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Maintenance Worker Sparks Brush Fire


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Case Study: Meharry Medical College Equips Itself with PEXa Piping

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5 Ways to Safely Manage Snow Piles

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Frigid Football: Extreme Weather Grabs Spotlight in NFL

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Transforming Landscapes with Autonomous Mowing

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ICC Releases 2024 Plumbing, Mechanical Codes

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How to Successfully Integrate Electric Equipment

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Proper Storage, Care, and Training for Extended Mower Lifespan

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New Report Targets Key Fire Safety Components

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Maximizing Your Commercial Mowing Program

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OSHA Targets Risks in Landscape Maintenance

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Hedge Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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The Benefits of Battery Power Grounds Equipment

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Grounds Managers Weigh Options for Battery Powered Equipment

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From Gas to Electric: How Facilities are Converting Grounds Equipment

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Oakland A's Playing Possum with Broadcasters

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Climate Change Contributes to Modest Rise in Home Runs

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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First and Last Impression: Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

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Introducing Gen Z to Grounds Management Through TikTok

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How Can Grounds Managers Make the Switch from Gas to Electric Equipment?

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Green Seal Standard Targets Trash Bags

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Specification Guide Highlights Plumbing Systems

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Groups Plan Resources to Improve IAQ

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Top Mowing Strategies for Athletic Fields

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Wisconsin City Overcoming Battle with Emerald Ash Borer

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Look Beyond Copper for Domestic Water Piping

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Strategies and Tactics for Effective Relamping

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4 Tips for Better Maintenance Recordkeeping

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Weather Keeps Orioles’ Head Groundskeeper Busy

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Shipping Crisis Hurting All Industries 

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Researchers Use Campus Dust to Track COVID-19

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Hand Tools Lift Landscapes From Average to Extraordinary

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How to Get Hardscapes Right

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Creating Healthy Workplaces Means Promoting Happiness

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Happy and Healthy: How to Consider Occupant Happiness in Design

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Size, Materials Play Crucial Roles in Plastic Pipe Selection

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Plastic Pipe: Facility Managers Should Know Their ABCs

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K-12 Schools Face Scrutiny on Housekeeping

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Understanding Types of Drain Cleaning Equipment

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Housekeepers File Complaint on COVID-19 Protection

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Legionnaires' Disease: Detection and Treatment Considerations

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Strategies for Preventing Legionnaires' Disease

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3-Step Plan for Legionnaires' Disease: Prevent, Detect, Treat

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Schools’ IAQ Efforts Tackle Old, New Foes

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Experts Investigating Whether the Coronavirus Can Spread Through Bathroom Pipes

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How to Select Plastic Piping

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3 Plastic Piping Options Offer Cost Savings, Flexibility

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Airport Embraces True Nature to Save Millions on Water

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The Benefits of Using Plastic Piping

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Understanding Plastic Piping Choices

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Urban Exploration: A Next-Generation Security Threat?

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How To Manage Emergency Power in Healthcare Facilities

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Doze Off! Offices Add Napping Pods as Health and Wellness Strategy

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New Illinois Laws Support Student Hygiene and Lactation Rights

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Location, Building Type Impact Water Use

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Drain Cleaning Tactics for Long-Term Success

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Drain Cleaning Tools of the Trade

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Using Tools and Strategies for Drain Cleaning Success

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Product Focus: Drain Cleaning

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Prevent Flooding and Damage During Rainstorms with Tips from Heaviland Landscape Management

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Building from the Ground Up: Aquatherm North America’s New Home

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Milwaukee Delivers Breakthrough Performance for Landscape Maintenance Professionals with the Introduction of Outdoor Power Equipment

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Kubota Begins Construction on Major Expansion of its National Distribution Center in Jefferson, Georgia

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Drain Cleaning: Preventing Piping Problems

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Chemical Considerations when Planning Drain Cleaning Program

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Equipment Considerations When Establishing Drain Cleaning Program

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Asahi/America and Bänninger Announce North American Partnership

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Heaviland Landscape Management Wins Two CLCA Awards

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Piping Systems Expands to Offer Electrical and Millwright Services

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Lux Features Cut From Over-budget Denver VA Hospital

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Facilities Respond to California’s Drought

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California Water-Use Targets Include Sprinklers, Water Reclamation, Landscaping

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Better Design, Management, Technology Aid California Water Reduction

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Dishwashing Efficiency, Xeriscaping Help Cut California Water Use

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Water Conservation Measures In California

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Healthcare Restrooms Experiment with New Designs, Approaches, Materials

Building Operating Management
Universal Design Restrooms Avoid Tripping Hazard, Bacteria Seam

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Location of Patient Restrooms Has Pros and Cons

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Preventing Piping Problems Through Drain Cleaning

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Design Challenges For Variable Primary Flow Chilled Water Pumping

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Grounds Care: Equipment Versatility Through Attachments

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Drain Cleaning: Understanding Facility Needs

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Technician Training Considerations for Drain Cleaning Projects

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Facility Specifics Help Specify Drain Cleaning Equipment

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Unical Aviation, Inc.: Transforming a Non-descript Warehouse Into a First-class Workplace

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Five Lighting Maintenance Practices Can Ensure Quality

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Tips For Exterior Shading to Save Energy

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Lamp Life Concerns Shouldn't Limit Use of Lighting Controls

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Proper Cleaning Procedures for Toilets, Urinals

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Cleaning Programs: How to Minimize Chemical Exposure

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Housekeeping: How to Properly Clean Toilets and Urinals

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Housekeeping: How to Properly Clean Restroom Floors

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Drain-Cleaning Equipment: Reliability More Important Than Cost

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Housekeeping: Use the Right Amount of Disinfectant

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Grounds Care: What Plants Work Best for Xeriscaping

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Pumping Systems: How to Calculate Life-Cycle Costs

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Pumping Systems: Variable-Duty Requirements Bring Savings

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Eight Symptoms of an Inefficient Pumping System

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Two Methods for Analyzing Pumping Systems

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Restrooms: Use Hygiene Monitor to Measure Bacteria Count

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Chiller System Design Can Improve Data Center Energy Efficiency

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Plant Specification: What is the Impact on Maintenance?

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HVAC System for Good IAQ

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Drain Cleaning: Key Questions During Specification

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Drain Cleaners: Look Beyond Initial Cost

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Drain Cleaning: Tips for Safe Operations

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Restrooms: H1N1 Forces Managers to Refocus on Hygiene

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Lift Specification: Answer Seven Questions

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Project Profile: Garden Features Native Plants, Hardscape Elements

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Guidelines for Outsourcing Contracts

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Access-Control: Hardware Includes Proximity Card/PIN Locks

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What Are the Benefits of Insulation?

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Insulation Saves Energy, Complies with Building Codes

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Occupancy, Seasonal Changes Affect Restroom Maintenance

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Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

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Door Hardware: Battery-Operated Combination Lock Requires No Wiring

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Door Hardware: Technician Training Critical with Advanced Technology

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Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

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What Are the Most Commonly Underused CMMS Functions?

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Hazardous Materials: Recordkeeping Meets EPA Requirements

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Lighting Retrofits: Consider Maintenance During Installation

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Shopping Center Occupancy Declines in 2008, Expenses and Income Rise Modestly, New IREM Study Reports

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Resort Retrofits Wastewater-Treatment System

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What are the Typical Pumping System Control Methods?

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General Growth Properties Files For Bankruptcy Protection

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Silent Partners In Fire Safety

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Grounds Issues: Alternative Fuels and Water Use

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Tips for Maintaining Restrooms with Waterless Urinals

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Managers Can Specify a Range of Hand-Held Drain Cleaners

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Door-Hardware Maintenance: Weather-Stripping Basics

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Relamping Program and Fixture Replacements Garner Attention

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Water Conservation: Common Targets for Waste

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Getting More from a CMMS

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High-Level Maintenance Decisions

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Group Activity: Relamping Facilities

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Floor Care: Protecting the Investment

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Putting More Green in Grounds

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Group Relamping: All Together Now

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Large-Scale Grounds Care

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Making Landscapes Shine

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New Cleaning Industry Standard Outlines Best Practices

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Shopping Center Income and Expenses Jump in 2005, Report Indicates

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Grounds Care: Designing for Maintenance

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Grass-Roots Turf Management

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More from the Floor

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Lighting Part II: Maintenance Matters

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Restroom Cleaning:

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Stopping Mold Before It Starts