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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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K-12 School Upgrades: Challenges and Resources


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NFL Stadiums at Risk of Climate Change

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The Challenges of Parking Lots: What to Look Out For

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Practicing What it Preaches: Denver Water Utility

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$970 Million Awarded to U.S. Airports to Improve Facilities

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Military Station Fights Mice Infestation

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Divers Use Camera to Perform Assessment for Central Indiana Regional Power Plant

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Report Shows AI's Impact on Facilities Management

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Software Assesses Climate Change's Impact on Facilities

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Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms

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Maintenance As the Key to Healthy Indoor Environments 

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Glass Falls from San Francisco High-Rise

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Educational Facilities on the Ballot This November

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The Maintenance Benefits of Metal Roofs

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Facility Maintenance Drives Employee Well-Being and Engagement

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Disabled Residents Stranded Due to Elevator Maintenance Issues

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Budget Constraints, Staffing Shortages Continue to Weigh on K-12 FMs

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Why Water Bottle Filling Stations Are Healthier, Greener Options

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2024 Facility Champion: Allen Tanner Evolves as School District Grows

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Expert Tips on Maintaining Kohler's Golf Courses

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U.S. Military Facilities Need $50 Billion for Maintenance

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Acts of Downtime Still Causing Companies Money

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Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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NFL Chargers Players Trapped in Dallas Elevator

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Donation to Hastings College Targets Deferred Maintenance

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What are Lean Practices for Facility Maintenance?

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How to Prevent Damages Caused by Pests

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Maintenance Strategy Important Part of Sustainable Roofing Plan

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Billions in Federal Funds Revamping National Parks

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Required Documentation for Fire Safety ITM

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How to Clean Solar Panels to Achieve Maximum Efficiency

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Optimizing Smart Restrooms: Power, Connectivity, and Budget Insights

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Boost Efficiency: Predictive Maintenance Data Essentials

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Facilities Managers need to Commit to Preventative Maintenance

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Tucson's Cool Oasis: Sustainable ENR2 Courtyard

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Predictive Maintenance Technologies Enhance Facility Efficiency

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What to Know About Pesticide Use

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U.S Government Mulls Sale of Facilities

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School COVID-19 Funds Often Spent on Facilities

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Portland Schools Seek $2.9 Billion for Maintenance, Construction

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What Facilities Managers Need to Know About Tracking Warranties

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Emergencies Are a Time for Maintenance to Shine

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School Maintenance at Issue in $94.4 Million Lawsuit Settlement

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Optimize School Facility Management During Summer Months

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GSA Put on Notice Over Deferred Maintenance

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Must-Do Summer Projects for Education Facilities Managers

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Maintenance: The Right Thing for the Environment 

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Prevent Costly Repairs with Envelope Maintenance

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Essential Drain Cleaning Tips for Emergencies

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Key Tips for Building Envelope Maintenance

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Predictive Analytics Could Address Maintenance Backlog

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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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U.S. Military Mulls Demolition for Aging Facilities

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Higher Education Rethinks, Reinvests in Facilities: Report

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Maintenance Backlogs Plague Nation's Native American School Districts

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Digital Training Addresses Labor Challenges

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Rising Costs Imperils School District's Deferred Maintenance Plan

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Fire Protection: Keeping Up with Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Training

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Vietnam Memorial Gets Facelift After Maintenance Woes

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Three Ways to Build Technician Pride

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Struggle with Maintenance Backlogs

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U.S. Prisons Face $3 Billion Maintenance Backlog

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Idaho Schools To Receive $1.5 Billion To Address Maintenance

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Maximizing Chiller Performance

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3 Examples of a Smart Building

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GSA Gets Good News on Deferred Maintenance

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Report Slams GSA on Asbestos in Aging Facilities

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Deferred Maintenance: Fish or Cut Bait?

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Maintenance Woes Hamper NIST Laboratories

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Survey: Workers Showing More Interest in Returning to Office

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Making Preventive Maintenance Work

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Fix, Sell, Repurpose or Raze? Aging Facilities Prompt Tough Decisions

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Meet the 2024 FMD Editorial Advisory Board

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

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Facilities as Assets: Aligning Maintenance for Long-Term Success

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Mold Exposure at Center of Schools' Lawsuit

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Boston Rethinks Role of its Public Schools

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Kansas Demolishing Troubled Higher Education Buildings

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Yale Software Predicts Maintenance Problems

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From the Archives: Maintaining Disneyland in the 1960s

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Navigating the Hurdles of Outsourcing

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GAO: U.S. Agencies' Deferred Maintenance Grew By $22 Billion

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NYC Libraries Cut Maintenance Funding Hours

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Using Data to Make the Move to Conditioned-Based Maintenance

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Texas Voters Back More Money for School Maintenance

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Maintenance Worker Electrocuted, Dies

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Congress Battles Over Federal Prison Maintenance

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Strengthening Building Safety: Upgrading Life Safety Equipment for Modern Needs

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LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance Draft Rolls Out

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Overcoming HVAC Challenges in Healthcare Facilities

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Maintenance Woes Imperil Federal Facilities' Footprint

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The Importance of Fire Safety Systems in Buildings

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2023 Facility Champion: Justine Manaid's Leadership Abilities Shine During Pandemic

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Federal Facility Hit with Second IAQ Complaint

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Government Facility Sustainability Challenges and Solutions

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Deferred Maintenance in Nation's Parks Gets Worse

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USGBC Releases Draft of LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance

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2023 Facility Champion: Leo Bobadilla Takes Team-Oriented Approach to Success

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How Can Facilities Management Affect Workplace Well-being?

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Digital Tools Transform Technicians' Work

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Flooding Forces Part of Central Park to Close

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Deferred Maintenance Hits Majority-Black Schools Harder

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Fire Protection System Challenges

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Solving Tough Challenges in Higher Education

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The Importance of Scheduled Boiler Inspections 

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Career Management in Facilities Maintenance

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NASA Facilities in 'Increasing State of Decline'

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Federal Bills Would Fund Healthcare, School Improvements

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How Facility Managers Can Prepare for Hazardous Weather During Hurricane Season

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Schools Get $178 Million for Energy Upgrades

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Maintenance Woes Threaten Federal Building's Workers

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Price Tag for Military Facilities' Maintenance Backlog: $19 Billion

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Maximizing Your Commercial Mowing Program

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2 States Move to Commit Billions to K-12 Maintenance

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More Leaf Blower Bans Take Effect Across the U.S.

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How Drain Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers Provide Essential Knowledge for Technicians

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5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facility Managers in a Hard Market

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Infrared Imaging and Electronic Leak Detection: The Future of Roof Inspection

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Safe Drain Cleaning: Training and Equipment Maintenance for Commercial Facilities

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The Consequences of Overlooking Roofing Inspections

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Pools and Spas Focus of New Maintenance Standard

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University of Chicago Boosts Maintenance Efficiency with Upgraded CMMS

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The Case for Centralizing Maintenance Activities

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Federal Prisons Need $2 Billion for Maintenance

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Milwaukee Brewers Say $448 Million Needed for Ballpark Repairs

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Choosing the Right Coating for Parking Garages

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Protecting Parking Garages with Sealers and Coatings

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FreshAir Sensor Smoking Detection System Used in Casino Hotel

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U.S. Military Rethinks Facilities' Deferred Maintenance

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Preparation is Key When Pursuing a Boiler Upgrade

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Vikings Stadium Requiring $280 Million for Maintenance

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VA Seeks $4.1 Billion for Facility Maintenance, Upgrades

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K-12 Facilities Leaders Make Case for More Federal Funding

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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Seeing Facilities from a Different Point of View

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Deferred Maintenance Gap Widens in K-12 Facilities

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Avoiding Costly CMMS Mistakes

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Teachers Give Low Marks to School Conditions

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Madison to Require 'Tune-Ups' of Large Commercial Building

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San Francisco Schools Face Condition, Funding Crisis

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Federal Funds Flow into National Parks

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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FAA Calling in Drones for Facility Maintenance

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HVAC Maintenance Program can Save Managers Millions

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NIST Facilities Crumbling Under Maintenance Backlog

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How Boilers are Affecting Facilities Managers

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Facility Resilience: Challenges and Success Stories

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Biden Fires Architect of the Capitol

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Resilience and Maintenance: Roles and Responsibilities for Managers

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$15.1 Billion in Upgrades Plague California Higher Ed

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Boston Weighs Renovation Costs for City Hall

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Meet the Winners of the 2022 Maintenance Innovation Awards

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5 Tips to Prepare Your HVAC for Winter

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Simple Steps to Improve IAQ in Schools 

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Green Seal Standard Targets Trash Bags

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U.S. Army Tab for Deferred Facilities Maintenance: $19 Billion

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New Mexico Pays Millions to Maintain Empty Buildings

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University of Virginia Responds to Reports of Mold in Dorms

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Ohio States Seeks New Sources of Facilities Funds

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Universities Respond to Problems as Students Return to Campuses

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Hotels Battle Image Issues in Welcoming Back Guests

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Synthetic Turf Recycling Program Launched

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ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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Efficiency and Effectiveness: Know the Difference

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices for Roof Care

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Repair, Recover or Replace? Making the Smartest Roofing Decision

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5 Ways to Prevent Plumbing Maintenance

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UPMC Mercy Handles Twin HVAC Crises

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Top 5 Ways to Maintain Standalone Controls

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Top Mowing Strategies for Athletic Fields

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6 Strategies for HVAC Preventative Maintenance

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What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox

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Doors are the First Step to Improving Security Within Facilities

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5 Ways to Maintain Building Automation

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How to Spot Troubles in Different Types of Roofs

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Take the Long View on Facilities Maintenance Planning

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Maximizing CMMS Benefits to Benefit Department Performance

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GSA Sounds Alarm on Maintenance of Federal Facilities

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4 Tips for Better Maintenance Recordkeeping

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Inside Baseball: Maintenance at an MLB Stadium is a Year-Round Job

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How to Make Outsourcing Maintenance Work

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How to Build a Successful Drain Cleaning Program

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Consistent Elevator Maintenance is Needed in Facilities

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U.S. Decarbonization Efforts Expand to National Labs

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How to Take the Long View on Training and Education

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Personal Protective Equipment: How to Select Products That Maximize Worker Safety

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How Can Facility Managers Overcome the Great Resignation?

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Tapping into the Skills and Experience of Older Workers

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How to Solve Facility Challenges Due to Community Growth

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Managers Face New Generation of Staffing Challenges

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Understanding Integrated Pest Management Strategies and Tactics

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10 Steps to Creating Proactive Facilities Maintenance 

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OSHA Issues Fines, Citations Over Arm Amputation at Postal Center

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Why a Facility Master Plan Is Crucial to Long-Term Proactive Maintenance

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Propane's Role in Decarbonization Today and Into the Future

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How to Build a Long-Term Proactive Maintenance Plan

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How to Choose the Proper Filter for Packaged Rooftop Units

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Technician Retention: Building a Positive Culture

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Strategies for Finding Skilled Maintenance Technicians

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Sidewalk Situation has Los Angeles Officials Scrambling

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Wildfire Resilience and the Role of Landscapes

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Maintenance Innovation Awards Winners Announced

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5 Hidden Costs of Deferring Maintenance

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Understanding Concrete Cracks: A Primer

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Training, Good Maintenance Are Crucial to Snow and Ice Management

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How to Take Pride in Maintenance

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How to Choose the Most Effective Roof Coating

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Maintenance, Grounds Jobs Rank Among Most Dangerous

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Resilience: Redefining Reactive Maintenance

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NASA Facing $2.7 Billion Deferred Maintenance Backlog

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A Blizzard of Challenges in Keeping Schools Open

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How to Implement a Facility Health and Safety Plan

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Aging Courthouse Offers Inside Look at Deferred Maintenance

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Managing Mower Fleet Maintenance Challenges

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Partnering with a Dealer Can Help Ensure Mower Selection Success

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Federal Funding Efforts Target K-12 School Upgrades

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How to Determine Whether to Repair or Replace Mowers

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Power Tools: New Technology To Address New Demands

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A Collapse, a Reckoning, and a Chance To Rethink Maintenance

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Outdated Facilities Threaten NASA’s Future

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How to Maximize Innovation: Use a Little TLC

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Will Maintenance Departments Look Different After COVID-19?

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Aging Buildings Creating Dilemma for Wisconsin School District

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Miami Courthouse Closed Over Safety Concerns

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How to Choose the Most Effective Roof Coating

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States Parks Using Federal Funds for Upgrades

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Schools Bearing Brunt of Climate Change’s Impact

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American Indian Tribes Press for Deferred Maintenance Funds

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How to Fix Ineffective Steam Traps

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How to Select the Right MEWP

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3 Reasons Your Steam Traps Are Failing

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Skyrocketing Building Material Costs Threaten School Upgrades

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Inspection, Testing, Maintenance: How to Keep Fire Safety Systems Safe

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Maximizing Your CMMS: An Expert Q&A

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Facilities Staffs Receiving Recognition for Pandemic Performance

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5 Keys to a Fire and Life Safety Lifecycle Strategy

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

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Cost, Installation, and Management Considerations for Successful Hardscapes

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Concrete Slab Falls Off Aging Campus Building

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Managing in a Crisis: What Lies Ahead?

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American Jobs Plan Provides Billions for Buildings

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U.S. Relief Package Sends Billions to K-12 Schools

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U.S. Capitol Attack Spotlights Role of Deferred Maintenance

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Asset Management: How to Take Stock for Safety

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VA Seeks Balance Between Mission and Maintenance

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How to Maximize Roof Performance Life in the Real World

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Deferred Maintenance Complicates COVID-19 Measures

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Savvy Strategies for Roof Maintenance and Replacement

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Denver Airport Criticized for Deferred Maintenance

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4 Steps to Creating an Action Plan for Asset Inventory

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Deferred Maintenance: The Link to National Security and Resilience

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Lessons from a Pandemic

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Safety, Security Issues Plague Postal Facilities

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COVID-19 Has Changed Everything … Or Not

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OSHA Targets Key Emergency Maintenance Tactics

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COVID-19’s Impact Hardest on Schools with Higher Minority Enrollments

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Coronavirus Leaves Commercial Offices in Holding Pattern

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Deferred Maintenance Funds Target Nation’s Fire Safety Infrastructure

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Data Centers: No Time for Downtime

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Bill Would Allow Hospitals to Repair Own Medical Equipment

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Showing Your Work: How Maintenance Managers Contribute to Healthy Facilities

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How to Meet Maintenance Demands with Reduced Budgets

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Understand Maintenance Requirements for Restroom Components

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State Parks Face Maintenance Woes, Growing Use

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Focus on Maintenance Requirements During Mower Selection

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Pandemic Plan: How K-12 Schools Are Dealing with Deferred Maintenance

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During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Look to Efficiency

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Understanding Maintenance Requirements for Roof Coatings Systems

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Roof Coatings: Inspection and Testing to Ensure Proper Installation

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Utility Vehicles: To Repair or Replace?

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Maintenance Tractor Causes Fire at Florida Gators’ Stadium

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How to Maximize Maintenance Software

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U.S. Commits Billions to National Park Maintenance

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How to Plan HVAC Systems for Long-Term Performance

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Is Financial Help Coming for National Parks?

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School District Juggles Construction Projects During the Pandemic

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Careful Screening Required to Find Reliable Elevator Service Provider

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Cost Considerations When Outsourcing Maintenance and Engineering Tasks

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Outsourcing: Assessing In-House Technician Skills

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Outsourcing: The Inside Story of Contracting Maintenance and Engineering Tasks

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Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on Schools Becomes Clearer

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New Normal for Facilities Starts To Emerge

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Past Healthcare Facilities Closures Hamper NYC's Coronavirus Response

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Do Your Closed Facilities Have Hidden Water Woes?

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Public Maintenance Departments Face Financial Challenges

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Coronavirus Advice: How to Cope with Facility Closure

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Mail Malaise: Maintenance Plagues Postal Facilities

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California Says 'No' To Deferred Maintenance Measure

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Teamwork Essential for College's Energy Efficiency Increases

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Finding Efficiency: College Searches Campuses for Energy Opportunities

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Biophilia in Existing Buildings: Keeping the Momentum

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College Rethinks Maintenance, Embraces Energy Efficiency

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NFMT: Exploring the State of Maintenance

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Deferred Maintenance, Sick Buildings Making Students, Teachers Ill

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Winter Maintenance Considerations for Steep-Sloped Roofing

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Winter Roofing Hazards: Snow, Ponding, Freeze/Thaw

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Facilities Manager's Guide to Winter Roofing Care

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Smithsonian Makes Maintenance a Priority

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Falling Facade Debris Kills NYC Architect

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Fire Alarm System

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Trump Nominates New Architect of the Capitol

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Engaged Managers Drive Maintenance Success

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Does Your Fire Alarm System Need an Upgrade or Replacement?

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Strategies for Engaging the Maintenance Workforce

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K-12 District Faces Questions on Maintenance Funds

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Maintenance: From Cost Center To Successful Investment

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How To Do Asset Management for Doors and Door Hardware

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Project Management: Strategies for Success

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Maintenance Woes Plague Building Museum

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NFMT Orlando Speakers Include University of Chicago, U.S. Department of State, ProFM, and Many More 

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Equipment Specification: Strategies for Success

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Change Agent: Revamping Maintenance for Energy Efficiency, Productivity

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People, Projects and Purchases: Strategies for Success

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Achievement Awards: Shining a Spotlight on Maintenance

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Lean Management and the Role of Standardization

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Federal Facilities Continue to Struggle with Maintenance

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8 Tips for Roofing Preventive Maintenance Inspections

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How to Perform a Roof Condition Index Assessment

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4 More Legionnaires' Cases at Illinois Senior Facility

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Preventive Maintenance Is Key to Minimizing Roof Damage and Leaks

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Trump Defunds Critical Life-Safety Upgrades At Navy Building 

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Managers Face Tough Balancing Act

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Concrete Coating Considerations

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Patient Sues Illinois Hospital After Contracting Legionnaires’ Disease

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Candida Auris Now One of the World's Most Feared Hospital Microbes

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Planning Lighting in New Healthcare Facilities

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Platinum in Portland: Moda Center Achieves LEED First

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Will Deferred Maintenance Doom a City’s Museum?

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Planning Plumbing in New Healthcare Facilities

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Concrete Repair Strategies

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Cooling Crisis: City’s Schools Battle Heat, Budget

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National Disgrace: Parks Battle Huge Maintenance Backlog

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Planning Healthcare Facilities for the Future

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Smart Staffing: Technology Challenges Managers

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How To Do Needs Assessment For Door and Door Hardware Selection

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State Weighs Massive Maintenance Bond Proposal

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Hospital Faces Compliance-Maintenance Decision

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Maintenance Management Systems: Managing the Business of Facilities

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NYC Blackout Highlights Vulnerability of Power Grid

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Old Buildings Become Fire Hazards Without Proper Maintenance

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How Restrooms Design Choices Affect Cleanliness, Costs

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Addressing Deferred Maintenance Improves the conditions of University Facilities

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Despite Owner’s Objections, NYC Building Designated Historical Landmark

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Deferred Maintenance Closes University Buildings

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Understanding How Roofing Issues Occur

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Achieving Design for Maintainability Goals

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Facility Design Strategies and Tactics for Improved Maintainability

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Maintenance Imperils U.S. Military Mission

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Post-Installation Steps to Ensure Long Roofing Life

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After Service, Veterans Turning to Maintenance and Engineering

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Deferred Maintenance Plagues Education Facilities

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NFMT: K-12 Facilities Face Energy and Deferred Maintenance Challenges

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NFMT: Editor's Picks for Sessions

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Mower Performance Life: The Finer Points

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Boilers: Repair or Replace?

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Benefits and Impacts of a Facility Renewal Program

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How to Consider Flooring Maintenance Costs

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High-Performance HVAC: Why Maintenance is Critical

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The Role of Maintenance in Boiler Performance Life

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What is the Real Cost of Flooring?

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Maximizing CMMS To Meet Evolving Needs

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Effectively Implementing a Facility Renewal Program

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Hard Times: Prisons Battle Maintenance Backlogs

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Boiler Issues and Cold Temps Close High School

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Facilities Managers Should Weigh the Cost of Savings

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Deferred Maintenance: Help on the Way?

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University Taps into Facility Data To Improve Maintenance

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Elevator Service, Injuries at Center of Hospital Dispute

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Good News for Deferred Maintenance?

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Pipe Repair Robots Coming Soon

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Deferred Maintenance: Process for Performance

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Design, Installation, Maintenance, Management: Keys To Long Roof Life

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Military Academies Battle Deferred Maintenance

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5 Steps To Longer Roof Life

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Dealing with Project Details

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Deferred Maintenance: Turning Plans Into Action

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Campuses Raise Maintenance Funding

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Deferred Maintenance: Thinking Beyond School Walls

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Planning for Maintenance Project Success

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Deferred Maintenance: School District Attacks the Backlog

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Old Buildings Challenge Cities

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National Parks Struggle With Shutdown

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Metal and Drones: Roofing Maintenance Innovations

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Schools Address Last Year’s Heating Problems

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Deferred Maintenance: Making the Case for Upgrades

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Dorm Upgrades Force Out Students

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Deferred Maintenance: Setting Priorities

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VA Needs Improved Maintenance: GAO

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Stadium Roof Repairs Completed

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Deferred Maintenance: Formulating a Plan

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K-12 Finances: Good News in One State

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Finding the Right Resources to Solve Too Hot/Too Cold Problems

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4 Factors for Green Roof Product Selection

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Zoo Cleaners Attire Ruining Pandas’ Amorous Moods

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Historic Preservation Success Story: Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House

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10 Best Practices To Preserve Historic Landmarks

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How Much Deferred Maintenance Is Too Much?

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Machines To Handle Many Work Tasks by 2025

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School Repairs Focus of Federal Bill

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Staving Off Obsolescence with Sustainability

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K-12 Schools: Security vs. Maintenance

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Addressing the Maintenance and Engineering Knowledge Gap

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National Parks Damaged By Deferred Maintenance

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Deferred Maintenance: National Parks Struggle

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Best Practices for Fire Pump Testing

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Test, Inspect, Maintain: Fire Suppression System Priorities

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Deferred Maintenance Strains Budgets

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Finding Funding: Tackling Deferred Maintenance

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The Disconnect Between Maintenance and Design

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Get Operations Staff Involved Early in Product Selection

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Facility Spending $1 Million on Improvements

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Maintenance Money: Sports Teams Seek Options

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How To Develop In-House Specifications for Product Selection

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Roofing Myths Busted: Inspections and Maintenance

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How Roof Asset Management Can Save on Operating, Maintenance Costs

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Outsourcing and the Cost-Quality Balance

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Design and Maintenance: The Missing Link

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Maintenance Matters: University Tackles Repair Backlog

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10 Benefits of Using Smart Building Analytics Effectively

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Maintenance Myths and Misconceptions

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IoT Technology for Extreme Environments Approaches

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Finding the Time for Preventive Maintenance

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Maintenance Woes Plague Nuke Infrastructure

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How To Learn From In-House Data Center Experts

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White House Maintenance: An Inside Look

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Drones: An Opportunity and a Challenge

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Military Maintenance Funding Improves

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Tips for Improved Facilities Team Performance

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Outcry Over Facilities’ Deferred Maintenance

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Emergency Preparedness Benefits Expand

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VA Faces Critics Over Management Practices

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Deferred Maintenance: What Will It Take To Act?

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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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Finding Skilled Facility Management Professionals

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Less Preventive Maintenance, Built-in Monitoring

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LEED v4.1 Almost Ready To Roll

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Deferred Maintenance: Drastic Strategies Take Hold

Building Operating Management
3 Restroom Complaints and How to Prevent Them

Building Operating Management
How Good Design Prevents Complaints about Restrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Implementing a Successful Asset Management Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Benefits of an Asset Management Program

Building Operating Management
4 Ways High-Performance Floorcovering Leads To Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
How To Conduct a Proper Roof Inspection

Building Operating Management
Roofing: How And Why To Do Effective Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips to Better Understanding Your Audiences

News & Views
Recent HVAC Fails Highlight Importance of Preventive Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Roofing Inspections, Maintenance Can Prevent Leaks

News & Views
Local Landmark Has Fallen into Disrepair

News & Views
Cold Weather Exposes Facility Condition Woes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Benefits of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Analyzing Metrics for Successful Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

News & Views
Deferred Maintenance: Higher Education Struggles

News & Views
HVAC Systems Tested by Frigid Temperatures

Building Operating Management
3 Steps To Protecting Roofs From Stormy Weather

News & Views
2018 Facility Management Salary Survey Now Available

Building Operating Management
Make Up For a Smaller Staff By Leveraging Technology

News & Views
White House Bugged! Maintenance Targets Roaches, Ants

News & Views
What’s The Difference Between Reactive and Preventive Maintenance?

News & Views
Protect Retail Sales With Reliable HVAC

News & Views
Maintenance: System Failure Offers Reminder

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Staffing Levels for Office, Educational, Government, and Health Care Buildings

Building Operating Management
Facility Staffing Levels: Maintenance, Custodial, and Grounds Care

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Choosing Maintenance Over New Construction

News & Views
13 Tips for Snow Thrower Safety

News & Views
Giving Electrical Equipment a Long, Healthy Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paying the Price for Deferred Maintenance

News
EMCOR Facilities Services Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News
A Third of American Offices are Not Fit for Purpose

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Evolution of Facility Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Setting Standards in Facility Management

News & Views
The Benefits of Routinely Cleaning Condenser Coils

News & Views
Deferred Maintenance and the FBI

News & Views
Chase Field Needs Maintenance Upgrades or Arizona Diamondbacks will 'look for an alternative'

News & Views
10 Steps to Prepare Elevators for Hazardous Weather

News & Views
5 Tips for Flat Roof Maintenance

News & Views
Improving the Image of Maintenance

News & Views
Maintenance, Money, and the State of Facilities

News & Views
Deferred Maintenance: The Impact Spreads

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Understanding Credit Options in LEED v4 O+M

News & Views
Maintenance: In With the Old, Out With the New

News & Views
In or Out: Alaska Turns To Maintenance Outsourcing

News & Views
Drones and the Impact on Facilities

Building Operating Management
VIDEO: Craig Sheehy on LEED: Building Operations and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
What To Know About Fire Safety System Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mower Maintenance Prolongs Performance Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Spotlight on Maintenance

News & Views
HVAC Maintenance Strategy

News & Views
Deferred Maintenance: 'Ticking Time Bomb'

News & Views
Facility Condition and Productivity: The Maintenance Link

News & Views
Facility Condition and Productivity: The Maintenance Link

Building Operating Management
Potential Business Downtime, Staffing Needs Critical Considerations for Painting Projects

News & Views
For Single-Ply Roof, Regular Maintenance Prevents Problems

News
Intermountain Electric, Inc. Joins the TEGG Service Network

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Success in the Spotlight

News & Views
Breaking Down USGBC’s Top 10 LEED States List

Building Operating Management
Media Research Center Chooses LEDs For Flexibility, Simple Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Know The Advantages and Benefits of Roofing Warranties

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Strategies for Success: Prevent, Predict or React?

News & Views
Data Centers: Energy Efficiency and Maintenance

News & Views
Electrical Equipment Reliability Doesn't Equal Electrical System Reliability

News & Views
The Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance

News & Views
Vocational Training and the Future of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Technology Improvements Require More Project Planning

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Collapse: 4 Steps to Avoid Disaster

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motors and Drives: Preparing for Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trouble Spots to Watch for on Motors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy-Efficient Motors Declared Mandatory Since 1997

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PRODUCTS: Motors and Drives

News & Views
Rethinking Repairs: City Tries New Maintenance Tactic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: 7 Myths to Consider About Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BIM, Data and Smarter Maintenance Approach

News & Views
Nuclear Danger: U.S. Facilities Facing $3.7 Billion Deferred Maintenance Bill

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering Stars: 2016 FMDAA Recipients

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Jupiter, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations and Retrofits: University of La Verne, La Verne, Calif.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations and Retrofits: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Westerville (Ohio) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Kettering (Ohio) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: Orange County, Orlando, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: Johnson and Wales University, Providence, R.I.

News & Views
Data Centers: New Standard Targets Energy, Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CASE STUDY: Vegetated Roof Gives Hospital and Patients a Healing Oasis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Widening the Spotlight on Maintenance and Engineering

News & Views
FAA Releases Commercial Drone Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rethink Maintenance Staffing to Find Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Assessing Data to Help Determine Maintenance Staffing Levels

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Preventive Maintenance Program Rescues Houston School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Houston School District Realizes Benefits of Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Houston Schools Seek to Streamline HVAC Direct Digital Controls System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Energy Stars — Houston Schools Shine in EPA Challenge

News & Views
Creating a Roadmap to LEED Certification

News & Views
National Park Service Turns 100, but Deferred Maintenance Woes Remain

News & Views
National Dilemma: Parks Services Struggles with Facilities

News & Views
Facilities and Football: Lambeau’s Facilities Director in Spotlight

News & Views
Maintenance Champions: FMDAA Recipients Announced

News & Views
Eyes in the Sky: Drone Use at Facilities Grows

News & Views
K-12 Deferred Maintenance: Challenges at Every Turn

Building Operating Management
Max Planck Florida Institute: FM Team Expands Role, Adds Value

News & Views
Maintenance Woes: City Struggles with Backlog

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

Building Operating Management
Best FM Education Returns To Las Vegas

News
SETECH Partners with Azima DLI to Enhance Its Services Division

News & Views
In Or Out? K-12 District Wrestles with Outsourcing

News & Views
Can National Park Naming Rights Help Solve Deferred Maintenance Crisis?

Building Operating Management
Capital Renewal: Don't Be A Headline

News & Views
Report Offers Tough Lessons in K-12 Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
7 Myths About Roof Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Debunking Myth About Roof Coating Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Some Roof Coatings Perform Well in Ponding Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association

News & Views
Air Force Taking ‘Patch and Mend’ Approach to Facilities Maintenance

News & Views
Clearing the Air: ASHRAE Standard Addresses IAQ

News & Views
Control Foot Traffic On The Roof

Building Operating Management
Procter & Gamble, TD Bank: Vested Outsourcing Success Stories

Building Operating Management
Product Selection, Energy Jumpstart, Recertification in LEED v4

News & Views
Facility Managers: Not all Millennials are Bad

5 Minutes With
University of San Francisco Director of Operations Creates Buzz on Campus

Building Operating Management
Advances In Getting Funding For Energy Efficiency Projects

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Step By Step

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell Editorial: Facility Safety, With a Focus on Facades

News & Views
Maintenance Profession’s Impact on Sports Facilities, Industry

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Assessments: The Repair, Recover and Replace Dilemma

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Inspection, Moisture Survey Vital to Repair-or-Replace Decision

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Recovering can Save Maintenance Managers Time, Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Replacing Roof with Same Option not Always an Effective Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Slowing the Flow on Irrigation Systems to Conserve Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Practices Targeting Irrigation Systems

News & Views
FAA Considers Easing Drone Restrictions

News & Views
The Importance Of Keeping A Roof Clean

Building Operating Management
Reassessing Run-to-Failure Mentality Will Help Address Maintenance Backlog

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Coatings: Repairing and Preparing for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Concrete Coatings with Traffic Patterns and Weather Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Waterproofing Among Important Concrete Coating Application Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Application Maintenance Plan for Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Coatings Checklist — Application Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PRODUCTS: Paints & Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Planning: From Concept to Reality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Decide What Constitutes a Good or Acceptable Maintenance Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fine-Tune Maintenance Planning Process with Measuring and Meetings

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

Building Operating Management
Complying With ADA in Restrooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PRODUCTS: Roofing

Building Operating Management
Proper Installation and Maintenance Keys to Good Single-Ply Roofing

Facility Focus
Facilities Director Happy He Ignored Mentor’s Advice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Oscars of Maintenance: The 2016 FMD Achievement Awards

News & Views
K-12 Crisis: Report Finds Maintenance Funding Woes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Social Media and Maintenance — A Slowly Emerging Marriage

5 Minutes With
adidas HVAC Replacement Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: In-House Intelligence a Valuable Asset

Building Operating Management
Tips For A Successful RFP Process For Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
College Improves Efficiency by Centralizing Facility Maintenance Staffs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video: 2015 FMD Recipients — What Lies Ahead?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video: Looking Back at 2015 — The FMD Achievement Awards

News & Views
Risk Assessment Workshop offered at NFMT

News & Views
Lacking Maintenance Reason for ‘Disgusting’ Buildings at LSU

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Time for Managers to Realize Benefits of Social Media

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Proper Inspections and Maintenance Help Deliver Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Purchase Considerations for Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Looking for Trouble with Utility Vehicle Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Repair or Replace Strategies

Building Operating Management
Houston’s Scott Minnix Made Facility Assessment His First Priority

Building Operating Management
Minnix Helped Secure Key Maintenance Funds

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

Building Operating Management
Minnix’s Facilities Role Akin to Air Traffic Controller’s

Building Operating Management
For Minnix, Municipal Real Estate Portfolios Demand Different Paradigm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Maintenance: Assessing Non-Value Added Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Reassessing of Preventive Maintenance Responsibilities Produces Huge Savings

Facility Focus
Western Michigan's Director of Engineering and Maintenance Services Discusses his Career

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Technician Training Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Avoiding Project Headaches

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Unexpected Disruptions Common During Roofing Projects

News & Views
Concussion Study Focuses on Poorly Maintained Fields

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Finding Balance a Challenge for Maintenance Managers

News & Views
Government Agencies Seek to Sell Costly Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Plusses, Minuses of Portable Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Process When Utilizing Mobile Devices

5 Minutes With
Social Media Mavens in Maryland School District

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

News & Views
Funding Woes: California K-12 Public School District Facilities in Bad Shape

News & Views
William Faulkner - Famed Author and Most-Famous Physical Plant Manager Ever?

News & Views
Elevator Doors a Key Part of Preventive Maintenance

News & Views
In Door Selection, Consider Type of Facility, Door Weight, Level of Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points: Protecting Maintenance as Facilities Shrink

News & Views
Five Steps to Better Chiller Maintenance

News & Views
Seattle Gum Wall Getting Deep Cleaning

News & Views
In Door Selection, Consider Type of Facility, Door Weight, Level of Use

News & Views
Design Disasters: When Maintenance Projects Go Bad

News & Views
Are Elevators the Next Smart Items for Facility and Maintenance Managers?

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Must Effectively Manage Contract Transition

Building Operating Management
Managing Outsourcing: Structuring the Contract Transition

Building Operating Management
Effective Contract Transition: Handling People Management

Building Operating Management
Watch These Steps in Service Contract Transitions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developers Discuss Benefits of Mobile Computerized Maintenance Management Software

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Challenges of Implementing Mobile Maintenance Management Software

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

News & Views
Complexity and Expense of Doors Have Increased

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Training and Retaining Employees Leads to Department Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Advisory Board Members Offer Support, Suggest Direction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning an Efficient Drain Cleaning Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manufacturers Can Assist in Developing Drain Cleaning Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Considerations for Drain-Cleaning Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mobile CMMS Delivers Benefits for Facility Maintenance Managers on the Move

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software, Hardware Options Expand Mobile CMMS Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moving to Mobile CMMS can Present Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going Mobile With CMMS Offers Many Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventing Common Rooftop Problems by Focusing on Traditional Trouble Spots

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Systems Intended to Provide Protection to Elements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Roofing Push Leads to Photovoltaic Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips on Making the Case for Maintenance Investments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Case for Equipment Requests

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Change Management's Perception of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Converting Vision of Maintenance Plan into Reality

News & Views
Maintenance Staffs Incur ‘Back to School’ Costs Too

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Project Cost Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Interior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Communication With IT Department Critical to Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding and Fixing Energy Problems in HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Humidity Control Vital to Keeping HVAC Costs Low

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Poor Training Leads to Increased HVAC System Waste

Building Operating Management
FaciliThon Aims To Draw High School Students Into Facility Management Careers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: FMDAA Recipients Stand Out in a Crowd

Building Operating Management
Training Staff, Occupants to Reach Sustainability Goals

Building Operating Management
Importance of Good Roof Asset Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Center Expansion Meets Growing Need

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Team Takes Charge of Data Center

News & Views
Public-Private Investment Proposed to Help National Park Service Out of Deferred Maintenance Hole

Building Operating Management
Getting Good Roof Design and Installation

Building Operating Management
Role of Inspections, Repairs in Roof Asset Management

Building Operating Management
Creating a Facilities Environment Inviting to Technology

Building Operating Management
Knowing and Designing For Your Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Dig Out of Deferred Maintenance Hole

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Bridging the Gap on Maintenance Misconceptions

News & Views
Weighty Issue: Project Planners Wrestle with Roof's Load

Building Operating Management
Understanding Flooring Options in Entry, Common-Space Areas

5 Minutes With
Sharing Successful Deferred Maintenance Strategies

Building Operating Management
Knowing the Characteristics of Flooring Products

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

Building Operating Management
Advice To Improve Maintenance Focused On Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Quality of Maintenance Programs and Their Effect on Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Best Approach To Take With Antiquated Equipment

Building Operating Management
Building System With Most Negative Effect on Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Maintenance Achievement Awards Recipients Announced

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Steps to Achieving Maintenance Operations Utopia

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

News & Views
With BAS Upgrades, People Are More Important than Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finalists for FMD Achievement Awards Announced

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mounting Problems: Managers Share Deferred Maintenance Experiences

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Deferred Maintenance: Survey Says Managers Confident About Overcoming Backlog

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Survey: Most Managers Classify Deferred Maintenance as Minor Concern

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Deferred Maintenance: Roofing, HVAC, Building Envelopes Primary Areas of Concern

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Deferred Maintenance: Addressing the Problem

Building Operating Management
2 Ways Building Energy Performance Deteriorates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Michael Cowley Column: Prevent Failures by Learning From Them

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance Needs Marketing Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain-Cleaning to Extend Life of Plumbing and Piping Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning for Drain Cleaning Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Drain Cleaning Equipment to Consider

News & Views
Preparation and Planning for Roof Management?

News & Views
Keys to Changing Maintenance Team's Culture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance and the Strategies Within the Struggle

Building Operating Management
Making Elevator Modernization Decisions

News & Views
Financial Skills Pay Dividends for Maintenance and Engineering Managers

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Need To Understand About Ice Dams

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes Managers Make

Building Operating Management
Comparative Data, Coil Cleaning Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The struggle for deferred maintenance goes on. Consultants offer insights to turn the tide

Building Operating Management
Maintenance Plan, ‘Walk-Around’ Audits Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Role of Staff, Training, Building Data in Loss of Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Submit Your Entries for the 2015 FMD Achievement Awards

Building Operating Management
How to Design for HVAC Operations

News & Views
ADA and the Impact on Operations

News & Views
First Cost Is Not Only Consideration in Door and Hardware Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Can Money Change the Image of Maintenance?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Project Questions and Answers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Q&A: Installation Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Installation Questions When Planning Roofing Projects

News & Views
Standard Practice When a Motor Fails

News & Views
Comprehensive HVAC PM Programs Promote Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Another Ice Dam Option: Snow Melt Systems

Building Operating Management
Stopping Ice Dams: Super-Insulated Roofs and Snow Melt Systems

Building Operating Management
Ice Dams: Underlayment and Metal Roofs Can Protect Against Problems

Building Operating Management
Ventilated Roofs Can Prevent Ice Dams

News & Views
ADA: Maintenance Matters

News & Views
What to Look for in Elevator Contractor

News & Views
Getting the Most Out of Doors and Hardware

Building Operating Management
Build on the Benefits of Feedback, Collaborative Approach

Building Operating Management
Design for HVAC Accessibility and Consult the Experts

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Existing Elevator System

News & Views
5 Steps to Achieving Maintenance Utopia

News & Views
Most Common sources of IAQ Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Changing Roles: Maintenance and Facility Security

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Brings Facility Knowledge to Security Teams

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Electronic Security Systems Help Maintenance Teams Cover Large Areas

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Installation Considerations for Door Hardware and Security Products

News & Views
Spotlight on Elevator Technician and Safety Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Names Change, but the Mission Remains the Same

News & Views
Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers discuss reactive, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flooring: Focusing on Post-Installation Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flooring: Maintenance Matters Post-Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Day-to-Day Flooring Maintenance Duties to Consider

Building Operating Management
Landlords Should Spell Out Repair and Maintenance Responsibilities In Commercial Leases

Building Operating Management
Roof Inspections Also Spot Deteriorated Flashings, Unauthorized Leak Repairs

Building Operating Management
Roof Inspections Spot Maintenance, Drainage, Vandalism Problems

Building Operating Management
Common Problems Found During Roof Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Western Michigan University Relamping Team Brings Efficiency to Maintenance Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Team Cleans up University's Lighting Clutter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Success of Lighting Team Leads to Program Expansion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Takes Another Step to Improving Lighting Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Embracing Predictive Maintenance Produces Green Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Establish a Roof Maintenance Plan Early in Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance, Scheduling Meetings Among Important Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Top Maintenance Goal: Make Technicians Better Firefighters

News & Views
What Facility Managers Should Know About Their Elevators

News & Views
Designing Robust Site-Specific O&M Manual

Building Operating Management
Using Facility Data To Drive Down Costs

News & Views
ADA, Maintenance and Compliance

News & Views
Follow Safety Code for Elevator Maintenance and Keep It Handy

News & Views
Robust operations and maintenance practices include site-specific manuals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mower Maintenance Plan Helps Extend Life of Fleet

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Follow Manufacturer's, Warranty Guidelines to Extend Mower Shelf Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Employees Safe Top Priority of Mower Fleet Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Supporting the Mower Fleet With Additional Attachments and Accessories

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mower Maintenance: Solving the Staffing Issue

News & Views
ADA, Maintenance and Compliance

News & Views
Reduced Maintenance Costs Can Help Justify Large HVAC Upgrades

Building Operating Management
How To Prepare HVAC Systems For Higher Demand

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Marketing Maintenance: Savvy Managers Spotlight Department Accomplishments

News & Views
Heavy Maintenance Load: U.S. Has 900,000 Elevators

News & Views
Robust Operations And Maintenance Practices Can Help Head Off Critical-Facilities Failures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Finding and Fine-Tuning Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Considerations for Using Drain Cleaning Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Devising a Drain Cleaning Training Strategy

News & Views
Most Common Door Hardware Repairs

News & Views
Patchwork Repairs Increase HVAC Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons in Leadership: Putting People First

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Concentrate on Continued Department Improvement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Better Maintenance Organization Improves Efficiency, Effectiveness

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Maintenance Managers Add Marketer to List of Important Responsibilities

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Building Operating Management
Focus On A Coating’s Overall Quality As Well As Specific Features

Building Operating Management
Complying With ADA: Construction And Maintenance Challenges

Building Operating Management
New Operations and Maintenance Credits in LEED v4

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance on the Move: Controlling Transportation Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Find Efficiency in Transportation Methods

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Streamlined Travel Planning, Scheduling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Take a Bow, FMD Achievement Award Winners

Building Operating Management
Using Social Media For Facility Maintenance, Emergency Response

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance: Shifting a Department's Focus Pays Big Dividends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Successful Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing New Technology Boosts Performance, Morale

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2014 FMD Achievement Awards Winners Named

Building Operating Management
How To Know The Right Level of Automation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Less Paper, Big Benefits for Data Collection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Richmond Makes Smooth Adjustment to Mobile CMMS

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technicians Play Important Role in CMMS Testing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Maximizes Benefits of Mobile CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Deferred Maintenance: Turning Crisis Into Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Underfunding Routine Maintenance Leads to Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting a Deferred Maintenance Plan Into Action

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: How to Change the Image of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Survival Requires Tough Choices on Maintenance Department Structure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Which Model is Best: Decentralized or Centralized?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Choose Wisely Which Department Structure Model to Use

News & Views
With Training, Safety is Always First

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers discuss their successes and challenges when tapping into technology

Building Operating Management
Case For Capital Investment In Lighting Upgrades Rests On Showing Specific Benefits

Building Operating Management
Benchmarking, Rebates And Incentives Can Help Justify Lighting Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Combine Lighting Upgrades With Other Capital Projects To Maximize Energy Savings, Minimize Disruption

Building Operating Management
Overselling Productivity Increases, Maintenance Savings Can Hurt Chances Of Approval For Lighting Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Strategies: Repair, Recover or Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement Recommendations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2011 Lighting Retrofit Lit Way for Future Energy Savings

News & Views
5 KPI's Every Manager Should Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Make Mom Proud. Win an FMD Achievement Award

Building Operating Management
Preventive Maintenance Helps Keep Elevator Costs Downs, Prevents Premature Modernization

Building Operating Management
Preventive Maintenance For Elevators Must Include Motor, Brakes, Drive

Building Operating Management
Destination Dispatch, Closed-Loop Door Systems, Machine-room-less Elevators Are Driving Vertical Transportation Trends

News & Views
Savings from Centralization for One University

News & Views
Meters Offer Greater Opportunities For Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering: Key Players in Emergency Preparedness

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance and Engineering Departments' Role in Emergency Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning Considerations for Facility Recovery

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding the Preparedness Cycle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spring Forward: Essential Steps for Warm-Weather Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspect Grounds Equipment, Irrigation Systems for Signs of Winter Damage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Management Insight Column: Five KPIs Every Manager Should Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Management Insight Column: Measure key performance indicators that matter

Building Operating Management
How To Get The Most From Your Roofing Budget: Repair, Replace or Re-Cover?

Building Operating Management
Recoating Could Extend Roof's Life, But Moisture Survey Is Necessary Step

Building Operating Management
Replacing, Re-covering Roof Are Both Valid Options, But Know What Code Requires

Building Operating Management
Replacing Roof Offers Wider Choice Of Systems, Chance To Inspect Deck

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing for Productivity: The Rise of the Maintenance Planner

News & Views
Smart Uses for LEDs

News & Views
5 Steps to Chiller Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repeat as Needed: Maintenance Is Essential

Building Operating Management
Steps Beyond Simple Payback To Justify Large Energy Efficiency Investments

Building Operating Management
Maintenance Savings May Help Justify HVAC Capital Investments

News & Views
Benefits of Zero-Based Budgeting and EMPs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Deferred Maintenance — The Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Blunders to Avoid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lesson: Perform Due Diligence on Financial Decisions

5 Minutes With
How General Motors maintenance manager identifies, prioritizes hundreds of projects

Building Operating Management
Roof Coatings Can Protect Environment, Help Maintain Operating And Capital Budgets

Building Operating Management
Solvent-based, Water-based Roof Coatings Have Pros And Cons

Building Operating Management
Plan Re-Coating Schedule To Help Maintain Roof

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The 'Softer' Side of Maintenance Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: Post-Installation Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters Go Beyond Basic Information

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters Require Regular Checkups

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Searching for Right Answers When Crisis Management Required

News & Views
The Consequences of Equipment Failure

News & Views
LEED In Motion: Where Are the LEED-O+M APs?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Safety First: Ensuring Effective Drain Cleaning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regular Inspections, Testing Delivers Long-Term Reliability for Door Locks, Hardware

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door-Hardware Upgrades Require Revisiting Department Priorities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Weather Factors Into Frequency of Door Hardware Inspections

Building Operating Management
Consistent Elevator Maintenance Is Critical To Uninterrupted Operation

Building Operating Management
Specify What Elevator Maintenance Contract Does And Does Not Cover, Consider Safety Codes When Planning Elevator Maintenance

Building Operating Management
How To Know When It's Time To Modernize Elevators

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Elevators

News & Views
Shop Bulletin Board Smart Place to Plant Seeds for Management Support

Building Operating Management
Facility Condition Index, Other Metrics, Improve Asset Management at National Park Service

Building Operating Management
National Park Service's Asset Priority Index Helps Guide Maintenance, Operations

Building Operating Management
Standardized Current Replacement Value Calculations Make Facility Condition Index More Effective

Building Operating Management
Diverse National Park Service Portfolio Complicates Facility And Maintenance Decisions

Building Operating Management
Prioritization System Helps National Park Service Manage Assets, Maintenance and Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Five Minutes With Podcast: Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

Building Operating Management
Unexplored Potential In HVAC Systems

Building Operating Management
Ensuring HVAC Operational Efficiency

Building Operating Management
The Details Of Commissioning And Retrocommissioning

Building Operating Management
Determining The Correct HVAC Equipment Replacement

News & Views
Complexity Complicates Data Center Maintenance

5 Minutes With
Hospital Says no to Pesticides for Turf Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Imagers Popular Option for Predictive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Repair or Replacement: The Data Dilemma

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Helps Gather Information on Motor Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair vs. Replacement Decision Requires Advance Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Why Maintenance Solutions is Changing to Facility Maintenance Decisions

5 Minutes With
School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

News & Views
Basic Provisions an HVAC Contract Should Include

News & Views
Maintenance Strategy: Work-Order Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regular Inspections, Testing Helps Improve Energy Efficiency in Chillers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Good Water Treatment Program Improves Chiller Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Annual Oil, Refrigerant Tests Important to Maintain Chiller Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Setting Maintenance Priorities Vital to Producing Efficient Chillers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Spread Message of Needed Maintenance Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Shop Bulletin Board Interesting Place to Plant Seeds of Support

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Change Happen not Always Easy

Building Operating Management
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doors And Hardware

Building Operating Management
First Cost Is Not Only Consideration In Door And Hardware Specification

Building Operating Management
Doors And Hardware Maintenance Plan Can Ensure Maximum Performance

Building Operating Management
NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection Requirements Include Certification Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Data Center Maintenance Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Smart Choices for Mowers Boosts Grounds Care Efforts

News & Views
HVAC Policies, Procedures Can Improve Efficiency In Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Retrofit at University of Texas Uncovers Pleasant Surprises

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emissions Reductions Dramatic Following Texas Boiler Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Engineer Plays Lead Role in Boiler Retrofit

News & Views
Solid Maintenance Programs keep Chillers Operating Efficiently

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware Projects Require Knowledge of Inspection Codes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Trouble Spots Include Closers, Hinges, Handles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Location, Purpose of Doors Factors Into Inspection Frequency

News & Views
Lighting Upgrades and the Bottom Line

News & Views
The Importance of UPS Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips for Building a Better Maintenance Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
As a Manager, Be Open to Changing Organization's Culture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Backup UPS System Maintenance Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Testing, Proper PM Program Essential to Power System Reliability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Emergency Response Factors in Backup Power Systems Issues

News & Views
Managing a Retrofit To Preserve History

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are You Keeping an Eye On the Future of Maintenance?

News & Views
Keys Components for Maintenance Work-Order Scheduling

Building Operating Management
Best No- and Low-Cost Energy Efficiency Projects

News & Views
Maintenance: Focus on Work-Order Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lift Equipment Takes Maintenance to New Heights

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Concerns Affect Decision to Rent or Purchase

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Safety Concerns Take Precedence Over Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Texas School District Lighting Project Boosts Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits Bring Savings, Efficiency to Texas School District

Building Operating Management
Visual Roof Exam, Moisture Survey Can Help Spot Zombie Roofs

Building Operating Management
Coating Can Be Short-Term Solution For Deteriorated Roof

Building Operating Management
Why HVAC Performance Gets Worse Over Time

Building Operating Management
Measures To Optimize HVAC Systems Include Energy Audits And Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Utility Rebate Programs Can Help Fund HVAC Audits, Commissioning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Embracing (and Minimizing) a Reactive Maintenance Management Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Allow for Travel Time When Responding to a Preventive Maintenance Issue

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Good Organization Skills Important for Successful Reactive Maintenance Program

News & Views
Building Automation Systems Will Continue To Offer New Capabilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Measuring, Managing, and Maximizing Facility Data Important for Managers

News & Views
Data To Measure IAQ Is Complex Proposition

Building Operating Management
Lighting Controls Can Amplify Effect Of More Efficient Light Sources

Building Operating Management
Daylighting Controls Are Becoming Less Complicated, More Productive

Building Operating Management
Outdoor Lighting Can Be Managed By Lighting Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New CMMS Helps Health Care System Move to Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Features of New CMMS Improve Efficiency of Health Care System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Training Streamlines Work Flow for Health Care System

News & Views
Effective Work-Order Schedule Pays Dividends

News & Views
Regular inspection lengthens windows' lifespan

News & Views
Repair A Pump, Or Replace It?

Building Operating Management
How to Avoid Common Issues With Doors And Hardware

Building Operating Management
Lack of Standardization Can Lead to Access, Security Problems With Doors

Building Operating Management
Doors and Hardware Showcase: New Products

News & Views
Give staff training they need for new equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS: Paving the Way for Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Types of UPS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS Maintenance Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Work Scheduling: From Chaos to World Class

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Work Scheduling: The Power of Planning

News & Views
Regular Roof Maintenance Now Can Save Money Later

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Apps Address Managers' Specific Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Imagers, Digital Multimeters Among New Tools of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Diagnostic Technology: Electrical Test Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Diagnostic Tools for Predictive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roadblocks to Single-Ply Roofing Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Uses Planning To Ensure Grounds Equipment Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Key Factors in Successfully Specifying Grounds Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategic Maintenance of Grounds Care Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Funding Strategy: Focus on Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Comprehensive Maintenance, Inspection for Single-Ply Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Successful Single-Ply Roofing Maintenance Program

News & Views
Money Watch: Restroom Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Most Important Roof Selection Criterion

Building Operating Management
How To Select The Right Roofing System

Building Operating Management
Proper Preventive Maintenance For Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Drain Cleaning Prevents Major Plumbing Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Evaluating Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Educational Programs Help Minimize the Need for Drain Cleaning

News & Views
LEED: Ensuring Long-Term Performance

News & Views
Mower Maintenance Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Collaboration: The Key to Maintenance Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Handheld Computing Devices Improve Managing Work-Order Data

News & Views
Good HVAC Maintenance Practices Mean Good Indoor Air Quality

Building Operating Management
SL Green Focuses on Ongoing Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effective Concrete Maintenance Requires Inspection Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Concrete Repair Requires Careful Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Coating Considerations To Extend Performance Life

Building Operating Management
The First Steps Of A LEED-EBOM Initiative

News & Views
Maintenance Strategies: Technician Training

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facing HVAC Demands to Protect Critical Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trending Electrical HVAC Power Consumption

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dependable Power Sources

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Power Monitoring: HVAC Overload Prevention

News & Views
Boilers: Four Factors Shape Decision to Repair or Replace

Building Operating Management
Elevators Can Be Used for Evacuation, IBC Says

Building Operating Management
Elevator Maintenance Standards, Safety Requirements May Help Prevent Elevator Accidents

Building Operating Management
Older Elevators: Few Jurisdictions Adopt ASME A17.3 As Code

Building Operating Management
Good Maintenance Contractors Help Keep Elevators Safe, Reliable

News & Views
Fire-rated Door Preventive Maintenance Ensures Function

News & Views
Tackling the Challenges of Maintenance Recruiting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Product Focus: Boiler Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Balancing Boiler Maintenance Costs and Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Components Present Maintenance Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Essential Boiler Preventive Maintenance

News & Views
Tackling Restroom Hygiene Challenges

News & Views
Maintenance Challenge: Sustaining Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Poor Flooring Performance With Proper Specifications

News & Views
LEED-EBOM Now Most Popular Rating System

News & Views
Five Lighting Maintenance Practices Can Ensure Quality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Softer Side of Maintenance Recruiting

News & Views
Why Is Commissioning So Critical To LEED?

News & Views
Top Tips For Roof Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Is Your Job Your Profession?

Building Operating Management


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Incorporate New Communications Technology into Existing Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Unmotivated Employees? Managers Need to Look in the Mirror

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Unmotivated Employees: Root Causes and Solutions

5 Minutes With
Making a Successful Transition to Zone Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
And the Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards Go To ...

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Maintenance Planning Streamlines Operations, Saves Money

News & Views
Using ASHRAE 62.1 to Maintain Good IAQ

News & Views
Boiler Control Upgrades Plus Regular Maintenance Can Improve Energy Efficiency

News & Views
Five Factors to Consider Before Replacing or Expanding a Building Automation System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Planning Includes Taking a Punch - and Getting Up

Facility Maintenance Decisions
For Your Insights and Honesty, I Thank You

News & Views
Avoiding Outsourcing Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Versatile Equipment for Snow, Leaf Removal

News & Views
Lighting Retrofits: Teaming Up for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Inventory Assesses Conditions, Repair Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Managers Need to Focus on Software Implementation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
First Impressions Start with Right Attitude

News & Views
Optimize the Life Cycle of Motors and Drives

News & Views
Five Rules of Thumb Can Aid Decision to Replace or Upgrade BAS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software Installation: Managers Should Partner with Vendors, Consultants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: District Revamps Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Roofs Must Withstand Solar Arrays

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand-Response Programs Affect Operations and Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Awards Program Full of Great Ideas - To Steal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Catalog and Analyze Motors and Drives

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Getting Tough, Again, on Deferred Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Set the Stage for Learning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motors: Strategies for Successful Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Lead, Guide, Direct

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mike Rowe an Advocate for Maintenance, Engineering

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Most Common Repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Management Issues: Lack of Accountability, Discipline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED for Healthcare Addresses Unique Operational Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: The Economic Impact of Roof Leaks

News & Views
MRO Parts Storerooms: No Longer An Afterthought

Facility Focus
What's Included in Retrocommissioning and Recommissioning Studies?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Everywhere a Strategy: Get Serious About Specification

5 Minutes With
Personnel Management and Cost-Saving Strategies with Bruce Canter

News & Views
Tracking Sustainability with a CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Team Player: More than Just Coach-Speak

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement: Consider Safety Hazards, Impact on Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Attachments: Assess Versatility, Dependability

Building Operating Management
Look at Carpet's Full Life Cycle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Use Software to Manage Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA: Expanding Role in the Workplace

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Tactics to Avoid Failure, Embrace Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Train a New Generation of Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Requirements Include Form 300, Written Plans

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care Attachments: Cost Not Most Important Factor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Part of Managers' New Normal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Upgrades: What Modules Do You Need?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Data Can Uncover Energy Deficiencies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: How to Implement Condition-Based Monitoring

Building Operating Management
Carpet Installation and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Checks 6-10: Review and Test Access Data and Devices

News & Views
Evaluate Maintenance Benefits of HVAC Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Cleaning: Automatic Cleaners, Sanitizers Improve Hygiene

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: How to Quantify Lost Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers, Departments Deserve Recognition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tough Decisions: Managers Need a Strong Conscience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Communication is Critical

Facility Maintenance Decisions
City of Springfield (Mo.) Public Grounds Faces Adversity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Hiring, Working with Contractors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How do LEDs Compare to CFLs?

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Materials and Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Important Technology Advances

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Identify Energy-Efficiency Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers: What Would You Do with $100,000?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers' Mantra: Turn Lemons into Lemonade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: Question Boiler-Maintenance Records

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrocommissioning: How to Select a Consultant

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Installation Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware Maintenance: Problems and Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEDs: Beware of Performance Characteristics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: How to Recruit and Retain Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Employs Zone-Maintenance Approach

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Freeze in Hiring, Pay Increases Impacts Productivity

Building Operating Management
Water Efficient Mechanical Systems and Irrigation Systems

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Five Ideas to Protect Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Open Applications Fuel Department Integration

News & Views
How to Plan for Emergency Events

5 Minutes With
CMMS: The Importance of Data with Susan Deane

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Moving to Sustainability: Managers Should Look at Past Accomplishments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A License to Steal the Next Big Idea

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning: Define Roles and Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance: Selling Your Accomplishments to Top Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Selling Your Accomplishments: Use Data to Make the Case

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Management: Technicians Get Involved in Design

Building Operating Management
When Windows Fail

News & Views
Emergency Planning: Protecting Front-Line Workers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Installation: Hospital to Monitor KPIs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofits: Organizations Invest in Maintenance, Engineering Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Web-Based System, Mobile Access Boost Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Installation: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Not Flinching During Tough Times

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: How to Prepare for Inspections

Building Operating Management
Tactical Steps for Retrofitting College Campuses

News & Views
Maintain Filters for Good IAQ

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Professionals Discuss Managing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inventory: CMMS Captures Critical Data

News & Views
Predictive Maintenance: The Use of Vibration Analysis

News & Views
Inventory: Base Decisions on Real-Life Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Inspections: Infrared Thermography & Oil Analysis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Maintenance: Inspection Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Analyze Roof-Inspection Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cogeneration Installation: Lessons Learned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vibration Analysis Avoids Equipment Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Data Helps Managers Make Inventory Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: ADA, NFPA Affect Product Specification

News & Views
Energy Management System Can Streamline Facility Maintenance Tasks

News & Views
Maintenance: Security Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Big-Ticket Purchases: Financial Justification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED: Managers Need to Educate Executives

5 Minutes With
Grounds Care: Designing, Maintaining Athletic Fields with Michael Tarantino

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles

News & Views
Maintaining Exterior Painted Wood

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Not Such a Dirty Word

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Justification: Develop Capital-Budgeting Policies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motors: Rewind, Repair, Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: RFID Technology Improves Security

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards Winners Announced

5 Minutes With
Outsourcing: Strategies for Hiring, Managing Contractors with Steve Spencer

News & Views
CMMS: Five Commonly Underused Functions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Department Champion Builds Support for Maintenance, Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Replace Building-Envelope Components

Building Operating Management
CMMS Capabilities

Building Operating Management
CMMS: Worth the Cost?

Building Operating Management
Integrating CMMS with Other Building Systems

Building Operating Management
Roofing Maintenance and Inspection in Severe Weather

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Roof Damage After a Storm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care: Special Events Threaten Landscape Health

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Priorities for Codes, Standards, Regulations

News & Views
Building Automation and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Regular Roofing Maintenance: When to Inspect the Roof

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Protect Training Funds

Building Operating Management
How to Inspect a Roof

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow & Ice Management: Undertaking an Equipment Evaluation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Safety: Annual Inspection Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Safety: Ongoing Training Avoids Potential Problems

News & Views
Equipment Rental: Ask These Eight Questions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Equipment Rental: Managers Need Answers on Costs, Contracts

Building Operating Management
Roofing Contractors: Do You Need One?

Building Operating Management
Roofing Maintenance Cost Calculations

News & Views
Flooring: Working with a Contractor

News & Views
Inventory Management Best Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Why Should Managers Upgrade Their System?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Planning

News & Views
Inventory Management Best Practices

News & Views
Green Programs Provide Facilities Education

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Punch Lists, Commissioning, Recommissioning

News & Views
CMMS: The Role of Custom-Report Generators

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Revamp New-Employee Orientation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Degrees of Debate: What Should Managers Know?

5 Minutes With
The Manager's Role in LEED Certification with Curt Stainbrook

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proactive Emergency Planning Avoids Managers Getting Burned

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Employee Orientation: Eight Elements of Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Five Key Maintenance Practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Needs Analysis, Cost Justification Fuel Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Upgrades: Managers, Upper Management Need to Speak Same Language

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: When to Rent or Buy Equipment

Building Operating Management
Floor Installation and Maintenance

News & Views
Floor Maintenance: Chemical Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Aging Core Poses Maintenance, Engineering Challenges

News & Views
Consider Flooring Maintenance in Cost Comparisons

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Determining an Energy Baseline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ten Reasons for Outsourcing Failure

News & Views
Energy Savings and Maintenance

News & Views
Maintenance and Training

5 Minutes With
Lighting Retrofits: Save Money, Reduce Maintenance with Betsy Pooley

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Measure a Contractor's Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: LEED Fosters Facilities Education

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building-Automation System Streamlines Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Organization Closes Old Hospital, Opens New Facility Same Day

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Planning: Grounds, Utilities, and Facility Managers Work Together

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Profile: Garden Features Native Plants, Hardscape Elements

News & Views
Finding an Exterior Painting Contractor

News & Views
Implementing a Motor-Management Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoid Maintenance Backlogs with Real-Time CMMS Data

5 Minutes With
Maintenance Technician Training with Rod Allen

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Strategies for Savvy Specification

Building Operating Management
Elevator Upgrades: Repair or Full Modernization?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Minimize Total Cost of Ownership

News & Views
Maintenance: The Planning Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Managers' Knowledge of Facilities Fuels Specification

Facility Focus
Parking Structure Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technicians Must Regularly Maintain, Calibrate Boiler Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Technicians Should Be Able to Manipulate Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inventory Management: Bins, Shelves, Racks Create Efficient Storerooms

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: Managers Consult Colleagues During Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Key Components of a Floor-Maintenance Program

Building Operating Management
Elevator Modernization Also Can Affect Electrical, HVAC Systems

Facility Focus
What Comes After LEED Certification?

Facility Focus
Effective Service Procurement

Facility Focus
Maintenance Management ROI

Facility Focus
Reducing Maintenance Costs with Assessments and Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Their Role in LEED Certification

News & Views
Decentralizing Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Moving to Green Cleaning Methods Requires Buy-in From Maintenance Staff

Facility Focus
The Role of BIM in Building Retrofits

Facility Focus
Sustainability in Schools: NYC Department of Education

Facility Focus
How to Debunk the Biggest Maintenance Myths

Facility Focus
Conducting a Building Audit for Maintenance

Facility Focus
Risk Management: Decrease Costs, Improve Accountability

Facility Focus
Sustainability: Managers' Role in the Triple Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Awards Program Recognizes Managers, Staff

Building Operating Management
Visual Cues Can Help Janitorial Staff, Bathroom Occupants Transition to Green

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flooring Chemicals: Look Beyond Initial Cost

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Floor Maintenance: Working with Contractors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Analyze the Performance of Existing Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Benefits and Challenges of Wireless CMMS

Building Operating Management
Justifying a Maintenance Budget for Windows

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Manufacturing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inventory Management: Managers Need to Take Reins

News & Views
Maintenance and New Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Occupancy, Seasonal Changes Affect Restroom Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: Develop Standard Practices Manual

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Imagers Play Role in Preventive Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fresh Set of Eyes Helps See Big Picture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless CMMS: Managers Must Convince Technicians

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless CMMS: Consider Total Cost of Ownership

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Wireless Connectivity an Issue

Building Operating Management
Leaving Maintenance Out of Life Cycle Costs Can Make Window Replacement More Difficult

Building Operating Management
Maintaining EIFS

News & Views
Fire System Record Keeping

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Blueprint: Align, Attack, Focus

Building Operating Management
Low-cost and No-cost Strategies for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Pay Attention to Your Customers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chris Matt: Training Budgets Shrink but Education Remains Strong

News & Views
Maintenance and Green Buildings

News & Views
Avoiding Problems with HVAC Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roofs: A Look at the Disadvantages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Satellite Facility Streamlines Plumbing Maintenance Tasks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance 'Smart Teams' Make Department More Efficient

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems: Common Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Perform Annual or Biannual Cleaning and Inspection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Include Efficiency Testing in Boiler-Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Maintenance: Safety Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Repair or Replace?

News & Views
Plumbing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Help Managers Tackle Productivity, Budget Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: Proper Training Can Save Money

5 Minutes With
Benchmarking Energy Use with Mike Zanghi

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: A How-To Training Guide

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Must Account for New Boiler, Water Heater Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Are the Most Commonly Underused CMMS Functions?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Automating Operations: Hospital Upgrades Building-Automation System, CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: O&M Manuals Contain Parts Lists, Wiring Diagrams

News & Views
Plumbing & Piping Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Fixtures: Maintenance Factors Into Product Specification

5 Minutes With
Building-Automation Systems and Energy Efficiency with Skip Milton

News & Views
Sprinkler System Maintenance Steps

News & Views
Building automation and maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Airport Looks for Ways to Cut Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restrooms: Plumbing-Fixture Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Consider Maintenance During Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC's Impact on IAQ and Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Sprinkler Maintenance Guidelines: Start with NFPA 25

Building Operating Management
How Weather and Maintenance Impact Roof Longevity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
BAS Promotes Trending and Preventive Maintenance Practices

News & Views
LEED & Maintenance Management

News & Views
Three Elevator Performance Measures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Plays Key Role in Building Addition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Minimize Disruption to Resort Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Systems: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Ensure Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Systems: What Does a Maintenance Program Include?

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USGBC Assesses Performance of LEED-Certified Buildings

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Get the Elevator Maintenance You Pay For

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sports Arenas Pose Maintenance and Engineering Challenges

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Maintenance Management Software

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Three Categories of Mobile Maintenance

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Proper Maintenance Will Improve Air Distribution Efficiency

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Elevator Wait Times Getting You Down?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manage Work Orders, Parts with Wireless CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Specification Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Removal Equipment: Maintenance Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cooling Equipment: Technician Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Roofing Options Demand Unique Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Changes in LEED 2009?

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Specifying Water-Saving Products

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Roof Warranties and Maintenance

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Four Steps for Controlling Pests

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: Test the Product Before Installation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manuals Help Ensure Proper Lift Operation and Maintenance

News & Views
Is Your Elevator Getting Clean Backup Power?

News & Views
Getting the Most from a CMMS

Facility Focus
Maintenance: The Impact of Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stimulus Funds Can Address Deferred Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School Districts Focus on Modernization, Not New Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stimulus Package Puts Spotlight on Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cool Roofs: Develop a Maintenance Plan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Restrooms: Maintenance Scheduling Can Lead to Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proper Training and Maintenance Plays Role in HVAC Efficiency

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Maintaining green buildings

Facility Focus
Going Green: Toyota Making It Work

News & Views
Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Imaging: Tools for Predictive, Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Four Objectives for Specifying Roof Coatings

Building Operating Management
HVAC Maintenance and Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
HVAC Maintenance and Reliability and Longevity

Building Operating Management
HVAC Maintenance and IAQ

News & Views
When Comparing Floorcoverings, Don’t Forget About Maintenance Costs

News & Views
Obama’s Promise on Deferred Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance Ensures Peak Operating Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Control Backlog and Manage Contractors with a CMMS

Building Operating Management
Don't Ignore Roofing Maintenance When Budgets Are Tight

Building Operating Management
Roofing Maintenance Tips

Building Operating Management
The Right Elevator Service Agreement Minimizes Downtime

Building Operating Management
Good IAQ Requires Proper Maintenance And Monitoring

Building Operating Management
Minimizing Restroom Maintenance

News & Views
Enhancing Maintenance Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Department Influences Design and Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lack of K-12 Funding Leads to Breakdown Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Reducing Operating Costs

News & Views
Linking Maintenance and Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Computer Science Building Poses Energy-Efficiency Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Recommissioning Targets Stanford's Largest Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Test Equipment Helps Develop Preventive Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Inspection Cameras Play a Role in Preventive Maintenance Programs

Building Operating Management
The Cost of Poor Window Maintenance

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Facility Maintenance Software: Finding The Right CMMS Solution

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Key Components of a Flooring Maintenance Program

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ASHRAE Offers First Exam for Operations Certification

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General Window Maintenance Tips: What To Look For

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Disaster Planning: Storm-Proof HVAC, Roof Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Design: Consider Functionality and Cost

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Departments Investing in Infrared Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Cameras Uncover HVAC, Roofing Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Schedule Infrared-Imaging Routes for Effective Preventive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Conduct Preventive Maintenance and Fleet Inventories for Snow Removal

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Diagnostic Technology: Thermal Imaging Cameras and Beyond

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Maintenance as a Top Priority

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New Standard Focuses on HVAC Maintenance

News & Views
Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

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ISO Standard Addresses Design, Construction and Maintenance for Safer, Longer-Lasting Building

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Mowers: Inspection and Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Performance Buildings: Managers Influence Design, Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS: Preventive Maintenance Ensures Power Supply

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Adhere to NFPA Requirements During UPS Testing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Reasons Why Managers Could Replace Chillers

News & Views
Keeping Up-to-date on Painting Maintenance

News & Views
Concrete Maintenance Strategies

News & Views
Green Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Removal: Preventive Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Implement Scheduled Roof Repairs

News & Views
Facilities Accessibility and ADA

News & Views
Exterior Lighting: Maintenance Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps on the Path to Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Getting More from a CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance: The fourth R?

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OSHA Cites United Airlines at O'Hare for Health, Safety Violations

News & Views
Securing Funding for Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Weighing Elevator Modernization Factors

News & Views
Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

News & Views
Planning for Power

News & Views
Mowers: Inspection and Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Funding for the Next Generation

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New York Mets’ Colors: Blue, Orange and, Now, Green

News & Views
Maintenance Management Software

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finally, managers have a road map to success

News & Views
The Green Side of Deferred Maintenance

News & Views
Preventive Maintenance of the Fire Safety System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers Performance: Challenges and Solutions

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

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NEMA Publishes Installation Guide for Nurse Call Systems

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EPA Defines Epinephrine Disposal

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ASTM Manual Targets Safe Use of Oxygen Systems

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MOP-19 Sets Accelerated Phaseout for HCFCs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Efficiency By Design

Building Operating Management
How Hidden Problems Can Shorten Window Life

Building Operating Management
Elevators: No Margin for Down Time

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting Up Barriers to Air Leaks

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HVAC Inspection and Maintenance Standard Open for Comment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance as Reality Check

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IAQ Grant Targets Maintenance Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Selling Maintenance to CEOs

Building Operating Management
Keeping Up To Avoid Going Down

Building Operating Management
Managing Assets — When They’re Overhead

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Do You Know What You Bring to the Table?

Building Operating Management
Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting Data to Work

Building Operating Management
Little Pain, Real Gain

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pinpointing Roofing Problems

Building Operating Management
Carpet for the Long Run

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning, Improvising, or Both?

Building Operating Management
Timely Roofing Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Targeting Ice and Snow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Olympic Ideal, Maintenance Style

Facility Maintenance Decisions
with input from the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)
EPDM Comes of Age


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Getting More From the Floor

Building Operating Management
Steps to Quality Flooring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A New Era for HVAC Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What's in a word? A manager's role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance that Extends Roof Life

Building Operating Management
Voices of Experience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
So, how did you spend the money?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovating Buildings, Images

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Systems: Streamlining for Savings

Building Operating Management
Keeping Tabs on Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UN-common Challenge

Building Operating Management
Boardroom Connections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Transforming the Presidio

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Roofing-Mold Connection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Star Search: Finding the Right Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pushing the Envelope

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Looking for the Next Mercury

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Performance: Customer as Catalyst

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Protecting Parking Structures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Top-Level HVAC Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planning For the Unexpected

Building Operating Management
Waste Not

Building Operating Management
In Good Working Order

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Prescription for Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofits: Matching Form and Function

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In or Out?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Maintenance Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
One Audit You’ll Like

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Go ahead, blow your own horn

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building an IAQ Arsenal

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going with the Flow: Maintenance ensures pump performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Doing More with (Much) Less

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Threats to Chiller Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting value into maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Software That Shares

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Bottom-Line Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance at Large

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tough questions, tougher answers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Boiler Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bracing for Troubled Waters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Linking PM To the Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Auditing for CMMS Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ROOFING: A Prescription for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers: Repair or Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Best practices: Maximizing maintenance

Building Operating Management
Thinking Like a CFO: Prevention Pays, Analysis Shows

Building Operating Management
Thinking Like a CFO: Mastering a Fundamental Tool

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Access, Texas Style

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Going, Going... GREEN

Facility Maintenance Decisions
for maintenance:

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Testing and inspection spell success for life-safety systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS Uptime: Making it Happen

Facility Maintenance Decisions
It’s All About You

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: What You Need

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sending a Message

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Net Working

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Battles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Across the Industry

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Something Old, Something New

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cutting to the Choice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance By Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximum CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintaining Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bottom-Line Benefits of Chiller PM

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons On Lifts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Selling Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Mowers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Comprehensive Carpet Care

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing For Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Road To Safety