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Technology Makes an Impact on Training for the Skilled Trades

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NFL Chargers Players Trapped in Dallas Elevator

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5 Must-Have Skills Gen Z Needs for Facilities Management

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Biden Administration Launches Initiatives for More Apprentices

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JLL Announces AI-Powered Facility Management App

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University of Chicago Boosts Maintenance Efficiency with Upgraded CMMS

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Apprentice Programs Help Fill Vacancies and Retain Employees

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Hiring Challenges Lead to Apprenticeship Training Program

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Case Study: Trees Need Trimming? There’s an App for That

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Changing the Image of the FM Profession

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

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Creating Healthy Workplaces Means Promoting Happiness

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Happy and Healthy: How to Consider Occupant Happiness in Design

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Mobile App Connects Water Heaters for Advanced Analytics

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Mobile App Targets HVACR Technician Productivity

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How to Consider Flooring Maintenance Costs

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Restroom Apps Let Users Review Restrooms

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

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Legrand Partners with School for Green Apple Day of Service

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INFOGRAPHIC: Elements of a Building Internet of Things Platform

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Rinnai America Corporation Announces Official eCommerce Program

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Primary Factors in Successful Paints and Coatings Specification

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Paint Coverage Depends on Nature of Substrate

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Condition and Preparation of Substrate Enhances Paint or Coating

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Test Paint or Coating to Ensure Finished Job Features Proper Look

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SIDEBAR: Before and After Paints and Coatings Considerations

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Roof Coatings: Planning Projects that Perform

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Roof Coatings Provide Cost-Effective Option to Complete Re-Roof Job

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Roof Assessment can Help Determine if Coatings can Deliver Results

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In-House or Outsourcing Roof Coatings Projects Among Managers' Decisions

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Concrete Coatings: Repairing and Preparing for Success

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Matching Concrete Coatings with Traffic Patterns and Weather Conditions

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Waterproofing Among Important Concrete Coating Application Considerations

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Post-Application Maintenance Plan for Concrete Coatings

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SIDEBAR: Coatings Checklist — Application Considerations

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PRODUCTS: Paints & Coatings

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Sidebar: Take Clean, Kill, Coat Approach to Mold and Mildew

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Trends and Tactics for Successful Paints and Coatings Applications

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Urethane- and Epoxy-Based Products are Effective Concrete Coatings

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Differences Between Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Coatings

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Mobile CMMS Delivers Benefits for Facility Maintenance Managers on the Move

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Software, Hardware Options Expand Mobile CMMS Opportunities

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Moving to Mobile CMMS can Present Challenges

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Going Mobile With CMMS Offers Many Benefits

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Facility Departments Must Cope with Baby Boomer Retirements

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Retaining Institutional Knowledge, Recruiting New Workers

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Methods of Training New Facility Workers

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Adjusting to Younger Workforce

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Survey: Leading Concerns of Facility Managers

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Video: Best Practices Discussed by 2015 FMXcellence Award Winners

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

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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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Paints Applications: Recipe for Success

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Sustainability Considerations for Painting Products

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Completing the Painting Project Puzzle

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Stringent and Science-Based Third-Party Certifications

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Painting Problems and How To Avoid Them

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VOCs Among Concerns When Specifying Paints and Coatings Products

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Factors to Consider Before Starting a Paints and Coatings Project

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Recycling Best Disposal Method for Paints and Coatings

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University of Richmond Makes Smooth Adjustment to Mobile CMMS

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Security Concerns Loom Large in University's Conversion to Mobile CMMS

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Technicians Play Important Role in CMMS Testing

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University Maximizes Benefits of Mobile CMMS

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Painting Projects With Sustainability in Mind

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Common Painting Projects Mistakes and Oversights

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Technology Improves Quality of Paints and Coatings Products

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Painting Contractors Provide Valuable Resource to Managers

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Less Obvious Systems To Consider in Pursuing Water Efficiency

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Preparing a Plan for Painting Projects

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Focus on Life-Cycle Costs for Painting Projects

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Developing a Plan for Paints and Coating Projects

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CMMS: Mobile Issues Important in Software Specification

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CMMS: College Facilities Moving to Mobile

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CMMS: Laying Groundwork for New Systems

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Strategies for Preventing Roof Coating Problems

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Roof Coatings: Environmental Conditions Can Create Havoc

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Be Aware of Specification, Application Errors

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Roof Coatings: Spotlight RCMA

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The Case for Keeping Chemical Application In-House

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Successful Paint Applications

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BIM: A Better View of Maintenance

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Cleaning Programs: How to Minimize Chemical Exposure

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Building Automation Mobile Apps

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Introduction to Mobile Apps for FMs

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Emergency Preparedness Mobile Apps

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Energy Efficiency Mobile Apps

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Facilities Management Mobile Apps

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Green Mobile Apps

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Grounds Management Mobile Apps

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Paints & Coatings Mobile Apps

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Plumbing & Restrooms Mobile Apps

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Security Mobile Apps

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New Appliance Standards Could Slash Energy Use

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Greening Existing School Buildings

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Q&A: A Manager’s Perspective on Swine Flu

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Many Ways Educational Facilities Can Tap Into Stimulus Money

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Managers Can Specify a Range of Hand-Held Drain Cleaners

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Study: Clean Schools Promote Academic Success

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Greening Education: APPA Releases Two Publications on Environmental Sustainability

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Making Wireless Work

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APPA Announces Credentialing Program for Educational Facility Managers

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ASHRAE, APPA Cooperate to Promote Green Educational Facilities

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Brushing Up: A Primer on Paints

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‘Green’ Paints Come of Age

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Today’s Painting Arsenal

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A Closer Look at Paint-Spray Technology

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Going with the Flow: Maintenance ensures pump performance

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Painting Projects That Last

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Ground-level Strategies For Pesticide Application

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Chemical Application: Outsourced or In-house?

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Roofing Gains Come at Steady Pace

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Painting for Productivity