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Chicago White Sox Installs Free Period Product Dispensers at Stadium

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Space Management with Smart Technology

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6th Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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Acoustic Ceiling System Improves Learning at Houston's Thompson Intermediate School

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Proper Lighting Conditions Enhance Student Productivity

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How to Deal with Problem Employees

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Winners Announced for 2023 Reader's Choice Award

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An Office That Supports Company Culture and Workflow

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5th Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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Power Tool Safety: Essential Practices for Optimal Workplace Protection

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How Office Environments Influence Productivity and Well-being

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How to Connect Buildings and Building Occupants to Nature

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Restroom Products Evolve to Meet Changing Demands

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How Restrooms Can Accommodate Post-Covid Expectations

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Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID

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Understanding the Benefits of Metal in Commercial Buildings

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

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3 Questions to Consider When Designing Outdoor Work Spaces

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How to Select the Right MEWP

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How to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Facilities

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Advanced Criteria for Mower Selection

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Four Key Considerations for Mower Selection

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Focus on Maintenance Requirements During Mower Selection

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Avoiding Pitfalls: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

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Gathering Data, Assessing Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

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Wants vs. Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

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How to Develop In-House Product Standards

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Overcoming Resistance to CMMS Upgrades

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CMMS Specification To Ensure the 'Right' Fit

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How to Use Office Lighting to Improve Occupant Alertness

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Turning Software Problems into Solutions and Success

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Overcoming Open Office Obstacles That Sabotage Success

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Vision Awards Recognize Building Product Excellence

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SureFlo Automatic Liquid Soap Dispenser

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The Right Light: Better Lighting Improves Patient Outcomes

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How Creative Engagement is Growing into a National Trend

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4 Facilities Strategies to Improve Student Productivity

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Putting Plans into Action to Increase Technician Productivity

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Defining Roles and Responsibilities To Increase Productivity

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Technician Productivity: Strategies for Success

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4 Questions Help Facility Managers Select Green Products

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Natural Light Tops Office Amenities List

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LEED Buildings Yield Happier, Healthier Occupants: Study

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Specifying Power Tools That Improve Productivity

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Innovative Strategies in Health and Wellness Design

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Facilities Dictionary: Biophilia

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Building Internet of Things Adds Ample Opportunity for Office Upgrades

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How LEED Complements Facility Health and Wellness Strategies

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3 Strategies for Green Product Selection in Healthcare Facilities

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Get Operations Staff Involved Early in Product Selection

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How to Right-Size Your Office Space

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How To Develop In-House Specifications for Product Selection

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Product Selection: Top Facility Managers Reveal Best Practices

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Health and Wellness: Keeping Occupants Happy, Productive

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How Facility Managers Take The Lead on Product Selection

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Two Case Studies Show Benefits of Right-Sizing Office Space

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How To Select Green Building Products

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Elevator Music, Companion for the Long Haul

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New Illinois Laws Support Student Hygiene and Lactation Rights

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TRUE Zero Waste Certification: No Waste Is Good Waste

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Action Floor Systems Achieves Highest Level of EPD Certification

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5 Steps To Apply College Lessons To Office Space

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High-Performance Office Strategy: Support the Best to Motivate the Rest

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Sustainable Door Openings Protect People, Places and the Planet

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WELL Building Standard Provides Blueprint for Healthy Building, Occupants

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Trends In Workplace Design Focus On Productivity, Occupant Satisfaction

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How Nature and Culture Enhance Happiness, Wellness, Productivity in Office Space

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Product Category Rule for Roof Coatings in North America Available

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Attachments Add to Versatility of Utility Vehicles

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Popular Attachment Options for Utility Vehicles

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Questions to Consider When Assessing Utility Vehicle Needs

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Beginning-of-the-Year Review: How Is Your Organization's Teamwork, Productivity?

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Product Selection Advice From The Experts: You!

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HVAC Products

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

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Cascades Renews Sustainable Development Commitment

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Product Gallery

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Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs

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Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants

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Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge

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Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process

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How Do You Use EPDs and HPDs for Product Selection?

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Using Buildings to Support Human Health

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Defining Wellness and How to Achieve It in Buildings

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Strategies in Existing Facilities Include Using Stairs to Get People Moving

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Carefully Selected Floors Raise Issues of Materials Use

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Flooring Decisions Involve Issues of Sustainable Content, Chemical Exposure

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‘Green’ Flooring Decisions Involve Checking for Third-Party Certifications

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Green Seal, Floorscore Among ‘Green’ Flooring Certifications

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The Connection Between Clean Buildings and Productivity

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Product Information

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Mobile CMMS products

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How to Pick a Winner in Energy Optimization

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Product Information

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Considerations Beyond ROI in Energy Optimization

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Get the Facts First When Selecting for Energy Optimization

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Using Interior Strategies To Boost Productivity, Sustainability Initiatives

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Product Information

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Allowing for Varying Employee Ages, Preferences in Workplace Style

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Managing Sustainable Design for the Long Term in Workplace Interiors

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Worker Training Roundtable: Managers Discuss Strategies

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Product Gallery

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Adopting Innovations Can Keep Green Cleaning Programs Fresh

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Security Showcase Products

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Power Reliability Showcase Products

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Restroom and Plumbing Products

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The Current Popularity of Green Cleaning

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Impact of KPIs on Measuring Productivity

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How Prevalent is Greenwash These Days?

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Achieving Good Acoustical Performance in Open Space Designs

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Sound Masking Pushes Toward Individualized, Centralized Control

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Acoustics Driving the Ceiling and Sound Masking Field

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USGBC Extends LEED 2009 Deadline

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Improving Productivity: Measure What Matters

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Impact of KPIs on Measuring Productivity

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Steps to Executing Increased Productivity Plan

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Touch-Free Systems Help Keep up With High Restroom Traffic

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Advances in Product Standards and Green Certifications

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Gallery: New Products

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Gallery: New Products

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Dan Hounsell: Less Paper, Big Benefits for Data Collection

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Cutting Costs in Restroom Settings

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Managers discuss their successes and challenges when tapping into technology

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Column: Taking Time for Testing Products

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Why Environmental Product Declarations Are Important for Green Buildings

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

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Preparing for Productivity: The Rise of the Maintenance Planner

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Showcase Products: Metal Buildings

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5 More Metal Building System Considerations

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

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Five Considerations For Planning Use Of Metal Building Systems

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Defining Environmental Product Declaration

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How Natural Lighting Affects Lighting Choices

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New Developments Make Metal Roof And Wall Systems More Versatile Options

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Metal Wall Systems Are Becoming More Acceptable Option

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Metal Roofs Are Natural Partner For Solar Power Systems

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Products: Restrooms

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Innovative Products: Security

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Supplier Spotlight

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Innovative Products: Lighting

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Innovative Products: Roofing

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Restroom Design Choices Can Greatly Influence Image Of Facilities

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Cleanliness, Maintenance Need To Be Top Restroom Priorities

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Restroom Hygiene, Restroom Lighting Can Be Managed Without Spending A Lot Of Money

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Showcase: Restroom Products

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Supplier Spotlight

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Which Green Building Product Criteria Should Facility Managers Use?

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'Red List' Of Chemicals Can Help Guide Building Product Selection, But Will Not Be Definitive

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LEED, Living Building Challenge Can Help Inform Product Selection

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Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations Offer Standardized Data On Building Product Information

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LEED v4 Does Not Include Chemical Red List

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Flooring Installation Failures Can Be Costly, Time-Consuming

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Address Substrate Issues To Avoid Flooring Adhesive Problems

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Environmentally Friendly Paints and Coatings Prompt Managers to Rethink Strategies

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Green Building Codes Make Certification a Rigorous Process

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Fine-Tuning the Green Certification Process

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April Innovative Products: HVAC

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Innovative Products: Green Flooring

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Sustainability, Flexibility Help Metal Buildings Grow In Popularity

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Metal Buildings Can Be Attractive As Well As Sustainable

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Showcase: Metal Buildings Products

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Worker Productivity Strategies with Darin Hargraves

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Retrofitting With Metal Offers Potential Long-Term Savings

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Metal Roofs, Walls Offer Energy Efficiency Possibilities

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Solar Panels, Metal Roofs Have Natural Symbiosis

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Metal Roofs Offer Number of Energy Star-Compliant Options

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Security Film Offers Options For Windows

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Managers Discuss Strategies That Boost Productivity

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Sustainable Interiors Now Part of Design DNA

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Environmental Declarations Help Facility Managers Make Informed Decisions

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Plans and Policies Help Facility Managers Drive Sustainability

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Paint Product Labels Provide Guide for Smarter Green Choices

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Paint & Coatings: Material Safety Data Safety Sheets Provide Additional Guidance

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Compliance With Paints and Coatings Health and Safety Right-to-Know Laws

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

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Specification, Construction Can Be Sped Up With Metal Buildings

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How Should Embodied Energy Factor Into Product Selection?

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Optimizing Your CMMS Solution

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CMMS Specification Solutions

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Maximum CMMS: Maintenance Mobility

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Successful Maintenance Planning Streamlines Operations, Saves Money

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Several Key Issues Can Spell Success in Equipment Rental

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Equipment Rental Discussions Must Cover Safety

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Avoiding Problems with Equipment Rental Contracts

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IAQ Criteria for Building Products

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The Three Tiers of Green Product Selection

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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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Housekeeping: Use the Right Amount of Disinfectant

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Environmental Product Declarations: Getting Product Facts Straight

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From Recycled Content to Holistic Life-Cycle Assessments, Here's What to Consider for Product Standards

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Don't Get Overwhelmed by Eco-Labels

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Standards for Suppliers Help Ensure Green Product Selection

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Plumbing Specification by Restroom Type

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The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Managers Discuss Motivating Technicians, Tracking Productivity

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Restroom Cleaning: Automatic Cleaners, Sanitizers Improve Hygiene

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Personnel Management: How to Quantify Lost Productivity

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Personnel Management: Focus on High-Performing Workers

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Plumbing: No-Touch Fixtures Improve Restroom Hygiene

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LED Performance Improving

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Where to Use LEDs

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Factors for LED Retrofit

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Specifying LED Systems

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When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential

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When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential

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Green Workplaces Retain and Attract Talent

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Sustainable Interiors and Productivity

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Designing for Productivity and Green Strategies Overlap

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Maximizing Daylighting Benefits in Open Offices

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CMMS: Web-Based System, Mobile Access Boost Productivity

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Daylighting and Acoustics are Concerns in Office Spaces

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Study Links Green Buildings and Employee Productivity

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Daylighting Benefits Lie in Proper Design, Control

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Start With Integrated Design, Maintain Results With Diligence

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Aim for Goals for Lighting Retrofits, Including Higher Productivity

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Creating a Dynamic, Creative Workplace

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Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles

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Green Building News

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Metal Roof and Wall's Durability and Versatility

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Metal's Green Credentials, Good Looks

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Protect IAQ when Selecting Cleaning Products

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Battery-Powered, Touch-Free Dispensers Improve Hygiene, Sustainability

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Restroom Hand Towels: Calculating Product Costs

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Mowers: 11-Foot Deck Vastly Improves Operator Productivity

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Flooring Products Showcase

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Interior Product Standards Should Be Tailor-Made For Each Organization

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Naturally Green Interior Products

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How To Develop Interior Product Standards

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LEED Ratings Offer Specifications For Sustainable Interior Products

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Environmental Life-Cycle Assessments For Interior Products Gaining Traction

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Managers Can Use LCA Data to Vet Product Manufacturers

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Dan Hounsell: Managers' Knowledge of Facilities Fuels Specification

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Figuring the Impact of Green Products

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Getting Good Carpet Specifications

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Restrooms: Specification Starts with Preparation, Prevention

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Recycling Green Products

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Green Products Require Occupant Buy-in

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Using Workplace to Shape Corporate Culture

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Setting the Standard

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Consider the Environmental Life Cycle of Green Products

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Evidence-Based Design: From Health Care To Other Buildings?

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Restroom Paper Products: Standard to Address Environmental Impact

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Architects And Product Specs: Know What You Like, Get What You Want

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Developing Standards For Replacement Products in Existing Buildings

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Walmart Announces Sustainable Product Index

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Simplicity in Materials

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Getting Buy-in to Make Green Products Worthwhile

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New Report Offers Guide To Green Product Certification And Standards Programs

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Figuring the Impact of Green Products

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Productivity Factors and Office Furniture

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New Restroom Products Shape Renovation Options

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When Selecting HVAC Products, Look at Part Load Performance

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Green Flooring: Consider Cork and Linoleum

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New Products: October 2008

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Green Seal Gains ANSI Accreditation

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Should Facility Executives Try to Sell a Productivity Pay Off?

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2008 Certified Green Product Directory

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Environmental Life Cycles of Green Products

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Green Product End-of-life Considerations

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New Guide Weeds Through Options in Forest Product Purchasing

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Wind Picks Up in U.S. Energy Market

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Fostering a Collaborative Work Environment

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NIST Building Software Update Adds More Green Product Information

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Tailor Made

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Studies Relate IAQ and Productivity

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Sustainable Design: Beyond Cost and Performance

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Restrooms: Innovation Update

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No Dogs Allowed

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REPORT PREPARED FOR THE METAL INITIATIVE
Roofs and Walls: The Metal Option

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Plumbing

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Out of Harm's Way

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Outlook

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The Facility Factor

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Building the Case

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Details key to cost-effective design

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Diagnosing Design

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Getting a Grip on Green Products

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‘Green’ Expectations

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PDAs: Breaking the chains of computers?

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It Takes a ‘Village’ to Boost Productivity, Trim Costs

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Gameplan for Productivity

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Personal Solutions

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Accessories to Success

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