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Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms

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New Law States New York Businesses Must Install Panic Buttons

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GSA Aims to Protect BAS Against Cybersecurity Threats

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Variable Air Volume Zone Dampers Effectively Cool Large Buildings

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What are the Use Cases for Rainscreen Systems?

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Fitwel Releases Updated Building Standard

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OSHA Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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Fire Alarms: Tone-Only Vs. Voice Systems

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Can Voice Fire Alarms Be Used for Other Purposes?

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NFPA 72 Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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Carbon Monoxide Concerns Closes Northern Wisconsin School

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Advanced Skills Credential Now Available to Address Building Technology

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Hydronic System Expansion Tanks: Know the Different Styles

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How to Eliminate Air in a Hydronic System

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The Importance of Fire Safety Systems in Buildings

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Power Plant Fire Affects Iowa State University

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What's the Buzz on Drones for Facility Management?

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The Consequences of Overlooking Roofing Inspections

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Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

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Energy Management System Improves Convention Center Efficiency

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Building Automation Services: Challenges, Benefits and Opportunities

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LEED Crosswalks Help Users Pursue Several Certifications at Once

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ICC Guide Targets Energy Storage Systems

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Thermal Distribution Systems: Overcoming Installation Challenges

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Commercial Lighting Rebates Evolve

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Doors Open to New Era of Technology, Security

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How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading

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How to Build a Successful Drain Cleaning Program

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NEMA Standard Addresses Motor Energy Savings

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How to Choose the Right Process to Upgrade Fire and Life Safety Systems

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How to Make Smart Building Data Smarter

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Right On the Mark: Success in STEM Facility Design

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NYC to Require Resilience Score for City-Funded Buildings

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The Facility Manager's Oath: Do No Harm

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Considerations for Retrofitting for Seismic Resilience

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Resilience Rating Systems Give Guidance

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

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4 Building Analytics Strategies for COVID-19 Building Operations

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

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Training and Certification Requirements for Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

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Code Considerations for Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

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Movable Wall Systems Can Improve Acoustics, Protect Privacy

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Early Fire Safety Systems Planning Saves Time, Money

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Fire Protection Systems: 10 Things to Check When Closing Your Facility

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What Can a Smart Building Platform Do For You?

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Custom Built vs. Marketplace Smart Building Platforms

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What You Need to Know About Stand-Alone Boiler Controls

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Assessments Critical for Successful Roof Replacements

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Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Smart Building Platforms

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Post-Installation Maintenance for Roof Replacement Success

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Eye on Installation for Successful Roof Replacements

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Making Roof Replacements Work

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How to Get the Most from a Condensate Recovery System

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Minnesota Law to Allow Surveillance Cameras in Senior Homes

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Should FMs Hold Their Horses on Adopting 5G?

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Fire Alarm System

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How to Plan for Fire Alarm System Replacement

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Does Your Fire Alarm System Need an Upgrade or Replacement?

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

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

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How to Tackle 4 Challenges in Planning Smart Buildings

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Green Threepeat: Chicago Named Greenest City for Third Year in a Row

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Philly Skyscraper Douses City During Botched Test

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What Is the Building Internet of Things?

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10 Keys to Monitoring-Based Commissioning Success

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Roof Inspections and Streamlining Maintenance

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Smart Buildings At High Risk for Cyber Attacks: Study

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Roof Inspections: Establishing a Plan

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A New Deal For Buildings

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What Is The Building Owner's Role in Cybersecurity?

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As Cybercrime Increases, More Resources Arrive to Fight It

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Post-Disaster Electrical System Checklist Available

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Sensors, Better Communication Tech Mean Better Data for Boilers

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Understanding Common Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Buildings

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Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Building Owners

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Fuel Line Problems Prompt Club Car Recall

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Understanding the Roof Consultant's Role in Roofing Selection

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Understand the BAS's Role in Facilities Management

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How System Design Affects Fire Sprinkler Functionality

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Where to Find Big Data for Improving Occupant Experience

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

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Level 2: N+1 Provides Equipment Redundancy

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Level 1: N Systems Provide Base-Level Stand-By Power

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5 Methods for Tracking Space Utilization in Offices

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4 Levels of Power Reliability Meet Varying Facility Needs

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Many K-12 Schools Dealing with Lead Drinking Water

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BACnet/SC Aims to Improve Cybersecurity

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Measure, Test, Commission: Keys to High-Performance HVAC

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How To Develop a DIY Energy Information Systems

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Keys To Edge Computing Success

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Energy Information Systems: Identify KPIs, Prioritize Actions

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Energy Information Systems Provide Data Deep Dive

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Warehouse Innovations May Bring Tax Credits

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How Energy Information Systems Bring Energy Savings

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4 Myths Increase Risk of BAS Hack

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How To Improve the Energy Efficiency of a VRF System

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3 Fire Safety System Upgrade Case Studies

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How to Future-Proof Buildings for New Technology

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How FMs Should Prepare for 5G

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As-A-Service Model Moves Beyond Software

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Finding the Right Resources to Solve Too Hot/Too Cold Problems

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10 Best Practices To Preserve Historic Landmarks

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Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) Aid Efficiency

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The Brave New World of Cybersecurity: Evaluating Vulnerabilities

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Case Study: Real-World High-Tech Workplace

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Effective Fire Sprinkler Inspection: What You Need To Know

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Systems Integration is Key for Emergency Communications

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Location and Timing: Keys to Successful Cooling System Upgrade

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‘Skyscraper’ Showcases Cool Facility Technology

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The Who, What, and Why of Replacing Aging Cooling Systems

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Smart Buildings: How to Justify an Investment in Analytics Software

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Can Hackers Target Your Building Automation System?

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Choosing the Right Fire Sprinkler Option

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Common Types of Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Steps To Protect Your BAS from Cyberattacks

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Why Control Systems Are Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks

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How To Get The Most Value Out of Big Data

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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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6 Ways To Avoid Office Cabling and Wiring Nightmares

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7x24 Exchange Develops STEM Initiative

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New Thinking In Boiler Design Leads to Better, More Efficient Systems

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Make Up For a Smaller Staff By Leveraging Technology

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Grand Canyon National Park Upgrades Lighting System Controls

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New Technology, Cloud-Based BAS Lead To Energy Efficiency

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Emergency Communication: 4 Steps to Success

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8 Ways To Bring Down Data Centers

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Pros and Cons of VAV and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)

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Giving Electrical Equipment a Long, Healthy Life

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4 Questions To Ask Before Buying a New BAS

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4 Keys to Successful Plumbing System Upgrades

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Plumbing Systems: Flush Fixture Upgrades

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New ASTM Standard Aims to Improve Restroom Safety

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Observed Benefits and Challenges of Tuning LEDs for Human Health

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How To Prevent Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Know The Difference: Wet Pipe vs. Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Action Floor Systems Achieves Highest Level of EPD Certification

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Expert on Power for Life-Safety to Address Critical Facilities Summit

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Door Hardware: A New Generation

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Plumbing and Piping: Preventing Problems

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

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Recall: Utility Vehicles Brake Failure Causes Crash Hazard

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Shifting Facility Technologies Create Fire Safety Challenges

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What To Know About Fire Safety System Inspections

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INFOGRAPHIC: New Design Strategies Require Fire Safety Consideration

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Overcoming Obstacles To Smart Buildings

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Edge Devices Are Spurring IoT Transformation of Buildings

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BACnet Institute Offers Online Knowledge for FMs

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USGBC Perspective: USGBC Works Toward Seamless Integration of Rating Systems

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Taco Offers 'Soup to Nuts' FloPro Training for 2017

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How To Maintain Effective Wireless in Energy Efficient Buildings

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Johnson Controls Launches Program to Help Women Re-enter the Workforce

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Overcoming Obstacles To Smart Buildings

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ICBS TEXAS Partners with Harken Industrial as Exclusive Authorized Installer Dealer for Fall Protection Systems

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Roof Coatings: 7 Myths to Consider About Performance

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Wright Commissioning Scores Three Projects at Drexel

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Hydraulic Institute’s New Pump Systems Assessment (PSA) Certificate Program Identifies Pump System Efficiency Improvement Opportunitie

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LEDs: Manufacturers Help Sort Through Misconceptions

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Report: Most Businesses Unprepared for Active Shooters

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Smart Buildings Can Help Bridge Gap Between Design And Operations

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Smart Steps to High Performance

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CENTRIA Expands Intercept Modular Metal Panel System

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What Facility Managers Need To Know About Data Center Redundancy

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Frederick County Public Schools: Controls For Portable Classrooms Save Big

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The Power and Convenience of Networked BAS Come With Cybersecurity Concerns As Well

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How Common Are Attacks Through The BAS?

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Steps To Take To Improve BAS Cybersecurity

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SIDEBAR: 10 Questions FMs Should Ask About Cybersecurity

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How Big Data and the Building Management System Contribute to High-Performance Goals

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Making Data-Based Decisions Makes Huge Difference in Managing Buildings

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Data Management Plans Are Crucial For Facility Managers

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Irrigation: Green Strategies and Technology Advances

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HVAC: A Closer Look at VRF Technology

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Managers Must Consider Benefits of VRF System for HVAC Upgrades

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Application Insights for VRF Systems

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What Is The Optimal Life Cycle For A BAS?

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Three Tips For Planning A Building Automation System Project

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Slowing the Flow on Irrigation Systems to Conserve Water

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Sustainable Practices Targeting Irrigation Systems

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PRODUCTS: Grounds Management

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Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs

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Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants

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Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge

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Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process

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Eliminating "Dead Spots" in Large Buildings with a Distributed Antenna System

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High-Performance HVAC Helps Bring LEED Platinum to 350 Mission

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Know the 3 Technologies Reshaping BAS

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Understanding Benefits of Virtualization in World of BAS

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Big Data Helping BAS Operate at Peak Performance

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Beware of Pitfalls in Doing Fire Alarm System Upgrades

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Facility Survey Is Key with Fire System Upgrade

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Understanding Interconnections Involving Fire Alarm Systems

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

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Sustainability Game Offers Lesson in Ocean Depletion

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Relating Building Management to Our Common Air, Energy Resources

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USGBC Perspective: the 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study

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New Rating System Establishes Facility Resilience

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Integration a Key to Energy Management

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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

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Talking Points: Timing is Everything for Medical University of South Carolina

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Lighting Controls Achieve Next-Generation, Maintenance Cost Benefits

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Managers Can Specify a Combination of Lighting Technologies

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Application Issues With Lighting Control Systems

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LEDs Popular Retrofit Choice for Lighting Control Systems

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Facility Managers Must Effectively Manage Contract Transition

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Managing Outsourcing: Structuring the Contract Transition

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Effective Contract Transition: Handling People Management

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Watch These Steps in Service Contract Transitions

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Managing Outsourcing: the Pre-Contract Stage, the Facility Manager’s Role

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

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Cleveland Clinic Happily Takes IoT Connectivity to Extremes

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

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System Integration Offers Benefits for Green Buildings

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Daylight Harvesting Gains from System Integration

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Security Vulnerabilities Exposed in Facilities

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Benefits of Office Design for Employee Performance

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Achieving Thermal Comfort with Office Design

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Role of Furniture in Work Environment

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Internet of Things May Play Role in Office Comfort, Savings

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Changes in Fire/Life Safety Systems

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Front-end Interface Is Critical With BAS Upgrades

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Wireless Considerations for BAS Upgrades

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Alterations, New Occupant Can Affect Code Compliance

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Understanding Advances in Technology, When to Upgrade

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Getting the Best Fire/Life System System You Can

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

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How Mass Notification Systems Are Used and Their Various Forms

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Understanding Displacement Ventilation, Underfloor Air Distribution as Alternative HVAC Strategies

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

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With BAS Upgrades, Pay Attention to Infrastructure, Openness

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NFPA 72, Risk Analysis Also Important with Mass Notification Systems

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Tips on Mass Notification ‘Designers,’ Limitations, and Testing

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Kobar Tower Attack Prompted Development of Mass Notification Systems

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

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Understanding Rooftop HVAC Units as an Energy-Saving Option

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Understanding Geothermal Systems as Energy-Saving Option

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BAS Retrocommissioning Is Essential To Maximizing System Potential

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Commissioning Fire and Life Safety Systems

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Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire and Life Safety Systems

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With BAS Upgrades, People Are More Important than Technology

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Smart Technology Drives High-Performance Buildings, Provides Granular Detail

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Comprehensive Strategies for Effective Roof Inspections

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Common Problems With Built-Up Roof Systems

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Common Problems With Single-Ply Roof Systems

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Common Problems With Modified Bitumen Roof Systems

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Common Problems With Metal Roof Systems

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Break Bad Habits To Improve Building Automation System Performance

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To Get Benefits Of BAS, Overcome Resistance To Change

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

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Tips on Testing Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

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3 Options for Energy Savings in HVAC Systems

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Ensuring Proper Installation of Building Automation Systems

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Caesars Palace Upgrades Plumbing and Irrigation Systems to Curtail Water Use

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Caesars Palace Targets Largest Paybacks in Water-Conservation Efforts

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Caesars Palace Reduces Water Use Intensity by Almost 20 Percent

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Irrigation System Warning Signs and Potential Solutions

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Focusing on Lighting System Upgrades

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Hesitations over Smart Technology and the Promise of More Benefits

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Reaping Benefits of Smart-Building Capabilities, Including Digital Credentialing

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Smart-Building Tools for High-Performance Buildings

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What Facility Managers Need To Understand About Ice Dams

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Methods of Accomplishing System Integration: Old to New

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Ensuring Proper Installation of Building Automation Systems

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Roofing Project Questions and Answers

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Roofing Q&A: Installation Issues

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Post-Installation Questions When Planning Roofing Projects

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Another Ice Dam Option: Snow Melt Systems

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Stopping Ice Dams: Super-Insulated Roofs and Snow Melt Systems

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Strategies for Effective Irrigation Management

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Best Management Practices for Irrigation Issues

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BACnet Data Access, Commissioning, Maintenance Are Key Tools

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Ice Dams: Underlayment and Metal Roofs Can Protect Against Problems

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Ventilated Roofs Can Prevent Ice Dams

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How BACnet Protocol Offers Efficiency, Ease of Operations

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BACnet Systems Can Trim Total Cost of Ownership

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Making LEDs Work at Your Facility

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Determining Successful Rate of Return on LED Upgrage Project

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Many Misconceptions Concerning LED Lighting

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What to Look for in Elevator Contractor

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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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System Integration: Challenges In Existing Buildings

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Spotlight on Elevator Technician and Safety Standards

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System Integration Can Add Functionality In Existing Buildings

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Stay Up to Speed on Roof Systems Technology

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Making Retrocommissioning a Priority

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Library Energy Project Replaced Outmoded Systems

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Centralizing Energy Management in City of Boston Buildings

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Todd Isherwood Transforming City of Boston's Energy Strategies

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Intelligent Buildings Offer Green, Smart Grid Benefits

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Survey Suggests Many BAS Could Be Vulnerable To Hackers

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BAS Cybersecurity Steps: Firewalls, Isolation, Patches

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Cybersecurity Measures To Protect The BAS/BMS

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Why Building Management Systems Are At Risk Of Cyberattack

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Who Will Be Affected By Pending Legionella Standard

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Basic Requirements for Compliance in ASHRAE Legionella Standard

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EV-Related Innovations in Technology, Regulations, and Incentives

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Rules of Thumb to Guide 5-Year Capital Plan

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Tie Capital Decisions To How Building Has Evolved

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Use Three Steps To Build Long-Term Capital Plan

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Lighting Upgrades: Planning Projects That Deliver

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Lighting Projects Often Provide Fast Path to Savings

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Emergence of LEDs Promps Managers to Look at Lighting Upgrades

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5-Year Plan Delivers Energy Savings, Stable ROI

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Using Energy, Portfolio Data To Reduce Facility Costs

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Hackers Pose Threat To Building Automation Systems

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System Integration Can Add Functionality In Existing Buildings

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Fall, Spring, Best Times of Year for Roof Inspections

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Three Steps Are Key To System Integration In Existing Buildings

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Rigorous Approach To Outsourcing Can Pay Off In Facility Management Choice

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How To Specify, Bid, And Test The New Access Control System

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Making the Case for Plumbing Retrofits

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

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Strategies for Reducing Landscape Irrigation Water Use

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Don't Ignore Wet Roof Deck

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Lighting Systems, Energy Use, and Strategies for Savings

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Consumption Concerns: Use ASHRAE Guidelines

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Taking the LEED Approach to Reducing Lighting Use

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Occupancy Sensors Help Reduce Energy Use

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Common Lighting Control Issues

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Patchwork Repairs Increase HVAC Costs

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Michigan Hospital Enhances Sustainability Efforts With Vegetative Roof

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Helping a Green Roof Reach Peak Performance Levels

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Lessons Learned from Green Roof Process at Michigan Hospital

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Sidebar: Green Roofs and Maintenance Challenges

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System Integration: New Construction And Existing Buildings

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Consider These Passive Or Energy-Efficient Active HVAC Systems

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Product Showcase: Fire/Life Safety

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Product Showcase: Ceilings

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Benefits Of System Integration In Existing Buildings

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Design Challenges For Variable Primary Flow Chilled Water Pumping

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Irrigation Systems: Maintaining for Savings

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Is it Time to Repair or Replace Irrigation System?

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Taking Advantage of Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs

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Make Security Planning A Priority During Building Design

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Building Owner Needs To Take Lead Role In Prioritizing Security

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Focus On Zones Of Control And Protection To Minimize Security Gaps

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Bringing IT Onto The Security Team

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Wireless Options For Building Automation

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Options Abound For Facility Managers Exploring Mass Notification Systems

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Multiple Layers Help Colleges, Universities Maximize Effectiveness Of Mass Notification

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Voice Messages Are Important Consideration In Mass Notification Planning

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Historic Flooding Teaches University of Iowa Tough Lessons

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Lessons Learned from Flooding Chaos at University of Iowa

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Wireless Considerations For Building Automation: Interference

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Submetering: Gathering Data, Finding Savings

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Submeters Effective Way to Gather Hard Data

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Have Goals in Mind Before Installing Submeters

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Finding Cost-Savings Opportunities in Submetering

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GSA’s Approach To Intelligent Buildings Combines Technology, People

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System Integration Can Help Meet Green, Energy Efficiency Goals

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Integrated Systems Can Help Maximize Demand Response Savings

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Controlling Water Consumption Is One Benefit Of Integrated Systems

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Systems Integration Can Streamline Energy Management, Facilities Management

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Flooding Produces Campus Changes in Response Training

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Safety Relief Valves: Avoiding Horror Stories

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Taking Inventory of Safety Relief Valves

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Observing and Correcting Relief Valve Piping Issues

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Fire System Can Fail Even if Code-compliant

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

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Expanded Scope Of NFPA 72 Now Includes Emergency Communication Systems

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

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How Outside Factors Can Influence NFPA Codes And Standards

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Variable-refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems: Weighing Benefits And Limitations

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How Intelligent Buildings Bring Benefits To GSA

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

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Testing New Fire Alarm Systems Can Reveal Serious Problems

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Nine Reasons Building Owners Should Have New Fire Alarm Systems Tested

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Keep Big Picture In Mind To Ease Challenges Of BAS Upgrades

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Front-End Interface Is Building Block Of Successful BAS Upgrade

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Maintenance, Commissioning Keep BAS Going Strong

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Taking Charge of Demand Response

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Demand Response: The Road Ahead

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Saving from Vigilance on Water Conservation

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Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology

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Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

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How Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Patient Satisfaction

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New York Presbyterian's FACE Program Is Designed To Upgrade Facilities, Increase Patient Satisfaction

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Coordinate Interior Enhancement Program With Interior Guidelines To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Benefit

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External Aspects Of Healthcare Facilities Play Big Role In First Impression

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Parking Garage Experience Often Sets Patients' First Impression Of Healthcare Facilities

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Factors to Consider With Demand Response Program

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Airports' Savings Take Off After Plumbing Retrofit

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Variable-refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems: Air-cooled And Water-Cooled

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Taking A Systems View Of HVAC Upgrades Can Lead To Bigger Benefits

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Refrigerant, Water, Air Leaks Can All Lead To HVAC Problems

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Economizers, Heat Recovery Can Help Reduce Demands On HVAC Systems

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How Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Used An HVAC Systems Approach To Upgrade

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Capitol Records Building Upgrade Solves HVAC Issues

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Standby Generators Require Regular Testing, Maintenance, Exercising, And Inspection

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Keys To Backup Power System Success: Features, Flexibility, And Redundancy

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Exercise Standby Generators To Keep Them In Fighting Shape

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Preventive Maintenance Is Critical To Dependable Standby Generators

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What Is An Intelligent Building?

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Decision Between Repairing, Retrofitting Or Replacing Windows Has Number Of Considerations

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Window Gasket Failure Does Not Always Mean Window Replacement

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Building Characteristics Play Important Role In Selecting Suitable Replacement Windows

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Installation Can Often Be Root Of Window Problems

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Coordinated Fire System Testing Offers Savings

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Finding energy savings in HVAC systems

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Service Considerations Can Help Shape Lighting Controls Upgrades

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As Wireless Lighting Control Systems Mature, They Offer More Flexibility For Upgrade Projects

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Spring Forward: Essential Steps for Warm-Weather Success

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Inspect Grounds Equipment, Irrigation Systems for Signs of Winter Damage

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Fire-Safety Systems: Debunking Myths, Anticipating Trouble

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Advanced Lighting Controls Offer Better Control, More Energy Savings

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Commissioning Advanced Lighting Controls Is Critical To Maximizing Their Benefits

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Advanced Lighting Controls Offer Greater Automated Load Shedding Capability

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What To Keep In Mind When Considering Advanced Lighting Controls

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How Facility Managers Can Implement Advanced Lighting Control Systems

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Minimizing Water Waste, Maximizing Savings

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NFPA 72's Low Frequency Sounders Requirement Takes Effect

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BAS Benefits: Automation Sets the Stage for Savings, Efficiency

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Lighting Control Technology, Energy Codes Are Important Pieces Of Lighting Controls Upgrade Plans

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Proper BAS Installation, Operation Are Keys To Reaching System's Potential

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Operator Training, Adequate Staffing Levels Help Reach Full Potential Of BAS

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To Maximize BAS Benefits, Focus On Overcoming Resistance To Change, Bad Habits

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Retrocommissioning Keeps BAS Working At Peak Efficiency

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Software Solutions Make Electronic Lock Cylinders Scalable

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Door Hardware: Stand-Alone Locking Widely Available

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Draft Standard Targets Door Control Panels

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Heat Exchangers Eliminate Pressure Differential

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Minimize Disruption to Resort Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Resort Retrofits Wastewater-Treatment System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Standing-Seam Metal Roofs Provide Anchor for Rooftop Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Identify Common Air-Leak Paths

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Audit Can Determine Pump-System Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Can Install Pumps in a Series or Parallel

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Typical Pumping System Control Methods?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Fuel Arena's LEED Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Liquid-Propane Injection Systems Offer Same Horsepower, Torque as Gasoline

News & Views
Plumbing Systems

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Water Conservation

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How Solar Thermal Systems Can Help Save Energy

News & Views
Evaluate How the BAS Will Connect With Other Systems

Building Operating Management
LEED Principle: Alternative Energy Production and Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Roofing Options Demand Unique Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood Recovery: Cleaning and Rebuilding Mechanical, Electrical Systems

News & Views
Physical Workplace Can Encourage Collaboration

News & Views
Developing A Response To The Threat Advisory System

News & Views
Interoperable Systems Work Together, but They're Not Plug and Play

News & Views
Without Clear Goals, Systems Integration Project May Miss Mark

News & Views
Landscape Design: Get Managers Involved

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Lighting Systems and Brightness

Building Operating Management
PV Costs Drop

News & Views
What Interoperability Is and Isn’t

News & Views
Why Some Geothermal Systems Will Save More Than Others

News & Views
Why Some Geothermal Systems Will Save More Than Others

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dual-Flush Valves, Grey-Water Systems Save Water

Building Operating Management
Factors that Impact Office Funiture Design

Building Operating Management
Productivity Factors and Office Furniture

Building Operating Management
Office Furniture: Price and Longevity Considerations

Building Operating Management
Finding Green Office Furniture

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New Study Documents Dropping Costs of Solar Power, Efficiency Of Large PV Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Alterations Can Affect Firestop Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Implement a Hot-Water-Maintenance Program

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Emergency Notification Systems: Three Choices To Consider

News & Views
Input From Operating Staff Is Crucial To Design Of Building Automation Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Doors Offer Unique Maintenance Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Computer Science Building Poses Energy-Efficiency Challenges

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Large-loss Fires Swell in 2007, Report Finds

News & Views
Should BAS Be Open or Proprietary?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Cameras Detect Dirty, Oxidized Electrical Connections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lockout-Tagout Training Reduces Injury Risk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Electrical Training Prevents Fire, Shock and Electrocution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Safeguard Workers From Falls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Disaster Planning: Securing Power and Water Supplies

News & Views
It Pays to Buy Neutrals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Metal Roofs: Compare the Different Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Design and Installation of Metal Roofs

News & Views
Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System

Building Operating Management
Investigate Reductions in Main Drain Residual Pressures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Microprocessor Boiler Controls Lead to High-Efficiency Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Oil-Less Centrifugal Chillers Reduce Maintenance

News & Views
Plumbing system repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Quantify Savings for Top Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscaping Strategies Improve Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
Occupant Needs Shape Systems Furniture Design

Building Operating Management
Systems Furniture for Health Care

Building Operating Management
Systems Furniture and Collaborative Workspaces

News & Views
Elevator Upgrades and Electrical Systems

News & Views
Communication Systems for First Responders

News & Views
How Hard Will It Be to Integrate Systems?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SPF Roofing Systems Provide Extra Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Daylight Harvesting and Dimming

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NEMA Offers Resource on Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment

News & Views
Plumbing Systems Repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Power: The ABCs of UPS

News & Views
Establishing Emergency Response Procedures With Outsourced Service Providers

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DOE and EPRI Cooperate To Increase Energy Efficiency

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Ecosystem Degradation Will Affect the Future Business Climate

News & Views
Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System

News & Views
Preventive Maintenance of the Fire Safety System

News & Views
Checking BAS References

News & Views
BAS Satisfaction Hinges on More Than Technology

Building Operating Management
Exploring New Paths

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Access Board Explores Airport Accessibility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Group Activity: Relamping Facilities

Building Operating Management
BACnet, LonMark and Modbus: How and Why They Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Wireless Work

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USGBC Opens Public Comment on LEED For High Performance Operations

Take 5
The new generation of Building Automation Systems...

Building Operating Management
ABCs of UPS Systems

Building Operating Management
Simple, Reliable and Efficient: Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

Building Operating Management
On Speaking Terms

Building Operating Management
Lines of Defense

Building Operating Management
Ready When Needed, Making Sure UPS Systems Are On Call

Building Operating Management
When There’s Conflict in the Cards, Consolidating Access Control Systems

Building Operating Management
From work to workplace

Building Operating Management
Security Systems: Out of Many, One

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Study Compares Green Building Rating Systems

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Improving Emissions Measurement Models Could Lead to Better Policy

Building Operating Management
Small Steps Can Lead to Big Gains

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Google Readies Record Corporate PV Array

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ASHRAE Group Targets Sustainability Metrics

Building Operating Management
How Smart Are Intelligent Buildings?

Building Operating Management
Light to the End of the Tunnel

Building Operating Management
Steering Clear of Software Troubles

Building Operating Management
Outlook

Building Operating Management
Software

Building Operating Management
Air Distribution Turned Upside Down

Building Operating Management
Out-of-the-Box Thinking on Systems Furniture

Building Operating Management
Look Out for Automation Pitfalls

Building Operating Management
Putting BACnet to the Test

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies to Ensure System Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Freedom of Information

Building Operating Management
Outlook

Building Operating Management
In Case of Emergency, Show Occupants the Door

Building Operating Management
Putting Open Systems To Work

Building Operating Management
Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specification with Security in Mind

Building Operating Management
Outlook

Building Operating Management
Outlook

Building Operating Management
Roofing

Building Operating Management
Putting the Squeeze on HVAC Costs

Building Operating Management
Quick Fixes for Changing Needs

Building Operating Management
Balanced Approach to Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
Nature, Culture Inspire Carpet Design

Building Operating Management
Not a Drop?

Building Operating Management
Air Filtration Can Make Breathing Easier

Building Operating Management
Four Questions To Ask About Door Hardware

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sprinkler Retrofits: Life-Cycle Issues

Building Operating Management
BAS/EMS

Building Operating Management
Keeping Tabs on Roofs

Building Operating Management
Beyond Bad Lighting

Building Operating Management
Roof Coatings Protect and Reflect

Building Operating Management
Critical Issues in Cabling Design

Building Operating Management
HVAC

Building Operating Management
The Facility Factor

Building Operating Management
CBR Threats May Demand Higher Levels of Security

Building Operating Management
Ceilings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems

Building Operating Management
Real-Life Roofing Horror Stories

Building Operating Management
Dramatic gains are transforming video surveillance, assessment

Building Operating Management
Security in the News

Building Operating Management
Top 10 Mold Hiding Places

Building Operating Management
Good Financial Sense

Building Operating Management
Is Your EMS on Target For Energy Savings?

Building Operating Management
Sooner and Later, Rightsizing Pays Off

Building Operating Management
When it comes to energy, sometimes it’s best to go it alone

Building Operating Management
Details key to cost-effective design

Building Operating Management
Inside the Stories

Building Operating Management
Closing Gaps in HVAC Design

Building Operating Management
With Flooring, First Step Is a Big One

Building Operating Management
'X' Marks New Controls Hot Spot

Building Operating Management
Need to Know

Building Operating Management
Facilities and IT: Entering a World of Change

Building Operating Management
Economics of Elevators

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
With UPS systems, business issues drive technology decisions

Building Operating Management
Making Sense of Roofing Options

Building Operating Management
High-Flying Project Management

Building Operating Management
Security

Building Operating Management
Staying Power for Critical Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Building Operating Management
Stepping Up To BAS Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Security-Door Hardware Link
Windows are a fatal security weakness, avoid them at all cost!

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Discovering Value in CMMS System Integration

Building Operating Management
Slow Pace Of HVAC Change Means Missed Gains

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ and the Older Facility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Use: Slowing the Flow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vacuums: Evolution of a Workhorse

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Imaging: An Inside Look

Building Operating Management
HVAC Retrofits: 8 factors leading facility executives to the best choices

Building Operating Management
In the Heat of Fire, Is Code Enough?

Building Operating Management
Good Enough?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Taking Lighting Controls to the Net

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Lowdown on LEDs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
On the Horizon: Trends in Lighting Technology

Building Operating Management
Taking time, doing research essential to finding the right ESCO

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing on the Rise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The ‘Right’ CMMS

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Elevators

Building Operating Management
RX for Water Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximum HVAC

Building Operating Management
Diligence Prevents CAFM Headaches

Building Operating Management
Proprietary or Open? Real Question is, ‘What’s in it for Me?’

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Top-Level HVAC Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Doors to Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personal Solutions

Building Operating Management
Does One Size Fit All?

Building Operating Management
Static on the Power Lines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Staying In Touch

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Today’s Painting Arsenal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Future Looks Bright for Organic LED Lighting

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
With systems integration, words can get in the way

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Humidity-Mold Link

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing the Air On Filtration

Building Operating Management
Green Building Report

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Metrics Matter

Building Operating Management
Adaptable Workplaces

Building Operating Management
Systems Integration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Generation Equipment: Making the Grade?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Taking Control of Lighting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moving to the Top of the Class

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing in Savings: System Plugs Costly Leaks in HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS: Planning for Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Renovations Pay

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stopping Fire Where it Starts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Closer Look at Paint-Spray Technology

Building Operating Management
System Integration: Avoiding the Weakest Link

Building Operating Management
New Thinking On Lighting Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Challenges of Exterior Lighting

Building Operating Management
Web-based control: The next step toward interoperability

Building Operating Management
Soft Touch for Hardware

Facility Maintenance Decisions
On-site Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sensor Sensibility: When Going Wireless Pays

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Helping Facilities Keep Their Cool

Building Operating Management
HVAC

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Bottom-Line Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Editor�s Notebook

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software That Shares

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Key Control Gains New Urgency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance at Large

Building Operating Management
Clear-cut Criteria for New Windows

Building Operating Management
Facility Function Drives UPS System Selection

Building Operating Management
Planning for Protection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight on Ballasts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tough questions, tougher answers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Node know-how: Building control via the Internet

Building Operating Management
Measures raise acoustics issues for schools, health care facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Boiler Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing the Air In Classrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bracing for Troubled Waters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventing Water Waste

Building Operating Management
Building the BAS Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ROOFING: A Prescription for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Auditing for CMMS Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
for maintenance:

Facility Maintenance Decisions
TPO on Top

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Pitfalls in Lighting Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lamp Specification in a New Light

Building Operating Management
Windows Pave Way For HVAC Innovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chiller Replacement: Making the Case

Building Operating Management
‘Is It Nice, Or Is It Necessary?’

Building Operating Management
Fresh Air: New HVAC Approaches

Building Operating Management
Safer approaches to fire and life safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Testing and inspection spell success for life-safety systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Building Operating Management
What is ‘safe’?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stock Answers: The CMMS-Inventory Link

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: High-Level Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Plumbing Upgrades Flowing

Building Operating Management
Automation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Choices On Air Filtration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hard Floors, Tough Decisions

Building Operating Management
Formula for Reliability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A closer look at SECURITY AUDITS

Building Operating Management
HVAC

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Interoperability: 5 Ways It Pays

Building Operating Management
Strategies For Managing Fire Risks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
It’s All About You

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Windows of Opportunity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coating Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Fire Protection Work

Building Operating Management
Elevators: ROI depends on building owner's ‘ROI’

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware and Durability

Building Operating Management
Integration, Step-by-step

Building Operating Management
Secrets of CAFM Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stopping Mold Before It Starts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Track of Tools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS: Power Players

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Lighting Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savings in the Spotlight

Building Operating Management
Routes to Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Roofing: Recover or Replace?

Building Operating Management
Better Lighting Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
No Fast Track to E-Procurement

Building Operating Management
Choosing a Ceiling System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Resilient Flooring: Strategies for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Search for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cutting-Edge Computers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Decisions

Building Operating Management
Standby Power: Ready for Action

Building Operating Management
Threat of Terror

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Treatment: A Stream of Savings