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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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NFL Stadiums at Risk of Climate Change


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West Lake Commons Lifestyle Retail Center Selects Wood Planks for Exterior

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5 Takeaways from NFMT Remix

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2024 Presidential Election: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's Stance on Facility Management Issues

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Human Remains Found at School Site Dating Back to 1880s

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Roof at MLB's Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Blows off During Hurricane Milton

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What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2024

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Hurricane Helene Places Pressure on Hospitals, Municipal Governments

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Funding Capital-Intensive Projects Through ESPCs and ESCOs

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Chicago White Sox Installs Free Period Product Dispensers at Stadium

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How Facility Management Impacts Occupant Experience

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Clear Communication is Key to Effective Management

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How to Reward Top Performers in Facilities

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Paved Surface Maintenance

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What are Lean Practices for Facility Maintenance?

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Heat Wave Takes Over Paris Olympics, Fans Hosed Down

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McCormick Place Installs Bird-Safe Film

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Water Breaks, Shade Areas Highlight OHSA Extreme Heat Rule

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Bringing People Together in a Hybrid World

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Hurricane Beryl Damages NRG Stadium's Roof

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OSHA Rule Proposed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

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Roofs Inspections After Extreme Weather Events

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What to Do When OSHA Comes Knocking

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What to Expect with ICRA 2.0

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How to Rent a Boiler

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Recall on Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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Case Study: Meharry Medical College Equips Itself with PEXa Piping

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Preventing the ‘Silent Killer’: Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems

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Accepting the Next Generation of Facility Professionals

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Advancing HVAC Efficiency at the Phoenix Art Museum

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Gas-Fired Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

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Birds and Buildings: Finding Lighting Solutions

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Generator Standard Addresses Carbon Monoxide Threat

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Researchers Find Source of Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions

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World Water Day: Showcase Your Conservation Efforts

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Carbon Monoxide Concerns Closes Northern Wisconsin School

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Michigan Warehouse Explosion Kills One

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Securing a Safer Campus

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Hydronic System Expansion Tanks: Know the Different Styles

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Study Shows Effects of Weather Events on Solar Panels

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4 Common Fire Hazards

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Varied Experiences Fuel Facilities Career

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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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Explosion Injures 20 at Texas Hotel

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Restroom Renovations that Deliver Efficiency and Savings

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The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Texas Voters Back More Money for School Maintenance

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How Can Facilities Management Affect Workplace Well-being?

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ADA-Compliant Snow and Ice Management Strategies

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Electrification and Sustainability: The Future of Grounds Management

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Floating Solar Arrays an Emerging Technology in U.S.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cold Truths About Facility Resilience

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Assessing and Optimizing Educational Facility Spaces

Building Operating Management
From Pandemic to Priority: Restroom Trends to Know

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clemson University's December Freeze: Emergency Response Success

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Hot Weather Tests K-12 Schools' HVAC Systems

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Implementing an Effective Roof Management Plan

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Managing the Building Envelope

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What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2023

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Tornado Warning Leads to Confusion at Outdoor Concert Venue

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How Facility Managers Can Prepare for Hazardous Weather During Hurricane Season

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Climate Change Demands Healthier Buildings

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7 Safety Tips to Help Outdoor Workers Beat the Heat

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Twitter Rebrand Runs Afoul of Building and Street Permitting

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Navigating the Internet of Things in Facilities Management

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How to Prepare for Extreme Weather

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How Has the Hybrid Workplace Effected Facilities Management?

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How Do ADA Regulations Differ from Building Codes?

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Sustainable Water Management: Climate Pledge Arena's Green Initiatives

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Consequences of Overlooking Roofing Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Chicago Boosts Maintenance Efficiency with Upgraded CMMS

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NFMT Remix Education Focuses on Latest Trends and Technology

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NFMT Remix is Orlando Bound Fall 2023

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Strategies for Improving Facility Resilience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Available Grants, Tax Incentives for Commercial Buildings

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Accelerating Energy Projects

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Natural Gas Pipeline Possible Cause of Chocolate Factory Explosion

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Codes to Know for Panic Hardware

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Designing Storm Shelters for Universities in High-Impact Areas

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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FAA Calling in Drones for Facility Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Fixtures May Help with Water Conservation

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The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Products Evolve to Meet Changing Demands

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Life, Death and the Case for AEDs in Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Great Return to the Office: The Manager’s Role in Creating the Optimal Workplace

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4 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency and Renewables

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Four Sickened by Carbon Monoxide at LAX

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Elevating Exterior Lighting Quality for Design

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Lighting the Way to Outdoor Safety

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Navigating the Challenges that Surround Plumbing

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NFMT Remix Makes Successful Return to Las Vegas

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Portable Power Units Recalled Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

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Overcoming the Challenges of Stadium Grounds Care

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Carbon Monoxide Sends 27 Children to Hospital

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

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Former Target Store Transform to New Early Childhood School

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How Restrooms Can Accommodate Post-Covid Expectations

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Solar-Powered, Resilient Florida Community Weathers Hurricane Ian

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What to Expect from Restrooms Post-Pandemic

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Are Your Buildings Ready for Hurricane Ian?

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Why Facilities Managers Should Care About Net Zero

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California Buildings Power Down to Combat Brutal Heat Wave

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How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations

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Searching for Answers? Find them at NFMT Remix

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Inflation Reduction Act Expands Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions

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When to Address Student Health and School Sustainability

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Utility Demand-Response Programs Heat Up

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NFMT Remix Returns to Las Vegas this Fall

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What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox

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Touchless Options to Increase in Restrooms

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How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk

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Hardscape Design Requires Collaboration Between All Parties

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What to Know About ADA Regulations

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Majority of Employees are Wary on Safety During Extreme Weather Events

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Bitcoin Miners Shut Down Amidst Texas Heatwave 

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Look Beyond Copper for Domestic Water Piping

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Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas

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Green Seal Bans 'Forever Chemicals' From Certified Cleaning Products

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Utilities Expected to Still Steer from Coal

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

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LAX Concourse Meets Stringent Sustainable Code Requirements

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How to Protect Facilities from Losses Due to Wildfires

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How Flexible Design Can Improve Resilience in Uncertain Times

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4 Immediate Reasons to Focus on Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Build a Successful Drain Cleaning Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tapping into the Skills and Experience of Older Workers

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How to Decide Where to Locate Electrical Generators

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Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled Due to Potential Failure

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Understanding How a Packaged Rooftop Unit Works

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High-Performance Exteriors Provide Long-Term Energy Efficiency

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Case Study: Denver Broncos Stadium Updates Bathroom Fixtures, Sees Water Savings

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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Carbon Monoxide Incidents Offer Reminder of Deadly Threat

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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Case Study: External Finishes Add New Dimension for High-Rise

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President Biden Orders Carbon Neutral Federal Government by 2050

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Case Study: Atlantic City Boardwalk Revamps Public Restrooms

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NFMT Returns With Its Remix Show In November

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3 Current Trends in Campus Planning

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Why Commercial Building Owners Should Consider Indexed Escalation

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Purdue Aerospace District Expanding

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New Facilities a Priority for Higher Education Post-Pandemic

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5 Benefits of Unassigned Seating

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On the Road Again

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Do You Have Too Much Carbon Dioxide In Your Facility?

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Six Best Practices for Fire Prevention

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Managers, Seize the Moment: You're More Valuable Than Ever

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Case Study: Hybrid Community Center Poses Interior and Exterior Challenges

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NFMT Remix and ConnexFM Announce 2021 Partnership

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Tax Incentives Can Jump Start Energy Efficiency Projects

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Exploding Electrostatic Sprayers Recalled

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President Biden's E.O. to Move All Federal Vehicles to Electric

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Worker Health and Safety

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Pandemic Curtails Huge Smithsonian Expansion

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Restroom Technology Upgrades Can Aid Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts

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Baltimore Building Explosion Injures 21 Workers

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Explosion Kills Two Workers at VA Hospital

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understand Maintenance Requirements for Restroom Components

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4 Ways to Wreck Your Boiler

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What Should You Do if There's a Positive Coronavirus Case in Your Facility?

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COVID-Proofing the Restroom: Concerns Abound

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Building Exteriors Enhance Resilience Against Extreme Weather

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Trump Contemplates Buildings-Related Executive Order, AIA Responds

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By the Numbers: Report Outlines Problems and Goals, Tracks Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Creating Buy-In for Maintenance: Writing the Report

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NYC Moves Toward Making Buildings Safer for Birds

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Norms, Goals and Priorities: Creating Buy-In for Maintenance

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By the Numbers: Creating Buy-In for Maintenance

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Concrete That Sheds Water Better Than A Duck’s Back

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Curiosity is Key to Success in Facilities Management

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Plants Don’t Do Much for IAQ: Study

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Green Threepeat: Chicago Named Greenest City for Third Year in a Row

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Career Is An Awesome Whirlwind For Young FM

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5 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Experiential Design

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Where Experiential Design Meets Sustainability

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Explaining Experiential Design's Benefit for Healthcare Facilities

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A Broad Base of Knowledge Leads to Success for Young FM

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Bell's Round Weatherproof Box for Fans & Lights

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Maintenance Tech Saves Lives in Maine Building Explosion

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Listen Up! How to Improve Occupant Experience

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Floor Boxes Recalled Due to Risk of Fire 

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Simon Roofing Releases SR PreVision

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Airport Embraces True Nature to Save Millions on Water

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Dorm Shortage at University of Kentucky Has Many Seeing Red

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How Restrooms Design Choices Affect Cleanliness, Costs

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Redesigned Box Cutter Enhances User Safety

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It's Time to Catch Up to Climate Change Science

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Glass Wall Offers Enhanced Versatility

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Pendant Lighting Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

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Real-World Success Story: Implementing Flexibility in Workplace Design

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How Technology is Evolving in Healthcare Facilities

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In a Thankless Career, FMs Need a Heart to Serve

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FM Helps Create the School Buildings Kids Need to Succeed

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How to Use Big Data to Improve Occupant Experience

Building Operating Management
3 Fire Safety Myths: How Will Occupants React?

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How Gundersen Health System Achieved Energy Independence

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Occupancy Sensors: Best Practices for Product Selection

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Flexible Clamp Meters and Versatility

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NFMT: Helping Professionals Network and Build

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NFMT Conference Helps Hone Professional Skills

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Warehouses Answer Shifting Market Demands

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Warehouse Innovations May Bring Tax Credits

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FMs Report Changes in Operating Budgets

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New Survey Data Reports Changes in Facility Capital Budgets

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Survey Shows Changes to Facility Budgets, Staffing Levels

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School Gas Line Explosion Injures Two

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Organizations Tackling Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The Benefits of Using Plastic Piping

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Understanding Plastic Piping Choices

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Liquid Cooling Offers Significant Savings for Data Centers

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Exploding Toilets Prompt Massive Recall

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How To Do HVAC Commissioning in Healthcare Facilities

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How To Fight Air Stratification in Conditioned Facilities

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Urban Exploration: A Next-Generation Security Threat?

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How To Preserve Historic Landmarks: Steps 3-6

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Understanding Thermal Mass and HVAC Efficiency

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Commercial Offices: User Experience on the Rise

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5 Steps to Successful Lighting Controls Installation

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Emergency Evacuation Conditions Continue in Hawai'i

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10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes

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FM Survey Offers Insight on Facility Budgets, Staffing

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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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How Good Design Prevents Complaints about Restrooms

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EPAct 179D Tax Deductions Retroactively Extended For 2017

Building Operating Management
7x24 Exchange Develops STEM Initiative

Building Operating Management
Office Interiors: Executive Offices Undergoing Changes

Building Operating Management
Why C-Suite Office Space Is Being Pared Down

Building Operating Management
At Universities, Changing Learning Means Changing Space Needs

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Control the Writing On the Wall

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What The Tax Bill May Mean for Energy Efficiency

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GOP Tax Bill: Energy Tax Credits Appear Safe

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8 Tips For Selecting Tubular LEDs

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Texas shooting: Church in Sutherland Springs Will Be Demolished

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Fire Extinguishers Recalled Due to Failure to Discharge; One Death Reported

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Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak

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Clorox Total 360 System Awarded the Professional Cleaning Industry’s Top Honor

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Dodge Momentum Index Slips in August

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Studio Ma: New Phoenix K-12 Campus Opens for 1,300 Students

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Architecture Billings Index Growth Moderates

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Xfinity on Campus Surpasses 100-School-Milestone

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ASHRAE Certifications Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy

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Boilers: Capital Improvements for Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Upgrades That Deliver Results

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Recall: Light Fixture Recalled Due to Impact Hazard

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Recall: Fitness Center Exercise Machine Poses Impact Hazard

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How To Plan Cost and Timeline for a Successful Flooring Installation

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Exterior Lighting: LED Advances

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Exterior Lighting: Making LED Upgrades Work

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Balanced Growth Results in Billings Gains in All Sectors

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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

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Dodge Momentum Index Resumes Growth in May

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For Young FMs, Opportunities, Challenges Abound

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3 Ways to Boost Building Envelope Performance

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For Single-Ply Roof, Regular Maintenance Prevents Problems

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Proper Installation Is Crucial for Single-Ply Roof

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Getting A Good Single-Ply Roof Design

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Factors to Consider When Selecting A Single-Ply Roof

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New FBI Headquarters on the Drawing Board

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Paints and Coatings: Technology Improvements Require More Project Planning

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Bradley Corp. Launches In-house Manufacturing School Program with GPS Education Partners

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Performance-Based Approach, Flexibility Highlight Big Changes to LEED v4

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California Hospital Paves Way for Systemwide LED Exterior Lighting Upgrade

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Hospital Seeks Turnkey Solution for LED Exterior Lighting Upgrade

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Hospital Officials Specify LEDs for Exterior Lighting Project

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Health Care System Saves More than $1 Million in Maintenance, Energy Costs

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Edgetech Instruments Introduces Certification Services and Replacement Sensors for Other Brands of Chilled Mirror Hygrometers

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Roofs, Walls, Window Technology Contribute To Long-Lasting, Durable, Efficient Facilities

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TD Bank: Redefining Outsourcing Into True Partnership

Building Operating Management
5 Things You Need To Know About LEED v4

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Keep Your Eye on These 3 HVAC Updates (#1. Pump Efficiency)

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Product Selection, Energy Jumpstart, Recertification in LEED v4

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Roller Shades Recalled Due to Impact Hazard

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When Doing Interior Retrofits, Complying With ADA Is Critical

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Waterless Urinals: A New Generation of Water Savings

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Water Shortages Increase Appeal of Waterless Urinals

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New-Generation Advances in Waterless Urinals

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Points to Ponder when Installing Waterless Urinals

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SIDEBAR: WaterSense Program

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Exterior Lighting Upgrades Deliver Efficiency, Savings

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Auditing Process Helps Managers Discover Lighting System Savings

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Place Focus of Exterior Lighting Projects on Fixtures

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LED, HID, Fluorescent Fixtures Among Exterior Lighting Options

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SIDEBAR: Website Offers Lighting Designs for Older Adults

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SIDEBAR: ADA — Providing Pipe Protection

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International Roofing Expo Continues To Grow, Challenge Conventional Wisdom

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Section 179D Federal EPAct Tax Benefits Extended For Two Years

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Houston’s Scott Minnix Made Facility Assessment His First Priority

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Minnix Helped Secure Key Maintenance Funds

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A City Facility Director on Understanding Influence of Politics, Diverse Constituencies

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Minnix’s Facilities Role Akin to Air Traffic Controller’s

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For Minnix, Municipal Real Estate Portfolios Demand Different Paradigm

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Restroom Updates Must Address ADA, OSHA, Water Requirements

Building Operating Management
Unisex Toilets and ADA Requirements

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Water Conservation and Restroom Design

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Restroom Water Conservation Issues Related to Faucets, P-Traps, Signage

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Repairing or Replacing Metal Roof and Wall Systems

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Weather Protection a Basic in Metal Roofing Repair or Replacement

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Proper Design of Joints and Other Sheet Metal Panel Challenges

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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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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

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Using Planning, Checklists, Other Tools to Improve Resilience in Existing Buildings

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2016 Operating Expense Budget Benchmarks: FM Survey Results

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Budgeting Is Key Skill For Real Property Asset Manager

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Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Expense Budget Benchmarks

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Operating Budgets: Survey of 2016 Facility Plans

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Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Budget Plans

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Painting Project Cost Considerations

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Interior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Painting Project Considerations

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Honoree: Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
Project: A Vision of Energy Excellence


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Honoree: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle
Project: Excellence in Lean Staffing


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Honoree: University of Arizona
Project: Excellence in Succession Planning


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Honoree: adidas Group
Project: Excellence in Earmarked Budgeting


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Understanding Flooring Options in Entry, Common-Space Areas

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2015 FMXcellence Awards Honor FMs Who Tackled Energy, Staffing Challenges with Proactive Planning, Analysis

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Knowing the Characteristics of Flooring Products

Building Operating Management
Understanding Flooring Options in Private and Executive Space, Break and Lunch Rooms

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Other Building Resilience Issues Include Backup Power, Roofs, Preventive Maintenance

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EPAct Tax Benefits For Warehouses: Section 179(D) Provisions

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Financing Risk Appetite, Technology Choices Also Key in Picking Energy-Efficiency Financing

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The Focus on Sustainable Electricity Through PEER

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Consider Tax Appetite in Picking Best Financing for Energy Efficiency

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Making the Right Choice with Energy Optimization Products and Services

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Introducing the Apex Award for Energy Optimization

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Pilot Programs, Veterans’ Insights Help with Energy Optimization

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Best Practices for Energy Optimization

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Focus on Benefits, Product Credibility in Energy Optimization Purchases

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

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Access Control Systems: Six Key Planning Steps

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How To Select The Right Type Of Access Control Card

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When Planning Access Control System, It’s Crucial To Get IT Involved

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FMXcellence Winners Make A Big Impact By Tackling Business Priorities

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Advance Work Critical To Successful Delivery Of Leon County Public Safety Complex

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'Students First' Program Shapes Des Moines Public Schools' Facility Management

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Meets Multiple Objectives With Modernization Project

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Keeping George Washington University's Core Mission In Mind Helps Facility Department Meet Green Goals

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Westminster Schools' Energy Efficiency Efforts Are Born From Successful Water Project

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FMXcellence: See Videos Of The Winners

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Smart Building Systems Beyond HVAC

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High-Performance Exteriors Require Creativity, Commitment

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Attention To Detail Helps Eliminate Envelope Leaks

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High-Performance Exterior Helps Library Use Less Energy In More Space

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With Water A Concern, Education Was Key To Convincing Owners To Use Open-Ventilated Rain Screen

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First Steps When Considering a Green Roof For An Existing Facility

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Green Roof Types For Particular Buildings

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Green Roofs Incentives and Rebates

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ASHRAE Clarifies 62.1 in 2013 Edition

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Multiple Halon Alternatives Exist for Fire Suppression

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GlaxoSmithKline's Double LEED Platinum Headquarters Is Transforming How Its Occupants Work

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At GSK Headquarters, Building Systems Are Efficient, But Planning And Operations Are Critical To Sustainability

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GSK's U.S. Headquarters Inspires True Collaboration Between Occupants

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Atrium, Other Alternative Workspaces Offer Flexibility, Collaboration Options At GSK Headquarters

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Facility Management 'Concierges,' Easy Access To IT Department Are Among GSK's Changes To Traditional Office Space

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IFMA's Sustainability Programs Can Help FMs Meet Sustainability Goals

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Areas For FMs To Master In Sustainability: Planning, Project Management, Communication, Real Estate, Finance

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Technology, Operations and Maintenance Are Keys To Sustainability Efforts

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A Guide To Greenbuild 2013

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National Air Quality Improving, EPA Says

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Why Facility Managers Make the Best Sustainability Executives

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HEI's Bob Holesko, Other FMXcellence Winners Share How They Made A Big Impact On A Large Portfolio

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At BAE Systems, Sustainability Program Grew From Single Chiller Project

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New York City Department Of Education's SchoolStat Program Helps Show Value Of FM

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Georgia Tech's Culture Of Sustainability Helps Attract Students

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Sustainability Is Cornerstone Of Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory's Culture, Research

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TD Bank Spreads Sustainability Across Multi-National Portfolio

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Video: How to Engage Occupants in Sustainability Strategies

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Video: Communications Strategies for FM Success

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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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EPAct-created Section 179D Federal Tax Deductions Are Set To Expire In December

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Tweaked Section 179D, New Section 179F Would Offer Improved Tax Deductions For Energy Efficiency

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Complete Fluorescent Lighting Upgrades Before End Of 2013 To Maximize Section 179D Tax Deductions

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Update: Alternative Energy Tax Credits And Capturing Missed EPAct Tax Deductions

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How to Avoid Pitfalls With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

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With Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting, Cost Should Not Be First Priority

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Evaluate LEDs for Possible Use in Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

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Tips for Maintenance, Inspection of Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

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Showcase Products: Outdoor Safety and Security Lighting

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19 Story Digital Art Installation Transforms Exterior of Intercontinental Miami

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Exterior Lighting Design Presents Challenges

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What To Know Before Building A Modular Data Center

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Know The Requirements For Modular Data Centers

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Keep Shipping Size Constraints In Mind When Designing Modular Data Center

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4 Questions To Ask When Considering A Modular Data Center

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Focus On Users Can Help Prevent Restroom Vandalism, Waste

Building Operating Management
Restroom Material Specification In Educational Facilities Can Be Driven By Age Of Students

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Good Planning, Design Can Lead To Savings in Educational Facility Restrooms

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Ascension Health's Bob McCoole Gets Funds for Facility Infrastructure Projects

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Facilities Resource Group Provides Centralized Support For Ascension Health

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Energy Star Portfolio Manager Helps Ascension Health Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

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Facilities Resource Group Keeps An Eye Out For Good Ideas Across Acension Health System

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Facilities Resource Group Supports Sustainability Efforts At Dell Children's Hospital

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Restrooms can Offer Money-Saving Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Easier Cleaning Key to Restroom Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Installing Water-Saving Fixtures Key in Restroom Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Check Green-Building Plumbing Codes When Installing Restroom Faucets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Carbon Dioxide Testing Vital to Prevent IAQ Problems

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

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Sustainability Executives Need Knowledge of Workings and Priorities of Organization

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Sustainability Executives Have To Market Green Success Stories

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Most Sustainability Departments Have Wide-Ranging Responsibilities, Small Staff

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Account For Disabilities In Emergency Plan

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School uses geothermal energy

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Consider exterior lighting upgrades as savings source

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Understanding Fire System Design: Control

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Why Drexel University Chose Green Globes Over LEED

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Drexel University Relies On RECs As Part Of Energy Strategy

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Drexel University Continues To Be On Lookout For Ways To Cut Carbon

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Robert Francis Focuses on Sustainability Amid Drexel University's Massive Growth

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Energy-Efficient Exterior Lighting

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Controls That Maximize Exterior Lighting

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Food Court Renovations: Lessons Learned

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FMXcellence Winners Share How to Do Big Things With Limited Resources

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How Crouse Hospital Upgraded Its Chilled Water and Emergency Power Systems

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Munich RE Meets Carbon Reduction Goals

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Architect Of The Capitol Streamlines Work Orders To Cut Weeks Off Completion Times

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EMD Serono's Focus On Project Safety Culture Extends Beyond Construction To Operations

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Some HVAC Upgrades Are Better Candidates for EPAct Tax Deductions

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Hurricane Cleanup Lets Campus Rebuild Sustainably

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Maximizing Sustainability During Post-Hurricane Restoration

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Grounds Department Staff Supports Sustainability Efforts

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Warehouse Retrofits Can Lead to Big Energy, Tax Savings Thanks to EPAct

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Natural Gas Discoveries Drive Down Warehouse Heating Costs

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Solar PV Rooftop Systems Can Help Defray Warehouse Electrical Costs

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Water and Air Infiltration Can Quickly Compromise Building Exterior

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Building Envelope Commisssioning Ensures Exteriors Perform as Planned

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Finding Energy Waste Requires Knowledge of How Energy Transfers Through Building Components

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Performance Testing Helps Ensure Air-Tight, Water-Tight Construction

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5 minutes with Ana K. Thiemer Project Manager - Renovation and Renewal Program, Facilities Services, University of Texas Austin

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Avoid Common Mistakes When Look At Water Efficiency Improvements

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Advances in Water Efficiency Technology, Codes and Policies

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Keys to Successful LED Fixture Installation

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LED Installation Requirements

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

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LEED-EB Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits

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Air Intake Location Protects Indoor Air Quality

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LEED-EBOM Now Most Popular Rating System

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Modular Data Centers Offer Flexibility, Savings

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How Modularity Works in Data Center Design

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Is A Modular Data Center Design The Right Choice?

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7x24 Exchange Explores Data Center Trends

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Outdoor Lighting Strategy Can Balance Safety, Security and Environmental Stewardship

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When it Comes to Exterior Lighting, More is Not Necessarily Better

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Exterior Lighting Controls, Fixtures Can Reduce Energy Use and Provide Security

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Case Study: Exterior LEDs Balance Safety, Security and Green at Walmart

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BAS Strategies in New Construction vs. Existing Buildings

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Data Center Capacity: Getting the Most from More

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Expanding Data Center Allows for Closer Control

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Co-location Helps Decentralize Data Center Operations

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Expanding Data Centers to the Cloud Offers More Than Pie in the Sky Benefits

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Review a Sample Fixture to Ensure Lighting Quality

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Proper Cleaning Procedures for Toilets, Urinals

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FMXcellence 2011 Videos and Slideshow

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Everyday Heroes

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How To Measure IAQ Parameters

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Drain Cleaning: Hospital Setting Presents Unique Challenges

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Plumbing Savings: Focus on Fixtures

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IAQ: Review Specification Documents, Seal HVAC Systems

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Calling in the Experts

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Double-Dipping Pays Off

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Lighting Retrofits: Students Conduct Surveys, Inventory Fixtures

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Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face

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For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In

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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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The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

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HVAC, Lighting, Plumbing Initiatives Fuel LEED Certification

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Common ADA Violations

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Consider Wireless Options When Planning a Controls Retrofit

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Existing Buildings Have Big Impact on Carbon Footprint

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Green Buildings: Retrofits to Increase in Private Sector

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Energy Costs: Retrofit to Save Money

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The Role of Existing Buildings in Energy Use, Emissions

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What is the Value of LEED Certification?

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LEED for Existing Buildings Gains Traction

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Why is the Existing-Building Market So Important?

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Taking Extra Steps in a Lighting Upgrade Can Have Big Payoff

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Making An Intermediate Upgrade Better

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Making An Advanced System Stellar

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The Future of T12 Lamps

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Fire Safety in Food Service

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Managers Need to Keep up with Changing Technology

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What are the Advantages of ISO Certification

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Maintenance Considerations for Sensor-Operated Fixtures, Faucets

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Inventory Management: Efficient Storerooms Save Money

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Grounds Care: What Plants Work Best for Xeriscaping

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Federal Government Taking Steps toward Sustainable Operations

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Managers Discuss Water-Conservation Strategies

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Charrettes: Not Just for New Construction

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The International Green Construction Code

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Incentives for Lighting-System Upgrades

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Build Trust with Outsourced Service Providers

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Plumbing: No-Touch Fixtures Improve Restroom Hygiene

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How do LEDs Compare to CFLs?

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LEDs: Beware of Performance Characteristics

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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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Proposed Incentives for Building Efficiency

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Ways to Promote Energy Efficiency Without New Legislation

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Lighting Retrofits: Look Closely at Controls

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Marketing Maintenance: How to Communicate the Value of Your Job

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Vegetative Roofs: How to Ensure a Leak-Proof System

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Structure, Plants, Rooftop Access

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Is Energy/Climate Legislation Still Possible?

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Data Center Renovation Versus Build New Considerations

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Water Audit: Obtain Fixture Flow Rates, Waste-Line Sizes

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Water Audit: Identify Water Waste

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Plumbing Retrofits: Technicians Need to Review Waste System

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New Energy Efficiency Programs and Financing Mechanisms Available

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Always Consider Energy, the Envelope and Reuse What You Can

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Best Practices: Daylighting, IAQ, Green Cleaning and More

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To Improve Facility Management, Use Other People's Ideas

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Maintaining Exterior Painted Wood

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PRODUCT FOCUS: Doors and Door Hardware

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Lighting Systems: Six Maintenance Tips

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Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

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Building Clout With Data

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Plumbing Retrofits: Low-Flow Fixtures Meet IPC, UPC Standards

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Energy Utilization Index: Meters, Software Improve Facilities Monitoring

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Lighting Audits and Tax Incentives

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Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

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Savings Through Sprinkler Retrofit

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Lighting Controls: Five Key Maintenance Practices

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Innovation: Tax Lien Financing

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2010 ASHRAE Ventilation Standard Released

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FMs Say Formal EBOM Certification Not Expensive, Difficult

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Bottom Lines Are Putting Water Efficiency In Spotlight

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Lighting Retrofits: Save Money, Reduce Maintenance with Betsy Pooley

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Restroom Hygiene: Managers Specifying Touchless, Antimicrobial Products

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New Landscaping, Irrigation Techniques Can Help Conserve Water

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Improving Fixture Efficiency Can Help Reduce Water Waste

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EBOM Certification Offers Independent Verification, Justification

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EBOM Requires Three-Month Measurement, Certification Period

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More Vendors Becoming Acquainted With EBOM Submission Process

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Finding an Exterior Painting Contractor

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Access-Control: Hardware Includes Proximity Card/PIN Locks

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

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Down In 2009

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Paint Quality and Performance

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Facility Managers Should Determine If LEDs Are Appropriate For Specific Needs

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The Three Applications of Lavatory Faucets

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LEDs Should Be Judged Based On Their Bottom-Line Economics

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More HVAC Projects Qualify for Federal Tax Deductions

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Geothermal, VAV Devices Also Offer HVAC Tax Savings

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EPAct Tax Deduction Encourages Facility Managers to Think Holistically

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Lighting Controls: Take Advantage of Rebates, Tax Deductions

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Modest Rebound in AIA’s Architecture Billings Index

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Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Manufacturing

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A Mixed Bag of Bills Addresses Environment, Cap and Trade

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With HVAC Upgrades, Reduce Loads First to Maximize Energy Savings

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The Roles of EPA and DOE in Environmental Legislation

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Turner Construction: Construction Costs Are Forecasted to Decline Further in First Quarter 2010

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Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

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Data Center Energy Efficiency Metrics Established

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Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

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Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

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Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits

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Texas School District Specifies High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals

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Satellite Facility Streamlines Plumbing Maintenance Tasks

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Specification Tips for Extensive and Intensive Vegetative Roofs

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Propane: Facts and Figures

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Incentives, the Stimulus and PPAs Contribute to a Bright Future for Solar Projects

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Examine Use Requirements and Design Before Choosing Lighting Fixtures

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Door Hardware: Technician Training Critical with Advanced Technology

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Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

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Plumbing Retrofits Start with Fixture Inventory

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Hospital Shuts Down Floors to Perform Plumbing Retrofit

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Plumbing Fixtures: Maintenance Factors Into Product Specification

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BAS And Enterprise Systems

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AIA Index Shows Modest Improvement In Nonresidential Construction

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Planning A Lighting Upgrade? Here are Two Types of Utility Rebate Programs To Consider

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New Guidance on Specifying Flush Urinals

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Restroom Retrofits: Fixture Technology Expands

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Restrooms: 1.6-Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets Improve Water Conservation

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The Three Applications for Lavatory Faucets

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Restrooms: Plumbing-Fixture Maintenance

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Equipment Rental: What Should Managers Ask Rental Companies?

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Kerry, Boxer Introduce Senate Energy Bill To Cap CO2 Emissions

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Snow and Ice Removal: Three Types of Snow Plows

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The Growing Integration of Enterprise Systems and BAS

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BACnet and Enterprise System Integration

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Heat Exchangers Eliminate Pressure Differential

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Turner Construction: Rate of Decline in Building Construction Costs is Slowing

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Improves But Remains Weak

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Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives

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Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule

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LEED Certification: Hardscape Management and Water-Conservation Strategies

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Steep Decline

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Turner Construction: Building Construction Costs Decline in Second Quarter 2009

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U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined by 2.8 Percent in 2008

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AHRI Announces Opposition To House Energy Bill

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Construction Confidence is Low, Firms Anticipate a Slow Recovery

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Green Cleaning And Toxicology Basics

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Early Signs of Improving Business Conditions

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Green Roof Systems Explained

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Stimulus Aims to Pop Up Real Estate with Tax Credits

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Prismatic Versus Parabolic Fixtures

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Restroom Fixtures, Dispensers Are Common Green Targets

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EPAct Tax Benefits for Green Buildings

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What is Blend and Extend

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AIA's Construction Index Continues to Decline

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Lighting, HVAC, Plumbing Systems Generate Savings

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Managers' Roles Expand into Light Construction

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AIA's Nonresidential Construction Activity Forecast Remains At Historically Low Levels

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Green Data Centers Bring Environmental, Financial Gains

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ASHRAE 90.1 Add Building Envelope

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Architecture Billings Index Drops to All Time Low

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HVAC Retrofits Generate Significant Energy Savings

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IAQ Monitors Help Create Healthy Indoor Environments

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Sandblasters Effective in Cleaning Exterior Walls

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AIA's Real Estate Index Drops to Historic Low

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Restroom Design: Consider Functionality and Cost

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Extensive or Intensive? Green Roofs Explained

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Architecture Billings Index Falls More than Six Points

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Emergency Preparedness: Develop an Operations Matrix

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Planning for Emergency Recovery

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Design and Installation of Metal Roofs

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Senate Buildings Receive Lighting, Plumbing Retrofits

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Proper Dispenser Specification Eases Maintenance Burden

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Landscape Management: Solutions for Irrigation and Soil

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EPAct Tax Deduction for Energy Efficient Construction Set to Expire

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Maintaining Locks, Hinges, Closers and Exit Devices

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Hotel Retrofits Lighting, Plumbing Systems

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Determining Paint Quality

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Lab Exhaust Air Requirements

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Podcast: Water Conservation on a Drought-Stricken Campus

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Landscape Management: Irrigation Strategies and Soil Mixtures

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BACnet Considers Adding XML

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Avoiding Stack Losses and Excess Air

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Exterior Lighting: Maintenance Matters

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Steps Toward a Carbon Cap

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Walking the (GREEN) Talk

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Growing Energy Use Drives Up Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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AIA: Construction Forecast Inches Upward, But Remains Weak

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Publication Addresses Smoke Management and Code Requirements

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Measure, Improve, Repeat

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Green Cleaning Comes of Age

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Economy Sours: AIA Construction Index Falls to New Low

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Proposed Bill a Compromise on Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Debate

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Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act Passes the House

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Determining Paint Quality

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Signs of a Slump: Architecture Billings Index Drops Nearly Five Points

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Energy Star Qualified Buildings Surge in 2007

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Fire Extinguisher Training

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AIA: Construction Inquiries Show Modest Increase in December

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Wind Picks Up in U.S. Energy Market

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Hazardous Materials: Risky Business, Safe Solutions

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Construction Cost Increases Are Easing, According to Index

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Pending Legislation Could Cut Energy Bills and Stimulate Job Growth

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Report Explores Use of CO Detectors

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Tax Increase Opposed by Real Estate Organizations

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Equipment Rental: Grounds for Success

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Carried Interest Tax Increase Opposed by Real Estate Organizations

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UL To Certify High-Efficiency Faucets

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USGBC Opens Public Comment on LEED For High Performance Operations

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National Association of Counties Adopts AIA Challenge To Make Public Buildings Carbon Neutral by 2030

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Putting Up Barriers to Air Leaks

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Steady Conditions Continue in Architecture Billings Index

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Construction and Business Activity Showing Stability

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Supreme Court: EPA Can Regulate Carbon Dioxide

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New Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Bill Introduced in Congress

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Architecture Billings Index Begins 2007 on a High Note

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Green Building Goes to Washington

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Construction Index Surges in November, Points to Healthy Construction in 2007

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Data Center Decisions

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U.S. Green Building Council Proposes LEED Requirement to Slash Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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IREM Study Finds Revenue, Operating Costs are Up for Office Space

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EPAct: Renewing Energy Incentives NREL: Practicing What They Preach Project: A Gold Interior

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Demand for Heat Exchangers, Power Boilers, Steam Condensers Increases

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New-generation Maintenance Issues

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Benchmarking — Inside and Out

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Benchmarking: Behind the Numbers

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Remedies for Rapid Growth

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Plumbing by the Book

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Tips for Going Touchless

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Technology@Work: Touchless Plumbing

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Industry Focus

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Beating the Odds

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Today's Plumbing Fixtures

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Salary Survey

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Coming to Grips with Sarbanes-Oxley

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Plumbing, Piping and Savings

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High-Performance Exteriors

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Adding Value: Action Plan

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Adding Value

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Outlook

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Restroom Renovations, Big Benefits

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Freedom of Information

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Making Waterless Work

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Sealing in Savings

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Nature of the Job

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Home Is Sweet for Mixed-Use Facilities

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Taking the green exterior beyond energy

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Cleaning: The Outside Story

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Stopping Fire Where it Starts

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Restrooms

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Easing Restroom Access

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Mold: Behind the Hype

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Action Plans

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Interoperability Scorecard