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Supreme Court Rules to Allow EPA to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Reductions


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Maintenance Worker Sparks Brush Fire

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South Florida Resort Avoids Parking Lot Flooding from Extreme Weather

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Training Occupants On Fire Safety

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When to Replace Fire Systems Per NFPA 72

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Researchers Narrow Down Wildfire Hotspots

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Identifying Problems with Fire Alarm Systems

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Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms

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Department of Energy Selects Projects to Decarbonize Buildings

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Roof at MLB's Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Blows off During Hurricane Milton

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The Future of Refrigerants: Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Alternatives and the Transition Process

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Educational Facilities on the Ballot This November

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Hurricane Helene Places Pressure on Hospitals, Municipal Governments

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NFL, FEMA Teaming up for Disaster Recovery Procedures

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DOE Awards $66 Million in Grants

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U.S. Military Facilities Need $50 Billion for Maintenance

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NFL Chargers Players Trapped in Dallas Elevator

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What are the Use Cases for Rainscreen Systems?

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Congress Proposes Healthy Schools, IAQ Act

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What's New in NFPA 25?

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Required Documentation for Fire Safety ITM

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EPA: 8,000 Electric Buses Funded through Clean Bus Program

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Lighting and Signage: Critical Life-Safety Elements 

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Massive Fire Destroys Chicago Pallet Factory

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OSHA Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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Fall Protection Violations Dominate OSHA Top 10

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Data Center Energy Use Increasing Impact on Power Grid

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Fall Protection Training: A Manager’s Guide

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Fire Alarms: Tone-Only Vs. Voice Systems

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The Role of Facilities Managers in Active Shooter Scenarios

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Essential Drain Cleaning Tips for Emergencies

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Can Voice Fire Alarms Be Used for Other Purposes?

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Women in FM: Gender Stereotypes Plays Role in Job Safety

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Should School Staff Carry Guns?

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NFPA 72 Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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New York City Hospitals Roll Out Resilience Plan

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3 Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality

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EPA Opens Application Period for Electric Vehicle Grants

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U.S. Military Mulls Demolition for Aging Facilities

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Mandate for Zero Emissions in Federal Buildings

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DOE Lays out Decarbonization Plan for 2050

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Funding Available for School Districts Who Improve Energy Use and IAQ

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Maximizing Resilience Against Extreme Weather

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School Shooting Prevention: Start with a Site Assessment

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Thunderstorms: How Facility Managers Can Prevent Potential Damage

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Keeping Operations Going During Times of Crisis

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How School Districts are Converting Bus Fleets to Electric

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Countdown to Super Bowl Kickoff for Facilities Team

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

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Kansas Demolishing Troubled Higher Education Buildings

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Pennsylvania to Address Lead-Tainted Water in School Districts

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EPA Launches Data Explorer to Help Cut Building Emissions

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The Role of Resilience in Successful Facilities Operations

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The Importance of Fire Safety Systems in Buildings

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The 4 Stages of Emergency Preparedness

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Cold Truths About Facility Resilience

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Clemson University's December Freeze: Emergency Response Success

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Enhancing Houston's Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Nashville Testing Street Coating to Combat Urban Heat 

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How Facility Managers Can Prepare for Hazardous Weather During Hurricane Season

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Tornado Warning Leads to Confusion at Outdoor Concert Venue

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Power Tool Safety: Essential Practices for Optimal Workplace Protection

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EPA Proposes Strict Lead Dust Abatement Regulations

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A Surge in Electric Vehicles Brings Fewer but Harder Fires to Fight

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How to Prepare for Extreme Weather

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5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facility Managers in a Hard Market

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How Facilities Managers Can Prevent a Water Emergency

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Debt Ceiling Deal Makes it Easier to Build New Clean Projects

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Milwaukee Brewers Say $448 Million Needed for Ballpark Repairs

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How to Keep Up with Emergency Preparedness

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Fatality Puts NYC Parking Structures Under Scrutiny

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Nissan Stadium Shelters-In-Place Thousands of Swifties

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U.S. Military Rethinks Facilities' Deferred Maintenance

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Rising Coastal Waters Threaten Facilities

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Vikings Stadium Requiring $280 Million for Maintenance

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K-12 Schools Coalition Calls for More IAQ Funding

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Designing Storm Shelters for Universities in High-Impact Areas

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What to be Aware of During Wildfire Season

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Facility Managers at Universities Brace for Tornado Season

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Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

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Weather Wreaks Havoc on California Facilities

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Updated Fire Safety Handbook Tackles Active Shooters, Photovoltaics

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Facility Resilience: Challenges and Success Stories

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Resilience and Maintenance: Roles and Responsibilities for Managers

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Emergency Response Plans Essential for Post-Pandemic Facilities

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IAQ, Plenums Focus of New Whitepaper

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FEMA Report Spotlights Wildfire Challenges

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Freezing Temperatures Burst Facility Pipes Nationwide

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FEMA Report Spotlights Emergency Management Challenges

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5 Steps To Emergency Preparedness For Any Disaster

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UPS Settles With EPA over Hazardous Materials

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Solar-Powered, Resilient Florida Community Weathers Hurricane Ian

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Rockford Seventh Day Adventist Church Upgrades Roof, Sees Benefits

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Are Your Buildings Ready for Hurricane Ian?

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Bomb Explodes at Northeastern University, Injuring One

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How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations

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UPMC Mercy Handles Twin HVAC Crises

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A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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Water Distribution System Called Into Question at Pearl Harbor

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How Managers Can Prepare for Wildfire Season

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Department of Energy Aims to Protect Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Emerging Hydrogen Storage Technology Could Increase Energy Resilience

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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EPA Offering $6.5 Billion to Support Water Infrastructure Projects

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How to Protect Facilities from Losses Due to Wildfires

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4 Ways Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for the Day

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May Brings Focus to Hurricane Preparedness, Building Safety

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Ominous Outlook for California’s Wildfire Season

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How to Prepare, Respond and Recover From a Utility Outage

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NFPA Program Addresses Wildfire Prevention

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NIBS Webinar Series Addresses Seismic Design

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How Louisiana Facility Managers Pitched In for Hurricane Recovery

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Earthquake Drill Shows Many Brick Seattle Buildings Unprepared

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Proactively Protect Your Office From the Next Pandemic

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Concrete Repair Organization Issues Statement on Florida Condo Collapse

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Facility Strong: How to Fund Investments in Resilience

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How to Prepare for Summer Storm Season

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Do Air Purifiers Really Protect Building Occupants from COVID-19?

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How to Fix Ineffective Steam Traps

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Are Facilities More Vulnerable to Hurricanes This Year?

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3 HVAC Measures To Fight COVID-19

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School Roof Collapses, Injures 10

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Texas Facilities Revisit Resilience in Aftermath of Storms

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HVAC Strategies to Slow Coronavirus Spread

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5 Hospital HVAC Design Strategies for the Post-COVID-19 World

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Baltimore Building Explosion Injures 21 Workers

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Testing Buildings for Coronavirus Can Help Reduce Spread

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How to Optimize Roof Performance with Timely Repairs

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OSHA Targets Key Emergency Maintenance Tactics

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Steps to Take to Ensure Timely, Successful Roof Repairs

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Specific Steps for Drafting Emergency Operating Procedures

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Bill Would Allow Hospitals to Repair Own Medical Equipment

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How to Develop Robust Emergency Operating Procedures

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How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster During a Pandemic

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Utility Vehicles: Maximizing Performance, Minimizing Costs

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Schools Ramp up Maintenance Prior to Reopening

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Safe From Legionnaires? Insurers Scrutinize Building Reopening Plans

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4 Coronavirus Strategies Facilities Managers Should Be Doing Now

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Pushing COVID-19 Envelope, Workers Return to Federal Facilities

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Pandemic Response: Microbes, Buildings, and Occupant Health

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How Should Hospitals Prepare for Two Disasters at Once?

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Considerations for Hospital and Healthcare Facility Evacuations

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CDC Guidelines Target Reopened Office Buildings

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Paints and Coatings Applications for Long-Term Performance

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Five Keys to Effective Emergency Plans

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Tactics for Successful Surface Prep and Paint Applications

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Paints: The Bottom Line on Surface Preparation

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What Happens When Facilities Reopen?

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Coronavirus Fallout: Risks for Empty Buildings

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'Crisitunity' and Lessons from a Pandemic

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What Happens to Coronavirus Field Hospitals After The Pandemic?

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In an Emergency, Take Care of People

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Coronavirus: Hospitals Eye Colleges for Beds

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Hotels Assess Coronavirus Impact

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Earthquake Rattles Salt Lake City, Damages Iconic Temple

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Pandemic Lessons: Schools Adapt as Coronavirus Hits

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Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Chicago Office Building

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Upgrade Opportunities To Improve Facility Resilience

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Preparing for Outbreak: How Hospitals Brace for Infectious Diseases

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How Preventable Are School Shootings?

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Deadly Nashville Tornado May Portend Active Season

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Facilities Implement Coronavirus Emergency Plans

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Coronavirus: ASHRAE Offers HVAC Guidance

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Risk Assessments Highlight Facility Weaknesses

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Emergency Preparedness: Understanding Facility Vulnerabilities

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Can Coronavirus Spread Through Building Pipes? 

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Flu Outbreaks Hitting Schools Hard

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Paints and Coatings: Contractor Considerations

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Building Energy Tax Incentives Extended For Three Years

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Surface Preparation Dictates Success of Paints and Coatings Applications

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Paints and Coatings Finishes Contribute to Performance, Appearance

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Hurricanes and Resilience: Report Lays Out Gameplan

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Jet Fuel Injures Los Angeles Students

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Planning Paints and Coatings Applications That Deliver Benefits

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Hospitals Prepare to be Earthquake-Ready

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California Eyes Fire-Fighting Goats

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FMs Responding To Sick Buildings, Hidden Threats

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K-12 District Faces Questions on Maintenance Funds

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How Resilient Are Your Facilities?

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Standards and Certifications Help FMs Make Sustainable Ice Melt Choices

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Earthquake! Oct. 17 Drill Spotlights Preparation

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Common Substrates for Paints and Coatings

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Earthquakes Threaten Thousands of Students: Study

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How to Implement New Technologies Into Emergency Communication

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Surface Issues: Matching Paints and Substrates

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False Active Shooter Report Leads to Changes at University

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Maintenance Tech Saves Lives in Maine Building Explosion

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Post-Disaster Electrical System Checklist Available

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How Have Buildings Changed Since 9/11?

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Concrete Coating Considerations

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Pope Francis Gets Stuck in An Elevator For 25 Minutes

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Hurricane Tests Florida Nursing Homes Again

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Healthcare Facilities' Must Manage Emergencies for Hours, Days After

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Concrete Repair Strategies

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K-12 Districts Battle Major Health Hazards

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Active Shooter Drill Goes Horribly Wrong

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Don’t Sweat It: Facility Tips to Survive a Heat Wave

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NYC Blackout Highlights Vulnerability of Power Grid

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Lions Not Amused by Zoo's Safety Drill

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Climate Change: The Impact on Facilities and Communities

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Washington DC Begins Recovery from Flooding

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E. coli Case Shuts Down Schools

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University and Fire Department Partnership Offer Training Opportunities

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Fire Sprinkler Designed for Healthcare Environments

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Cyberattacks Grow as Threat to Facilities, Operations

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Healthcare Facilities Embrace Resilience Standard

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How to Protect People and Society From Earthquakes

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Potential Active Shooter Incidents Lead to Increased K-12 Security

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Flexible Pipes Support California Hospital’s Seismic Safety

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Army National Guard Camp Rebuilding After Flooding

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What ‘Game of Thrones’ Says About Resilience

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Significant Flood Event Threatens Southern California Facilities

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Are Active Shooter Drills Effective?

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D.C. City-Wide Plan Addresses Flooding and Other Threats

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Healthcare Facilities Create Hurricane Response Plans

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Measles Quarantines Students at Two Major Universities

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Earthquake Report Reveals Facilities in Peril

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University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Wounded

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Building Safety Month Focuses on Resilience and Codes

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Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Sends Warning to All Facilities

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Prepare For Elevated Flood Risk Coming This Spring

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Implementing Emergency Plans for Active Hurricane Season

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PCBs Pose Health, Financial Risks for Schools

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PGMS: Spotlight on Success

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Boston Hospital Expansion to Include Disaster, Flood Protection

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Mower Performance Life: The Finer Points

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Boilers: Repair or Replace?

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Cape Cod Healthcare Facilities Ready for Storms

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Emergency Preparedness Requirements in NFPA 3000

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Using Budgets to Map Out Mower Performance Life

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Puerto Rico Healthcare Going Solar

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Hard Times: Prisons Battle Maintenance Backlogs

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Airport, Hospital Alerted Over Measles

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Floodwaters Cover California Community

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Mowers: 6 Factors in Repair-or-Replace Decision

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Flooding on Campus Leads to Lessons in Emergency Preparedness

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Pipe Repair Robots Coming Soon

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Drilling Over Drilling: School Prepares for Unique Threat

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Building Resilience Focus of New Benchmark

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Three Questions To Ask About Utility Vehicle Repairs

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4 Steps To Emergency Preparedness

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Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Patient Death Might Be Tied to Power Outage

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How To Evaluate the Effectiveness of Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Joint Commission Issues Advisory on Flu

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More Active Shooters Prompt Higher Ed Responses

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Building Codes Minimize Quake Damage

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VA Needs Improved Maintenance: GAO

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Mass-Notification Error Leads to Hospital Evacuation

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California Hospitals Evacuated Amid Wildfires

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California Wildfires Threaten IAQ, Destroy Facility

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K-12 Finances: Good News in One State

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Virus Kills 10 at ‘Filthy’ N.J. Facility

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Wildfires Wreak Havoc on California

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4 Vital Resilience Strategies for Facilities

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Power Failure: Long-term Care Facilities Not Ready for Hurricane

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NIST Report Pushes Resilience

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Hurricane Michael: Preparation and Recovery Resources

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Facilities Face Security Hurdle

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Hurricanes: Resources for Response and Recovery

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Emergency Preparedness: Grappling with New Rule

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Heavy Rains, Floods in the Wake of Hurricanes

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Power Players: Dodger Stadium Loses Power — Again

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EPA Proposes Rollback of Clean Power Plan

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Fire Station Fire Offers Reminder

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Tornado Damage Leads to Stadium Roof Replacement

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Seismic Deadlines Loom for California Hospitals

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Disaster Survival for Healthcare Facilities

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Power Outage and the Impact of Planning

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Legionnaires’ Outbreaks Create Facility Challenges

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Hospital Boiler Explosion Kills Two, Injures 14

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Emergency Preparedness: Flood Study Offers Warnings

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Lessons in Security: Universities Rethink Protection

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Flooding Closes Tourist Attractions

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Disasters and Design: One Hospital’s Story

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Explosion Rocks Midtown Manhattan

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Boiler Replacement: The Tipping Point

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High-Rise Building Stars in Latest Movie from “The Rock”

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Fire Safety Threatened by Inspection Issues

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Flooding Impacts Facility Operations 10 Years Later

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Boiler Replacement: Understanding Key Metrics

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Legionella Outbreaks Prompt State Action

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Legionnaires: City Lags in HVAC System Inspections

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Boilers and the End-of-Life Decision

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Earthquakes Pose Real Threat to Buildings

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Hospitals Upgrade Facilities To Withstand Tornadoes

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School Security Tactic Keeps Classroom Doors Closed

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Fire Focus: Blaze Offers Reminder To Prepare

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Florida Enacts Emergency Power Rules for Nursing Homes

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Roof Repair vs. Replacement

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Facilities and Fire: The Road to Recovery

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Elementary School Heavily Damaged in Fire

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YouTube Shooting: Renewed Scrutiny for Office Buildings

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How Should FMs Work On Building Resilience?

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Emergency Preparedness Benefits Expand

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Sacrificial Stories Preserve Building Integrity During Tsunami

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Campus Bridge Collapse Highlights Safety Issues

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Quake Watch: More Facilities Face Earthquake Issues

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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Strikes Hospital

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How Active Shooter Planning is Different

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Hurricane Harvey: FM's Quick Thinking Saves Houston Hospital From Evacuation

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Hurricane Harvey: Cancer Center's Emergency Preparedness Pays Dividends

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Hurricane Maria: Facility Managers Plan Disaster Recovery Amidst Total System Collapse

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Hurricane Maria: Shortage of Supplies Complicated Recovery

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Hurricane Irma: Buildings Show Resilience Gains

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Hurricane Irma: More Stringent Building Codes Paying Off

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Hurricane Irma: Disaster Recovery and Response Lessons Learned

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Shootings Increase Scrutiny of Facility Plans

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Previewing the March issue Building Operating Management

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5 Steps to Becoming More Energy Efficient

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

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Flood Focus: Heavy Rains Strike University, Region

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Trump’s Chicago Tower Last in City’s Energy Rankings

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Resilient Facilities: Preparing for Growing Threats

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How To Perform an Active Shooter Drill

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Willis Tower Receives EPA Certification

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EPAct 179D Tax Deductions Retroactively Extended For 2017

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Cooling Tower Leads to Roof Fire at Trump Tower

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Flu Focus: Health Care Facilities Prepare for Outbreaks

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Winter Woes: Floods, Snow Pummel Facilities in Eastern U.S.

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Winter Woes: Snow and Wind Threaten Buildings

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Snow Kidding: Major Storm Tests Area’s Preparation

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Marina Pursues Net-Zero Energy After Hurricane Maria

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Dan Hounsell: Learning Lessons From Chaos

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Schools and Guns: Anniversary Triggers Debate

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Fire Safety: Planning Ahead for Disaster

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Threats Against Schools Highlight Security Concerns

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Protect Retail Sales With Reliable HVAC

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Fire Safety: Emergency Tests Planning

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Emergency Communication: 4 Steps to Success

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

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8,400 Buildings Destroyed in California Fires

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Trump Takes a First Step Toward Scrapping Obama’s Global Warming Policy

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Court Strikes Down EPA Phaseout of HFCs; New Hearing Sought

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Critical Facilities Summit Sessions Provide Emergency Preparedness Education

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Benefits and Costs of Gunshot Detection Systems in Schools

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Planning for Portable Cooling Before Disaster Strikes

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Hurricane-resistant Roofs Detailed in Resilience Standard

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5 NFL Football Stadiums Score Big on Energy Efficiency

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Facilities Adapt to Protect Against Hurricane Irma

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How Lessons From Sandy Can Apply to Harvey

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Emergency Prep: Finding Cooling in a Crisis

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EPA Supports Hurricane Preparedness and Response in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

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Texas High School Heavily Damaged by Hurricane Harvey

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Maintenance Worker Cited in Emergency Response

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Snow & Ice: Management Resources

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Emergency Preparedness: Managers Discuss Efforts to Protect Occupants and Operations in a Crisis

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10 Steps to Prepare Elevators for Hazardous Weather

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EPAct 179D Extension Developments

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

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Better Buildings Partners Save $1.9 Billion

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ISSA Earns SmartWay Award

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Stand Up For Energy Star!

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For Emergency Planning, Build Interdepartmental Team

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Understanding Risks Is First Step In Emergency Preparedness

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Know The Advantages and Benefits of Roofing Warranties

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Managers Discuss Inventory Management Strategies

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Roofing Riddle: Repair, Replace or Recover?

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The Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance

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Bomb Threats Rise Dramatically at Education Facilities

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More than a Decade after Study’s Release, Institute to Begin “Mitigation Saves Version 2”

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2016 FMXcellence Honorees Focus on Refining Processes, Saving Money

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ISIS: Another In a Growing List of Threats To Consider in Security Plans

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Threat Assessment: Lone Wolves Targeting Specific Groups

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5 Questions Can Help Steer FMs Toward Resilience

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Justify Resilience Financially, Components of Resilience Planning, Vendor Partnerships

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Keep Your Eye on These 3 HVAC Updates (#2. HFC Phaseout)

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SIDEBAR: EPA Eyes Refrigerants

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The Importance Of Keeping A Roof Clean

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Refrigerant Review: EPA Eyes Changes in Classifications

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Re-Tuning Buildings for Improved Facility Performance

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EPA Statistics Debunk Energy Efficiency Myth

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Training, Preparing for Building Re-Tuning Process

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Tips For A Successful RFP Process For Roofing

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Section 179D Federal EPAct Tax Benefits Extended For Two Years

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Houston’s Scott Minnix Made Facility Assessment His First Priority

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Minnix Helped Secure Key Maintenance Funds

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A City Facility Director on Understanding Influence of Politics, Diverse Constituencies

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Minnix’s Facilities Role Akin to Air Traffic Controller’s

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For Minnix, Municipal Real Estate Portfolios Demand Different Paradigm

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Maintenance Personnel, Trees, Snow Loads Can Hurt Roof

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Protecting Your Roof against Damaging Winter Weather

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WaterSense-Labeled Flushometer-Valve Toilets Soon Available

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Test Your Knowledge of Roof Design, Repair, Maintenance

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

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Design Disasters: When Maintenance Projects Go Bad

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Change Management's Perception of Maintenance

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Converting Vision of Maintenance Plan into Reality

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Importance of Good Roof Asset Management

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Getting Good Roof Design and Installation

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Role of Inspections, Repairs in Roof Asset Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Generation Concrete-Repair Power Tools Seek to Maxmize Productivity

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Dust Generated from Concrete Tools Gains Attention of OSHA

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Cordless Units Emerge as Popular Trend for Concrete-Repair Tools

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More Misconceptions about Roofing Repairs, Inspections, Warranties

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Check Your Knowledge of Roof Blisters, Insulation, Low-Slope Design

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

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Pros and Cons of Retrofitting Elevators for Energy Efficiency

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Elevators and Destination Dispatch Technology

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Accurate Repair History Vital When Making Roofing Decisions

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Factors to Consider in Roof Repair, Recover and Replace Decision

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Important Factors for Managers to Consider in Roofing Dilemma

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AC Motors One Way to Cut Elevators’ Energy Use

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IAQ: Technician Testing and Training

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Emergency Planning Helps Michigan Hospital in Flood Aftermath

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Receding Floodwaters Offer Good, Bad News for Michigan Hospital

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Hospital's Lessons Learned from Flood Recovery Experience

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Planning, Drills, Communication Can Combat Workplace Violence

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Look For Red Flags For Violence In The Workplace

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Disaster Response Planning Tips from Preparedness and Remediation Pros

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Landlords Should Spell Out Repair and Maintenance Responsibilities In Commercial Leases

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Make Space for First Responders Arriving in Quantity

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Regional Flood Experiences Show Importance of Planning

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Importance of Knowing Your Building, Not Panicking, In Emergency

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Contact List Helps in Disaster but Expect to be Blindsided

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Facility Managers Recount What Really Happens When Disaster Strikes

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Retrofitting Elevators for Energy Efficiency: Pros and Cons

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How To Reduce Elevators' Energy Use

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Ebola Awareness And Readiness Steps, Plus More Resources

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utililty Vehicles: Repair or Replace Strategies

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Age, Mileage Factor into Utility Vehicle's Condition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Factors to Consider When Purchasing New Vehicle

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How Disasters Impact Utility Bills: Lessons From Superstorm Sandy

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How To Handle A Utility Billing Dispute

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Turn Building Occupants Into Allies For Emergency Response

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How Floor Wardens Aid In Emergency Evacuations

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

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Tips For Conducting Emergency Evacuation Drills

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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?

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

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Preparing for Equipment Rental When Emergencies Strike

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training an Essential Part of Disaster-Recovery Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Contract Requirements for Emergency Preparedness Equipment Rentals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental: Eye on Operators

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Planning Considerations for Facility Recovery

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Troubleshoot IAQ Issues With EPA Guide to Moisture Management

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Dan Hounsell: How to Change the Image of Maintenance

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Survival Requires Tough Choices on Maintenance Department Structure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Which Model is Best: Decentralized or Centralized?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Choose Wisely Which Department Structure Model to Use

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

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Include Crew Preparation in Fall, Winter Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Strategies: Repair, Recover or Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement Recommendations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers discuss their roles in helping protect buildings, operations and occupants

Building Operating Management
How To Determine How Water Is Used, and How Water Is Being Wasted

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Remove Mold to Preserve Indoor Air Quality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering: Key Players in Emergency Preparedness

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering Departments' Role in Emergency Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning Considerations for Facility Recovery

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Preparedness Cycle

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Clearly Defined Objectives Help Make Emergency Preparedness Drills More Effective

Building Operating Management
Testing Communication With Building Staff, First Responders Is Critical Part Of Emergency Preparedness Drills

Building Operating Management
Information Gathering Is Major Benefit Of Emergency Preparedness Drills

Building Operating Management
Drills Help Facility Managers, First Responders Develop Better Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Snow and Ice Management: Focus on Equipment

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Outsourced Security Can Augment Campus Police Department

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Will EPAct Deductions Be Extended?

Building Operating Management
Can 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions Be Saved?

Building Operating Management
As Energy-Use Benchmarking Increases, Energy Star Upgrades Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Updated Portfolio Manager Will Make It Easier To Input, Report, Share Energy Data

Building Operating Management
Upgraded Energy Star Portfolio Manager Features Building Design As Part Of Target Finder

Building Operating Management
EPAct-created Section 179D Federal Tax Deductions Are Set To Expire In December

Building Operating Management
Tweaked Section 179D, New Section 179F Would Offer Improved Tax Deductions For Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Complete Fluorescent Lighting Upgrades Before End Of 2013 To Maximize Section 179D Tax Deductions

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Update: Alternative Energy Tax Credits And Capturing Missed EPAct Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
When A Roof Straddles The Repair/Replace Line

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Keys Components for Maintenance Work-Order Scheduling

Building Operating Management
Preparations Before Hurricane Sandy Helped Cushman & Wakefield Quickly Bring Buildings Back Online

Building Operating Management
New York City Public Schools Rethinking Emergency Plans After Sandy-driven Flooding

Building Operating Management
Even if Code Doesn't Require Generator, HEI Hotels is Exploring Options in Wake of Power Outage

Building Operating Management
EMD Serono Focuses on Details, Communication After Challenges of Hurricane Sandy

Building Operating Management
Rockefeller University Finds That Mother Nature Always Wins

Building Operating Management
Katrina Experiences Helped Shape Marriott's Hurricane Sandy Plans

Building Operating Management
For Newark Public Schools, Fuel Supply Challenges Complicated Recovery From Hurricane Sandy

Building Operating Management
Flooding From Sandy Raises Questions About Location of Electrical Gear

Building Operating Management
At Crozer-Keystone, Better Safe Than Sorry Was Key To Sandy Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair or replace? Best Strategies to Reduce Maintenance Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Consequences of Equipment Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifetime Operation of Motor Costs More than Initial Purchase

News & Views
EPAct Section 179D Deadline Is December 31, 2013

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Look For Utility Rebates Early In Energy Efficiency Projects

Building Operating Management
Utility Incentives Can Mean Millions Of Dollars In Savings

Building Operating Management
Zombie Roofs: Reasons Roof Failure Is Ignored

Building Operating Management
Visual Roof Exam, Moisture Survey Can Help Spot Zombie Roofs

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Coating Can Be Short-Term Solution For Deteriorated Roof

Building Operating Management
Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Address Issues From IT To Staff

Building Operating Management
Identify Most Critical Risks As Basis For Your Disaster Plan

Building Operating Management
Testing Emergency Response Plan Offers Challenges

Building Operating Management
7x24 Exchange Helps Guide Data Center Disaster Planning

Building Operating Management
Data Center Redundancy Requires More Than Just Equipment

Building Operating Management
When It Comes To Natural Disasters, A Plan Is Essential

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ: Technician Testing and Training

Building Operating Management
Q&A: Data Center Expert Chris Wade on Disaster Preparedness, Planning

Building Operating Management
What To Do When You Can't Prevent Storm Damage To Your Data Center

News & Views
Power Industry Changes Affect Forward Pricing

Building Operating Management
Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

Building Operating Management
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Reduce Energy Expenditures

Building Operating Management
How The New York City Department Of Education Uses Portfolio Manager

Building Operating Management
Energy Star, Portfolio Manager Can Help Make Capital Investment Decisions

Building Operating Management
Twenty Years Of Energy Star

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Challenges in Preparing for, Responding to Crises

News & Views
List Of Crisis Events Can Help With Security Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Disaster Recovery: Identifying Risks and Critical Facility Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Devising a Disaster Recovery Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Aftermath: Minimizing Disaster Impact

Building Operating Management
Political Convention Security Planning Requires Risk Assessment, Efficient Communication

Building Operating Management
Experts: Communication is Most Important Part of Emergency Preparedness

Building Operating Management
Owner Buy-In Critical To Physical Security Upgrades

News & Views
How To Decide Whether To Replace Windows

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Five Tips on Preparing For a Major Event

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Some HVAC Upgrades Are Better Candidates for EPAct Tax Deductions

News & Views
'Road Map' Can Help Guide Security Plans

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

Building Operating Management
Natural Gas Discoveries Drive Down Warehouse Heating Costs

Building Operating Management
Solar PV Rooftop Systems Can Help Defray Warehouse Electrical Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading Restrooms Requires Sufficient Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Product Specification Considerations for Upgrading Restrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Upgrades Create Installation Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effective Concrete Maintenance Requires Inspection Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Concrete Repair Requires Careful Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Coating Considerations To Extend Performance Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning Strategies Help Establish Performance Requirements

Building Operating Management
Data Centers, IT Infrastructure Benefit from Cooperation Between Facility Management and IT

Building Operating Management
Cool Roofs an Option For Almost Any Facility

Building Operating Management
Cool Roofs Can Provide Big Savings in Conjunction With Other Systems

Building Operating Management
Cool Roof Rebates, Incentives Can Vary By Region, Political Climate

Building Operating Management
Aging Infrastructure Can Drive Cool Roof Rebates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and the Bottom Line

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers With Disaster Experience Say Careful Planning, Realistic Training Are Crucial

Building Operating Management
Advance Notice of Disasters Offers Crucial Advantage

Building Operating Management
In a Disaster, Responsibility to Public Makes Facility Manager's Job Harder

Building Operating Management
After a Disaster, Generator Fuel, Vendors Are Important

Building Operating Management
Preparing for Disaster: During Hurricane Season, Miami Facility Takes Advantage of Lead Time

Building Operating Management
Disaster Preparedness: Dallas High-Rise Prepares for Snow and Ice

Building Operating Management
Emergency Planning: Hawaii School, New Jersey University Have Responsibility to Public

Building Operating Management
Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?

Building Operating Management
LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline

Building Operating Management
NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems

Building Operating Management
Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Extending The Performance Life of Paved Surfaces

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Surface Repair Specification Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Asphalt Repair Options

Building Operating Management
Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Get Educated on Chemical Toxins

Building Operating Management
IAQ Criteria for Building Products

Building Operating Management
Finding the Sources of Contaminants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Portable Cooling: Cooling-Load Estimates Not Enough

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Organize a Big Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Technologies Require Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motors and Drives: Opportunities to Save Energy, Money

Facility Focus
OSHA: Obama Administration Increases Funding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints & Coatings: Low-VOC Formulations Meet EPA Standards

Facility Focus
What is the EPA's National Building Competition?

News & Views
The Future of T12 Lamps

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints: How to Match Formulation with Substrate

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEDs: Myths about Performance, Maintenance

Facility Focus
What Do Facility Managers Need in Business Continuity Plans?

Facility Focus
Emergency Planning: Develop a Communications Strategy

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Keep a Plan Up to Date

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Drilling and Tabletop Exercises

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Implement a Shelter-In-Place Plan

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Develop a Chain of Command

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Plan: Use Checklists for Most Important Steps

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Incentives for Lighting-System Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Calculate Temporary Cooling Loads

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Temporary Cooling: Prepare Before an Outage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
DOE Grant Fuels County's Green Building Projects

News & Views
Utility Incentives Can Help Cover the Cost of Retrocommissioning

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Materials and Training

Building Operating Management
LED Performance Improving

Building Operating Management
Where to Use LEDs

Building Operating Management
Factors for LED Retrofit

Building Operating Management
Specifying LED Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: Conduct a Business Impact Analysis

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Five Ideas to Protect Technicians

News & Views
How to Plan for Emergency Events

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: Define Roles and Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: OSHA Offers Training Materials

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: Develop Materials and Equipment Inventory

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sub-Meter Maintenance Includes Commissioning, Preventive Tasks

Building Operating Management
Common Problems for Aging Controls Systems

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Protecting Front-Line Workers

Building Operating Management
When Windows Fail

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: How to Operate Off the Grid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: Common Hazards Facing Front-Line Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: Focus on Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: Three Door-Hardware Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hazmat: Eliminate Hazardous-Waste Streams

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hazmat Management: International System Targets Labels, MSDS

Building Operating Management
Communication with Occupants, Local Authorities Key to Emergency Planning

Building Operating Management
Being Prepared for an Emergency Requires a Regularly Updated Emergency Plan

Building Operating Management
Practice Emergency Plans so Occupants are Prepared

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Focus Transforms NYC Schools

Building Operating Management
Coordination Across City Organizations Drives Sustainability Success

Building Operating Management
Finding the Funding for Energy Education and Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Priorities for Codes, Standards, Regulations

News & Views
Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Lighting Audits and Tax Incentives

News & Views
Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Planning

News & Views
Inventory Management Best Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proactive Emergency Planning Avoids Managers Getting Burned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Codes, Standards Influence Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ: Increase Airflow with Duct Maintenance

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DOE Extends Deadline to Submit Commercial Building Partnership Applications

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Legislation Would Set Energy Efficiency Standards for Outdoor Pole Lighting

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EPA Launches New Program to Coordinate Commercial Energy Efficiency Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Fixtures: WaterSense Label Provides Guidance

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Call for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

Building Operating Management
More HVAC Projects Qualify for Federal Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
Geothermal, VAV Devices Also Offer HVAC Tax Savings

Building Operating Management
EPAct Tax Deduction Encourages Facility Managers to Think Holistically

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Take Advantage of Rebates, Tax Deductions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
EPA's Exhaust-Emissions Standards

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EPA: L.A. Tops US Cities in Energy Star Ratings for Second Year

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EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings

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Fire-Alarm Systems: Inspection Checklist

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HVAC Management Strategies with Mike Holzkamper

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National Trends Show Improvements in the Nation’s Air Quality

Building Operating Management
For-profit and Government Hospitals Can Earn Tax Deductions for New Construction and Renovations

5 Minutes With
Developing a Business Continuity Plan with Sean Nelson

News & Views
With HVAC Upgrades, Reduce Loads First to Maximize Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Lighting and HVAC Considerations per Hospital Space Type

Building Operating Management
Evaluate New Construction, Renovations with EPAct in Mind

Building Operating Management
The Roles of EPA and DOE in Environmental Legislation

Building Operating Management
New NFPA Code for Emergency Communcations Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Department of Energy Offers Tips to Manage Steam Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Worker Safety: Protect Against Electrical Hazards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane-Powered Mowers Less Expensive to Operate

5 Minutes With
Lessons in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response with Dan Heater

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane: Facts and Figures

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EPA Rules Further Restrict Use of Ozone-Depleting Pollutants in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment

5 Minutes With
Benchmarking Energy Use with Mike Zanghi

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing an HVAC Emergency-Preparedness Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Preparedness: Consider Heating and Cooling Loads

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Where Is the Best Place to Install Temporary HVAC Equipment?

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DOE Awards Recognize Federal Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Building Operating Management
Designing a More Energy Efficient Data Center

News & Views
Developing an Integrated Pest Management Program

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New Guidance on Specifying Flush Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hazardous Materials: Recordkeeping Meets EPA Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Three Types of Air Filters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental: HVAC Equipment Integral to Disaster Planning

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EPA Guidance Targets PCBs in Caulk in K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management
What Tier 4 Emissions Rules For Backup Generators Mean

News & Views
Guidelines for Choosing a UPS

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Over Two Million U.S. Buildings are Candidates for Lighting Upgrades

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EPA Tightens Emissions Rules for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators

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EPA Names 11 Small Business Energy Star Award Winners in Small Business Category

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CDC Tackles Swine Flu with H1N1 Guide for Small Businesses

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BOMA Preparedness Top Ten List for National Preparedness Month

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane-Powered Equipment Meets Emissions Standards

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H1N1 Webcast Encourages Planning Now for Fall Swine Flu Season

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NOAA Lowers Hurricane Season Outlook

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood Emergency Response Plans: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives

Building Operating Management
What the Restroom Communicates About Your Building

Building Operating Management
Where to Find Incentives and Rebates for Lighting Upgrades

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Department of Energy Awards More Than $48 Million to Michigan and Iowa for Energy Projects

News & Views
Maintain Your Carpets for Good IAQ

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Free DOE Webcast: Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management
Prepare for Emergencies by Networking with First Responders

Building Operating Management
Evacuating During A Fire

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stimulus Funds Go Beyond K-12 School Districts

Facility Focus
EPAct Tax Benefits for Green Buildings

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L.A. Tops List Of Cities With Energy Star Buildings

Facility Focus
Many Ways Educational Facilities Can Tap Into Stimulus Money

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EPAct 2005: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 Explained

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Five Ways To Reduce Waste in Commercial Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Compliance Considerations for Managing Hazardous Materials

Building Operating Management
Emergency Roofing Repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Equipment: EPA Finalizes Emission-Control Standards

News & Views
Turf Management: Preparing for the Cold

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Manufacturing Trends Affect Grounds Equipment Specification

Building Operating Management
EPAct Tax Deduction Extended

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EPA Settles Asbestos Cases with Maryland Schools

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EPA Assessment Highlights Effective Mercury-Free Alternatives

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Deadline Extended for Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Solicitation

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Bush Extends EPAct Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions until 2013

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EPA Settles with Anchorage and University of Kansas Over Hazmat Violations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance's Role in Emergency Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Consider Regulations and Standards for Paints

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Senate Votes to Extend EPAct Incentives, House Vote Still Required

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EPAct Tax Deduction for Energy Efficient Construction Set to Expire

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Program and Fixture Replacements Garner Attention

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Propane-Powered Mowers Save Managers Money

News & Views
Plumbing system repairs

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FM Global Study Reveals Most Large Companies Unprepared for to Natural Disasters

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EPA Offers New Owners Incentives To Audit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Refrigerant Compliance: EPA and the Clean Air Act

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Recycle Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants

Building Operating Management
Homeland Security Department Pushes for Emergency Preparedness Certification Program

Building Operating Management
Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Building Operating Management
Documents and Guidelines for Emergency Preparedness

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DOE Launches Energy-Efficient Hospitals Initiative

Building Operating Management
How EPAct Works in LEED and Government Projects

Building Operating Management
EPAct Tax Deductions for Lighting Projects Gain Wider Use

Building Operating Management
Warehouses, Retailers Use EPAct to Earn Lighting Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Hazardous Materials Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hazmat: Common Waste Streams

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EPA Releases Guide For Climate Change Programs

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EPA Developing Specs for Water-Saving Urinals

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DHS Awards $844 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure

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Plan on Earthquake Hazards Open for Comment

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Owners Fined $3.16 Million for Underground Storage Tanks

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NIST Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

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Energy Department Finalizes Regulations to Increase Energy Efficiency in New Federal Buildings

News & Views
Communicating During an Emergency

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New Energy Efficiency Standards for New Federal Buildings Established

Building Operating Management
Dollars Down the Drain?

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ISO Benchmark Targets Emergencies and Continuity

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NIST Conference to Address Elevator Use in Emergencies

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DHS Creates Culture of Preparedness Among Schools

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Federal Emergency Preparedness Directive Issued

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ANSI/ASSE Set New Date for Fall-Protection Code

Building Operating Management
How Water Works for LEED

Building Operating Management
Lighting Upgrades: Make the Switch

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Local Health Departments Prepared for Emergencies But Need Federal Funding, Survey Finds

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GSA Emergency Chief Says Agency Better Prepared for Crises

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EPA Reports Major Energy-Efficiency Opportunities for Servers, Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Very Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
EPAct Deductions Brighten Return on Lighting Upgrades

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EPA Proposes Stronger Ozone Rules

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EPA Proposes Expansion of Lead-Paint Requirements

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Department of Energy Improves Hurricane Response System

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EPA Cites Largest Hospital Disinfectant Manufacturer

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EPA Focuses on Healthier Schools

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Department of Energy Releases Draft Plan to Explore Options for Meeting National Energy Demand

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Supreme Court: EPA Can Regulate Carbon Dioxide

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EPA: Philadelphia Schools to Undergo Environmental Review

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Energy Assessments Reveal Opportunities for Savings

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EPA Targets Colleges and Universities in Southeast

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EPA Takes Stock of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Department of Energy Partners with Universities to Advance Nuclear Energy Research

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EPA Rolls Out Green-Power Rankings

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Change in Daylight Savings Time May Present Problems

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Report: DOE Insufficiently Funding Renewable Energy Research

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EPA Approves High-Efficiency Toilets

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New Report Focuses on Hydrogen Technology

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EPA Tests for Contaminants in Manhattan

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EPA To Study Data Centers' Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Care, Lighting & EPAct

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing in Floor Performance

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U.S. and China Renew Commitment to Clean Energy

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EPA Broadens Access to Library Materials

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Congress Passes EPAct Extension

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DOE Releases New Standards for Measuring Energy Efficiency

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Schools Receive Recognition for Their IAQ Efforts

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EPA Begins Final Lower Manhattan Testing

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EPA Honors Seven School Districts on Energy

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EPA Challenges Corporations to Double Use of Green Power

Building Operating Management
The Return of Rebates

Building Operating Management
Lights Out

Building Operating Management
Stemming the Flow

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Eleven Sites To Be analyzed for Potential Nuclear Recycling Facilities

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Schools, EPA Settle Over Asbestos Problems

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Guidelines Aim To Reduce Storage Tank Releases

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Huge Penalty Targets Underground Fuel Tanks

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DOE Agrees to Tighten Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances

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New DOE Grant Focuses on Carbon Sequestration

Facility Maintenance Decisions
NEMA Report Discusses EPact Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Two Colleges Admit Hazmat Violations

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New Non-Profit Will Help Expand Clean Energy Technology

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Two Colleges Among Organizations Coming Clean About Environmental Violations

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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $100 Million in Fuel Cell R&D

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IAQ Grant Targets Maintenance Programs

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Energy Secretary Announces $13 Million to Expand Solar Energy Technologies

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U.S. EPA Pilot Program Helps Anaheim Convention Center Go “Green”

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New Tool Will Help Colleges Improve Environmental Compliance and Results

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EPA Fines Five Phoenix Charter Schools for Asbestos Violations

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NEMA Releases Guidance on EPAct Requirements

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New U.S. Air Quality Standards Are Strongest in History

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Eastern U.S. Reducing Ozone-Forming Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Special Report in conjunction with the National Electrical Manufacturesrs Association
The Impact of EPAct

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EPA Becomes First 100 Percent Green Powered Agency

Building Operating Management
EPAct: Renewing Energy Incentives NREL: Practicing What They Preach Project: A Gold Interior

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National Action Plan Aims to Slice Energy Demand

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EPAct Reaches First Anniversary

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EPA Prepares for Move into New LEED-Certified Building

Building Operating Management
Lighting

Building Operating Management
Easing Window Pain

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hot Buttons for Colder Weather

Building Operating Management
Emergency Preparedness: Path to Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hazardous Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Bulletin

Building Operating Management
A Lesson from Isabel

Building Operating Management
Waste Not

Building Operating Management
Does One Size Fit All?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going with the Flow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
From Vision to Mission

Building Operating Management
Risks, Not Risk

Building Operating Management
Homeland Security Hits Home

Building Operating Management
Cars, Cars, Cars

Facility Maintenance Decisions
No Fast Track to E-Procurement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting for Productivity