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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Renovating School for Children with Disabilities


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Interior Designer's Own Space Gets a Classic Ceiling from Ceilume

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Cities Find Millions to Renovate Sports Facilities

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Facilities ‘Arms Race’ in College Athletics Shows no Signs of Slowing

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Topeka's West Ridge Mall Reimagined: New Life

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Forney ISD's OC Transforms School Restrooms

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Upgraded Foodservice Area Entices New Employees

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Cook County Hospital: New HVAC for Old Icon

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Ferris State University Receives Major Technology Upgrade

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Raymond Elementary Combines History and Sustainability

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Yosemite Maintenance Failures Lead to Injuries

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Deferred Maintenance Prompts Action for Aging Prisons

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Renovation Needs for Life Sciences Facilities

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Nearly One-Third of School Districts use Portable Buildings

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Boston Rethinks Role of its Public Schools

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Midland Independent School District's Journey to Modernize HVAC Systems

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Hybrid Offices Need to Appeal to Employees

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Hope's Windows Products Used in Urban Outfitter's Philadelphia Campus

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

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Designing a Healthy and Sustainable Workplace

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Improving Students’ Mental Health with Biophilic Design

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ABM Initiates Energy Performance Contracting Program with Orange County Public Schools

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Rhino Shield Coating Applied to the King Center

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Flooring a Centerpiece of University Renovation 

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O'Hare Renovation, Expansion $1.5 Billion Over Budget

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Real Estate Office Furnished with Ceilume Decorative Ceiling

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Livening Up Research Labs With Design

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An Office That Supports Company Culture and Workflow

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MSU's Thurgood Marshall Hall Makes Use of Rockfon Products

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World Market Center Outfitted with New Lighting

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University Focuses on Collaborative Spaces

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Concept Illumination Lights Up Biomont Energy Cogeneration Plant

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Modesto Transit Center Upgrade: Touchless, Hygienic Restrooms

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

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University of Kansas and Ole Miss Stadiums Outfitted with Modular VIP Seating System

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Converting Former Hotel Space into Student Housing

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Facilities Recognized for Lighting Innovations

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Ceilume Products Used in Redesign of Historic Building

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Federal Bills Would Fund Healthcare, School Improvements

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Roadmap Targets Funding for Public Building Upgrades

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Pizzeria Makes Use of Ceilume Ceiling Products

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Twitter Rebrand Runs Afoul of Building and Street Permitting

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Brown Barn Films Renovates Office Space with Ceilume Ceiling Tiles

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Office Space That Embraces Work-Life Balance 

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Luca Restaurant Installs Flooring from Ecore

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Hospital Transforms into a Modern Maternity Center

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Metro Waterproofing Uses Polyglass Products for Grand Hyatt Memphis Project

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Chicago's Willis Tower's $500 Million Upgrade Includes HVAC Work

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Modernizing the Rich History of Religious Facilities

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

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Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

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Arbor Park School District 145 Updated with Celiume Thermoformed Acoustic Panels

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Designing Storm Shelters for Universities in High-Impact Areas

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Hope's University and Peyton Boyd Architect PC Restore the Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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Meth Users Force Renovations of Boulder Library

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Hope's Windows Hurricane Pivot Doors Pass Wind Tests

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Ireland House Installs Eureka Mute Luminaires for New Design

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The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures

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Improving Resilience: Chicago Tower Undergoing Curtain Wall Restoration

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University Creates Campus Hub for Health and Human Services Departments

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VyStar Credit Union Headquarters Receives Lighting Update from Acuity Brands

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Boston Weighs Renovation Costs for City Hall

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Vancouver International Airport's New Lighting Fixtures Transforms Space

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Evocative Lighting Amplifies Co-Working Space

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Lighting Design Adds Interest and Style to Office

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Large Lighting Fixtures Enhance Biopharmaceutical Facility

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School IAQ Top Priority of Federal Funds

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University Campus Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

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Navigating the Challenges that Surround Plumbing

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Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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San Francisco Giants Player Development Center Gets Revamped with New Construction

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5 Common Winter Roofing Mistakes

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Plumbing Upgrades Fit for Sustainable Codes

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Design Teams Brace for More Sustainable Projects

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Lighting and Acoustics Play Integral Role in Coworking Space

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Renovated Library is Heated and Cooled with Wood Chips

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New Hampshire Middle School Drive Interest With New Light Fixtures

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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New York Airports to Upgrade Facilities

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LAX Concourse Meets Stringent Sustainable Code Requirements

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5 Innovative Strategies to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Office

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Plumber Finds Cash, Checks Inside Walls of Joel Osteen's Church

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University of Florida Launches $1.6 Billion Campus Overhaul

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Office Updates and Renovations Might Be Smaller Than Anticipated

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NFL Team Sees Its Future in Facilities

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Securing Funding Remains Constant Challenge for Public School FM

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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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4 Issues in Successful Plumbing Upgrades

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Plumbing Renovations That Deliver

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Despite Owner’s Objections, NYC Building Designated Historical Landmark

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Earthquake Regulations Could Affect California Hospitals' S&P Ratings

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5 Steps to Ensuring Plumbing Upgrades Last

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Higher Ed Rethinking Breastfeeding Spaces

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How Green Buildings Impact The Environment

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U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations

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Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000

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Airport Completing $12 Million Renovation

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MLB Stadium Renovations Target Fan Experience

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Grants Aid Managers Planning Historic Renovations

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What’s Old Is New: Historic Renovations

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Plumbing Systems: Prolonging Performance Life

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Plumbing Systems: Proactive Maintenance

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Plumbing Systems: Repair or Upgrade?

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Plumbing Renovations That Enhance Performance

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Boilers: Repair or Replace?

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Renovations Begin on Historic Film Museum

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ADA: Facilities Continue Upgrades for Accessibility

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New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions

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Upgrading the Status of Health Care Facilities

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Working Around Project Delays in Health Care Renovations

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Keeping Critical Components Active During Health Care Renovations

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Renovation Spotlight: One University’s Projects

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Howard University Redevelops Campus Properties for $50 Million

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New Thinking In Restroom Designs Keeps Office Tenants Happy

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Music Festival Plans More Renovations

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Mastering Unique Challenges of College Renovations

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2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Retrofits and Renovations

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Smart Budgeting, Good Communication Keep College Renovations Moving Smoothly

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Managing Scheduling Concerns During College Renovation

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Seven Tips To Make Building Renovations a Sucess

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Dan Hounsell: Honoring the 2014 FMD Achievement Award Winners

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Sustainability: Cherokee County (N.C.) School District

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Sustainability: Leon County, Fla.

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Renovations & Retrofits: Mississippi State University

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Renovations & Retrofits: Orlando Health

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Financial Management: Lee Cty. Port Authority/SW Fla. International Airport

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Financial Management: Stony Brook (N.Y.) University

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Personnel Management: University of Michigan

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Personnel Management: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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All 2013 FMD Achievement Award Entries

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Show Sustainability Is Affordable To Get Approval For Green Interiors Projects

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Balancing Sustainability With Sentiment, Historical Value

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Facility Management Surprises at Fenway Park

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Sustainable Construction And Renovation On Campus Help Cut Costs, Attract Students

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Conduct Energy Efficiency Analysis Before Beginning Sustainable Campus Construction

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Resilient Design, Campus Master Plan Are Important Elements Of Sustainable Construction

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LEED v4 Demand Response Pilot Credit Encourages Analysis Of Outside Power Generation

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ADA: Successful Restroom Renovations

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Restroom Redesign: Benefits for Facility Managers

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Field Museum, O'Hare Look for Creativity in Restroom Design and Renovation

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Restroom Renovations Require Attention to Detail, Not Just Aesthetics

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Restroom Upgrades a Worthwhile Investment

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Restroom Redesigns in Airport, Museums

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Restroom Renovations: Quantifying Benefits

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Restroom Renovations and Life-Cycle Costs

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Setting Goals: Successful Plumbing Retrofits

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Data Centers Look For Ways To Fight Energy Costs

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Accessibility: Making Way for ADA

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ADA: Renovations and Requirements

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Using Rain Screens for Innovative Exteriors Can Offer Advantages

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Common Sense Approach Helps in Evaluating Rain Screens

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Renovations Trigger ADA Compliance?

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Considering Life Cycle Costs Can Pay Off in Restroom Renovations

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Lighting Options Can Cut Restroom Electricity Usage

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Design Can Help Cut Cleaning Costs

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Make Sure To Get As-Builts After Renovations

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Lessons Learned from Educational Building Renovations

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Managing Input During Renovation Project Planning

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The Logistics of Campus Renovation Projects

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Retrofits: Organizations Invest in Maintenance, Engineering Departments

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Retrofits Test Managerial Skills

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Accessibility and Restroom Renovations

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Plumbing Systems and Sustainability

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Accessibility and Restrooms

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Keeping Up with ADA Compliance

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Green Renovations Should Focus on IAQ, Purchasing, Material Handling

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Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

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Waste Management: Tips for Recycling, Reuse During Renovation Projects

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NIST Tests Own Facilities To Find Energy Savings

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The ABCs of K-12 Renovations

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Maintenance as Reality Check

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Renovations and Accessibility: Two Birds, One Stone

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Restrooms

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Planning Is Easier Said Than Done