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Energy Demands and AI are Top Concerns for Data Centers

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California Energy Code Updates Aim to Save Energy Costs

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Cost-Friendly, Touch-Free Restroom Solutions for Businesses

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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The Case for Centralizing Maintenance Activities

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The Costs Surrounding Lighting Upgrades

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Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

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What Is the Real Cost of a Ton of Carbon?

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Urban Land Institute Recognizes Standout Sustainable Projects

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On the Path to Net-Zero Energy

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The High Price of Rising Building Costs

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

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How Has COVID-19 Affected Construction Pricing?

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Include Cost and Benefit Analysis in Door Hardware Selection

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Consider Fuel Efficiency, Total Life-Cycle Costs in Mower Selection

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How to Design Restrooms for Long-Term Operations

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Best Practices for Achieving High-Performance HVAC Systems

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What Is The Purpose of Prime Onsite Power Generation?

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Historic Preservation Success Story: Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House

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Studies Show Shifting Reasons for Facility Outsourcing

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

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How Roof Asset Management Can Save on Operating, Maintenance Costs

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In Critical Facilities, Benchmarking Data Justifies Choices

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5 Advantages of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for Tenant Buildouts

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Take Our Benchmarking Survey: Data Center Facility Operating Costs

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How To Identify Goals When Planning Energy Efficient HVAC Equipment

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Partnerships With Designers, Utilities Critical For HVAC Efficiency

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How To Lower Electricity Rates

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How Green Building Certification Has Helped FMs Save Energy

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Calculating HVAC Technology Benefits and Savings

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Building Operating Costs Increase slightly in 2016

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Lowering Your Facility’s Electric Rates

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Equipment Rental and Cost Considerations

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LEDs: Strategies to Reduce Energy Costs

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Three Threats to Cost Transparency in Cost-Plus Facility Services Outsourcing

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Water Conservation: Product Advances Help Lower Water Usage and Utility Costs

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Data Center As A Service (DCaaS), Colocation Offer Data Center Flexibility, Expandability

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How To Calculate Life-Cycle Costs and Justify Energy Efficient HVAC Upgrades

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Software Tools Help Forecast HVAC Operating Costs

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Water Saving Strategies for Plumbing and Restrooms

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Efficient Lighting Systems Key to Restroom Upgrades

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Finding Plumbing and Restroom Products that Perform

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Cutting Costs? Use Discretion

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Klein ISD: Data, Benchmarking Keys To Reducing Operating Costs

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Max Planck Florida Institute: FM Team Expands Role, Adds Value

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Despite Energy Efficiency Gains, Federal Operating Costs Have Risen

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Reassessing Run-to-Failure Mentality Will Help Address Maintenance Backlog

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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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How Healthcare FMs Achieve Energy Efficiency

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Ways to Save Energy in Healthcare Facilities, Including Heat Recovery

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How Froedtert Healthcare System Has Saved on Energy Costs

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Maximizing Maintenance: Assessing Non-Value Added Activities

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Reassessing of Preventive Maintenance Responsibilities Produces Huge Savings

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Solar Canopies Bring Multiple Benefits To Property Management Firm

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3 Outdated Assumptions About Energy Management

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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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Warehouse Cost Segregation Studies Offer Faster Depreciation

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Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments

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Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs

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Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution

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Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools

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Cost-Benefit Analysis Helps Managers Measure Project's Impact

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Costs, Benefits and Projecting Project Payback

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Financial Skills Pay Dividends for Maintenance and Engineering Managers

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How to Design for HVAC Operations

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BACnet Data Access, Commissioning, Maintenance Are Key Tools

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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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Build on the Benefits of Feedback, Collaborative Approach

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Design for HVAC Accessibility and Consult the Experts

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Developing Financial Skills Can Pay Dividends for Managers

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Budget Building Advice for Maintenance and Engineering Managers

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Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Helps Managers Make Budget Decisions

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Flooring: Focusing on Post-Installation Issues

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Flooring: Maintenance Matters Post-Installation

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Day-to-Day Flooring Maintenance Duties to Consider

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Outsourcing Is Not the Only Way to Stretch FM Budget

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Reliable Facility Data Essential To Predictive Operations

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Using Facility Data To Drive Down Costs

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Using Energy, Portfolio Data To Reduce Facility Costs

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Reduced Maintenance Costs Can Help Justify Large HVAC Upgrades

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

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Converged Networks: Impact For Facility Management

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Utililty Vehicles: Repair or Replace Strategies

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Age, Mileage Factor into Utility Vehicle's Condition

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Factors to Consider When Purchasing New Vehicle

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Dan Hounsell: Outsourcing is Here to Stay, So Make it Work for You

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Low- Or No-Cost Energy Measures Can Help Win Funds For Large HVAC Upgrades

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How Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Can Help Facility Managers Save Money

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Understanding Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

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Strategies To Reduce Operating Costs Using Energy Benchmarks

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Energy Benchmarking Is First Step To Savings For Chicago High Rise

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

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

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Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

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

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

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Maintenance on the Move: Controlling Transportation Costs

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How to Find Efficiency in Transportation Methods

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Steps to Streamlined Travel Planning, Scheduling

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How To Know The Right Level of Automation

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Utility Incentive, Rebate Programs Can Help Support Green Projects

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Retail, Investment Properties Often Miss Out On Available Utility Incentives

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Deferred Maintenance: Turning Crisis Into Strategy

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Underfunding Routine Maintenance Leads to Problems

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Putting a Deferred Maintenance Plan Into Action

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Plan For Entire Life Cycle When Developing A New Data Center

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Colocation, Managed Hosting Are Alternatives To Owning A Data Center

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Focus On Data Center Life Cycle Can Help Shape Infrastructure Planning, Maintenance

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Demand Side Management Helps Cut Energy Consumption, Costs

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Retrocommissioning Is Often Overlooked Way To Manage Energy Costs

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Energy Master Plan Can Help Manage Costs On Demand Side, Supply Side

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Preparing a Plan for Painting Projects

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Focus on Life-Cycle Costs for Painting Projects

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Developing a Plan for Paints and Coating Projects

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Management Insight Column: Harnessing the Power of Data

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Management Insight Column: Analyzing Facilities' Energy Use

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Management Insight Column: Rethinking Management Priorities

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Column: The Hidden Savings of Cost Avoidance

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Submetering Technology Helps Facilities Pursue Greater Energy Efficiency

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Installation Considerations for Utility Meters

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Streamlining and Maximizing Submetering Systems

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Demand For Energy Efficiency In Buildings Brings New Resources For Tenants

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Energy Consumption In Tenant Space Offers Potential For Big Savings

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Empire State Building Tenant Li & Fung USA Shows How Cooperation Can Save Energy

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Energy Efficiency In Tenant Spaces Should Be Focus At Lease, Expansion And Renewal Stages

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HVAC Policies, Procedures Can Improve Efficiency In Existing Buildings

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A Closer Look at the Retrocommissioning Process

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Retrocommissioning: Ongoing Challenges, New Approach

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Average Energy Savings from Retrocommissioning is 16 Percent

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Reducing Energy Use: Five Steps Help Overcome Barriers

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Shorenstein Properties Works Toward Comprehensive Energy Management Practices

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Shorenstein Energy Plan Shows Value Of Focusing On How Business Decisions Are Made

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Steps to Reduce Costs, Attract Patrons and Make Parking Facilities More Affordable

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Improving Appearance Of Parking Structures Can Be Competitive Advantage

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Parking Facility's Exterior is Crucial to Attracting Business

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Making The Decision To Outsource Facility Management

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Demand Response: Strategies for Success

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Involve All Relevant Parties in Demand-Response Program

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Focus On Communication With Facility Management Staff When Costs Have To Be Cut

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Cutting costs: Simple steps help Florida county achieve sustainability

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Managing Water Use Vital to Achieving Sustainability

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Updated Plumbing Products Key for Saving Utility Costs, Water Use

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Suggestions to Help Minimize Water Use

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Forward Retail Power Pricing Affected By Legal Issues, Natural Gas Prices

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Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

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Embracing a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

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How To Select The Right Roofing System

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Warehouse Retrofits Can Lead to Big Energy, Tax Savings Thanks to EPAct

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Natural Gas Discoveries Drive Down Warehouse Heating Costs

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Solar PV Rooftop Systems Can Help Defray Warehouse Electrical Costs

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Modern Fire Safety Systems Can Be Cheaper, Smarter

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Facility Cost Cutting: Three Tips for Success

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Retrocommissioning Building Automation Can Reduce Energy Costs

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Smart Grid: What Facility Managers Need to Know

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Smart Grid's Information Capabilities Help Control Energy Use

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Smart Grid Helps Address Peak Demand Through Demand Response

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Assess Energy Options Carefully

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Managers Discuss Benefits and Drawbacks of Contract Maintenance

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Three Reasons Can Justify New Building Automation Technology

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HVAC Commissioning Fosters Energy Efficiency Over A Building's Life

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Careful Assessment of Energy Options Can Show What Steps to Take

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Energy Procurement Options Provide Opportunities, But Also Have Pitfalls

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Energy Procurement Choices Affect Renewable Energy Decisions

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Energy Procurement Choices Affect Energy Efficiency Paybacks

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Focus on Life-Cycle Costs Can Deliver Big Benefits

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Components of a Mower's Life-Cycle Cost

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Landscape Changing for Mower Specification

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Restroom Renovations and Life-Cycle Costs

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FMXcellence: How to Get Buy In

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Free Handbook Can Help With Tracking, Improving Building Performance

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New Technologies Require Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis

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Three Ways to Evaluate Life-Cycle Costs

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What is the EPA's National Building Competition?

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Considering Life Cycle Costs Can Pay Off in Restroom Renovations

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Lighting Options Can Cut Restroom Electricity Usage

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Design Can Help Cut Cleaning Costs

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Personnel Management and Cost-Saving Strategies with Bruce Canter

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Look at Carpet's Full Life Cycle

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Metal Buildings Can Offer Design Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness

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Sustainability Benefits of Metal Buildings

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Improving Building Energy Performance After Construction

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Personnel Management: How to Quantify Lost Productivity

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Making the Business Case: Assess Your Options

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Web-Based, Mobile CMMS: Explore Initial and Long-Term Costs

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Innovative HVAC Elements to Consider

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Data Center Renovation Costs and Plans

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Power Management: Demand Response & The Grid

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LEDs: Cost Inhibits Widespread Specification

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Facility Professionals Discuss Managing Retrofits

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Big-Ticket Purchases: Financial Justification

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Smart Grid's Rapid Deployment Brings Perks

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Smart Meters Bring Time-of-use Electric Rates

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UPS Replacement: Analyze Payback, Life-Cycle Costs

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Grounds Management: Making Cost-Effective Equipment Purchases

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Assessing Door and Door Hardware Costs

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Factors in Determining Door Life-cycle Costs

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Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

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Building Clout With Data

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Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

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Drain Cleaners: Look Beyond Initial Cost

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Consider Flooring Maintenance in Cost Comparisons

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Restroom Products: Cost, ROI, Hygiene Impact Decisions

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Lower Energy Consumption, Longer Life Cycle Benefits of Green Data Centers

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London Remains Most Expensive Office Market, Report Finds

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Facility Managers Should Keep Resumes Up to Date

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Managers Discuss Strategies for Savvy Specification

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How to Minimize Total Cost of Ownership

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Facility Managers Should Determine If LEDs Are Appropriate For Specific Needs

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LEDs Should Be Judged Based On Their Bottom-Line Economics

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BAS Can Help Facility Managers Take Advantage of Smart Grid

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Getting Good Carpet Specifications

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Strengthening the Link Between FM and IT

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Effective Service Procurement

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Maintenance Management ROI

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Risk Management: Decrease Costs, Improve Accountability

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Managers Analyze the Performance of Existing Equipment

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Leaving Maintenance Out of Life Cycle Costs Can Make Window Replacement More Difficult

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Turner Construction: Construction Costs Are Forecasted to Decline Further in First Quarter 2010

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Boiler Retrofit: Space Constraints Pose Installation Challenges

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Tips For a Long Lasting Roof

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Avoiding Problems with HVAC Systems

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Grounds Care Equipment: Assess Department Needs Before Purchasing

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School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs, Survey Says

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Sophisticated BAS Command Center Saves Staff Time

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New Report Examines Cost Of Delaying Action on Climate Change in California

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Use Results from Low- and No-Cost HVAC Measures to Sell Capital Upgrades

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Tips For a Long Lasting Roof

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BAS Has an Important Role with Demand Response

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The Value of Energy Star to Green Buildings

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Modest Increases in 2008 Total Operating Income and Costs of Office Buildings Reported

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Life-Cycle Costs of Flooring

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Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Managers Consider Aesthetics, Maintenance When Specifying Restroom Products

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Propane Mowers: Lower Operating Costs, Less Maintenance

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Understanding the Importance of Water Treatment

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Proper Maintenance Will Improve Air Distribution Efficiency

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When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety

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Keep the Unintended Consequences in Mind When Cutting Costs

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Managers Should Consider Life-Cycle Costs When Specifying Roofs

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Doors and Door Hardware: Consider Life-Cycle Costs

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Without Clear Goals, Systems Integration Project May Miss Mark

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Getting the Benefits of Free Cooling

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The Business Case For Green Buildings

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Make Sure New HVAC Systems Are Designed for Maintainability 

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Report: Low Prices Slowing Growth in Oil Supply

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Green Buildings in Today's Economy

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Weigh the Cost of Efforts to Add Value

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When Comparing Floorcoverings, Don’t Forget About Maintenance Costs

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Cutting Data Center Energy Costs

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Energy Retrofit Program Cuts Energy Costs

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Tax Breaks for Efficient HVAC Systems Extended

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Should BAS Be Open or Proprietary?

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Restroom Renovations: Employ Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

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Understanding the True Cost of Operating a Server

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Geothermal heat pump systems

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Energy Efficiency Taken to the Wall

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Demountable Walls

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Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Breaks

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Report: Energy Use Declines, Utility Costs Rise

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Geothermal Systems Offer Efficient Heating and Cooling

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Low-Temperature Air Distribution Can Reduce Costs

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Construction Cost Increases Are Easing, According to Index

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Efficiency By Design

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Construction Costs Continue Increase, According to Turner Building Cost Index

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Average Price of Electricity for Industrial or Large Commercial Facilities Jumped 4.7 Percent Since April 2006

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New Cost Estimate Classification Developed by ASTM

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Construction Costs Predicted To Rise Again

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Prototype Project Generates Natural Gas From Dairy Manure

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A Move Ahead of Construction Costs

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Low-Cost Lighting For the Long Term

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Harnessing Daylight For Energy Savings

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Little Pain, Real Gain

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The Real Cost of Interiors

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Paints

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In Conjunction with the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association:
Top-Level Considerations

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Tough Calls

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Plugged into Energy Use

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Searching for Savings

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Partners in Success: Contractors and Managers

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Paint: Fresh Look At the Bottom Line

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Planning For the Unexpected

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Restroom Retrofits: Matching Form and Function

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Outsourcing: Too close to home?

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Place at the Table

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Déjà vu all over again?

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Putting value into maintenance

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Flooring

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Las Vegas Schools Endure Growing Pains

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Easing Restroom Access

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Maintenance at Large

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Thinking Like a CFO: Mastering a Fundamental Tool

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With construction costs, savings are in the details

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Business Case for Green Design

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Restroom Costs: Now or Later