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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Women in FM: Parenting Cited as Main Reason for Career Breaks


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Enrollment in Trade School Increases Post-Pandemic

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Veterans Have the Necessary Skills to be Facility Managers

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How Facility Managers are Planning for the Future of the Workforce

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Mark Baker Found Learning Opportunities Through Facilities Management

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Facility Managers Share Their Most Shocking Discoveries

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2024 Facility Champion Scott Wollenzien Setting the Stage for Future FMs

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

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

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

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Joseph Kovolyan Will Not Settle in Order to Make a Difference

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2024 Facility Champion: Catherine Antenucci Asks Questions to Further Results

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Facility Managers, AI and the ‘Soft’ Skills 

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What Does it Take to be a Champion?

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Leo Bobadilla Establishes Team-First Culture at Junior College

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

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2024 Facility Champion Dave Keating Always Just a Phone Call Away

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How to Store Summer Grounds Equipment

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2024 Facility Champion: Allen Tanner Evolves as School District Grows

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Attracting and Retaining Younger Talent in Facilities Management

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Maintenance and the Rise of Employee Well-Being and Engagement 

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How Facility Management Impacts Occupant Experience

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Clear Communication is Key to Effective Management

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

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Promote Facility Managers' Role and Impact

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How a Career in Fire Safety Consulting Transformed to Facilities Management

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How to Reward Top Performers in Facilities

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Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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Building Operating Management: 7 Decades of Industry Influence

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Tracing 70 Years of Facility Management History

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3 Trends Challenging Facility Managers Today

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From Army to Healthcare Leadership: Steve Smith's Journey

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The Role of Facilities Managers in Active Shooter Scenarios

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Overcoming Biases for Facilities Success 

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Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success 

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Meet the 2024 FMD Editorial Advisory Board

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Manager's Career Built on Responding to Change

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The Unseen Challenges Grounds Managers Face

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5 Steps for Improving Workplace Morale

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Facility Champions Discuss Different Management Styles

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The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Community Colleges May be Hot Spots for New Hires

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Building Blocks of Facilities Management

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3 Trends Facing Facility Managers 

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Shawn Black's Unlikely Journey to Facility Management Leadership

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

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Evolving from Sustainability to Resiliency

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

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What it Takes to Be a Leader in Facilities Management

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

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Continuing Education Works as a Retention Technique

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2023 Facility Champion: Anthony Costello Stresses Efficiency in Airport Operations

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Facility Management Trends: Insights from Facility Influencer

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

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Manager Rises Through Facilities Ranks

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

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2023 Facility Champion: JT Troesch Values Training and Retaining Employees

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Team Success Secrets: Communication and Motivation Strategies

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

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

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Finding the Right Recipe for Facilities Management

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Who is Responsible for Workplace Safety?

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Facility Champion Award Recognizes Diverse Group of Facility Personnel

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Building Operating Management Launches Facility Influencer Program

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Career Management in Facilities Maintenance

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What a Four-Day Workweek Means for Facility Managers

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Theater Facility Mangers Help Create Magic on Stage

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An Architect’s Journey to Facilities Management

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What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2023

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

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IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

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The Vital Role of Facilities Managers in K-12 School Operations

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How to Successfully Rent Equipment

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The Road from Silicon Valley to Managing Facilities

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Applying the Five Love Languages to Commercial Real Estate

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10 Must-Read Books for Facility Managers

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How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

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FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Pooping Dogs, Sticky Doors, and Women with Urinal Problems: Complaints from Government Facilities 

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Low-Hanging 'Nuts': Crazy Complaints from Office Tenants

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Lev Schuchalter Sets Career Path Focusing on Government Facilities

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James Storfer Embraces Facilities Management

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Why Should Facility Managers Care About Health and Wellness?

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Women in FM Avoid Negative Work Stereotypes

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Education Facilities Managers Adapt to Keep Schools Safe Post-Pandemic

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Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Defining Success in Facilities Management 

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

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Facilities Professionals Deserve Recognition

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ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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2022 Facility Champion: Nico Viola Keeps Cleveland Gardens Running Efficiently

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Putting the ‘MacGyver’ in Maintenance

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The Manager’s Role in Building Employee Engagement

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

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Trade Press Honors 8 With First Facility Champion Award

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How Succession Planning Can Help Combat the Great Retirement

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Motivation and Delegation: Keys to Successful Management

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Joe Kloeker is the Ultimate Team Player

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A Career in Facilities Management Requires Empathy

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How Facilities Managers Have Changed Over the Years

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New Tools Help Simplify The Energy Modeling Process

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U.S. on Pace to Shatter Billion-Dollar Disasters Record

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University of Miami FM Helps Save Falling Cat During Football Game

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Should Organizations Require Vaccines for Office Workers?

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Los Angeles County Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

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How to Prepare for Summer Storm Season

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How to Improve Diversity in Facility Management

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Are You a Manager or a Leader?

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

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Successful Specification Strategies for Utility Vehicles

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

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Pandemics, Healthy Buildings, and the Role of Maintenance

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We've Launched fnPrime to Be Your Best Source of FM Info

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fnPrime Gives FMs New Option for In-Depth Facilities Information

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Staffing Shortages May Hinder Data Center Success

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Rebranding Facilities Management Could Help Attract Young Talent

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Use an Inclusive Approach to Build the Facilities Management Team

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Enhancements to Portfolio Manager Focused on Metrics

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Energy Star Enhancements for 2019

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Study Shows Women More Productive in Warmer Offices

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7 Steps for Successful Creative Engagement

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How to Plan for Long-Term Energy Efficiency

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How to Know When It's Time to Go Premium with Paint

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4 Steps to Choosing a High Quality Paint

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Facilities Managers Should Weigh the Cost of Savings

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Managing People, Managing Conflicts: Key FM Skills

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Communication, Management Skills Are Invaluable for FMs

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Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Building Operating Management Highlights FM Education Opportunities

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Survey Says? Good Staffing, Capital Budget News for FMs

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FM Staff: Desperate Times May Call For Desperate Measures

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15 Coolest Office Spaces

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Elements of a Healthy Facilities Management Department

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How To Diagnose Facilities Management Staffing Issues

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Proactive Steps to Respond To New Energy Star Metrics

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Boiler Upgrade with a Healthcare Twist

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Energy Star Scores Have Changed: How FMs Are Responding

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Data Silos Are No. 1 Facility Technology Challenge: Study

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How To Talk About Energy Efficiency in Financial Terms

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San Francisco To Ban Workplace Cafeterias?

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Technician Training For a New Era

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Facility Managers: Students of Technology

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Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?

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Finding Skilled Facility Management Professionals

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How Facility Managers Can Best Manage Stress

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Stress Can Strain Relationships, Health

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Stress Management Strategies for Facility Managers

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How To Do Roof Evaluations For Long-Term Roof Success

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ProFM: New Credential Gets Facility Managers Ready For The Future

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How To Hold Steady in a Fast-Paced FM World

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FM Leaders Launch New Credential To Provide Global Standard of Knowledge, Competence

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How To Get The Most Use Out of Energy Data

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

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States and Local Jurisdictions Will Continue To Lead on Energy Efficiency

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Excelling at Managing Data Leads to FMXcellence Honors for Two FMs

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Veteran Facility Manager Shares Insight On a Changing Industry

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Form, Function, and a Fresh Look: Check Out Our Design Refresh

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How Energy Benchmarking Leads To Real Energy Savings

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Pros and Cons of Using EUI In Energy Benchmarking

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Energy Benchmarking: Avoid Costly Fines For Failing To Comply

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Experience Helps FMs Get Ahead of The Curve

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SIDEBAR: Survey Says Facility Staff in Charge of Data Centers Earn Higher Salaries

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Getting the Word Out about Careers in FM

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What You Need To Know About Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinances

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Benchmarking: Opportunities for Finding Energy Efficiency

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SIDEBAR: Benchmarking Ordinance Results

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SIDEBAR (Exclusive online only): Benchmarking Tips and Resources

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey: 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1

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

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Water Efficiency Is New Focus in High Performance

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Degree of Recognition of Energy Star and Portfolio Manager

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Status of Update to CBECS Database

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Benchmarking Improves Energy Performance

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Correcting Misperceptions About Energy Star

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

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Wastewater Reclamation Gains Ground in Water Efficiency Arena

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To Boost Water Efficiency, Learn Existing System, Consider Alternative Sources

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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Benchmarking

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Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

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More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

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How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

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Ebola-Readiness Advice For Facility Managers

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Better Maintenance Organization Improves Efficiency, Effectiveness

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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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Data Helps Sell Energy Efficiency Efforts In Healthcare Facilities

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

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

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

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Improving Building's Energy Performance Brings Additional Benefits As Well

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Savings and Efficiency from Using HDS to Plan Retrofits

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HDS Scanning Improves Efficiency at Utah Power Plant

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Design, Engineering Firms Turn to HDS Technology

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HDS Scanning Eliminates Need to Interrupt Facility Operations

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How Facility Managers Can Use Facebook and Other Social Media

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Misconceptions About Energy Star

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A Look At Chicago's Proposed Energy Disclosure Ordinance

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As Energy-Use Benchmarking Increases, Energy Star Upgrades Portfolio Manager

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

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

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Cities Turn To Energy Star Portfolio Manager As Part Of Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking Push

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Cities Use Mandatory Energy Use Benchmarking To Promote Energy Efficiency, Design Rebates and Incentives

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Seattle's Energy Benchmarking Law Is Part Of Push To Reduce Energy Use

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New York's Local Law 84 Requires Large Commercial Buildings To Report Energy Use

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ADA As A "Design For All" Concept

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Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps K-12 Facility Managers Avoid Millions in Energy Costs

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Portfolio Manager Helps Schools Set Baseline for Energy, Water Use

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Energy Efficiency in K-12 Buildings Doesn't Require Full Time Employee

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Communicating Early Success With Energy Star Can Help Get Energy Efficiency Efforts Off Ground in K-12 Buildings

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Facility Managers Are Among The Passionate, Progressive Executives Setting The Sustainability Agenda

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Sustainability Executives Need Knowledge of Workings and Priorities of Organization

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Sustainability Executives Have To Market Green Success Stories

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Most Sustainability Departments Have Wide-Ranging Responsibilities, Small Staff

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Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Reduce Energy Expenditures

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How The New York City Department Of Education Uses Portfolio Manager

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Energy Star, Portfolio Manager Can Help Make Capital Investment Decisions

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Twenty Years Of Energy Star

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Markling Hopes To Open Doors As BOMA Chairman

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Roofing Resources For Facility Managers

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LEED Resources for Facility Managers from Green Building Certification Institute

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What is the Better Buildings Challenge?

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Clout Can Give Facility Managers A Stronger Voice and More Security

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Using Energy Star's Portfolio Manager: Tips from Facility Managers

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How to Get Started With Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

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Portfolio Manager: How to Avoid Mistakes with Energy Star Online Benchmarking Tool

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What the Future Holds For Energy Star's Portfolio Manager

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Overlooked Opportunities Provide Big Energy Savings

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Facility Managers Say More Than Cost Cutting Needed During Downturn

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Survey: Outsourcing an Option for Facility Managers During Recession

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Survey: Facility Managers Had to Take Hard Look at Spending

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Communication Essential to Managing Facilities During Downturn

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Rob Pearlman's Facility Management Team at International Finance Corp. Relies on Data

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Increasing Density Helps Manage Space

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How IFC Tracks Energy Usage and Efficiency

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Common Sense Strategies for Energy Efficiency

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Commissioning Systems, Evaluating Loads for Energy Savings

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Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

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Managers Discuss Strategies for Determining an Energy Baseline

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How To Be an FM Leader

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Exterior Wood Elements Of A Building Can Be Better Maintained With Regular Painting

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Outsourcing May Not Equal Partnership for Facility Managers, Service Providers

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Fair, Flexible Contract Can Foster Cooperative Relationship

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Facility Departments Honored for Accomplishments

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NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan

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NYC Requires Energy Star Portfolio Manager in Benchmarking Legislation

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Benchmarking Energy Use with Mike Zanghi

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California AB 1103 Requires Energy Benchmarking Data Released During Sales

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Washington D. C.'s Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 Explained

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Landlords: Keep Tenants Without Putting Long-Term Building Sale And Refinancing At Risk

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Hospital Benchmarks Energy Performance

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Benchmarking is First Step Toward Energy Efficiency

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Refrigerant Management: Standardize Processes and Procedures

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Savvy real estate services firms use Web to create efficiencies

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A Collegial Approach

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Selling Maintenance