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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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NYC Aims to Protect Birds from Buildings


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Sustainable Facilities: Learning from Better Buildings Initiative Partners

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Understanding the Benefits of Human-Centric Design

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Security Top Priority for Government Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintaining Healthy Buildings Through Technology and Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance As the Key to Healthy Indoor Environments 

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Healthy Workspaces Minimize Noisy Distractions

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Smart Boilers Keep Gaylord Property Running Efficiently

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

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The Urgent Need for Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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

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GSA Delayed Notifying Federal Building of Water Contamination

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New York Invests $100 Million in Capitol Decarbonization Project

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McCormick Place Installs Bird-Safe Film

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Commercial Real Estate Property Values Take a Tumble

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Facilities Embraces Electrification for 2030 Goals

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Predictive Analytics Could Address Maintenance Backlog

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Federal Agencies' Offices Remained Nearly Empty in 2023: Report

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How Facilities Management Can Use the Better Buildings Initiative

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Repurposing Retail is a Balancing Act Weighing Infrastructure and Cost

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3 Examples of a Smart Building

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Nearly One-Third of School Districts use Portable Buildings

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3 Energy Efficiency Resources for K-12 Facility Managers

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Tall Building Construction Completion Reaches Record Highs in 2023

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Proposed Legends Tower Would Be Tallest Building in the U.S.

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Net-Zero Building Stock Slowly Picking up Steam

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Smart Buildings Help Organizations Reach Sustainability Goals Faster

Building Operating Management
Sounding Off on Open Office Plans and Workplace Acoustics

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Building Efficiency for Sustainable Tomorrow Launches New Certification

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Flatiron Building in NYC Latest Office to Multifamily Conversion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Government Facility Sustainability Challenges and Solutions

Building Operating Management
How Do We Create Regenerative Buildings?

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Real-Life Spider-Man Scales Downtown Chicago High-Rise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Municipal Facilities: Adapting to Growth and Challenges

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Nearly 1,000 Birds Killed Striking Chicago Building

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Choosing the Right Roof Coatings: Budget and Specifications

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

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Oklahoma City Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating 

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Chicago Office Tower Is Largest WELL Platinum Building in U.S.

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How IoT and Smart Technology are Shaping the Future of Electrical Code

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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Are Downtown Chicago Buildings Sinking?

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Small New York City at Forefront of Decarbonization Push

Building Operating Management
Chattanooga Lays Out Plan for Sustainable Future 

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Chattanooga Setting Energy, Sustainability Standards for U.S. Cities

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SGA Releases Workplace Amenities Report

Building Operating Management
How to Plan Cybersecurity for Smart Buildings

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What Are Virtual Power Plants?

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Landmark New York City Skyscraper Already Considered Outdated

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What Are Occupants Priorities for a High-Performance Workplace?

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DOE Rule Targets Federal Building Emissions

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Path to Hybrid Model

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Federal Agency Seeks to Protect Birds from Buildings

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Property Markets 'Normalizing' Post-COVID Period

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3 Ways Facility Managers can Improve IAQ for Students

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Growing Need of Elevators Require Technology Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Prevent Legionella, Improve Efficiency with Smart Water Systems

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Green Lease Leaders Awarded, Program Sees Record Expansion

Building Operating Management
Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID

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Understanding the Benefits of Metal in Commercial Buildings

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Smart Spaces Address Facility Managers’ Pain Points

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New York City Requires Resilience for City-Funded Buildings

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For Library Facilities, Health and Wellness Becomes Crucial

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Howard University Commits $785 Million to New, Renovated Buildings

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Case Study: Video Allows for Flexibility for Parking Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Keep the Focus on Buildings

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New Guide Covers Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

Building Operating Management
Best Practices for Mission-Critical Infrastructure in Server Rooms and Data Closets

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Understanding Concrete Cracks: A Primer

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Sick Buildings Lead to Student Protests at Howard University

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Are Empty Offices an Option for Expanded Housing Downtown?

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Managing Data and Energy Use During the Pandemic

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How to Make Smart Building Data Smarter

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Aging Courthouse Offers Inside Look at Deferred Maintenance

Building Operating Management
3 High-Rise Building Strategies to Improve Resilience

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Smart Building Software Market to Reach $20.5 Billion by 2027

Building Operating Management
Important Considerations for Retrofitting with Metal

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Biden Administration Announces Accelerated Building Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Understanding The Energy Efficiency Benefits of Metal Buildings

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American Jobs Plan Provides Billions for Buildings

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Smart Buildings: Digital Strategy Leads to Frictionless Experience

Building Operating Management
Pandemic Highlights Need to Revisit Operational Basics

Building Operating Management
3 Strategies for Promoting Psychological Safety During the Pandemic

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Biden Administration to Focus on Smart Buildings, Automation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Showing Your Work: How Maintenance Managers Contribute to Healthy Facilities

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Four Hurdles on the Path to Smart Buildings

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Empty Buildings Plague U.S. Government

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

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Empty Chicago School Buildings to Be Converted to Homeless Shelters

Building Operating Management
How to Realize the Promise of a Smart Building

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4 Questions to Ask to Help Select Smart Building Technologies

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7 Things to Consider Before Implementing Smart Building Technology

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New Approaches to Sustainability Lead to High-Performance Buildings

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Smart Building Technology Hold Promise, Peril in the Age of COVID-19

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Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Possible Smart Building Challenges

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A Healthy Economy Needs Healthy Buildings, Healthy People

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Staffing and Security: Successful Roof Replacement Projects

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Chicago Buildings to Light Up to Support Essential Workers

Building Operating Management
Greener Buildings Are Part of a More Sustainable Future

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof System Selection: Ensuring Successful Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Decisions: Successful Roof Replacements

Building Operating Management
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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Trump Contemplates Buildings-Related Executive Order, AIA Responds

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Smart Building Use Case: Data Center

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Green Increases Value of Old Office Buildings Up to $800,000

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Smart Buildings Use Cases Show Many Benefits

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Beyond the Smart Buildings Hype

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How to Choose the Proper Metal Building Enclosure System

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FMs Responding To Sick Buildings, Hidden Threats

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Teamwork for Successful Commercial Office Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Upgrades: Timing Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Upgrades: Cost Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Office Building Renovations

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Smart Buildings At High Risk for Cyber Attacks: Study

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Two Trends Are Boosting Sustainability in Buildings

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A New Deal For Buildings

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How Have Buildings Changed Since 9/11?

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Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Building Owners

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Cure for the Cold: 4 Energy-Saving Tips for Buildings in Cold Climates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Staffing: Technology Challenges Managers

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Smart Buildings: Why the Latest Tech is Critical on Campus

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3 Key Artificial Intelligence Benefits for FM

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Old Buildings Become Fire Hazards Without Proper Maintenance

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Long-Term Benefits of Smart Buildings

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3 Roadblocks to Getting to Smart Buildings

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5 Steps on the Road to Smart Buildings

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All-Electric Buildings Pave the Path to Zero Carbon Goals

Building Operating Management
Smart, Green Buildings: 3 Stages of Development

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PCBs Pose Health, Financial Risks for Schools

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

Building Operating Management
Smart Buildings and Facilities Management: 3 Applications

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Old Buildings Challenge Cities

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Green Buildings’ Impact Expands

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5 Smart Building Strategies for High-Performance

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Chicago Is the Greenest, Study Says

Building Operating Management
Net Zero Energy Buildings: How States Measure Up

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How GSA Is Making High-Performance Buildings Affordable

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Benchmarking, Occupant Feedback: Keys to Existing Building Sustainability

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Net Zero Energy Buildings: Success Stories

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High-Performance Buildings: Impact and Insights

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3 Smart Strategies for Using Analytics in Smart Buildings

Building Operating Management
Smart Buildings: How to Justify an Investment in Analytics Software

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Sick Buildings: The Battle for Hygiene

Building Operating Management
7 Strategies for Sustainability in Higher Educational Buildings

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10 Benefits of Using Smart Building Analytics Effectively

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Healthy Buildings Command Rent Premium, Expert Says

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Getting the Most out of Smart Sensors

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Previewing the April issue Building Operating Management

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Autonomous Buildings: What Happens When Buildings Run Themselves?

Building Operating Management
Technology Shaping the Future of Buildings

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Technology Spurs Growth in Zero Energy Buildings

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The Tricky Business of Measuring Occupant Health and Wellness

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Why the Building IoT Is Different Than the IoT

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Four Steps Help FMs Move to Smart Buildings

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Three Strategies for Zero Energy Buildings

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Huge Growth in Net-Zero Energy Buildings

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The Future of Building Automation Starts with Data

Building Operating Management
How the Living Building Challenge Promotes School Sustainability

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Top 10 Smart Building IoT Trends in 2018

Building Operating Management
C-Suites Are Becoming More Flexible, Functional Spaces For Executives

Building Operating Management
Is A Smart Building Certification On The Way?

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Advances in Technology Bring Innovations in Metal Buildings, Roofs

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

Building Operating Management
Sustainability from Building To Community: On Regenerative Design

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Five Smart Building Features Transforming Today's Workplace

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How to Find Funding for Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
4 Ways To Go Green In Existing Buildings

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Facility Manager Action Item: Climate Change

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How To Plan Cost and Timeline for a Successful Flooring Installation

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Does Value-Engineering Also Cut Occupant Productivity?

Building Operating Management
Improvements in Metal Building Systems Offer Advantages

Building Operating Management
Form Follows Function With Metal Building Systems

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Smart Buildings Success Includes Dashboards, Data Analytics, Monitoring

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Big Data Success Still Requires Human Expertise

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How The Indoor Environment Affects Wellness and Health of Occupants

Building Operating Management
An Editor's View of High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces

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How Existing Buildings Are Moving Toward Net Zero Energy

Building Operating Management
Deep Energy Retrofits: First Step Toward Zero Energy Existing Buildings

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How To Use Renewable Energy To Achieve Zero Energy Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Answer Is In The Details: Understanding Smart Technology For Facilities

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Overcoming Obstacles To Smart Buildings

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Edge Devices Are Spurring IoT Transformation of Buildings

Building Operating Management
Better Buildings Challenge SWAP: Fresh Set Of Eyes on Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Will Programs Like Energy Star, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Be Cut?

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How GSA Achieved Sustainable Success in 5 Key Areas

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Smart Government Buildings: Q&A With GSA’s Director of Facilities Technology, Peter Pierpont

Building Operating Management
IT and Facilities Management: Case Study In How To Collaborate Successfully

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Smart Buildings, Building Internet of Things Offer Operational Savings, But IT Partnership Is Crucial

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Overcoming Obstacles To Smart Buildings

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Edge Devices Are Spurring IoT Transformation of Buildings

Building Operating Management
Performance-Based Approach, Flexibility Highlight Big Changes to LEED v4

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Rapidly Growing Number of High-Tech Products Can Generate, Report, and Analyze Facility Data

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Solar Power, Passive Ventilation Can Help Buildings Reach Net Zero

Building Operating Management
Strategies for Scaling Up To Zero Net Energy Buildings

Building Operating Management
To Get to Zero Net Energy, First Focus on Reducing Energy Consumption

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Smart Buildings Can Help Bridge Gap Between Design And Operations

Building Operating Management
Integrated HVAC Design: Materials, Systems, and Programming Must Work in Concert

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Smart Steps to High Performance

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Four Questions For Evaluating Smart Building Platforms

Building Operating Management
5 Things You Need To Know About LEED v4

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Reduced Lighting Load Supports Net Zero Energy Goal

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Parris Island Facility Designed For Net Zero

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Why FMs Should Participate in Integrative Design

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Four Questions For Evaluating Smart Building Platforms

Building Operating Management
Understanding The Unique Fire Safety Challenges of Tall Buildings

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New Ways Of Thinking Required To Achieve Net Zero

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Energy Not The Only Metric For High Performance Buildings

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

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It’s Difficult To Evaluate The Link Between Energy And Occupant Performance

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Twin Design Goals: Energy Efficiency, Occupant Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
Product Selection, Energy Jumpstart, Recertification in LEED v4

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Energy Efficiency and Occupant Comfort

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Evaluating How Effectively Energy Is Used

Building Operating Management
With Hot Commercial Office Market, Repositioning Buildings Is On The Rise

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Enlivened Lobbies, Bright Finishes Are Two Keys To Successful Building Repositioning

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Why High-Performance Buildings?

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Making The Business Case For Smart Buildings

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Three Buckets of Smart Buildings Goals: Economic, Environmental, Experiential

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Bi-Partisan Bill To Help Standardize Internet of Things

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New Orleans' VA hospital Slowly Moves Ahead

Building Operating Management
14 Tips for Success in Green Building

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Green Strategies Include Early Use of Safety Experts, Installation Troubleshooting

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Other Green Strategies Include Inventory Management, Good Roof Maintenance

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U.S. Green Building Council Perspective: High-Performance Green Buildings as a Keystone of a Low-Carbon Economy

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Chicago Airport Police Instructed to Run and Hide in Active Shooter Situations

Building Operating Management
Solar Canopies Bring Multiple Benefits To Property Management Firm

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Government Agencies Seek to Sell Costly Buildings

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Leaders Offer 6 Lessons for Facility Managers

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Meeting Energy Star Expectations and Making the Program a Foundation

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More Energy Star Tips: Stay the Course with Older Buildings, Engage Tenants

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High-Performance Buildings: Update on NREL Facility in Colorado

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

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Energy Chickens Help Save Plug-Load Energy

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

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Networked Water-Management Systems Aid Green Goals

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Greenbuild 2015 Heads to Washington, D.C., May Be Biggest Yet

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Value of Internet of Things to Green Buildings

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IoT Lighting Controls Taking the Lead in Efficient, Green Applications

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Complexity of Commercial Buildings a Challenge to IoT Applications

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Big Future Predicted for IoT, but a Simple Definition Is Elusive

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FMs Report 2016 Facility Department Staffing Plans

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System Integration Offers Benefits for Green Buildings

Building Operating Management
Operating Budgets: Survey of 2016 Facility Plans

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Benefits of Office Design for Employee Performance

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Achieving Thermal Comfort with Office Design

Building Operating Management
Role of Furniture in Work Environment

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Internet of Things May Play Role in Office Comfort, Savings

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Security Vulnerabilities Exposed in Facilities

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Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Budget Plans

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Training Staff, Occupants to Reach Sustainability Goals

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Creating a Facilities Environment Inviting to Technology

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Knowing and Designing For Your Occupants

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Jay Black Uses Sustainability, High-Performance Efforts to Set SL Green Apart

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

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Net-Zero-Energy Buildings Are Headed Mainstream

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LEED v4 and Why Raising the Bar Matters

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High-Performance HVAC Design as Seen in Chicago High Rise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finalists for FMD Achievement Awards Announced

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Smart Technology Drives High-Performance Buildings, Provides Granular Detail

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2 Ways Building Energy Performance Deteriorates

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Transition From BAS to BIoT Is Underway

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Showcase Products

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Active Upgrading, Energy Monitoring Also Part of SL Green Sustainability Approach

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Retrocommissioning, Tenant Relationships Part of SL Green Sustainability Efforts

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Mobile Technology, Natural Lighting as High-Performance Tools

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Sustainable Construction and High-Performance Workplaces

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

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Net-Zero Buildings and Geothermal Heating and Cooling

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High-Performance HVAC Design Provides Load Variation, Other Benefits

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More on High-Performance HVAC Design

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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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Comparative Data, Coil Cleaning Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency

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

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Revamped Training Program Seeks to Keep Pace With Changing Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restructuring of Operations Produces Positive Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Must Roll With Department Changes

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Five High-Performance Building Trends For 2015

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Intelligent Buildings Offer Green, Smart Grid Benefits

Building Operating Management
Achieving Good Acoustical Performance in Open Space Designs

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Sound Masking Pushes Toward Individualized, Centralized Control

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Acoustics Driving the Ceiling and Sound Masking Field

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LEED Volume Delivers High-Performance on a Large Scale

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Treatment and Popularity of Re-Using Onsite Water

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Net-Zero, Re-Use Approaches Address Looming Water Problems

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On-Site Water Can Lead To Goal of Net-Zero Water

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Operate a Green Building Well and Fire Safety Will Follow

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Strategies Include Familiarizing Firefighters with Site and Building

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Green Buildings, Like All Buildings, Must Mitigate Fire Risks

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The Intersection of Green Building Design and Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
Despite Buildings' Success, Facility Managers Aim For More Performance

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Flexible Design, Careful Energy Monitoring Are Vital

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Facility Managers' Grasp Of Big-Picture Issues Is Crucial To Net-Zero Performance

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Especially In Net-Zero Energy Buildings, A Careful Eye On Operations Pays Off

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New Operations and Maintenance Credits in LEED v4

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BACnet Data Fuels Success With Analytics

Building Operating Management
Analytics Options Are As Varied As Buildings

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Facility Managers Must Truly Understand BACnet To Maximize Its Benefits

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GSA’s Approach To Intelligent Buildings Combines Technology, People

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High-Performance Exteriors Require Creativity, Commitment

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Attention To Detail Helps Eliminate Envelope Leaks

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

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

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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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Occupant Engagement, Proper Operation Help Meet Sustainable Operations Goals

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Success Of Sustainability Initiatives Often Hinges On Reaching The Right People

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Engage Facility Staff To Help Ensure Sustainable Operations

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

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GSA's Contract Structure For High-Performance Building Project Shows Future Possibilities

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Performance Targets Helped GSA Ensure Expedited Bid Process Didn't Sacrifice Energy Efficiency

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Planning For Measurement And Verification Surprises Helps GSA Hit Energy Efficiency Targets

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Training Of Building Occupants, Operators Is Critical To Maintaining High Performance

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Pros And Cons Of Green Building Rating Systems

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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

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

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

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Abandoned Schools Offer Opportunity For Reuse

Building Operating Management
Closed Schools Create Challenges For Districts

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

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High-Performance Green Colleges Make the Grade

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How Intelligent Buildings Bring Benefits To GSA

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How Fault Detection And Diagnostics Reduces Energy Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Strategies for Technician Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Training Program From the Ground Up

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned on Technician Training

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What Is An Intelligent Building?

Building Operating Management
LEED v4: How Energy And Atmosphere, Materials And Resources And Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements Have Changed

Building Operating Management
Lessons Learned From A LEED v4 Beta Project

Building Operating Management
USGBC Releases Top 10 States For LEED

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LEED v4 Requires A New Facility Management Approach To LEED

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Microsoft Finds That Fault Detection Saves Energy

Building Operating Management
Why Environmental Product Declarations Are Important for Green Buildings

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How EPDs Are Created, What They Include, and Why They’re Useful

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Showcase Products: Metal Buildings

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5 More Metal Building System Considerations

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Improvement In Metal Building Systems Performance, Appearance Offers Facility Managers More Options

Building Operating Management
Five Considerations For Planning Use Of Metal Building Systems

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Taking A Close Look At Intelligent Buildings May Pay Off For FMs

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Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings

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

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LEED Certification for Multiple Buildings

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How Energy Managers Can Leverage Big Data Right Now

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Sustainability, Flexibility Help Metal Buildings Grow In Popularity

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Metal Buildings Can Be Attractive As Well As Sustainable

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Showcase: Metal Buildings Products

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Facility Managers Have Multiple Reasons To Consider Wireless Building Automation Systems (BAS)

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Potential Energy Savings Drive Interest in Intelligent Buildings

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Intelligent Buildings Link Multiple Subsystems To Building Automation Systems

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Microsoft Uses Fault Detection, EMS and BAS To Manage Massive Portfolio

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GSA's Building Links Project Centralizes Data To Cut Costs

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Energy Model Shows Economic Value of High-Performance HVAC

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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

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Energy Calculations Help Determine Payback Of Energy Conservation Measures In Facility Master Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Facility Manager's Guide to LEED-EB O&M Rating System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Overview of Points System for LEED-EB O&M

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful LEED EB O&M Certification May Take Years to Achieve

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5 minutes with Skip Milton, Assistant Director of Facility Operations at Texas Children's Hospital

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In High Performance HVAC Design, Facility Manager Plays Key Role

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

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Communication is key to good multitenant security

Building Operating Management
Getting Students Involved in Energy Efficiency Can Lead to Big Energy Cost Savings For School Districts

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Douglas County School District Sees Big Gains From Involving Students In Energy Efficiency

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Ponderosa High School Involved Students in Teaching Value of Saving Energy

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Gathering Energy Data Often Most Difficult Part of Better Buildings Challenge Efforts

Building Operating Management
Better Buildings Challenge Offers Benefits Beyond Just Learning

Building Operating Management
Department of Energy: Goal of Better Buildings Challenge is to Cut Down on $60 Billion in Wasted Energy

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Security System Design in Multitenant Buildings Requires Cooperation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Efficiency Blueprint?

Building Operating Management
Metal Buildings: Tips to Help Facility Managers Fast-Track Their Projects

Building Operating Management
Specification, Construction Can Be Sped Up With Metal Buildings

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What is the Better Buildings Challenge?

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Good Communication Key Part of Security System Design

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Six Steps to a Successful LEED-EBOM Project

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LEED-EBOM: Evaluating How Hard It Will Be to Gain Certification

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Successful LEED-EBOM Projects Require Resourcefulness, Realistic Timelines

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Occupant Buy-in Can Make or Break LEED-EBOM Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustaining Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Performance Measurements

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

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Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Stronger Maintenance-Sustainability Link

Building Operating Management
Green Schools: Information Resources for Facility Managers

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Facility Managers Explain How They Minimize Risks and Maximize Rewards of New Technology

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Evaluating New Technology: Business Analysis, Third-Party Tests Can Prevent Problems

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Where Facility Managers Can Find Information, Guidance on Evaluating New Technology

Building Operating Management
New Building Technology: How Facility Managers Can Insulate Their Organizations From Risks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED-EB Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Approved with Energy Efficiency, Metering Requirements

Building Operating Management
IgCC Adopted in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lessons Learned

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Sets Energy Efficiency Measures for Buildings

Building Operating Management
Work on California State Office Buildings 8 and 9 Goes Beyond Green

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LEED-EBOM Now Most Popular Rating System

Building Operating Management
BAS Strategies in New Construction vs. Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
FMs Can Roll Out LEED-EBOM Across the Campus

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LEED-EBOM 'Master Site' Credits Categorized in Three General Groups

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Facility Managers Can Use LEED-EBOM Categories as Conceptual Tools

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Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

Facility Focus
Transwestern's Allan Skodowski on LEED and the Better Buildings Challenge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Get Educated on Chemical Toxins

Building Operating Management
For Envelope, Target Durability, As Well As Energy

Building Operating Management
LEED Pilot Credits Target Certified Products, Demand Response

Building Operating Management
Healthy And Green With LEED For Healthcare

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LEED for Schools Focuses on Daylighting, Acoustics and Indoor Air Quality

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New Mexico School District Puts Building Requirements on a LEED Silver Platter

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9 Ways LEED for Schools is Different From LEED-NC

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Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face

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For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In

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Understanding What an Energy Model Can and Can't do is Critical to its Success

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Realistic Expectations Needed to get Most out of Energy Modeling

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Better Buildings Initiative sets new Energy Information Reporting Standards

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As San Francisco Requires Buildings to Disclose Energy Use, the Obama Administration Pushes for Federal Action

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The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

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Energy Model Can Improve HVAC System Energy Efficiency

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High-Performance Buildings Need High-Performing Operators

Facility Focus
Sustainability Improvements Require Organizational Buy-In

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Existing Buildings Have Big Impact on Carbon Footprint

Facility Focus
Green Buildings: Retrofits to Increase in Private Sector

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Energy Costs: Retrofit to Save Money

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The Role of Existing Buildings in Energy Use, Emissions

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What is the Value of LEED Certification?

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LEED for Existing Buildings Gains Traction

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Why is the Existing-Building Market So Important?

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Sustainability: Green Projects Help Obtain Funding

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High-Performance HVAC System Requires an Integrated Design

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Metal Buildings Can Offer Design Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness

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Sustainability: Tactics to Avoid Failure, Embrace Success

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The International Green Construction Code

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Incentives for Lighting-System Upgrades

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Sustainability Part of Managers' New Normal

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Green Building News

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Sustainability Benefits of Metal Buildings

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Green Initiatives Save Money, Reduce Energy Use with Kim Farlin

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DOE Grant Fuels County's Green Building Projects

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Green Building Design Can Pose Fire Safety Challenges

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How To Prepare For Smart Grid

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Two More BOMA Standards for Building Measurement Accredited

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New Floor Area Measurement Standard Accredited

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School Districts Take Lead on Sustainability

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HVAC Management Strategies with Mike Holzkamper

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NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan

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States Develop Green Building Guidelines

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National Significance of NYC Benchmarking Legislation

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Maximize Green Investments With an Enterprise-wide Approach

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Building-Automation Systems and Energy Efficiency with Skip Milton

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ASHRAE Seeks Proposal on Green Buildings User’s Manual

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The Benefits Of High-Performance Buildings

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Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives

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Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule

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Commercial Property Vacancy Rates Continue to Rise

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ASHRAE's New Standard For High-Performance Buildings

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Green Buildings Require Commissioning

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How Metal Buildings Can Offer Cost, Energy and Environmental Savings

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Coalition Provides Federal Buildings with Energy-Efficiency Recommendations

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Call for Comments on Green Building Standard

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The American Institute of Architects Announces the 2009 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

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Intelligent Buildings Are Green

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ASHRAE 90.1 Add Building Envelope

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New Metal Building Design Guide Addresses Seismic Issues

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Senate Buildings Receive Lighting, Plumbing Retrofits

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Metal Buildings Grow Up Green

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Maintainability and Green Buildings

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Defining High-Performance Buildings

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To Improve Energy Performance, Improve Operations

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Maintainability and Green Buildings

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Energy Efficiency in Small Buildings

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Small Buildings, Big Savings?

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GAO: U.S. Postal Service Needs Better Data To Improve Maintenance, Facilities

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Office Buildings Show Little Change in Operating Income and Costs Reported in 2006

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USGBC Opens Public Comment on LEED For High Performance Operations

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AIA Preps Green Building Toolkit

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How Smart Are Intelligent Buildings?

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Assigning Value to Green Buildings

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Mold: What Science Says Now

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Green Building Report

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IAQ Analysis: Updating the Arsenal

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REPORT PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
LEED-EB: Focus on Operations

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The Noise in the 'Attic?' History Deteriorating

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Old buildings as ancient history? Hardly

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The ‘Greening’ of Existing Facilities

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Preventive Health Care for Buildings

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Green Building Report

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Green CMBS

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Green Economics: Small Price for Environmental Gains

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Closing the Automation Divide

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Energy Codes: Moving Targets

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Penn State's Green Coach

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Numbers Games

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Sealing in Savings: System Plugs Costly Leaks in HVAC Systems

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Across the Industry

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New Generation of Schools