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Office Renovation Strikes Balance Between Hybrid and In-person Attendance


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These Amenities Will Get Employees Back to the Office

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flexible Workspaces: The Latest in Door Hardware for Commercial Offices

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Smart Boilers Keep Gaylord Property Running Efficiently

Building Operating Management
Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology in Workplaces

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Milwaukee is the Mass Timber Skyscraper Capital of the World

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Space Management with Smart Technology

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Office Sector Hits Record-Breaking Vacancy Rates 

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Topeka's West Ridge Mall Reimagined: New Life

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Prevent Costly Repairs with Envelope Maintenance

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Amenities That Encourage Employees to Return to the Office

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How to Reposition Buildings to Meet Market Demands

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Best Practices for Outsourcing Facilities Management

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The Facility Management Industry Is at a Crossroads

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Facilities Support Industry Continues to Soar

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Companies to Track Employee In-Office Attendance in 2024

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How the Music City Center's Green Roof Revolutionizes Sustainability in Commercial Buildings

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Hybrid Offices Need to Appeal to Employees

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Site of Former Playboy Club in New York City Goes to Foreclosure Auction

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Office Evolution's Westport Location Makes Use of AtlasIED Sound Masking

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Navigating the Hurdles of Outsourcing

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Detroit Adopts Energy and Water Benchmarking Policy for All Buildings

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Sounding Off on Open Office Plans and Workplace Acoustics

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Building Efficiency for Sustainable Tomorrow Launches New Certification

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Flatiron Building in NYC Latest Office to Multifamily Conversion

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Companies Continue the Push to Bring Workers Back to Office

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How to Reduce Risk in Commercial Real Estate

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Building Owners Lead the Way to Carbon Neutrality

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Transforming Commercial Spaces for a Post-Pandemic Future

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

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Post-Pandemic Commercial Real Estate: A New Era

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Converting Former Hotel Space into Student Housing

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IAQ a Growing Area of Concern Among Employees

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Creating A Social and Productive Workplace

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Maximizing ROI: Choosing Flooring for Long-Term Performance

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New Amazon Headquarters Catches Attention of LEED Officials

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Forming a Floor Plan for Institutional and Commercial Facilities

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A Hybrid Workplace Worth Coming To

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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University Sues Cleaning Contractor for $1 Million 

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How Has the Hybrid Workplace Effected Facilities Management?

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US Solar Market Has Best First Quarter in its History

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Safe Drain Cleaning: Training and Equipment Maintenance for Commercial Facilities

Building Operating Management
How the Willis Tower Began its Renovation

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Vacancy Rate Hits New Record High in Chicago

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Office Space: Bellwether for Distress or Opportunity for Revitalization?

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Applying the Five Love Languages to Commercial Real Estate

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SGA Releases Workplace Amenities Report

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Metaverse is Here: How Should Facility Managers Handle It?

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4 Considerations for Installing Electric Vehicles Chargers at Commercial Sites

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College Campuses Teaming with Utilities to meet HVAC, Sustainability Goals

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Landmark New York City Skyscraper Already Considered Outdated

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6 Post-Covid Commercial Real Estate Trends to Watch

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5 Strategies for CRE Investment in Uncertain Times

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Creating a Modern Workplace in a 115-year-old Historic Building

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How to Hire Security Officers

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Vertical Solar Array Powers Commercial Office Building in Wisconsin

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Property Markets 'Normalizing' Post-COVID Period

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How to Boost Commercial Office Value Using Water Features

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Life Time Athletic Club Chain Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards Across its Locations

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3 Keys to Successfully Transition of Commercial Office Spaces

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4 Trends in Commercial Office Leasing

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The IDS Center Awarded Green Globes Certification

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LA Tops List of Energy Star Cities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Make Outsourcing Maintenance Work

Building Operating Management
Lighting Choices Enhance the Workplace

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How to Reimagine Office Spaces Post-Pandemic

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How to Reduce Noise in Open Offices

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How Will Hybrid Work Affect Office Space Planning?

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Green Infrastructure: Popular Examples and Emerging Trends

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How to Implement a Successful Outsourcing Program

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Design by Numbers: How Occupancy Affects Space Requirements, Amenities

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Co-Working At the Mall is the Future for Office Spaces

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How Wellness Initiatives Incorporate Sustainability

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5 Innovative Strategies to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Office

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Understanding Concrete Cracks: A Primer

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3 Steps to Creating Top-of-Class Commercial Office Space

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Case Study: Windows Accent Completed Vandalia Tower Renovation

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How Acoustics Affect Productivity in Open Office Plans

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More Cities Rethink Parking Requirements

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Companies Not Significantly Shrinking Office Space: Survey

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Will New Return-to-Office Safety Measures Be Controversial?

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Lease Flexibility Will Be Crucial in Future Workplace

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Apple To Spend $430 Billion on U.S. Facilities

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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Buildings, Cities

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Commercial Office Vacancy Rates Skyrocket During Pandemic

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Google to Spend $7 Billion on Real Estate in 2021

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Coronavirus Has Caused Sharp Decline in Commercial Property Values

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Will 2021 Bring a Return to The Office?

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What Will the Office of the Future Look Like?

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Office Space: Workplace Trends in COVID-19 Era

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Office Space: Commercial Buildings Struggle with Distancing

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COVID-19 Adds Uncertainty to the Future of Facilities

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First Commercial Portfolio Earns WELL Building Rating

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COVID-19: Commercial Office Options and Opportunities

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Making the Grade: When to Go From Class B to Class A

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Keep Drains Clean and Facilities Flowing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cost Considerations When Outsourcing Maintenance and Engineering Tasks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: Assessing In-House Technician Skills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: The Inside Story of Contracting Maintenance and Engineering Tasks

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Staffing and Security: Successful Roof Replacement Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof System Selection: Ensuring Successful Roof Replacements

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High-Level Decisions: Successful Roof Replacements

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Outsourcing: KPIs Determine Success with Vendors

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4 Steps to Ease the Transition to a New Outsourcing Partner

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Outsourcing: How To Select the 'Right' Vendor

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How to Get Off to a Good Start with an Outsourcing Contract

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: Effective Vendor Management Strategies

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Teamwork for Successful Commercial Office Upgrades

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Commercial Office Upgrades: Timing Matters

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Commercial Office Upgrades: Cost Considerations

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Commercial Office Building Renovations

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Window Washer Dramatically Rescued After Nearly Falling From High-Rise

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Leading the Way in Installed Solar's Explosive Growth

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Ceiling-Mounted Speakers Recalled Due to Impact Hazard

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Government Shutdown Hurt Facility Workers With Disabilities

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A Guide To Understanding Energy-Saving Water Heater Options

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4 Strategies for Balancing Facility Outsourcing Quality and Cost

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Studies Show Shifting Reasons for Facility Outsourcing

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Outsourcing and the Cost-Quality Balance

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Commercial Offices: User Experience on the Rise

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How Technology is Shifting Space Needs in Commercial Offices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: Managers Offer Insights and Strategies

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Facility Operating Budget Benchmarks for Office, Education, Other Buildings

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Survey: Facility Capital Budget Changes for Nine Types of Buildings

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FM Department Staffing Levels for Office, Education, Other Building Types

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How To Conduct a Proper Roof Inspection

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Roofing: How And Why To Do Effective Preventive Maintenance

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Commercial Office Vacancy on the Rise

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CBRE Among Fortune’s Best Places To Work

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Sale of Amazon Distribution Center Sets Commercial Real Estate Record for Square Footage Price

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Impact of Hurricane Harvey On Houston Commercial Real Estate Market

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Rivion: New Firm with Deep Background Helps Improve Building Performance

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What Workplaces Can Learn From College Campuses

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5 Steps To Apply College Lessons To Office Space

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INFOGRAPHIC: Corporations Missing Opportunities To Leverage Campus Style

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Recall: Fitness Center Exercise Machine Poses Impact Hazard

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In or Out: Alaska Turns To Maintenance Outsourcing

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2017 Commercial Construction Index Indicates High Revenue and Employment Expectations

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Los Angeles Convention Center Restroom Upgrades Score Big

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Convention Center Thinks 'Outside the Box' for Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waterless Urinals Among Convention Center Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Plumbing Upgrades Work

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The Future of Outsourcing: Better Collaboration, Strategic Relationships

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Vested Outsourcing Model Means Client and Provider Equally Committed To Success

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Structured Real Estate Partners with Eco3d to Complete Adaptive Reuse Project - Meetinghouse at 3080

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Commercial Real Estate Performance Hinges More on Economy than Politics

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Commercial Real Estate Sectors Look Strong Heading into 2017

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City Office Reit, Feldman Equities, and Tower Realty Joint Venture Acquires Park Tower in Downtown Tampa

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SIREAS, LLC breaks new ground in corporate real estate and facilities management consulting by becoming a Vested® Center of Excellence

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TH Real Estate Launches U.S. Cities Real Estate Fund Series; Platform Expands to Include TIAA’s U.S. Real Estate Operations

News
First-of-Its-Kind Hackathon Bridges Gap Between Tech and Commercial Real Estate Industries

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Diverse Economic Drivers in Dallas, Houston and Austin Shaping Distinct, Independent Economies in Texas Triangle

Building Operating Management
TD Bank: Redefining Outsourcing Into True Partnership

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In Or Out? K-12 District Wrestles with Outsourcing

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Procter & Gamble, TD Bank: Vested Outsourcing Success Stories

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Vested Approach to Outsourcing Creates Long-Term Value

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With Hot Commercial Office Market, Repositioning Buildings Is On The Rise

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Enlivened Lobbies, Bright Finishes Are Two Keys To Successful Building Repositioning

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Photo Gallery: Before and After Photos Show Value of Building Repositioning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
FAA Creating Rules to Ensure Safe Drone Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Drones Give Managers Eyes in the Sky

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Strive to Learn Benefits of Drone Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Challenges and Costs Associated with Drone Technology

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Baby-Changing Tables in Restrooms: California Changes Codes

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Government Agencies Seek to Sell Costly Buildings

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Impact on CRE Interiors Due To 2015 IBC

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Creating Value Through Resilience

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Task-Based Building Service Contracts Are Co-Employment Contracts

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NLRB Decisions On Co-Employment Hold Lessons For Facility Managers

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Facility Managers Must Effectively Manage Contract Transition

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Managing Outsourcing: Structuring the Contract Transition

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Effective Contract Transition: Handling People Management

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Watch These Steps in Service Contract Transitions

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Managing Outsourcing: the Pre-Contract Stage, the Facility Manager’s Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Financial Management

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Energy-Efficient Solutions Help Carnegie Hall Earn LEED Silver Status

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Jay Black Uses Sustainability, High-Performance Efforts to Set SL Green Apart

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finalists for FMD Achievement Awards Announced

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Most Significant Change of IBC Pertaining to Commercial Interiors

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Other Significant Changes To IBC Pertaining To Commercial Interiors

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Most-Often Misunderstood or Misapplied IBC Requirement for Commercial Interiors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Survey Says: Managers Sound Off on Outsourcing

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Revamping Training to Keep Pace With Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Revamped Training Program Seeks to Keep Pace With Changing Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restructuring of Operations Produces Positive Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Must Roll With Department Changes

Building Operating Management
Tenant Build-out And Operating Expense Lease Provisions Can Pose Problems For Landlords

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Understanding Self-Help Eviction And Repossession In Commercial Offices

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Landlords Should Spell Out Repair and Maintenance Responsibilities In Commercial Leases

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The Current Popularity of Green Cleaning

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Outsourcing Is Not the Only Way to Stretch FM Budget

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Incorporate Technology Into Outsourcing Equation

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Balancing In-House With Outsourced Facilities Services

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How Delphi Selected A Facility Management Service Provider

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Delphi, Facility Management Provider Focus On Savings Opportunities

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Rigorous Approach To Outsourcing Can Pay Off In Facility Management Choice

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How To Balance Outsourcing and In-House Staff

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

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In-house Or Outsource? Facility Departments Evaluate Staffing Balance

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Survey: Facility Management Outsourcing, Retirement, Satisfaction Results

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Signs of Outsourcing Failure

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Managers Indicate Outsourcing Provides Sense of Satisfaction

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Managers Express Outsourcing Concerns

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Work Quality Common Outsourcing Survey Theme

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Outsourcing Not Going Away

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Dave Lubach: No Common Ground Among Managers for Outsourcing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
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

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Outsourcing In Government Has Broad Ramifications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Strategies for Technician Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Training Program From the Ground Up

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned on Technician Training

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Chicago High-Rise Finds Better Option Than Free Cooling

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Vested Outsourcing Creates a Win Win Situation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology Transfers From Manufacturing Plants to Commercial Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3D Printing Technology Expanding in Facilities Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ultrasonic Technology Useful in Determining Life of Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Advanced BAS Assists With Providing Improved Data

News & Views
Outsourcing Provides Focused Expertise for Hire

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In or Out? The Outsourcing Conundrum

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Outsourcing Benefits Require Targeted Application

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Security Officer Contract Essentials to Know

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: Managers Discuss the Often-Controversial Practice

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Planning for Provisions in the New ADA

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Los Angeles Convention Center Uses Outsourcing To Save Energy, Earn LEED Certification

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Facility Managers Use Outsourcing Providers For Core Competency In Energy Efficiency

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Outsourcing Helps KeyBank Gain LEED-EBOM Platinum Certification

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Making The Decision To Outsource Facility Management

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

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Three Reasons Outsourcing Runs Into Problems

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Define Performance Expectations in Outsourced Services

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Select paint contractor carefully

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Contractors as Project Partners

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Contractors: Problem-Solving Strategies

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Performance-based Outsourcing of Facility Services Can Improve Results

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Outcomes Are Most Important Metric For Performance-based Outsourcing Contracts

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Performance Accountability Required For Successful Outsourcing

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Evaluate contractors’ green services to meet green goals

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Elevator Service Provider Considerations

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Elevator Service Provider Considerations

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For SL Green, Office Building Repositioning Goes Beyond Curb Appeal

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SL Green Focuses on Ongoing Maintenance

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Bumps in the Road Don't Slow Down Toyota's Cooke

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Benefits and Drawbacks of Contract Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ergonomics Often Hold Key to Operator Comfort and Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Choosing Ergonomic Features and Functions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Information Gathering: Assessment of Mowers

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Outsourced Service Provider Selection Best Practices

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Flexibility in Office Design Offers FMs Green Benefits, Cost Savings

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Technology, Changing Workforce Helping to Drive Green Office Design Changes

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Maximizing Flexible Space in Office Design Reduces Costs

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Market Forces Provide More Options for Green Interior Products

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Consider Contractor Location When Outsourcing

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What to Outsource

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Outsourced Service Providers Want to Be on the Team

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ADA In Commercial Real Estate

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Setting Service Standards with Outsourced Service Providers

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The Future of T12 Lamps

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Personnel Management and Cost-Saving Strategies with Bruce Canter

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Incentives for Lighting-System Upgrades

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Build Trust with Outsourced Service Providers

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Water Treatment Demand Planning and Ongoing Attention

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Review Existing Outsourcing Service Contracts to Ensure Success

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Developing a Pro-Active Relationship with Outsourced Service Providers

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Take Action During National Radon Month

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How Commercial Real Estate is Doing Depends on Point of View

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Commercial Real Estate Recovery: Drivers and Dampers

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The New Normal for Commercial Real Estate Market

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Survey: Shadow Space Will Slow Recovery

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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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Outsourcing to DIY

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Marketing Maintenance: How to Communicate the Value of Your Job

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Judging the Corporate Attitude Towards Outsourcing

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Outsourced Facilities Management Survey Data

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National Fire Statistics

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How To Prepare Your Building for LEED-CI Tenants

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Snow & Ice Removal: Contracts and Recordkeeping

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Managing Outsourcing in Critical Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Continuing Education: Curriculum for Maintenance, Engineering Managers

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Outsourcing: Strategies for Hiring, Managing Contractors with Steve Spencer

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Balancing Savings and Performance in Outsourcing

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Flooring: Working with a Contractor

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Huge Savings for California to Be Found in Commercial Building Efficiency

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Length of Contract Affects Outsourcing Partnership

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Ten Reasons for Outsourcing Failure

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Report Suggests Commercial Office Spending Contributes to Outlays, Jobs, GDP

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Book Aims to Provide Standard Building Performance Protocols

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Guidelines for Outsourcing Contracts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Measure a Contractor's Performance

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Outsourced Service Procurement Strategies

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A Team Approach to Outsourcing

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Outsourcing Contract Model Success

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LEED for Commercial Interiors Can Result In Productivity Gains, Energy Savings

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EPA Launches New Program to Coordinate Commercial Energy Efficiency Efforts

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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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LEED-CI Should Be Planned Early In Building Selection And Leasing

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Call for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Floor Maintenance: Working with Contractors

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Leveraging the Outsourced Service Provider's Network

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Find Outsourced Service Providers Long on Green

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Selecting Green Service Providers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Managers Discuss Savvy, Successful Outsourcing Strategies

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Snow and Ice: Contractor or In-House Staff

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Commercial Property Declines Show Signs of Easing

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Check the Green Credentials of Service Providers, Especially Certification and Experience

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Making the Switch to Green Cleaning Involves Educating Occupants and Service Providers

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Commercial Real Estate Distress Far From Over, Survey Shows

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Outsourcing in the Data Center

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CBRE Market Analysis Predicts More Real Estate Opportunities Than Buyers

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Proper Maintenance and Specs Lead to Roofing Sustainability and Longevity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Management: Pros and Cons of Outsourcing

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Poll Shows CRE Professionals Expect Slow Recovery

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule

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Commercial Property Vacancy Rates Continue to Rise

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cooling Equipment: Technician Training

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Real Estate Values Expected to Decline in 2009

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Facility Staffing During the Downturn

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Commercial Real Estate Outlook Dampened

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When Considering Outsourcing, Know Your Motives

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Commercial Real Estate Market Conditions Continue to Weaken

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Managing the Relationship with Facility Service Providers

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Weak Economy Bogs Down Commercial Real Estate

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Managing Outsourced Critical Facilities

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Commercial Real Estate Market Predicted to Drop Again

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Outsourcing: Managing Service Providers in the Data Center

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Risk In Commercial Real Estate Market May Be Overstated

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Commercial Real Estate Market Expected to Stabilize by Third Quarter

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Teaching Existing Staff to Manage An Outsourcing Service Contract

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Construction Activity Expected to Soften in 2008

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GAO: U.S. Postal Service Needs Better Data To Improve Maintenance, Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stretching the Budget

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Rate Drop Should Help Commercial Real Estate Market

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Next Steps: 11 Tips For Selecting the Right Cleaning Contractor

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Determining Three Metrics for Cleaning Satisfaction

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What are Best Outsourcing Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategic Outsourcing

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Equity Office Sale Drives Commercial Property Sales to Record Level

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Commercial Real Estate Sector Keeps Economy Going, Despite Housing Slowdown

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Outsourcing: Serving Up Quality

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Cost is Not a Major Factor in Outsourcing Decisions, Report Says

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Report Reveals Increasing Facility Outsourcing

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CB Richard Ellis to Acquire Trammell Crow

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Change Agent

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Outlook

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Outlook

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A New Era for HVAC Equipment

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Outlook

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Green CMBS

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Hands-On Outsourcing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Bonds With Contractors

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Flooring

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Minimal but disturbing, building vibration can be dampened

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Star Search: Finding the Right Contractor

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Outsourcing Is a Balancing Act

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing: Too close to home?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing in Savings: System Plugs Costly Leaks in HVAC Systems

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Health Care: New Paths to Energy Savings

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Sounding Off On Outsourcing