantage of Lead Time

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Energy efficiency project results in significant campus improvements

News & Views
Restroom Renovations: Quantifying Benefits

News & Views
Technology, Workforce Driving Design Changes

News & Views
Air Intake Location Protects Indoor Air Quality

Building Operating Management
Key Steps to Planning Mass Notification System

Building Operating Management
Knowing Facility's Risks Offers Big Rewards When Planning Mass Notification System

Building Operating Management
Mass Notification System Requires More Flexibility Than Fire Alarm

Building Operating Management
Mass Notification Systems Offer Multiple Messaging Methods

News & Views
Three Reasons Can Justify New Building Automation Technology

Building Operating Management
Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?

Building Operating Management
LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline

Building Operating Management
NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems

Building Operating Management
Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Approved with Energy Efficiency, Metering Requirements

Building Operating Management
Allan Skodowski on LEED 2012

Building Operating Management
IgCC Adopted in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lessons Learned

Building Operating Management
Peter Strazdas on Measuring Results and Changing Behavior

Building Operating Management
Nancy Bechtol on the Importance of Communication

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Sets Energy Efficiency Measures for Buildings

Building Operating Management
Green Design Guides Renovation of California State Office Buildings

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Poor Flooring Performance With Proper Specifications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Hygiene: Not All Challenges Are Visible

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Using Technology to Eliminate Cross Contamination

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Hygiene Challenges

News & Views
Occupancy Sensors Need Not Leave Occupants in the Dark, Shorten Lamp Life

News & Views
Four Steps To Ensuring Successful Commissioning

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How to Create a Two Way Facility Management Communication Strategy

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LEED-EBOM Now Most Popular Rating System

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The Benefits of Saving Space in Office Design

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Analytics, Fault Detection Improve Building Automation Capabilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Digital Data Era Is Here. Are You Prepared?

Building Operating Management
Evidence-Based Design Part of Lakeland’s Far-Sighted Approach

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Maintaining IAQ During Construction Projects

Building Operating Management
Lab Delivers Flexibility and Collaboration on a Fast-Track Schedule

Building Operating Management
Commissioning HVAC Equipment

Building Operating Management
The Role of the Commissioning Agent

Building Operating Management
HVAC Commissioning Fosters Energy Efficiency Over A Building's Life

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Water Conservation and Grounds Management

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Water Conservation: Plumbing Fixtures Offer a Choice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Can Overcome Operational Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Boon to Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability, the Bottom Line and You

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Budgeting Requires Incentives, Deal Makers

News & Views
Building Automation Systems: Three Reasons to Replace Rather Than Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Outdoor Lighting Strategy Can Balance Safety, Security and Environmental Stewardship

Building Operating Management
When it Comes to Exterior Lighting, More is Not Necessarily Better

Building Operating Management
Exterior Lighting Controls, Fixtures Can Reduce Energy Use and Provide Security

Building Operating Management
Case Study: Exterior LEDs Balance Safety, Security and Green at Walmart

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For Good Facility Management Communication, Keep Three Points in Mind

Building Operating Management
Careful Assessment of Energy Options Can Show What Steps to Take

Building Operating Management
Energy Procurement Options Provide Opportunities, But Also Have Pitfalls

Building Operating Management
Energy Procurement Choices Affect Renewable Energy Decisions

Building Operating Management
Energy Procurement Choices Affect Energy Efficiency Paybacks

News & Views
Variety of Carpet Options Can Earn LEED Points

Building Operating Management
BAS Strategies in New Construction vs. Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Flexibility in Office Design Offers FMs Green Benefits, Cost Savings

Building Operating Management
Technology, Changing Workforce Helping to Drive Green Office Design Changes

Building Operating Management
Maximizing Flexible Space in Office Design Reduces Costs

Building Operating Management
Market Forces Provide More Options for Green Interior Products

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How to Choose the Right Paint

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Match Roof to Fire Rating Needs

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The Benefits of Co-Employment

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Be Careful with Co-employment Arrangements

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Five Ways BIM Can Benefit FM

Building Operating Management
Data Center Capacity: Getting the Most from More

Building Operating Management
Expanding Data Center Allows for Closer Control

Building Operating Management
Co-location Helps Decentralize Data Center Operations

Building Operating Management
Expanding Data Centers to the Cloud Offers More Than Pie in the Sky Benefits

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Restroom Renovations and Life-Cycle Costs

Building Operating Management

Building Operating Management
Tips To Ensure A Successful Roofing Installation

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How Five Steps Can Help Facility Managers Improve Communication

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Four Steps Can Help Determine Whether to Upgrade or Replace Building Automation System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Incorporate New Communications Technology into Existing Strategies

News & Views
To Save Energy, Improve Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Updates Operations for Green, Financial Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation Focus of Grounds Department's Efforts

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Can Boost BAS/EMS Performance With New Tools, Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Real-time Information is Big Advantage of Modern BAS/EMS Systems

Building Operating Management
Advanced BAS/EMS Operations Still Need Staff Oversight

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Manage IAQ Perceptions

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Setting Goals: Successful Plumbing Retrofits

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Renovations and ADA

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Demand Control Ventilation Can Reduce Energy Costs

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Find Out How the Facility Staff Can Help Other Departments

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Facility Staff Should Be Involved in Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens

Building Operating Management
BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building

Building Operating Management
BIM Demands Early Building Owner Involvement

Building Operating Management
Technology Brings Positive Change To Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
Learning Curve: Tax Benefits for Energy Projects

Building Operating Management
Knowing What to Look Out For Critical When Upgrading HVAC System

Building Operating Management
For a Successful HVAC Upgrade, Good Timing is Everything

Building Operating Management
Upgrading HVAC System More Complicated Than One Piece at a Time

News & Views
Four Steps To Keep Energy Efficiency a Priority

News & Views
How To Prepare and Inspect a Roof in High-Wind Situations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Plumbing Systems Upgrades Provide Roadmap

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit Paves the Way for Successful Plumbing Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Plumbing Upgrades Depend on Occupant Support

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Several Key Issues Can Spell Success in Equipment Rental

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental Discussions Must Cover Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Problems with Equipment Rental Contracts

News & Views
Boiler Control Upgrades Plus Regular Maintenance Can Improve Energy Efficiency

News & Views
Five Factors to Consider Before Replacing or Expanding a Building Automation System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology: Everything Old — And Improved — Is New Again

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Offers New Ratings, Easier Benchmarking for Buildings

Building Operating Management
Data Centers, Senior Care Now Eligible For 1 to 100 Energy Star Scores

Building Operating Management
New Energy Star for Hospitals, Federal Involvement Among New Plans

News & Views
Saving Water: Going with the (Low) Flow

Building Operating Management
Overlooked Measures Play Critical Role in Protecting Buildings From Fire

Building Operating Management
Fire Alarm Doesn't Guarantee Building Occupants Will Evacuate

Building Operating Management
When Planning Building Security, Don't Forget About Fire Protection

Building Operating Management
When Building Layout Changes, Consult a Fire Protection Expert

News & Views
Avoiding Pitfalls In LEED Certification For Interiors

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Data Centers Look For Ways To Fight Energy Costs

News & Views
Accessibility: Making Way for ADA

Building Operating Management
Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

Building Operating Management
New Codes, Green Building Rating Systems Influence Restroom Equipment Selection

Building Operating Management
How To Make Landscaping and Irrigation Water Efficient

Building Operating Management
Measuring Water Use and Establishing a Water-use Baseline

Building Operating Management
Product Showcase: HVAC

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Versatile Equipment for Snow, Leaf Removal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifts: How to Develop a Written Safety Program

News & Views
Lighting Retrofits: Teaming Up for Savings

News & Views
Plumbing: Going with the (Low) Flow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Inventory Assesses Conditions, Repair Needs

Building Operating Management
Real-World Experiences Help Identify Water-Saving Choices

Building Operating Management
Pay Attention to Water, Energy Issues When Designing Restrooms

News & Views
Dual-Flush Valves: Two Ways To Save

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Managers Need to Focus on Software Implementation

Building Operating Management
Effective Fire Suppression in Data Centers Requires Careful Planning by FMs

Building Operating Management
Learning Curve: Process Cleaning Leads to a Cleaner, Healthier School

Building Operating Management
New Ways of Working

Building Operating Management
Space Efficiency Drives Furniture Trends

News & Views
Five Steps Can Help Win Acceptance for New Workplace Designs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
First Impressions Start with Right Attitude

Building Operating Management
Introducing LEED for Healthcare

News & Views
Five Rules of Thumb Can Aid Decision to Replace or Upgrade BAS

Building Operating Management
Historic College Campus Gets Second Life

News & Views
Making Green Buildings Work

News & Views
Plumbing Savings: Focus on Fixtures

Building Operating Management
Adaptive Reuse, Not Historical Preservation

Building Operating Management
How To Measure IAQ Parameters

Building Operating Management
Air Purification Technologies and Reduced Ventilation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ: Review Specification Documents, Seal HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cleaning Programs: How to Minimize Chemical Exposure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software Installation: Managers Should Partner with Vendors, Consultants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: District Revamps Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifts: What Does Training Program Entail?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifts: How to Inspect and Test Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: How to Coordinate Peak-Load Reductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: How to Meet Load-Reduction Targets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand-Response Programs Affect Operations and Occupants

News & Views
ADA: Renovations and Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Awards Program Full of Great Ideas - To Steal

Building Operating Management
LEED for Healthcare: Construction is Focus, Not Operations

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Maintain Enthusiasm

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Be a Leader

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Get Buy In

News & Views
MSCA Star Certifies Non-Residential Mechanical Service Contractors

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Free Handbook Can Help With Tracking, Improving Building Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Students Conduct Surveys, Inventory Fixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: Identify Water Use

News & Views
Outsourced Service Providers Want to Be on the Team

Building Operating Management
Picking The Right Roofing Product Has Several Considerations

Building Operating Management
Climate Plays Big Role In Selecting The Right Roofing Products

News & Views
Fire Sprinklers Statistics in Commercial Property

News & Views
The Three Tiers of Green Product Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Getting Tough, Again, on Deferred Maintenance

News & Views
Understanding What A Net-Zero Energy Building Really Is

News & Views
How to Use BIM in Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Teaching Green: UW-Madison's Renovated Education Building

Building Operating Management
Sustainability For Today

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning vs. Energy Audit

Building Operating Management
Top 10 Energy-Saving Opportunities

News & Views
A VFD Offers Energy Savings, Other Benefits from Part-Load HVAC Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Set the Stage for Learning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Heaters: How to Get Hot Water Quickly

News & Views
Basic Ways That Building Control Systems Can Help Save Energy

Building Operating Management
Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face

Building Operating Management
For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Lead, Guide, Direct

Building Operating Management
Using Rain Screens for Innovative Exteriors Can Offer Advantages

Building Operating Management
Common Sense Approach Helps in Evaluating Rain Screens

Building Operating Management
First Green Step Is a Big One For Data Centers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mike Rowe an Advocate for Maintenance, Engineering

Building Operating Management
Code Green: New Standards Cover More Than Just Energy

Building Operating Management
Efficient Operation Big Part of New Energy Standards

Facility Focus
Worker Safety: Lost Productivity Helps Determine ROI

Facility Focus
OSHA Inspection: Steps for Facility Managers

News & Views
The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

News & Views
Recognition Programs Offer Validation, Other Benefits to Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Outdoor Water Use Needs to be Watched Closely as Well

Building Operating Management
Alternatives and Best Practices for Water Management

Building Operating Management
A Close Eye on Water Use and Waste can Keep Your Bottom Line from Drying Out

News & Views
Plumbing Specification by Restroom Type

News & Views
Energy Model Can Improve HVAC System Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Peter Strazdas: BIM Is The Future of FM

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Is First Step in Energy Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Performance Buildings Need High-Performing Operators

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Management Issues: Lack of Accountability, Discipline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Laser Scanning Generates Building-Envelope Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Laser Scanning Creates Three-Dimensional Model of Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Design Team Focuses on Computer-Generated Models

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC, Lighting, Plumbing Initiatives Fuel LEED Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED for Healthcare Addresses Unique Operational Requirements

Building Operating Management
Renovations Trigger ADA Compliance?

Building Operating Management
Common ADA Violations

Building Operating Management
Proceeding After an ADA Violation

Building Operating Management
ADA In Commercial Real Estate

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use

News & Views
Consider Wireless Options When Planning a Controls Retrofit

News & Views
Grounds Care: Irrigation Practices to Save Water

News & Views
Changing Work Habits Call for Changing Workspaces

Building Operating Management
Planning Your Next Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Industry Group Sees DC Power Making Gains in Workplaces, Data Centers and Beyond

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Building an Operating Budget

Facility Focus
Does an HVAC Pre-Filter Improve Energy Efficiency?

News & Views
Asset Data Management: Four Software Solutions

News & Views
MRO Parts Storerooms: No Longer An Afterthought

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing: Key Considerations for High-Efficiency Toilets

Facility Focus
The Role of Existing Buildings in Energy Use, Emissions

Facility Focus
Sustainability Success Story: Small Projects Pay Off Big

News & Views
Trends in Fires in Educational Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Direct-Digital Controls Improve Equipment Monitoring

Building Operating Management
Mr. Designer, Tear Down This (Cubicle) Wall

Building Operating Management
Technology Can Help Support Workplace Efficiency

News & Views
The Future of T12 Lamps

Facility Focus
Recommissioning Benefits: Improved IAQ, Equipment Performance

Facility Focus
What is the Cost and ROI of Recommissioning?

Facility Focus
What is the Difference Between Recommissioning and Retrocommissioning?

Facility Focus
What's Included in Retrocommissioning and Recommissioning Studies?

Building Operating Management
Carbon Footprint Gaining a Place on the FM Agenda

Building Operating Management
Focus on Buildings to Cut Your Carbon Footprint

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Keep up with Changing Technology

News & Views
Air Handler Drain Pans and Indoor Air Quality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Everywhere a Strategy: Get Serious About Specification

Building Operating Management
Considering Life Cycle Costs Can Pay Off in Restroom Renovations

Building Operating Management
Lighting Options Can Cut Restroom Electricity Usage

Building Operating Management
Design Can Help Cut Cleaning Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Upgrades: Develop a Master Plan

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Personnel Management and Cost-Saving Strategies with Bruce Canter

Building Operating Management
Rob Pearlman's Facility Management Team at International Finance Corp. Relies on Data

Building Operating Management
Increasing Density Helps Manage Space

Building Operating Management
How IFC Tracks Energy Usage and Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Team Player: More than Just Coach-Speak

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement: Consider Safety Hazards, Impact on Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement: Conduct Inventory and Analysis of Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dual-Flush Fixtures Part of WaterSense Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Flushometers, Waterless Urinals Boost Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Considerations for Sensor-Operated Fixtures, Faucets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation Systems: Design Should Incorporate Smart Controllers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints: How to Match Formulation with Substrate

Building Operating Management
Formal LEED-EBOM Certification

Building Operating Management
Working With Other Departments on a LEED-EBOM Initiative

Building Operating Management
How To Maintain (Or Improve Upon) Certification

Building Operating Management
Head Off Problems Before They Start By Selecting Vendors Who Are Experts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Are the Three Scopes of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Role of Recommissioning in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Building Operating Management
Simplicity is Key in Pursuing Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Fire Code Questions to Ask Before Upgrading

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety Products

Building Operating Management
Utilities Offer a Range of Incentives for Improving Energy Performance

News & Views
High-Performance HVAC System Requires an Integrated Design

News & Views
Slowing the Flow: Plumbing Systems and Water Conservation

News & Views
Seven Strategies Can Make Change Management Successful

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Water-Conservation Strategies

News & Views
Trained Staff Is Essential to Get Energy Savings from Building Automation Systems

Facility Focus
Use Inventory Software to Assess Condition of Facilities, Systems

Facility Focus
Facility Master Plan Helps Prioritize Investments

Facility Focus
Use Criteria to Evaluate Investment Options

Facility Focus
Gap Analysis: Evaluate Investment Choices in Master Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Six Factors of Long-Term Performance

News & Views
How to Customize Sub-Metering Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Use Software to Manage Energy Use

News & Views
Make Sure To Get As-Builts After Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA: Expanding Role in the Workplace

News & Views
When Upgrading Building Automation, Review Capabilities of Existing Systems

Facility Focus
What Do Facility Managers Need in Business Continuity Plans?

Facility Focus
Emergency Planning: Develop a Communications Strategy

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Keep a Plan Up to Date

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Drilling and Tabletop Exercises

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Implement a Shelter-In-Place Plan

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Develop a Chain of Command

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Plan: Use Checklists for Most Important Steps

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Recertification Helps Ensure Green Building Progress

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Train a New Generation of Technicians

Building Operating Management
For Facility Managers, Gaining Influence Means Communicating Effectively

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care: Bioswales Offer Water-Management Benefits

News & Views
The International Green Construction Code

Building Operating Management
Effective Communication Takes More Than the Loudest Voice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Requirements Include Form 300, Written Plans

Facility Focus
The Evolution of Communication Expectations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Automation: Document Commissioning for New Installations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Upgrades: Consider Staffing and Training Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Upgrades: Balance Sustainability with Functionality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Part of Managers' New Normal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: How to Implement Condition-Based Monitoring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Design, Installation, Maintenance Impact Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Incentives for Lighting-System Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lift Specification: Ask Questions About Safety, Training

Building Operating Management
Best Practices for Good Communications

Building Operating Management
Finding the Right Communication Channel

Building Operating Management
Listen: Podcasts on Communications

Building Operating Management
Green Building News

Building Operating Management
Improving Building Energy Performance After Construction

Building Operating Management
HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction

Building Operating Management
Carpet Installation and Maintenance

News & Views
Therapy for Broken Outsourced Service Relationships

Facility Focus
Five Questions to Answer When Communicating Change

News & Views
Standardizing Restroom Products

News & Views
Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems Areas of Concern

News & Views
ADA-Compliant Restroom Renovations

News & Views
Keep Your Air Pressure Positive

News & Views
Build Trust with Outsourced Service Providers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Demand-Response Program Requires Culture Shift

News & Views
ADA-Compliant Restroom Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: How to Quantify Lost Productivity

News & Views
What You Need To Know About the Various LEED Credentials

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers, Departments Deserve Recognition

Facility Focus
Energy Benchmarking When You Can't Use Energy Star Benchmarks

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CHCP: Installation Insights with Mark J. Deming

News & Views
Lessons Learned from Educational Building Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tough Decisions: Managers Need a Strong Conscience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Engineers Focus on HVAC, BAS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Communication is Critical

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing: No-Touch Fixtures Improve Restroom Hygiene

Facility Maintenance Decisions
City of Springfield (Mo.) Public Grounds Faces Adversity

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Steps in Designing Green Interiors

Building Operating Management
To LEED or Not to LEED?

Building Operating Management
How Real Companies Executed Sustainable Design

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Pitfalls In LEED Certification

Building Operating Management
Review Existing Outsourcing Service Contracts to Ensure Success

Building Operating Management
Developing a Pro-Active Relationship with Outsourced Service Providers

Building Operating Management
Managing Input During Renovation Project Planning

Building Operating Management
The Logistics of Campus Renovation Projects

Building Operating Management
Understanding Electricity Bills Helps Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Building Operating Management
New Technologies Mean New Rates

Building Operating Management
Developing an Effective Emergency Communication Program

Building Operating Management
Funding an Emergency Communication System

Building Operating Management
Integrating Emergency Communications Systems

Building Operating Management
Steps to Determine Proper Scope of Elevator Modernization

Building Operating Management
Preparing to Put the Elevator Modernization Plan into Action

News & Views
ADA Strategy: Get Occupant Input

Facility Focus
Energy Audit Yields Big Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Hiring, Working with Contractors

News & Views
Utility Incentives Can Help Cover the Cost of Retrocommissioning

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Materials and Training

News & Views
Take Action During National Radon Month

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Identify Energy-Efficiency Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers: What Would You Do with $100,000?

News & Views
The Benefits of Water Audits

News & Views
Keeping An Eye on Roofing Details

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers' Mantra: Turn Lemons into Lemonade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Question Boiler-Maintenance Records

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: How to Select a Consultant

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rely on Guidelines When Specifying Personal Protective Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personal Protective Equipment: Focus on Arc Flash

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training for Personal Protective Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Cameras a Must-Have Tool

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: How to Recruit and Retain Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Employs Zone-Maintenance Approach

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Freeze in Hiring, Pay Increases Impacts Productivity

Building Operating Management
Roof Problems Often Start at the Seams

Building Operating Management
Roof Penetrations Can Be the Weak Link

Building Operating Management
Protect the Roof from Stress

Building Operating Management
Mind the Metal on the Roof

Building Operating Management
Cooperation in the Data Center Can Reduce Costs, Increase Reliability

Building Operating Management
Managing Common Disagreements Between FM and IT

Building Operating Management
Trends in Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Get the Information on Water Cost and Use

Building Operating Management
Restrooms Offer Many Water Efficient Options

Building Operating Management
Water Efficient Mechanical Systems and Irrigation Systems

Building Operating Management
BACnet Systems Offer Many Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

Building Operating Management
BACnet Connectivity and Interoperability

Building Operating Management
Interoperability and Green Building

Building Operating Management
Controls: Real-World Savings

Building Operating Management
Why BACnet?

Building Operating Management
How Commercial Real Estate is Doing Depends on Point of View

Building Operating Management
Commercial Real Estate Recovery: Drivers and Dampers

Building Operating Management
The New Normal for Commercial Real Estate Market

Building Operating Management
Survey: Shadow Space Will Slow Recovery

Building Operating Management
ADA: What FMs Need to Know

Building Operating Management
ADA: Impact on Operations

Building Operating Management
LED Performance Improving

Building Operating Management
Where to Use LEDs

Building Operating Management
Factors for LED Retrofit

Building Operating Management
Specifying LED Systems

News & Views
What do the LEED Minimum Program Requirements Really Mean?

News & Views
How Do You Determine Your Organization's Carbon Footprint?

News & Views
Water Safety Plan Is Needed to Combat Legionella

News & Views
When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Five Ideas to Protect Technicians

News & Views
When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Open Applications Fuel Department Integration

News & Views
Function Assessment Is First Step in Building Automation Upgrade Planning

News & Views
How to Plan for Emergency Events

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Marketing Maintenance: How to Communicate the Value of Your Job

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moving to Sustainability: Managers Should Look at Past Accomplishments

News & Views
Designing for Productivity and Green Strategies Overlap

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A License to Steal the Next Big Idea

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: Define Roles and Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: OSHA Offers Training Materials

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance: Selling Your Accomplishments to Top Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Selling Your Accomplishments: Use Data to Make the Case

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Direct-Digital Controls Improve Schools' Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Management: Technicians Get Involved in Design

Building Operating Management
Adding Data Center Scope Doesn't Have to Mean Build New

Building Operating Management
Data Center Renovation Versus Build New Considerations

Building Operating Management
Data Center Renovation Costs and Plans

Building Operating Management
Construction Projects Move Forward Despite Budget Cuts, Delays

Building Operating Management
Funding and Contractor Instability Pose Construction Challenges

Building Operating Management
Innovative HVAC Elements to Consider

News & Views
What To Do If Your Budget is Cut Mid-Construction

Building Operating Management
Tests and Mockups Ensure Proper New Window Selection

Building Operating Management
When Windows Fail

Building Operating Management
Green Building News

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Protecting Front-Line Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Installation: Hospital to Monitor KPIs

News & Views
LEDs: Specification Challenges

News & Views
New and Established Automation Companies Offer Energy Options

News & Views
Power Management: Demand Response & The Grid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit: Obtain Fixture Flow Rates, Waste-Line Sizes

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Benefits Include IAQ, Longer Equipment Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofits: Organizations Invest in Maintenance, Engineering Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Combined Heat and Power: Cogeneration Saves University Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit: Create a Fixture Inventory

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit: Identify Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: Technicians Need to Review Waste System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: Common Hazards Facing Front-Line Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Installation: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Meters: Report to Building-Control System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Not Flinching During Tough Times

Building Operating Management
Tactical Steps for Retrofitting College Campuses

Building Operating Management
Study Links Green Buildings and Employee Productivity

Building Operating Management
Sorting Out Energy Dashboard Software

Building Operating Management
Determining Damages in Green Building Lawsuits

Building Operating Management
Responsibilities Must Be Spelled Out In a Green Building Contract

Building Operating Management
Designer’s Professional Liability Insurance Issues

Building Operating Management
What Energy Dashboards Can Do

Building Operating Management
Who Might Benefit From a Dashboard?

Building Operating Management
New Energy Efficiency Programs and Financing Mechanisms Available

News & Views
Judging the Corporate Attitude Towards Outsourcing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Professionals Discuss Managing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Conduct a Water Audit

News & Views
Research Ceiling Specs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers: Retrocommissioning Restores Design Characteristics

News & Views
Predictive Maintenance: The Use of Vibration Analysis

News & Views
Inventory: Base Decisions on Real-Life Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technician Training: Funding Makes a Difference

News & Views
IAQ: Commissioning for IAQ

News & Views
Facility Managers Can Help To Lessen Stress Of Elevator Stranding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CHP System: Turbine Reduces Greenhouse-Gas Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cogeneration: How to Commission a CHP Plant

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CHP System Lowers Utility Bills, Generates Reliable Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cogeneration Installation: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofits Test Managerial Skills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vibration Analysis Avoids Equipment Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers: Steps to Retrocommissioning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers: Assembling a Retrocommissioning Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: How to Save Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: Determine Product Compatibility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: Focus on Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Maintenance: Three Groups of Opaque Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes

News & Views
Facility Managers Should Seek Allies in Other Departments

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Can Solve Three Common Controls Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: ADA, NFPA Affect Product Specification

Building Operating Management
Fourteen Critical Business Topics FMs Should Understand

Building Operating Management
LEED Lays the Groundwork for Water Efficiency Plans

Building Operating Management
Plumbing Upgrades a Good Place to Start for Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Security Upgrade: Hospital Undertakes Risk Assessment

News & Views
Flexible, Ergonomic Workstations

News & Views
Creating a Dynamic, Creative Workplace

News & Views
In Change Management, Allies Are Crucial

News & Views
Energy Management System Can Streamline Facility Maintenance Tasks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Participating in Demand-Response Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Condensing Boilers: Understanding Efficiency Ratings

News & Views
How To Prepare Your Building for LEED-CI Tenants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Big-Ticket Purchases: Financial Justification

News & Views
Accessibility and Restroom Renovations

5 Minutes With
Grounds Care: Designing, Maintaining Athletic Fields with Michael Tarantino

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED: Managers Need to Educate Executives

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles

News & Views
Maintaining Exterior Painted Wood

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Not Such a Dirty Word

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Justification: Develop Capital-Budgeting Policies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Controls Monitor Heating-System Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Maintenance Impacts Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Security Retrofit: Upgrade Access-Control System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Security: IP-Based, Digital Cameras Streamline Retrofit

News & Views
DDC Controls Make Retrocommissioning Easier, More Essential

News & Views
Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
Paint Certifications Balance Green and Performance Benefits

Building Operating Management
Making a Building LEED-CI Ready

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Focus Transforms NYC Schools

Building Operating Management
Coordination Across City Organizations Drives Sustainability Success

Building Operating Management
Finding the Funding for Energy Education and Efficiency

News & Views
Fire Safety Education

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Bi-Level Induction Lamps Reliable, Efficient

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits Improve Efficiency, Safety in Parking Structures, Surface Lots

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Continuing Education: Curriculum for Maintenance, Engineering Managers

News & Views
Power Management: Common UPS Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards Winners Announced

News & Views
CMMS: Five Commonly Underused Functions

5 Minutes With
Outsourcing: Strategies for Hiring, Managing Contractors with Steve Spencer

News & Views
Daylighting and Cubicle Walls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Experiments with Bio-Diesel Fuel

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Different Levels of Energy Audits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Audits: Analyze Energy Use, Review Utility Rate Structure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Envelopes: Inspection Requirements for EIFS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Replace Building-Envelope Components

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Department Champion Builds Support for Maintenance, Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Management: Four Common UPS Technologies

Building Operating Management
CMMS Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Roofing Maintenance and Inspection in Severe Weather

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Roof Damage After a Storm

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse Salary Survey Reveals Economy's Impact on FMs

Building Operating Management
Data Management for Continuous Improvement

Building Operating Management
Engaging Staff, Occupants for Sustainable Success

Building Operating Management
Optimize the Acoustics of Open Offices

Building Operating Management
Block and Cover Sound

Building Operating Management
Common Sense Strategies for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Commissioning Systems, Evaluating Loads for Energy Savings

News & Views
Lighting Systems: Six Maintenance Tips

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care: Special Events Threaten Landscape Health

Building Operating Management
Fit School Buildings to Program Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline

News & Views
Optimizing Lighting-Control Performance

News & Views
Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Priorities for Codes, Standards, Regulations

Building Operating Management
Get Heard When Decisions are Being Made

News & Views
Making the Facility Department More Visible in the Organization

News & Views
Soft Skills Are Important in Retrocommissioning

News & Views
Building Automation and Maintenance

News & Views
Water-Efficiency Guidelines

News & Views
Plumbing Systems and Sustainability

5 Minutes With
Bottom-Line Water-Conservation Strategies with Jeff Hanulec

News & Views
Accessibility and Restrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Protect Training Funds

Facility Focus
Building Clout With Data

Facility Focus
Better Building Performance Boosts FM Standing

Facility Focus
Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

Facility Focus
Networking Helping FMs Get Things Done

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Integrated Pest Management: Sustainability and Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Aerial Work Platforms: Operator Training Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bio-Diesel: Lack of Reliable Supply Prevents Widespread Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bio-Diesel: Use of Alternative Fuel Boosts University's Image

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sub-Meters Assess Performance of Water-Using Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Utilization Index: Meters, Software Improve Facilities Monitoring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Safety: Annual Inspection Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Safety: Ongoing Training Avoids Potential Problems

News & Views
Equipment Rental: Ask These Eight Questions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental: Managers Need Answers on Costs, Contracts

News & Views
Lighting Controls: Punch Lists & Commissioning

Building Operating Management
New Energy Efficient Lighting Technologies

News & Views
Even with Change Management Efforts, Change Takes Time

News & Views
Three Factors Can Limit BAS Interoperability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Cameras Provide Inside Look at Clogs

News & Views
Flooring: Working with a Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center

News & Views
Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

News & Views
Inventory Management Best Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Planning

News & Views
Inventory Management Best Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Punch Lists, Commissioning, Recommissioning

News & Views
Green Programs Provide Facilities Education

News & Views
CMMS: The Role of Custom-Report Generators

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Revamp New-Employee Orientation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Degrees of Debate: What Should Managers Know?

5 Minutes With
The Manager's Role in LEED Certification with Curt Stainbrook

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Learn from Others' Mistakes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proactive Emergency Planning Avoids Managers Getting Burned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Employee Orientation: Eight Elements of Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: How to Optimize Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Five Key Maintenance Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Upgrades: Managers, Upper Management Need to Speak Same Language

Facility Maintenance Decisions
TPO Roof Replaces Leaking Inverted Roof-Membrane Assembly System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: When to Rent or Buy Equipment

Building Operating Management
Energy Management Solutions Likely Already Housed In Facilities

News & Views
Plumbing and Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
Quality and Quantity Key to Outdoor Lighting

Building Operating Management
Light Pollution, Efficiency are Concerns with Outdoor Lighting

Building Operating Management
Sprinkler Retrofit Project Considerations

Building Operating Management
Floor Installation and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Tips for Facility Managers to Smooth the LEED-EBOM Certification Process

Building Operating Management
Using the Recession to Embrace Organizational Change

Building Operating Management
Recalibrating the Portfolio, Revamping the Brand

News & Views
Restrooms and ADA

News & Views
Sub-Meters Monitor HVAC Components

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seven Common Types of Roof Insulation

Building Operating Management
Interior Product Standards Should Be Tailor-Made For Each Organization

News & Views
IAQ: Shape the Story

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Aging Core Poses Maintenance, Engineering Challenges

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2010 ASHRAE Ventilation Standard Released

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Turner Building Cost Index at its Lowest Level since Third Quarter of 2006

News & Views
Talking about ADA

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Determining an Energy Baseline

Building Operating Management
FMs Say Formal EBOM Certification Not Expensive, Difficult

Building Operating Management
Comprehensive Energy, Climate Legislation Still Has Chance of Passing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ten Reasons for Outsourcing Failure

News & Views
Plumbing and water conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Building Star Program Targets Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Bottom Lines Are Putting Water Efficiency In Spotlight

5 Minutes With
Lighting Retrofits: Save Money, Reduce Maintenance with Betsy Pooley

News & Views
How To Develop Interior Product Standards

Building Operating Management
Mandated Commissioning, 'Plan for Operations' Part of New Green Standard

News & Views
Why LEED-EB Certify?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: LEED Fosters Facilities Education

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Measure a Contractor's Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building-Automation System Streamlines Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Organization Closes Old Hospital, Opens New Facility Same Day

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Attaching Insulation to Roof Decks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips for Specifying Roof Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Managers Must Ensure Products Function Post-Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Codes, Standards Influence Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Light-Construction Equipment, Attachments Fuel Grounds Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Planning: Grounds, Utilities, and Facility Managers Work Together

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers Fuel Grounds Departments' Sustainability Initiatives

Building Operating Management
How to Squeeze More Savings From the EMS

Building Operating Management
Standard Is First For Commercial Buildings Written In Mandatory Language

Building Operating Management
Green Standard Covers Seven Major Energy Requirement Categories

Building Operating Management
New Landscaping, Irrigation Techniques Can Help Conserve Water

Building Operating Management
Improving Fixture Efficiency Can Help Reduce Water Waste

Building Operating Management
Climate Change Still Battling Court of Public Opinion in US

Building Operating Management
Comprehensive Reform Will Affect Buildings Beyond Class A

Building Operating Management
Some in Commercial Real Estate Are Addressing Carbon Footprint

Building Operating Management
Size of Automation Systems Should Be Proportionate to Building

Building Operating Management
Managers Can Maintain Building Service Levels While Saving Money With BAS

Building Operating Management
Water Consumption Can Be Controlled With Use of Submeters

Building Operating Management
EBOM Certification Offers Independent Verification, Justification

Building Operating Management
EBOM Requires Three-Month Measurement, Certification Period

Building Operating Management
More Vendors Becoming Acquainted With EBOM Submission Process

Building Operating Management
LEED Ratings Offer Specifications For Sustainable Interior Products

Building Operating Management
Environmental Life-Cycle Assessments For Interior Products Gaining Traction

Building Operating Management
Managers Can Use LCA Data to Vet Product Manufacturers

News & Views
Finding an Exterior Painting Contractor

Building Operating Management
Exterior Wood Elements Of A Building Can Be Better Maintained With Regular Painting

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ABI Increases For Third Straight Month In April

News & Views
Check ASME Codes Before A Full-Scale Elevator Modernization

Building Operating Management
LEED for Commercial Interiors Can Result In Productivity Gains, Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoid Maintenance Backlogs with Real-Time CMMS Data

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Legislation Would Set Energy Efficiency Standards for Outdoor Pole Lighting

5 Minutes With
Maintenance Technician Training with Rod Allen

News & Views
Energy Savings and Comfort Depend on Sensor Calibration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Savvy Specification

Building Operating Management
Elevator Upgrades: Repair or Full Modernization?

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Down In 2009

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Minimize Total Cost of Ownership

News & Views
Maintenance: The Planning Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Managers' Knowledge of Facilities Fuels Specification

News & Views
Figuring the Impact of Green Products

News & Views
Acoustics in Classrooms

Building Operating Management
Communication Key to Ensure Uptime in Mission-Critical Data Centers

News & Views
Security System Efficiency Maximized With Vulnerability Analysis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Technicians Should Be Able to Manipulate Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inventory Management: Bins, Shelves, Racks Create Efficient Storerooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Grounds Care: Managers Focus on Irrigation Systems, Hand-Held Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Are the Benefits of Insulation?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: Managers Consult Colleagues During Specification

Building Operating Management
Elevator Modernization Also Can Affect Electrical, HVAC Systems

Building Operating Management
LEED-CI Should Be Planned Early In Building Selection And Leasing

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers May Want to Revisit Concept of Factory Testing

Building Operating Management
Faster Problem Solving, Better Coordination Benefits of Communication

News & Views
Making Waterless Urinals Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building-Automation System: Retrofit Starts with Metering

News & Views
Communication Is Essential to Change Management

Facility Focus
Reducing Maintenance Costs with Assessments and Training

News & Views
BAS Can Help Facility Managers Take Advantage of Smart Grid

Facility Focus
Effective Service Procurement

Facility Focus
Maintenance Management ROI

Facility Focus
What Comes After LEED Certification?

Facility Focus
Getting Good Carpet Specifications

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Changes to Decrease Energy Use in Elevators Proposed for Standard 90.1

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Their Role in LEED Certification

Facility Focus
The Role of BIM in Building Retrofits

Facility Focus
Sustainability in Schools: NYC Department of Education

Facility Focus
Legionella: What Managers Need to Know

Facility Focus
How to Debunk the Biggest Maintenance Myths

Facility Focus
Conducting a Building Audit for Maintenance

News & Views
FMs Should Brush Up On Local Elevator Inspection Standards

Facility Focus
Risk Management: Decrease Costs, Improve Accountability

Facility Focus
Sustainability: Managers' Role in the Triple Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Poor Air Distribution Leads to Hot Spots

Facility Focus
Growing with Your Organization: Strategic Planning

Facility Focus
On-the-Job Education in FM

Facility Focus
Keeping Up with ADA Compliance

News & Views
Infrared Cameras Can Help Find Leaks in Ductwork

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Awards Program Recognizes Managers, Staff

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Quickly Pays for Itself in Energy Savings

News & Views
Plumbing Retrofits and Audits

Building Operating Management
Public Input Helps Rank School District's Capital Projects

Building Operating Management
Facility Department Holds Design Contest to Meet Cost Reduction Goals

Building Operating Management
Facility Professionals Use Open Procurement Process During Bidding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: Specification Starts with Preparation, Prevention

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Commissioning, Training Critical

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Take Advantage of Rebates, Tax Deductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Performance of Alternative Fuels

Facility Maintenance Decisions
EPA's Exhaust-Emissions Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Insulation: Mineral Fiber and Foam Plastics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Saves Energy, Complies with Building Codes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation: Fire Safety Affects Specification

News & Views
Mass Notification Systems Should Begin With A Plan

News & Views
IAQ: Keep Communication Lines Open

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS: Direct-Digital Controls, HVAC Equipment Improve Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Upgrade Lowers University's Energy Bills 20 Percent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Portable Units Avoid Capital Expenditures for Cooling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Main Types of Portable-Cooling Units?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School Districts Take Lead on Sustainability

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Nation's First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building Announced

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Analyze the Performance of Existing Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Benefits and Challenges of Wireless CMMS

5 Minutes With
HVAC Management Strategies with Mike Holzkamper

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Manufacturing

News & Views
OSHA Guidance on Fire Safety

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National Trends Show Improvements in the Nation’s Air Quality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inventory Management: Managers Need to Take Reins

Building Operating Management
NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan

News & Views
Maintenance and New Construction

News & Views
With HVAC Upgrades, Reduce Loads First to Maximize Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Technology Advances Help Meet Code Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: Develop Standard Practices Manual

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fresh Set of Eyes Helps See Big Picture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless CMMS: Managers Must Convince Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless CMMS: Consider Total Cost of Ownership

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Wireless Connectivity an Issue

News & Views
BAS Start/Stop Optimization Offers Savings

News & Views
Understanding Why Employees Resist Change

Building Operating Management
NYC Requires Energy Star Portfolio Manager in Benchmarking Legislation

Building Operating Management
National Significance of NYC Benchmarking Legislation

Building Operating Management
Evaluate New Construction, Renovations with EPAct in Mind

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Worker Safety: The 10 Most Common OSHA Violations

News & Views
Plumbing & Water Conservation

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Turner Construction: Construction Costs Are Forecasted to Decline Further in First Quarter 2010

News & Views
Managing IAQ During School Renovations

News & Views
Choosing Paint Colors for Classrooms

Building Operating Management
Greenguard Certification Programs Offer Guidance for FMs

Building Operating Management
Pilot IAQ Certification Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss the Evolution of Technician Training

Building Operating Management
Linking the BAS with the IT Enterprise Takes Building Integration Beyond FM

Building Operating Management
Three BAS Design Points Essential for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Management Can Reduce Repair Costs by 50 Percent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Blueprint: Align, Attack, Focus

News & Views
Reducing HVAC First Costs and Operating Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Pay Attention to Your Customers

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ASHRAE Receives NIST Grant to Study IAQ in Retail Stores

Building Operating Management
New NFPA Code for Emergency Communcations Systems

Building Operating Management
Creating a Mass Notification Plan and Adopting New Technology

5 Minutes With
Developing a Plan for Snow and Ice Removal with Tim Holysz

Building Operating Management
Mass Notification Product Showcase

Building Operating Management
Schools and Universities Should Examine Emergency Response Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation: Drip Systems Replace Pop-Up, Rotor Sprinkler Heads

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Regulations for Personal Protective Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Daylight Harvesting: What is Photopic Correction?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Photosensors: Wireless, Self-Calibrating Products Emerge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: Training Budgets Shrink but Education Remains Strong

News & Views
Recycling Green Products

News & Views
Green Products Require Occupant Buy-in

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Portable Heating and Cooling: Specification Starts with Facility Analysis

News & Views
Avoiding Problems with HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits

News & Views
Special Furniture Requirements for Mobile Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Managers Discuss Savvy, Successful Outsourcing Strategies

Building Operating Management
Advances in Communications Infrastructure Support a Range of Building-Based Systems

Building Operating Management
Increased Levels of Collaboration Now Possible Between Intelligent Buildings and Fire and Life Safety Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

News & Views
Ergonomic Workstations for Mobile Employees

Building Operating Management
Commissioning HVAC Systems Can Reveal Ways to Save Energy and Money

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Another Decline in Nonresidential Construction Forecasted for 2010

News & Views
Setting the Standard

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Texas School District Specifies High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technicians Play Key Role in Plumbing Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Satellite Facility Streamlines Plumbing Maintenance Tasks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance 'Smart Teams' Make Department More Efficient

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems: Common Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trouble Spots for Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Safety: Keys to Successful Inspection and Testing Procedures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Training, PPE Important Tools for Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane Mowers: Cleaner Emissions, Less Spills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane: Facts and Figures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Perform Annual or Biannual Cleaning and Inspection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Include Efficiency Testing in Boiler-Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roofs: Secondary Components Include Root Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Base Flashing and Penetrations

News & Views
Plumbing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: Proper Training Can Save Money

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Health Care Facility Ventilation Standard Incorporated into FGI Guidelines

Building Operating Management
3-D Laser Scanning Speeds Up Building Condition Surveys

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Renovations Should Focus on IAQ, Purchasing, Material Handling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Battery-Operated Combination Lock Requires No Wiring

Building Operating Management
Check the Green Credentials of Service Providers, Especially Certification and Experience

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Commercial Property Declines Show Signs of Easing

5 Minutes With
Benchmarking Energy Use with Mike Zanghi

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waste Management: Tips for Recycling, Reuse During Renovation Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: A How-To Training Guide

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manufacturers, Community Colleges Offer Boiler Operator Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Must Account for New Boiler, Water Heater Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: O&M Manuals Contain Parts Lists, Wiring Diagrams

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Controlling Cross-Contamination

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Construction Costs Forecast to Decline Further in Fourth Quarter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Automating Operations: Hospital Upgrades Building-Automation System, CMMS

Building Operating Management
Preparing for Cap and Trade and its Impact on Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
How Smart Grid Impacts Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Alternative Energy Strategy for Health Care: Cogeneration

Building Operating Management
Preserve the Natural Landscape to Protect the Building

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Audio/Video Equipment Can Now Earn the Energy Star

News & Views
Plumbing-system specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Manufacturers Roll Out Alternative-Fuel Models

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Managers Must Consider Noise, Emissions Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Inspect Built-Up Roofing Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Role Does Insulation Play in Roof Installations?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspectors Must Check Bitumen Temperatures During BUR Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Retrofits: Strategies for Membrane, Base Flashing Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Shuts Down Floors to Perform Plumbing Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Metering Improves Water-Conservation Efforts

News & Views
Consider the Environmental Life Cycle of Green Products

5 Minutes With
Building-Automation Systems and Energy Efficiency with Skip Milton

News & Views
Equipment Rental: Asking the Right Questions

Building Operating Management
The Role of a UPS in Efficient Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Variable Frequency Questions? The Best Applications For VFDs

Building Operating Management
How Evidence-Based Design Practices Could Aid Facility Operations

News & Views
Sprinkler System Maintenance Steps

News & Views
Fall Roof Inspection Time

News & Views
Building automation and maintenance

News & Views
Elevators And Energy Use

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AIA Index Shows Modest Improvement In Nonresidential Construction

News & Views
Locators Streamline Drain-Cleaning Operations

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New Guidance on Specifying Flush Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building-Automation System: Technician Training Key to Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofits: Fixture Technology Expands

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: 1.6-Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets Improve Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: Plumbing-Fixture Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Consider Maintenance During Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Inspection-Camera Technology Evolves

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Locator Systems Detect Underground Clogs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Managers Specify Reels, Cameras Based on Drain Size

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Three Types of Air Filters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC's Impact on IAQ and Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental: What Should Managers Ask Rental Companies?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pesticides: Applicators Must Meet EPA Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Airport Looks for Ways to Cut Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building-Automation System Upgrade Meets Energy-Efficiency Demands

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Airport Upgrades to Wireless BAS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Improves HVAC Control, Energy Efficiency

5 Minutes With
Lessons in Educational Funding with Tim Woodley

News & Views
Plumbing Systems and Water Savings

Building Operating Management
Inside Wet and Dry Sprinkler Systems

Building Operating Management
Sprinkler Maintenance Guidelines: Start with NFPA 25

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Buildings Go to Washington

Building Operating Management
Elevator Modernization Can Bring Green Benefits

Building Operating Management
Green Elevator Cab Construction

Building Operating Management
Ten Tips For Facility Managers To Cut Energy Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Promotes Trending and Preventive Maintenance Practices

News & Views
Use Results from Low- and No-Cost HVAC Measures to Sell Capital Upgrades

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Kerry, Boxer Introduce Senate Energy Bill To Cap CO2 Emissions

News & Views
Save Trendy Colors for the Paint on the Walls

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Architecture Billings Index Points to Continued Struggles for Construction Industry

News & Views
Avoid Rush Jobs By Building Bridges to Other Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless Building-Automation Controls Improve Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Can Cut Costs by Improving Controls Performance

Building Operating Management
Benefits of Retrocommissioning Quickly Pay for Costs

Building Operating Management
DDC Controls Make Retrocommissioning Easier, More Essential

Building Operating Management
Retrocommissioning Should Involve Operating Staff

News & Views
BAS Has an Important Role with Demand Response

Building Operating Management
Proper Maintenance and Specs Lead to Roofing Sustainability and Longevity

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EPA Tightens Emissions Rules for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators

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Data Center Construction Costs Down, Study Finds

Building Operating Management
Green Flooring Choices: What's Old is New

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Plays Key Role in Building Addition

Building Operating Management
Life-Cycle Costs of Flooring

Building Operating Management
LEED Energy and Atmosphere Tips

Building Operating Management
High-Rise Evacuation Strategy? Shelter-In-Place

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless Lighting Controls Save Energy, Improve the Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Master Painters Institute Develops Application Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department's Structure Creates Efficient Mowing Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Minimize Disruption to Resort Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Resort Retrofits Wastewater-Treatment System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Systems: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Ensure Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Draft Standard Targets Door Control Panels

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane-Powered Equipment Meets Emissions Standards

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Turner Construction: Rate of Decline in Building Construction Costs is Slowing

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USGBC Assesses Performance of LEED-Certified Buildings

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AIA Award Recognizes Educational Facilities

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Commissioning Existing Buildings Has One Year Payback, Berkley Lab Concludes

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West Can Help Meet Its Water Needs With Low Impact Development Approach

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Geithner and Bernanke Urged to Extend TALF through 2010 for $6 Trillion Industry Real Estate Sector

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AIA Report Estimates Up to 270,000 Construction Industry Jobs Could be Created if American Clean Energy Security Act is Passed

News & Views
How to Become a LEED AP

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Commercial Real Estate Woes Far From Over, Survey Shows

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Poll Shows CRE Professionals Expect Slow Recovery

News & Views
Mass Notification System Audio Messaging

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Benefits of Energy Efficiency Understated, Report Finds

Building Operating Management
California AB 1103 Requires Energy Benchmarking Data Released During Sales

News & Views
Fire Protection for Structural Steel

Building Operating Management
Commissioning: Best Way to Ensure Data Center Reliability

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Ceiling Acoustics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood Emergency Response Plans: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED Certification: Hardscape Management and Water-Conservation Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Fuel Arena's LEED Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Arena Hires LEED AP During Certification Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Nameplate Motor Power Information Helps Determine Pumping Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wet Insulation Decreases a Building's R-Value, Thermal Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Cameras Can Detect Thermal Bridging, Air Leaks, Wet Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Liquid-Propane Injection Systems Offer Same Horsepower, Torque as Gasoline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Standing-Seam Systems: Follow Rules for Handling Penetrations

Building Operating Management
Washington D. C.'s Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 Explained

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Four States Increase Renewable Portfolio Standards

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Portland Cement Association Releases Blast Resistant Design Guide

News & Views
Subfloor Preparation for Carpet Installation

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Steep Decline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Maintenance Strategies to Ensure Healthy IAQ

Building Operating Management
BACnet Offers Path to Energy Efficiency

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AIA Projects Significant Downturn in Nonresidential Construction Activity Through 2010

Building Operating Management
Khobar Towers Attack Proved Need for Mass Notification

News & Views
Evaluate How the BAS Will Connect With Other Systems

Building Operating Management
NFPA-72-2010 Dedicated to Mass Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
BACnet Legacy Migration Can Ease With an Older BAS

News & Views
When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Healthy IAQ: Control Contaminants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Roofing Options Demand Unique Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manage Work Orders, Parts with Wireless CMMS

Building Operating Management
Listen Up: Consider How Acoustics Can Complement Green Designs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Removal Equipment: Maintenance Checklist

Building Operating Management
ASHRAE Releases Commissioning Certification

Building Operating Management
The Role of Interior Storm Windows

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Design Principles for Providing Critical Cooling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cooling Equipment: Technician Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Calculating Cooling: Load-Factor Definitions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Benchmarks Energy Performance

News & Views
Physical Workplace Can Encourage Collaboration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Following Lift Safety Guidelines Avoids Accidents, Citations

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Department of Energy Awards More Than $48 Million to Michigan and Iowa for Energy Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Changes in LEED 2009?

News & Views
Facility Staff Essential to BAS Success

News & Views
To Save Energy, Improve Operations

News & Views
Landscapes and Water Savings

News & Views
Interoperable Systems Work Together, but They're Not Plug and Play

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Design: Establish a Definition, Goals for Sustainability

Building Operating Management
How To Determine If A Green Certification Is Legitimate

Building Operating Management
Rep. Henry Waxman's Bill to Cap Carbon Dioxide Faces Long Odds

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Turner Construction: Building Construction Costs Decline in Second Quarter 2009

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED v3 Features Regional Priority Credits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keys To Achieving LEED v3 Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Storm Water Reduces Irrigation Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Landscapes Include Organic Fertilizers, Irrigation Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Best Practices for Applying Grounds Care Chemicals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are Organic Fertilizers Worth the Extra Cost?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Plays Key Role in Building Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mineral Aggregate Protects Asphalt Built-Up Roofing Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Consider Life-Cycle Costs When Specifying Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manuals Help Ensure Proper Lift Operation and Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benchmarking is First Step Toward Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chiller Maintenance and Operations Improves Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
DDC System Controls Sensitive Hospital Environment

News & Views
Four Steps for Controlling Pests

News & Views
Calling Dibs on Evacuation Assembly Points

Building Operating Management
Cost Premium For Green Products Drops

Building Operating Management
Green Buildings Require Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Thermal Conductance And Roofing Systems

Building Operating Management
LEED-EB And Water Efficiency

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U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined by 2.8 Percent in 2008

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AHRI Announces Opposition To House Energy Bill

News & Views
Without Clear Goals, Systems Integration Project May Miss Mark

Building Operating Management
Repurposing Office Space for Maximum Impact

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Modest Decline

News & Views
Getting the Benefits of Free Cooling

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Coalition Provides Federal Buildings with Energy-Efficiency Recommendations

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Construction Confidence is Low, Firms Anticipate a Slow Recovery

News & Views
Improving Campus Emergency Notifications

News & Views
Know Where to Put Soundmasking

News & Views
Emergency Air Conditioning: Be Prepared, Stay Cool

Building Operating Management
Cleaning Chemicals and Occupant Health

Building Operating Management
FM Consulting During A Recession

Building Operating Management
Watch Construction Documents for Value Engineering Changes

News & Views
The Proper Commissioning of Occupancy Sensors

News & Views
Propane Mowers: Cleaner Emissions, Cheaper Maintenance

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Early Signs of Improving Business Conditions

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Proposed House Legislation Would Reduce U.S. Energy Use 10 Percent

News & Views
Make Sure New HVAC Systems Are Designed for Maintainability 

News & Views
Color in Classrooms

Topic
Finding Roof Leaks: Three Places to Check For Leaks

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Report: Low Prices Slowing Growth in Oil Supply

News & Views
Getting Buy-in to Make Green Products Worthwhile

News & Views
Prepping the Firefighters

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Free DOE Webcast: Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools

News & Views
Landscape Design: Get Managers Involved

Building Operating Management
LEED Version 3: Coming Soon

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations Present Opportunities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspection Cameras Diagnose Drain Blockages

Building Operating Management
Acoustical Metrics: Sound Transmission Class and Ceiling Attenuation Class

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Offers Path to School Modernization Funding

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Aims to Pop Up Real Estate with Tax Credits

Building Operating Management
School Modernization Funding Breakdown by State

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Standard for Escape and Evacuation Plans a Potential Life Saver

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FERC Orders Electric Power Marketplace to Allow Energy Efficiency Projects

Facility Focus
Meeting Future Demands on the Data Center

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Much Unknown About Stairwell Evacuation Behavior, Study Finds

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ASHRAE Launches Commissioning Certification Program

News & Views
Figuring the Impact of Green Products

Facility Focus
New Security Challenge: Concealed Weapons on Campus

Facility Focus
Responding to Security Incidents on Campus

News & Views
Light-Construction Equipment: Key Considerations

News & Views
What Interoperability Is and Isn’t

Facility Focus
Grounds Issues: Alternative Fuels and Water Use

Facility Focus
Many Ways Educational Facilities Can Tap Into Stimulus Money

Facility Focus
Green Buildings in Today's Economy

Facility Focus
Grounds Management : Sustainability Solutions

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EPA Proposes First National Reporting On Greenhouse Gas Emissions

News & Views
Understanding Bioterrorism: Solutions for Facilities

Facility Focus
Green Grounds Care: LEED Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green-Roof Maintenance: Irrigation, Weeding, Fertilizing

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Water Penetration in Windows

Building Operating Management
Moisture, Condensation and Mold: Typical Window Problems

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AIA's Construction Index Continues to Decline

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ANSI Issues Accrediation to HVAC Certification Body

News & Views
Smaller Workspaces May Not Be More Profitable

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Leonardo Academy Pushes For Green Gaming Industry Standard

News & Views
Layout of Renovated Building Can Be Security Tool

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pervious Paving Saves Water and Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Address Building-Wide Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Efficiency: Commission for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning and Energy Audits Produce Quick Payback

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Green Still Plays Key Role in Specification Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Bioterrorism Threats Can Protect Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Audits Can Minimize Threats of Terrorism

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bioterrorism: Program HVAC Systems, Practice Emergency Procedures

Building Operating Management
Virtualization Of Servers Can Slash Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Good Operations And Maintenance Prevent Mold

News & Views
Taking the Heat Out of Fire

News & Views
Look at Green Building Needs When Planning BAS

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AIA's Nonresidential Construction Activity Forecast Remains At Historically Low Levels

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AIA Predicts Steep Decline For Nonresidential Construction Activity In 2009

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Revised Green Guide for Health Care Operations Section Released

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bonds Help K-12 Facilities Address Growing Enrollment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Department Influences Design and Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Modifying Faucet Aerators and Checking for Leaks to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Alterations Can Affect Firestop Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Propane, Bio-Diesel Lead Alternative-Fuel Movement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manufacturers Design Grounds Equipment to Reduce Noise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ask the Right Questions When Specifying Self-Adhered Modified Bitumen Systems

Building Operating Management
Efficiency Metrics for Windows, Walls and Roofs

Building Operating Management
Guidelines on Measurement and Verification Published

Topic
Emergency Notification Systems: Three Choices To Consider

News & Views
When Choosing A Wayfinding System, Think Off The Wall

News & Views
Input From Operating Staff Is Crucial To Design Of Building Automation Systems

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Interest in BIM Software Grows, Report Finds

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New Report Details Potential of Combined Heat and Power

Building Operating Management
Will the Economic Downturn Slow Green Development?

Building Operating Management
Design Considerations For Green Restrooms

Building Operating Management
How Cogeneration Systems Can Save Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Cogeneration Problems

Building Operating Management
Metering Strategies for Cogeneration Systems

Building Operating Management
Cogeneration Systems and Paybacks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Recommissioning Targets Stanford's Largest Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sandblasters Effective in Cleaning Exterior Walls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ Monitors Help Create Healthy Indoor Environments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings Protect Against UV Light, Leaks, Corrosion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proper Surface Preparation is Essential Before Applying Roof Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspection Cameras Play a Role in Preventive Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pervious Concrete Improves University's Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Manufacturing Trends Affect Grounds Equipment Specification

News & Views
Getting the Right Information When Choosing a Ceiling

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New Metal Building Design Guide Addresses Seismic Issues

News & Views
Tax Breaks for Efficient HVAC Systems Extended

News & Views
Facility Executives Should Understand What CEO Wants from Facilities

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EPA Settles Asbestos Cases with Maryland Schools

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Large-loss Fires Swell in 2007, Report Finds

News & Views
How To Manage Electronic Waste

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ASHRAE Offers First Exam for Operations Certification

News & Views
Quality Measures of Carpet

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New Evaluation Program Verifies Green Claims

News & Views
Should BAS Be Open or Proprietary?

Topic
Eliminating In-Cab Elevator Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Communications Critical in Preparing for Storms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Safeguard Workers From Falls

Building Operating Management
Virtualization and Other Tips to Slash Data Center Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Reducing Office Space with Alternative Work Strategies

Building Operating Management
Flexible Office Space Designs

Building Operating Management
New Space Calls for New Facility Management Rules

Building Operating Management
Green Roof Professional Certification Program Announced

News & Views
It Pays to Buy Neutrals

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EPA Settles with Anchorage and University of Kansas Over Hazmat Violations

Building Operating Management
Lighting Systems and Specification Documents

Building Operating Management
Installing and Commissioning a Lighting System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Compressed-Gas Cylinders

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: Develop an Operations Matrix

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Design and Installation of Metal Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roll-Over Protection and Attachments for Utility Vehicles

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New Report Examines How Facility Managers Can Reduce Workplace Violence

Building Operating Management
Tips to Smooth Interior Paint Selection

Building Operating Management
The Color Wheel Explained

Building Operating Management
Color and Organizational Branding

News & Views
How To Inspect a Roof, Before and After a Hurricane

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Emissions Cap and Trade Initiative Launches in the Northeast

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Green Seal Gains ANSI Accreditation

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Commercial Building Index Remains Negative

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EPAct Tax Deduction for Energy Efficient Construction Set to Expire

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Facility Operations and Performance are Focus of New ASHRAE Certification Program

News & Views
Pick the Right Filter for the Job

News & Views
Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Replacing Chillers in Hot, Humid Climate

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Program and Fixture Replacements Garner Attention

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Efficiency: Evaluate Power Quality, Perform Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Keys to Preventing Motor Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spot Coolers and Portable Air Conditioners: Key Specifications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Temporary Cooling: Plan for an Emergency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ceiling-Mounted AC Units Solve Space Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door-Hardware Maintenance Includes Lubrication, Adjustment

Building Operating Management
New Survey Reports on Industry Job Satisfaction, Job Security and FM Pay

Building Operating Management
Green Certification Labels Combat Greenwash

Building Operating Management
BAS Integration: The Facility Manager's Role

Building Operating Management
Selling BAS Projects to the CFO

Building Operating Management
Key Tasks for a Facility Manager During Systems Integration Projects

Building Operating Management
The Advantages of Roof Commissioning

News & Views
Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

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Public Alert Radios Distributed to Schools Nationwide

News & Views
Geothermal heat pump systems

News & Views
Planning for Safe Evacuations

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AIA's Construction Index Gains Momentum, but Still Remains Negative

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ISO Standard Addresses Design, Construction and Maintenance for Safer, Longer-Lasting Building

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New York City Revises Building Codes

News & Views
Energy Efficiency Taken to the Wall

News & Views
Mowers: Inspection and Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Scans of Roof Systems Can Identify Wet Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Problems in Landscape Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Management: Irrigation Strategies and Soil Mixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Podcast: Water Conservation on a Drought-Stricken Campus

Building Operating Management
Learning the Ropes When Building Abroad

Building Operating Management
Keeping Track of Special Requirements When Building Abroad

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable School Specifies Bio-Swale, Daylighting System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cost Considerations for Historic Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Loggers Solve Problems in Data Centers, HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Common Targets for Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tools for Measuring Water Waste: Micro-Weirs and Fixed Meters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Quantify Savings for Top Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscaping Strategies Improve Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Defining Green Roofs: Go Beyond Vegetative Systems

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IAQ Guide Draft Available for Review

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ASHRAE Publishes Guideline on Commissioning

News & Views
Demountable Walls

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AIA's Construction Index Rebounds, but Still Remains Soft

News & Views
Communication Systems for First Responders

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Nonresidential Construction Will Drop Modestly in 2008, Followed by Severe Drop in 2009

News & Views
How Hard Will It Be to Integrate Systems?

News & Views
Handling Mass Notification Decisions

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Construction Productivity Underestimated by Census of Business

Building Operating Management
Prepare Roof Condition Report and Priorities

Building Operating Management
Perform Semi-annual Roof Inspection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Poor Design Leads to Retrocommissioning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofits Improve Occupant Comfort, Infection Control in ORs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED Systems Target IAQ, Schools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermoset Versus Thermoplastic Membranes: What's the Difference?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Understand Hazmat Regulations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning Equipment Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Safety Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Removal: Preventive Maintenance

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Study: Clean Schools Promote Academic Success

News & Views
Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Breaks

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AIA's Construction Index Drops Again; Construction in West Plunges

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CDC: Bird Flu Strains Adapt To Aid Potential Human Infection

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Construction Will Drop in 2008 and 2009, Report Predicts

News & Views
Data Centers Need Backup Cooling Options

News & Views
Exterior Lighting: Maintenance Matters

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EPA Developing Specs for Water-Saving Urinals

News & Views
Keep Water Out with Rain Screens

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Education Department Funds Emergency-Management Plans

News & Views
Fire: No Time to Wait

Building Operating Management
Commission to Maximize Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Walking the (GREEN) Talk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps on the Path to Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing the Air on Roof Warranties

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planting the Green Seed

Building Operating Management
Steps Toward a Carbon Cap

Building Operating Management
Do Green Buildings Cost More?

Building Operating Management
Buying Green Interior Products

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Growing Energy Use Drives Up Carbon Dioxide Emissions

News & Views
Spring Roof Inspection: No Time Like the Present

News & Views
Siting for LEED-CI

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AIA: Construction Forecast Inches Upward, But Remains Weak

News & Views
Understanding Building Commissioning

News & Views
Geothermal Systems Offer Efficient Heating and Cooling

News & Views
Retrocommissioning Case Study

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Facilities Bill Would Fund School Renovations

News & Views
Environmental Life Cycles of Green Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Systems in the Crosshairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Battery Recycling Takes Center Stage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green: The Driving Issue on Grounds

Building Operating Management
Mass Notification Comes of Age

Building Operating Management
Weighing Elevator Modernization Factors

Building Operating Management
Office Planning for All Generations

News & Views
Green Product End-of-life Considerations

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DHS Proposes Biometric Airport and Seaport Exit Procedures

News & Views
Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

News & Views
Preparing for Frozen Turf

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Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy

News & Views
Candor Gives Facility Executives Credibility

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New Certifications Being Developed for Fire Equipment Technicians

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CSI’s New UniFormat Version Open for Public Comment

Building Operating Management
Demountable Walls: Moving on Up

Building Operating Management
To Move or Not To Move?

Building Operating Management
The Human Factor

Building Operating Management
Energy Opportunity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Management: A Strategy for HVAC Savings

News & Views
Success of BAS hinges on staff training

News & Views
Get with the Plan

News & Views
Planning for Safe Evacuations

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FERC Proposes to Strengthen, Clarify Standards of Conduct

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Greenguard Expands Certification To Electronics

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AIA Predicts Major Drop in Commercial Construction

News & Views
Low-Temperature Air Distribution Can Reduce Costs

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Manufacturing CEOs Call for Cap on Pollution

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New York Mets’ Colors: Blue, Orange and, Now, Green

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ICC Developing Certification for Green-Building Professionals

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NIST Tests Own Facilities To Find Energy Savings

News & Views
Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System

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NIST Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

News & Views
Utility Vehicles: Powerful and Green

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofs: A New Frontier for Green

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Expanding Alternatives for Resilient Flooring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finally, managers have a road map to success

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High-Performance Building Design Certification Available

News & Views
Thermal Storage Can Minimize Demand Charges

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Signs of a Slump: Architecture Billings Index Drops Nearly Five Points

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Research: Green Products Can Release Chemicals

News & Views
Show, Don’t Tell

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Researchers: Lake Mead Could Be Dry by 2021

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Energy Star Qualified Buildings Surge in 2007

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Study Links Air Filtration Technology to BRS

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Emissions Falling for Industrial Sectors, Report Finds

News & Views
Fire Safety - Practice Makes Perfect

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New Technology Leads to Increased Energy Efficiency

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National BIM Standard Released

News & Views
Checking BAS References

News & Views
Specifying Utility Vehicles

Building Operating Management
There's More Than One Way to Create a Green Interior

Facility Maintenance Decisions
When Less Means More

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: The Human Factor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles go green(er)

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Construction Industry Embraces Green Building

News & Views
Avoiding Adhesion Mishaps in Flooring

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AIA: Construction Inquiries Show Modest Increase in December

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Joint Commission Seeks Comment on New Chapter

News & Views
BAS Satisfaction Hinges on More Than Technology

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EPA Settles Over Asbestos Violations in S.F. Schools

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Wind Picks Up in U.S. Energy Market

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Construction Activity Expected to Soften in 2008

News & Views
Daylighting and Workstation Wall Height

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New ASTM White Papers Focus on Dimension Stone Use in Construction

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ASHRAE Publishes User’s Manual for Standard 62.1

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EPA Settlement Promotes Green Chemistry in School

News & Views
Fostering a Collaborative Work Environment

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Greensburg Becomes Green Model

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Standard

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Air Filtration-Energy Connection

Building Operating Management
Automatic Energy Savings

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New Energy Efficiency Standards for New Federal Buildings Established

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Construction Forecast to Grow 5.8 Percent in 2008

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UN Countries Agree to Work on Post-Kyoto Climate Change Agreement

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Bill Aims To Support Building Code Officials

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Construction Cost Increases Are Easing, According to Index

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California Requires Emissions Reporting in 2008

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New York City Aims to Reduce Municipal Energy Consumption

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EPA Touts School IAQ Efforts

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Pending Legislation Could Cut Energy Bills and Stimulate Job Growth

News & Views
Abandoned Cabling Increases Fire Risk

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Study: MRSA Hospitalizations Double Over Six Years

Building Operating Management
Satisfaction Guaranteed?

Building Operating Management
Is The Climate Right For A Commitment?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Prescription for Hospital Health

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Focus: Strategies for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Group Activity: Relamping Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Driving Toward Sustainability

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Report Finds U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling

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NEMA Publishes Installation Guide for Nurse Call Systems

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Holiday Sales May Affect Retail Growth in 2008

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New Standard Encourages Sustainability in Building Construction

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Midwestern Governors Address Regional Energy Security and Global Warming

News & Views
Maximizing Data Center Efficiency Gains Through Virtualization

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Groups Offer Consensus Construction Contracts

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New Collaboration Between the Construction Specifications Institute and U.S. Green Building Council Announced

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AASHE Seeks Feedback on STARS

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Roundtable Addresses Cap-and-Trade Program

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Representatives Form Green Schools Caucus

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Saving Energy, Contributing to 'Green'

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Wireless Work

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DHS Creates Culture of Preparedness Among Schools

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EPA Calls for Partnering on School Chemical Safety

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CDC Eyes Health Care Settings in Fighting Staph

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Greenhouse Gas Protocol Publishes New Guidelines

Building Operating Management
Evacuation: Finding a Route to Safety

Building Operating Management
Navigating the Electricity Market

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Creating Healthy Plumbing Systems

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New Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Units Created

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UL To Certify High-Efficiency Faucets

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Climate Survey Report Analyzes Fortune 500 Climate Change Response

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Construction Costs Continue Increase, According to Turner Building Cost Index

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IEEE Updates Standard for Designing Power Systems

Building Operating Management
Carpet beauty is more than skin deep

Building Operating Management
A Measure of Building Intelligence

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APPA Seeks Educational Facility Data for Annual Survey

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Construction Demand Grows Again, AIA Says

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New Report Touts Biometric Fusion to Combat Security Concerns

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USGBC Opens Public Comment on LEED For High Performance Operations

Take 5
The new generation of Building Automation Systems...

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Biometric Technology: A New Level of Security

Building Operating Management
To Cut Energy Costs Bring in Outside Air Only When Needed

Building Operating Management
An Ounce of Prevention Keeps Data Center Fires at Bay

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National Association of Counties Adopts AIA Challenge To Make Public Buildings Carbon Neutral by 2030

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BOMA Challenges Members to Cut Energy Use 30 Percent by 2012

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AIA's Construction Index Surges in June

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New York City Updates Building Codes

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Florida Becomes Latest State to Cap Greenhouse Emissions

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Los Angeles Hospitals Rushing to Meet Newly Mandated Seismic Standards

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CDC Infection Tracking System Available to Hospitals

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New Jersey Becomes Third State to Require Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The ABCs of K-12 Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Systems: Waste Not, Pay Not

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting Up Barriers to Air Leaks

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Nonresidential Construction Activity Expected To Grow Through 2007

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Construction Design Activity Spikes, Architecture Billings Index Finds

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Report: Building Retrofits Reduce Risk from Chemical, Biological Hazards

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ASHRAE Publishes Refrigeration Standard

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Wisdom

fn
ICC Adopts 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure

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New California Regulations Restrict Purchasing from Power Plants That Exceed Emissions Limits

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Steady Conditions Continue in Architecture Billings Index

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OSHA Agrees To Implement New Portland Cement Inspection Procedures

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EPA Encourages New Facility Owners of Companies to Disclose Violations

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Kmart Discloses Environmental Violations, Pays Penalty

fn
New Study Investigates Challenges and Solutions for Managing Carbon Footprint

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New Legislation Pushes for Emissions Reductions, Low-Carbon Fuel Use

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Building Design Leaders Aim for Carbon Neutral by 2030

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EPA Grants $2.9 Million in Small Business Contracts for New Environmental Technologies

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USGBC's System Now Awards "Innovation in Design" Credits for Applying Cradle to Cradle Product Certification

Building Operating Management
An Inside Look at Fast-track Construction

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency: Gain, Not Pain

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Air Pollutant Emissions Down, According to EPA

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ARI Launches Certification for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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Construction and Business Activity Showing Stability

fn
Preventing Campus Violence Requires Diligence

fn
Small Engine Rule To Bring Emissions Cuts

fn
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Increasing, Report Finds

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New ASHRAE Load Calculation Standard Published

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Supreme Court: EPA Can Regulate Carbon Dioxide

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Thinking for a New Era

Building Operating Management
Who Should Commission Your Building?

fn
New Emergency Evacuation Guide for People with Disabilities Released

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ASHRAE Funds Research on Operating Room Air Distribution

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US and China Seek Uniformity in Energy Efficiency

fn
National BIM Standard Version 1 Released for Industry Review

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AIA Reports Dip in Construction Activity

fn
New Bills Promote Clean U.S. Waters

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Lending Industry Pushes for Terrorism Insurance

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Architecture Billings Index Begins 2007 on a High Note

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NIOSH Seeks Comment on Asbestos Research Document

Building Operating Management
Automation Roadmap

Building Operating Management
Security Integration: Making it Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Weapons in War on Waste

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EPA Takes Stock of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Building Operating Management
Security Systems: Out of Many, One

Building Operating Management
Climate Change

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A New School Vision

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Maintenance as Reality Check

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Mower Specification Shortcuts

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AIA: Significant Increase in Nonresidential Construction Activity Expected in 2007

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Employment And Wage Gains Decrease Likelihood of Interest Rates Cuts

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Reports Target Facilities’ Role in Higher Education

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AIA's Construction Index Ends 2006 with Highest Mark of the Year

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Improving Emissions Measurement Models Could Lead to Better Policy

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New Cost Estimate Classification Developed by ASTM

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What's Ailing the EMS?

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Sealing in Floor Performance

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Greenhouse Gases Reduced Through Voluntary Projects

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Construction Index Surges in November, Points to Healthy Construction in 2007

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New HVAC Tube Technology Could Lead To More Efficient Cooling

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Commercial Mortgage Debt Increases in Third Quarter

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Structural Steel Demand, Construction Volume to Rise in 2007

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Adobe Earns Additional LEED Platinum Certification

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New Report Projects Energy Generation and Consumption Trends

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Tailor Made

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Stemming the Flow

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Data Center Decisions

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JCAHO Extends Due Date for eSOC

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Saving Water: One Organization’s Success Story

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U.S. Green Building Council Proposes LEED Requirement to Slash Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Office Rents Outpacing Inflation (Along with Turkeys)

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Zigbee Alliance Announces Certification for First Group of Products

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DOE Agrees to Tighten Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances

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ACEEE Predicts New Life For Energy Efficiency

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OSHA Cites Mail Processing Facility for Hazards

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Setting Priorities, Developing Strategies

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Mix and Match to Clear the Air

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New Standard Focuses on Water Savings

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Growing IAQ Risk: Lawsuits

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Small Steps Can Lead to Big Gains

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U.S. Green Building Council Extends Exam Deadline

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Schools Spend $600 Billion on Facilities, But Inequities Persist, Report Finds

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Two Colleges Among Organizations Coming Clean About Environmental Violations

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New Standard Focuses on Water Conservation

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Seismic Codes Help Prevent Serious Damage in Hawaiian Quake, ICC says

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Proposed Load Calculation Standard Open for Review

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U.S. EPA Pilot Program Helps Anaheim Convention Center Go “Green”

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Construction Costs Predicted To Rise Again

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Roof Inspections: A Closer Look

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A Head Start on Firestops

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Fashion Follows Function

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BIM: A Wealth of information

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ASHRAE Study Shows Benefits of Increased School Ventilation

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New Plan Aims to Accelerate Global Warming Research and Technology

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IEEE Publishes 2007 Safety Codes

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Building Index Forecasts Construction Surge

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Eastern U.S. Reducing Ozone-Forming Emissions

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California Program Aims to Slash Energy Use in State Buildings by 20 Percent

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A Special Report in conjunction with the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
Energy Efficiency Strategies

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A New Era for Paints and Coatings

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Lessons on Acoustics

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Training Spotlight: Electrical Safety

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Renovations and Accessibility: Two Birds, One Stone

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How Smart Are Intelligent Buildings?

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Ten Steps to Controlling Mold

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Commercial Real Estate Industry Ranks Low in Disaster Preparedness, Survey Finds

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ASHRAE, Clinton Foundation Announce Partnership To Improve Emissions

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Water-Use Strategies That Work

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Steel Suppliers Adjust Order Process to Limit Speculative Buying

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Light to the End of the Tunnel

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Energy Savings: In for the Long Haul

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EPAct: Renewing Energy Incentives NREL: Practicing What They Preach Project: A Gold Interior

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ASHRAE Announces Development of Certification Program

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AIA Joins Group to Improve Design, Construction Collaboration

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Leadership a Major Barrier to Industrial Energy Savings, Association Says

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Impacted by High Energy Costs

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Building Boom

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Keeping Up To Avoid Going Down

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If You Preserve It, Will They Come?

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Old Buildings, New Life

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Going Back to Get Ahead

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New-generation Maintenance Issues

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Downsized

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Getting the Look Without the Costs

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Better Space, Better Health

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Low-Cost Lighting For the Long Term

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A Move Ahead of Construction Costs

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EMS / BAS

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ENERGY STAR Program Aims to Find Low-Cost Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption

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Prepared for Enterprise Wireless Alliance

Wireless Technology Migrates to Building Controls

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Fire Safety: Finding the Weakest Link

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HVAC

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Cost-Effective Flooring Installation

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BACnet on the Move

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Insulation in a New Light

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Mainstream Green

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Learning Lessons in Fire Safety

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Retrocommissioning for Better Performance

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Retrocommissioning

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Remedies for Rapid Growth

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Flooring That Pays

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Plumbing by the Book

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Planning for Interoperability

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Door Hardware: Code Considerations

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Industry Focus

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Assigning Value to Green Buildings

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Carpet for the Long Run

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You’ve earned a designation. Now what?

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Diagnostic Advances that Support Commissioning

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Beating the Odds

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Sealing In Energy Savings

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Savvy Data Decisions

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Training that pays

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Commissioning: Making it Pay

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Air Distribution Turned Upside Down

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High-Tech Fire Fighting

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Green Building Report

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Retrocommissioning: Essential Questions

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Door Hardware: Specifying for Security

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Timely Roofing Solutions

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Flooring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Tech Makeovers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Today's Plumbing Fixtures

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Going 'Green' Starts with Buying Green

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Hot Buttons for Colder Weather

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Salary Survey

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Schools Seek Formula for High Performance

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Making Phased Renovations Work

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Integration Opportunities

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Outlook

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REPORT PREPARED FOR THE ROOF CONSULTANTS INSTITUTE
Finding the Right Roofing System

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The Noise in the 'Attic?' History Deteriorating

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Riding the New Waves of Wireless Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Renovations Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Fire In Its Place

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Fire Escape?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Daze

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in conjunction with NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
Cutting the Clamor in Classrooms

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Plumbing, Piping and Savings

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Planning, Preparing for Painting

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Pumps: Maintaining Building’s 'Hearts'

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Certified Green?

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High-Performance Exteriors

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Look Out for Automation Pitfalls

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Outlook

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Restrooms

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HVAC Systems and Mold

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The Real Cost of Interiors

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Roofing

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Green Building Report

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Putting BACnet to the Test

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Automation: One Step At a Time

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Water Conservation Rules Spreading

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Keeping Ahead of Mission Creep

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Outlook

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Emergency Preparedness: Path to Safety

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Steps to Quality Flooring

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Valuing Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Old buildings as ancient history? Hardly

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Everything Old is New Again

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Restroom Renovations, Big Benefits

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Freedom of Information

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School Choice: Build New or Not

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Voices of Experience

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Taking Security To the Next Level

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Outlook

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Putting Open Systems To Work

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The Inside Story on Clean Indoor Air

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Economics Lessons

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Outlook

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovating Buildings, Images

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Making Waterless Work

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Roofing Systems: Streamlining for Savings

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Cutting-Edge Mower Selection

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Vital Designs

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Preventive Health Care for Buildings

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No Debate: Miami's Planning Pays Off

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Roofing

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Balanced Approach to Fire Safety

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Public Health Worries Shape Restroom Choices

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Green Building Report

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Check-Ups

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Air Filtration Can Make Breathing Easier

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Brushing Up: A Primer on Paints

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Making Room for Medical Technologies

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Real Needs Must Drive Security Integration

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Finding Refuge from Rising Water Rates

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When talk is cheaper: Integrated design and better buildings

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The Second Time Around

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Performance-Based Fire Safety Design

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Selling Energy Projects

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Understanding the Real Cost of Carpet

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BAS/EMS

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Hot on the Trail of Data

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Outlook

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Closing the Automation Divide

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Energy Codes: Moving Targets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training as an Investment, Not a Cost

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

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Texas A&M-sized Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventing Water Woes

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Details

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Unlocking Software’s Potential

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Flooring

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Minimal but disturbing, building vibration can be dampened

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Fine-Tuning Grounds Care

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Renovation Wreckers

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'X' Marks New Controls Hot Spot

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Need to Know

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Energy Cost Control: Beyond the ‘Demand’ Side of the Equation

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Sound Remedies For Medical Facilities

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With Flooring, First Step Is a Big One

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Sealing in Savings

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Economics of Elevators

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High-Flying Project Management

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Fire Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rx for Growing Pains

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Roofing-Mold Connection

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‘Green’ Paints Come of Age

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Mechanical Contractors Association

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IAQ and the Older Facility

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The Security-Door Hardware Link
Windows are a fatal security weakness, avoid them at all cost!

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Discovering Value in CMMS System Integration

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Stepping Up To BAS Success

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All Business

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Flooring for Today, Tomorrow

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HVAC Retrofits: 8 factors leading facility executives to the best choices

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Infrared Imaging: An Inside Look

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Vacuums: Evolution of a Workhorse

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Taking Lighting Controls to the Net

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The ‘Right’ CMMS

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Olympian Feat

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximum HVAC

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Evacuation: The ADA Link

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Numbers Games

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Nation’s Infrastructure Still Failing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Staying In Touch

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Today’s Painting Arsenal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Performance: Customer as Catalyst

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Personal Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Web technology: Reshaping performance and perception

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Healing the Design Process

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Proprietary or Open? Real Question is, ‘What’s in it for Me?’

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With systems integration, words can get in the way

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Taking the green exterior beyond energy

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Commanding Web-Speak

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Maintenance of the future, today

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The Humidity-Mold Link

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Clearing the Air On Filtration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ann Arbor’s dancing elephant

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From Vision to Mission

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting Pests in their Place

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New-Generation Equipment: Making the Grade?

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Making Metrics Matter

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Systems Integration

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Merrill Lynch Saves Now, Saves Later

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Steering Clear of Construction Snares

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The State of Maintenance

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Cleaning: The Outside Story

Facility Maintenance Decisions
One Audit You’ll Like

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personal Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Renovations Pay

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds for Safety

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A Closer Look at Paint-Spray Technology

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Personal Solutions

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System Integration: Avoiding the Weakest Link

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Risks, Not Risk

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Roof Failure: Effect and cause

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Web-based control: The next step toward interoperability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Déjà vu all over again?

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Going with the Flow: Maintenance ensures pump performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software That Shares

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Las Vegas Schools Endure Growing Pains

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Choice Cuts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Helping Facilities Keep Their Cool

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Tenant and system criteria are keys to making phased renovations work

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Forecast: Mostly Cloudy

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New Green Rating System Offers Guidance for Existing Buildings

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Finding a Space In a Facility Career

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Boiler Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bracing for Troubled Waters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing the Air In Classrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Projects That Last

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance at Large

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personal Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Node know-how: Building control via the Internet

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ground-level Strategies For Pesticide Application

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Personal Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Implementing technology: How fast? How much?

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Construction Starts Now

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Building the BAS Team

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What's Next?

Building Operating Management
In mission-critical design, details can obscure big picture

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Maintenance Bulletin

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Access, Texas Style

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going, Going... GREEN

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personal Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The EPA on Campus

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chemical Application: Outsourced or In-house?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital becomes a proving ground for RCM

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Deregulation’s Lone Star

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Safer approaches to fire and life safety

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Automation

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A Collegial Approach

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Planning Is Easier Said Than Done

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Choices On Air Filtration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Across the Industry

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Interoperability: 5 Ways It Pays

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HVAC

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Success Stories From the New Workplace

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sending a Message

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Fire Protection Work

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Roofing Gains Come at Steady Pace

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Integration, Step-by-step

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Gray Areas of Accessibility

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Reaching Energy Cost Goals

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No Time To Lose

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7 Myths of the Electronic Age

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New Technology Brings Changes to Venerable Construction MasterFormat

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Energy Incentives Reborn

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ahead of the Curve

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance By Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximum CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Safety ‘Hot Buttons’

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bottom-Line Benefits of Chiller PM

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How ‘Green’ Are You?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Onsite Options

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The Challenge Is Change

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Good News: No Surprises

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Decisions

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Painting for Productivity

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Bridging the Gap

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Yet Another Nail

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The Case for Commissioning

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7 x 24 Update: Design & Construction

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Interoperability Scorecard