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The 1980s: When Office Spaces Were King


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Off-Campus Student Housing: Keep it Safe and Sensible

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Hotel Conversions make Post-Pandemic Sense

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3 Benefits of PVC Roofing

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

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

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How the Pandemic is Influencing Future Student Housing Projects

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Top Student Housing Design Trends

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Beyond the Rooftop: Understanding Alternative Solar Options

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Distribution Center Upgrades Insulation to Improve Interior Conditions

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Basic Paint Components and Their Role in Quality, Performance

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4 Trends in Commercial Office Leasing

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School Districts Move into the Housing Business

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Safe and Sound: Design Strategies for Secure Student Housing

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Are Empty Offices an Option for Expanded Housing Downtown?

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Why Commercial Building Owners Should Consider Indexed Escalation

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To Recoat or Reroof: How to Make a Smart Roofing Decision

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Technology Advances Bring New, Exciting MEWPs Options

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When Roofing Replacement Is the Best Option

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Forever Changed: The Pandemic's True Influence on Buildings

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Savvy Strategies for Roof Maintenance and Replacement

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OSHA Issues Guidance for Workers in Nursing Homes

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'Kevin Bacon' Factor May Help COVID Spread

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Healthcare Facilities Set Up Outdoor Visits for Elderly Patients

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HVAC Problems at Texas COVID Facility Possibly Linked to Two Deaths

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New Guidelines for Reopening Nursing Homes Now Available

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Gender-Neutral Restrooms Gaining Ground

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Hotels Kick Tiny Shampoo Bottles Out of Their Bathrooms

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Green Increases Value of Old Office Buildings Up to $800,000

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8 Tips for Roofing Preventive Maintenance Inspections

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Is Your Roof Leak Really a Roof Leak?

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Smart Building Technology Provides Office Space Flexibility

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Boilers: Understand the Full Picture on Energy Savings

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Advances in Lighting Technology Bring Energy Efficiency

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4 Lighting Control Options Help FMs Find Best Facility Fit

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Specifying Plumbing Products for Functionality not Aesthetics

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How To Inspect and Evaluate Roofing Membrane Conditions

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Single-Occupancy, Gender-Neutral Restrooms Gaining Momentum

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Technology Gains Boost Boiler Energy Efficiency

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New Thinking In Boiler Design Leads to Better, More Efficient Systems

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With Advanced Features, Fan Coil Unit Systems Can Achieve Today’s Energy Efficiency Goals

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Texas Nursing Home Evacuation Began with a Gun Drawn and No Plan

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Equipment Rental and Cost Considerations

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Understanding Price and Contract Issues with Solar PPAs

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Bradley: Verge with WashBar Earns Multiple Design Awards

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For Single-Ply Roof, Regular Maintenance Prevents Problems

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Proper Installation Is Crucial for Single-Ply Roof

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Getting A Good Single-Ply Roof Design

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Factors to Consider When Selecting A Single-Ply Roof

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Managers Discuss Inventory Management Strategies

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For University Housing, There's No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

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Success Story: New Approach To University Housing at Ohio State's Regional Campus

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Three Fundamentals of Good Single-Ply Roofing

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Proper Installation and Maintenance Keys to Good Single-Ply Roofing

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Using and Managing Energy Monitoring Data

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Quick Response to Energy Waste, Quick ROI Among Benefits

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Bringing Energy Understanding to Occupants, Tenants

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How Type of Paint and Paint Quality Affect Performance

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Consider Application Needs, Environmental Conditions In Selecting Paint

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Comprehensive Strategies for Effective Roof Inspections

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Common Problems With Single-Ply Roof Systems

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Managers discuss their challenges when buying sustainable products

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Healthcare Leases: Understanding HIPPA Impacts

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Healthcare Leases: Anti-Kickback Statute And Stark Law

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Specifying Mowers with Manufacturers as Partners

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Turf Considerations When Specifying Mowers

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Versatility, Maintenance Factors Important Issues when Specifying Mowers

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Staffing, Training Considerations When Specifying Mowers

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LEED-EBOM's Performance and Establishment Requirements

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How to Choose Best Single-Ply Roofing System

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Spotlighting Single-Ply Roofing Systems

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Single-Ply Roofing Systems Present Some Challenges

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Installation Suggestions For Single-Ply Roofing Systems

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Effective Inspection Plan Adds Years to Roofing System

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Manage Indoor Pollutants to Preserve Indoor Air Quality

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Roadblocks to Single-Ply Roofing Maintenance

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Comprehensive Maintenance, Inspection for Single-Ply Roofing

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Building a Successful Single-Ply Roofing Maintenance Program

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Considering Electric Utility Vehicles

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Weighing Benefits and Drawbacks to Electrical Utility Vehicle Specification

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Gauging Electrical Utility Vehicle Performance

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Adapting for Utility Vehicle Success

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Green Purchasing Benefits Go Well Beyond Bottom Line Savings

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New Mexico Fire Station Uses PPA To Go Solar

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Three Causes of Moisture Below the Roof Membrane

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Understanding Single-Ply Roofing Failures Helps Prevent Them

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Pitch Pockets, Water Vapor can Cause Single-Ply Roof Trouble

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Improper Use of Adhesives can Lead to Single-Ply Roof Failures

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Deflection, Crushing of Roof Insulation Can Contribute to Single-Ply Roofing Failures

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Definition of Co-employment versus Outsourcing

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From Recycled Content to Holistic Life-Cycle Assessments, Here's What to Consider for Product Standards

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Don't Get Overwhelmed by Eco-Labels

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Standards for Suppliers Help Ensure Green Product Selection

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How To Maintain (Or Improve Upon) Certification

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Tough Decisions: Managers Need a Strong Conscience

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Managers Discuss Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Programs

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Roofing Maintenance: Inspection Checklist

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Condensing Boilers: Understanding Efficiency Ratings

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Managers, Staff Team Up When Purchasing Mowers, Utility Vehicles

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Equipment Purchases: Create a Specification Package

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Tips for Specifying Roof Insulation

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Inventory Management: Managers Need Time, Resources

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Managers Discuss Strategies for Savvy Specification

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How to Minimize Total Cost of Ownership

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Dan Hounsell: Managers' Knowledge of Facilities Fuels Specification

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Chris Matt: Managers Consult Colleagues During Specification

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Risk Management: Decrease Costs, Improve Accountability

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Green Renovations Should Focus on IAQ, Purchasing, Material Handling

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Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

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Waste Management: Tips for Recycling, Reuse During Renovation Projects

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PRODUCT FOCUS: Boilers and Water Heaters

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Snow and Ice Removal: Equipment Financing Options

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HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Fuel Arena's LEED Certification

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Landlords: Keep Tenants Without Putting Long-Term Building Sale And Refinancing At Risk

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Creating Sustainable Purchasing Policies

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A Guide To Single Ply Roofing Products

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Why Develop a Green Purchasing Plan?

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Condensing Water Heaters Reduce Installation and Repair Time

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Greening Campus Housing

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Aerial Lift Rental: High-Level Maintenance

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Key Decision: Renting vs. Buying Equipment

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U.S. Office Market Looking Better than Expected

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Oil-Less Centrifugal Chillers Reduce Maintenance

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Green Roofs: The Durability-Sustainability Link

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Siting for LEED-CI

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Green: The Driving Issue on Grounds

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Who’s on your purchasing team

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Green Purchasing: Helping Nature and the Bottom Line

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Reduce Roofing Installation Time: Just Peel and Stick

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Green Purchasing in Health Care

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Keeping Motors Running

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Nursing Homes Among OSHA's '07 Targets

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Ivy League Takes Top Spot in Green Power Purchasing

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Green as a Healing Strategy

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Diagnosing HVAC Problems

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Jacksonville Fla. Office Market Should Improve in 2007

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Single-Ply Solutions

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Employment And Wage Gains Decrease Likelihood of Interest Rates Cuts

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Tenant Demand Stays High Despite Housing Slump

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Would You Pay a Premium to Lease Green Space?

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Satisfied Customers

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Making Green Work

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Industrial Real Estate Market Ratchets Upward

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Collliers: Potential for Office Market Slowdown in 2007, Despite Current Demand

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Office Market Continues Tightening Despite Surging Energy Prices

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A Closer Look at Equipment Rental

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Adding Up To Green Design

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Fire Focus: Nursing Homes Face Sprinkler Mandate

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MRO Purchasing: Priority or Strategy?

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A Closer Look At Procurement

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Manufacturers Speak Out

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Roofing on the Rise

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TPO on Top

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Net Working

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The Challenge Is Change

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No Fast Track to E-Procurement