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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Return-to-Office: Understanding Why Occupants Come to the Office


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Employers Look to Improve Mental Health at Work

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What is a Circular Workplace?

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Lighting Controls: Achieving Energy Efficiency and Visual Comfort

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Maintenance Drives Employee Well-Being and Engagement

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Maintenance and the Rise of Employee Well-Being and Engagement 

Building Operating Management
Maintenance Strategy Important Part of Sustainable Roofing Plan

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Horticulture Management Inside Milwaukee's Historic Domes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Create Standard Operating Procedures

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OSHA Rule Proposed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Building Operating Management
How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Employee Motivation: Measuring Success

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Case Study: Heating Modernization at Catholic Church

Building Operating Management
Fostering Employee Engagement in Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Future-Proofing Tech Workspaces: Embracing Flexibility and Efficiency for Growth

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mass Masonry: Adapting Historic Buildings for the Next Generation

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An Office That Supports Company Culture and Workflow

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Flatiron Building in NYC Latest Office to Multifamily Conversion

Building Operating Management
Office Relocation: Fostering Collaboration and Culture

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Trend Alert: Converting Commercial to Multi-Family

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Importance of Scheduled Boiler Inspections 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Issues: The Search for Savings

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Biden Administration Moves Forward with Incandescent Phase Out

Building Operating Management
Why Assessing Pump Systems Matter

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Study States Case to Install Bird-Safe Glass in New Commercial Buildings

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Distribution Center Upgrades Insulation to Improve Interior Conditions

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Re-Inventing Company Culture Post-Pandemic

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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What to Know About ADA Regulations

Building Operating Management
How to Choose Between Engineering Consultants or Subs for Construction Projects

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Green Seal Bans 'Forever Chemicals' From Certified Cleaning Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light

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Biden Administration Phases Out Incandescent Bulbs for LEDs

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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UL’s Indoor Air Quality Services Now Available Via GSA

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Firehouse Is First To Earn UL’s IAQ Certification

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Case Study: University Prioritizes Bird Friendly Glass in New Building

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New Standards Address Modular Construction

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Roof Replacement Yields Huge Energy Benefits: Study

Building Operating Management
How to Make Smart Building Data Smarter

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New UL Resources Target Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
Do You Have Too Much Carbon Dioxide In Your Facility?

Building Operating Management
Fitwel Viral Response Module: Best Practices for Slowing the Spread

Facility Maintenance Decisions
4 Air Quality Technologies Can Mitigate Coronavirus Spread

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Addressable Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled

Building Operating Management
COVID-19 Decontamination: How to Harness UV-C Light to Disinfect Facilities

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Trump Tower Faces $12 Million Fine for Environmental Violations

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Tool Calculates Likely Coronavirus Exposure Rates in Rooms

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Healthcare Facilities Challenged By Virtual Survey Documentation

Building Operating Management
Modular Construction: Despite Benefits, Healthcare Adoption Is Slow

Building Operating Management
The Importance of Full-Time Facilities Employees During the Pandemic

Building Operating Management
How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

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Report Addresses UV Technology in Fighting Coronavirus

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Hospitals without Walls Waiver Allows ASCs to Provide Hospitals Relief

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Laser Printers Can Cause Genetic Changes, Study Finds

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Salary Survey Data Shows Optimism from FMs

Building Operating Management
How to Make the Money Case for Health and Wellness

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UL Warns of Counterfeit Sprinklers

Building Operating Management
Understanding Environment of Care and Life Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Building Operating Management
FMs Face Critical Compliance Challenges in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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University Whips Up Resilient Grounds Management Practice

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Roof Consultant's Role in Roofing Selection

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How Technology is Evolving in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Keeping Data Center Construction on Schedule

Building Operating Management
Level 2: N+1 Provides Equipment Redundancy

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Cybersecurity: Understanding Smart Building Vulnerabilities

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Hungry Seagulls Damage School Roof

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OSHA Lists Top 10 Safety Violations

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RECALL: Playground Equipment Poses Strangulation Hazard

Building Operating Management
Office Thermal Comfort: Simple Fixes and Beyond

Building Operating Management
Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) Aid Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Better R-Value, Thermal Performance Highlight Window Advances

Building Operating Management
The Brave New World of Cybersecurity: Evaluating Vulnerabilities

Building Operating Management
How To Evaluate Facility Security Vulnerabilities

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Advances in Technology Drive Domestic Hot Water Choices

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Commercial PV Plants Can Receive UL Certification

Building Operating Management
Roofing Myths Busted: Installation

Building Operating Management
Smart Buildings: How to Justify an Investment in Analytics Software

Building Operating Management
People, Purpose, Principles: How Workplace Design Responds To Corporate Culture

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Are Open Offices Really That Bad?

Building Operating Management
Understand Arc Flash Codes, Standards, and Regulations

Building Operating Management
New Concepts in Office Design Gain Momentum

Building Operating Management
How Corporate Culture Influences Workplace Design

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Developing an Effective Arc Flash Safety Program

Building Operating Management
How To Get The Most Value Out of Big Data

Building Operating Management
Tech Companies Set The Pace For Office Design

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California Bans HFCs in Response to SNAP Repeal

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Alarm Fatigue: FDD Failure At Cleveland Fertility Clinic Has Devastating Results

Building Operating Management
Why Office Design Should Reflect Corporate Culture

Building Operating Management
10 Most Common Building Construction Phase Mistakes

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Fight Over HFCs Could Go To Supreme Court

Building Operating Management
Advances in Lighting Technology Bring Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
4 Lighting Control Options Help FMs Find Best Facility Fit

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Lamps in UV Disinfection Systems Need Attention

Building Operating Management
How Special Rates, Deregulation Can Save FMs On Utilities Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Benefits of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Analyzing Metrics for Successful Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Building Operating Management
C-Suites Are Becoming More Flexible, Functional Spaces For Executives

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Heavy Snow Accumulation Causes Roof Collapse

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Goodway Launches Free Online Calculator to Gauge Cost of Chiller Fouling

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Fault Detection and Diagnostics: How To Find Energy-Wasting Problems

Building Operating Management
Understanding The Human Element of Fault Detection and Diagnostics

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Keep Your Building Cool in Summer with a Cool Roof

Building Operating Management
Building Out Critical Environments: Faced-Paced and Fun

Building Operating Management
How Nature and Culture Enhance Happiness, Wellness, Productivity in Office Space

Building Operating Management
Active Energy Management Gives FMs a Leg-Up on Efficiency

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Product Category Rule for Roof Coatings in North America Available

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USA Insulation Expands Into Toledo, Ohio to Better Service High Demand for Innovative Foam Insulation

Building Operating Management
Further LED Benefits: Enhanced Color, Flexibility of LED Light Sheets

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NEMA Publishes Comprehensive Catalog of Electrical Standards: 2017 ESPG

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Advances in LEDs Bring Architectural Performance to Commercial Products

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Firestone Building Products Announces Expansion of Global Manufacturing Capabilities

Building Operating Management
Modular Prefabricated Components Speed Construction, Cut Waste

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SureCall and RSRF Work Together to Provide a DAS Alternative

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Armstrong Fluid Technology Test Lab Facility Approved through Hydraulic Institute’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program

Building Operating Management
How Using WaterSense Standards and Products Saves Water One Drop At a Time

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Fire Alarm Pull Station Recalled Due to Failure to Alert

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Four Questions For Evaluating Smart Building Platforms

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Demand Increasing for ConX Modular Steel Building System for Hospitality Structures

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Four Questions For Evaluating Smart Building Platforms

Building Operating Management
Keep Flooring Projects On Time And On Budget

Building Operating Management
Use BAS For Onsite Systems and Operations, But Make Use of Third-Party Software As Well

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Planning: From Concept to Reality

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

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Fine-Tune Maintenance Planning Process with Measuring and Meetings

Building Operating Management
Next Step in Building Internet of Things: Interconnectivity and Integration

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OSHA: Standards, Systems and Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Update: Workplace Safety Changes for 2016

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Revises Labeling and Signage Requirements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
OSHA Revisions to Improve Regulatory Compliance

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Buildings: Update on NREL Facility in Colorado

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Buildings: Update on Federal Center South Building 1202 near Seattle

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

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

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‘Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish&lrquo;: What Corporation Learned in Using Risk Assessment

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Organization Hurt by Poorly Maintained Technology, Untrained Staff

Building Operating Management
Security Measures Must be Designed for the Specific Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Change Management's Perception of Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Converting Vision of Maintenance Plan into Reality

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regulations and codes constantly evolve. Consultants offer strategies on how to keep up

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

Building Operating Management
Biggest Change in Energy Markets Is Natural Gas Pricing

Building Operating Management
Understanding PUC Regulation as a Factor in Utility Rates

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Variety of Building Vulnerabilities May Pose Security Challenges

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Variety of Emergencies, Relationships Demand Attention

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Survey: Managers Tackle Growing Regulatory Compliance Challenges

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Big Shifts in Power Pricing

Building Operating Management
Location, Consultant, Modeling Can Help Customers Prepare for Utility Price Impacts

Building Operating Management
Security Audits Build a Baseline of Knowledge

Building Operating Management
Common Security Vulnerabilities in Facilities

Building Operating Management
Tips on Getting Effective Security Audit

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

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Tenant Drills, Communication Aid in Maintaining Security in Office Buildings

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

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Tenants Play Important Role in Safety-Security Planning

Building Operating Management
Energy Upgrades Overcome Scheduling Challenges, Produce Verified Savings

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System Integration: Challenges In Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Rethinking the Commitment to Regulatory Compliance Issues

Building Operating Management
Variety of Emergencies, Building Vulnerabilities Demand Attention

Building Operating Management
Drills, Communication, Relationship Building All Strengthen Security

Building Operating Management
Safety and Security Challenges in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Environmental Issues Dominate Regulatory Compliance Concerns

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Devote Significant Time to Regulatory Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Protection Compliance Consumes Most Managers' Time

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Environmental Compliance Climbs the Priority List for Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
More Knowledge Means Greater Regulatory Compliance Success

Building Operating Management
Tips on Replacing or Upgrading HVAC Components

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How To Balance Outsourcing and In-House Staff

Building Operating Management
Advances in Product Standards and Green Certifications

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ADA Compliance: Avoiding Common Problems

Building Operating Management
Complying With ADA: Construction And Maintenance Challenges

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Fault Detection And Diagnostics Software Has Potential To Save Energy

Building Operating Management
Electric Bills May Rise With New Regulations On Coal-Fired Power Plants

Building Operating Management
How Will Electric Utilities Respond To New Rules On Carbon Emissions?

Building Operating Management
Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

Building Operating Management
Look Closely: Will New Regulations Will Affect Your Electric Power Pricing?

Building Operating Management
How To Soften Electric Rate Increases From New Rules On Coal Plant Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers offer their insights on the challenges of working with outside help at their facilities

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Energy Benefits of Green Roofs

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Human Element Plays Large Role In Multitenant Building Security

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How Fault Detection And Diagnostics Reduces Energy Costs

Building Operating Management
Consider Whether Design is Still Sensible During Retrocommissioning

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Microsoft Finds That Fault Detection Saves Energy

Building Operating Management
Fidelity's Centercore Model Offers Data Centers Greater Design, Construction Flexibility

Building Operating Management
Centercore Model Was Designed To Give Fidelity Options When It Comes To Meeting IT Needs

Building Operating Management
Centercore Design Delivers Complete Data Center In Each Module

Building Operating Management
Energy Star's Portfolio Manager Is Important Tool For Munich Re's Energy Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Careful Consideration Of Technology Helps Munich Re Avoid Costly Mistakes

Building Operating Management
Munich Reinsurance America's Sustainability Efforts Are Part Of Larger Corporate Goals

Building Operating Management
Paul Lupica's Energy Efficiency Efforts Have Led To Big Improvement For Munich Re

Building Operating Management
VFDs Offer Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

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Data Issues Are Critical With Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD)

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With Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD), Take Close Look At Buildings, Software Capabilities

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When a Roof Straddles The Repair/Replace Line

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Understanding How Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Tool Works

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Web Tool Calculates Real Time Air Quality Index

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Fault Detection And Diagnostics To Transform Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Big Data To Manage Buildings

Building Operating Management
As Microsoft Has Brought Fault Detection And Diagnostics Online, Management Of Assets Has Improved

Building Operating Management
Unified Reporting Helps Microsoft's Facilities Management Team Measure And Manage Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Microsoft's 'Analytics Blanket' Is Changing How Facilities Are Managed

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How to repair a wet roof deck

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Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Is Attracting Industry Interest

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ADA: Common Sense and Compliance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
ADA Standards Differ From Building Codes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Life Cycle of ADA Compliance Issues to Consider

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Fault Detection And Diagnostics (FDD) Shows Promising Results

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Maintenance Strategy: Work-Order Management

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Challenges Face Healthcare Facilities Located Off Hospital Campus

Building Operating Management
Fannie Mae's LEED-EBOM Push

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Certification: How To Overcome Challenges Of Multi-tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Focus On Building Core, Common Areas To Sell Owners On LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Purchasing Credits Are Recurring Challenge In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Keep Financial Considerations In Mind When Pursuing LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Better Data Can Make LEED-EBOM An Easier Sell To Tenants, Owners

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LEED Certification for Multiple Buildings

Building Operating Management
New ADA and the "Pool Lift" Regulation

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ADA: Avoiding Restroom Accessibility Woes

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Keys Components for Maintenance Work-Order Scheduling

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Modular Data Centers Offer Flexibility

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ADA: Are You At Risk?

Building Operating Management
What To Know Before Building A Modular Data Center

Building Operating Management
Know The Requirements For Modular Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Keep Shipping Size Constraints In Mind When Designing Modular Data Center

Building Operating Management
4 Questions To Ask When Considering A Modular Data Center

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Define Performance Expectations in Outsourced Services

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Talk With Tenants About Security Needs

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Effective Work-Order Schedule Pays Dividends

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School uses geothermal energy

Building Operating Management
Green Operations in Multi-Tenant Buildings Require Solid Planning, Tenant Buy-in

Building Operating Management
Developing a Sustainability Plan in Multi-Tenant Buildings Has Several Potential Challenges

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Program Must Account For Tenant Behavior

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Plan, Tenant Buy-In Are Only Beginning Of Successful Green Operations

Building Operating Management
Roofing Resources For Facility Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Condition Monitoring Helps Detect Building Envelope Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Envelope Inspection Strategies Help Prevent Costly Repairs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair History is Critical to Proper Inspection of Building Envelopes

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What is the Passive House rating system?

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Communication is key to good multitenant security

Building Operating Management
Cost Savings and Green Features at NAU Health and Learning Center

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Security System Design in Multitenant Buildings Requires Cooperation

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Boilers: Four Factors Shape Decision to Repair or Replace

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Good Communication Key Part of Security System Design

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Multitenant Buildings Have Multiple Security Needs

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Is Now a Good Time to Lock In Energy Prices?

Building Operating Management
Multitenant Buildings Have Multiple Security Needs

Building Operating Management
In Securing Multitenant Facilities, Human Element Plays a Large Role

Building Operating Management
With Multitenant Buildings, Good Communication Is Essential to Security Planning

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Energy efficiency project results in significant campus improvements

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Three Reasons Can Justify New Building Automation Technology

Building Operating Management
Modular Data Centers Offer Flexibility, Savings

Building Operating Management
How Modularity Works in Data Center Design

Building Operating Management
Is A Modular Data Center Design The Right Choice?

Building Operating Management
7x24 Exchange Explores Data Center Trends

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Analytics, Fault Detection Improve Building Automation Capabilities

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The Benefits of Co-Employment

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Be Careful with Co-employment Arrangements

Building Operating Management
The Citadel Center: Chicago Green

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifts: How to Develop a Written Safety Program

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Five Steps Can Help Win Acceptance for New Workplace Designs

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Free Handbook Can Help With Tracking, Improving Building Performance

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Power Tools: Saws for Wood, Metal, Concrete

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Outsourced Service Providers Want to Be on the Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Need to Lead, Guide, Direct

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Air Handler Drain Pans and Indoor Air Quality

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Taking Stock of New ADA Regulations

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

Building Operating Management
Carpet Installation and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
ADA: What FMs Need to Know

Building Operating Management
ADA: Impact on Operations

Building Operating Management
Determining and Stretching the Useful Life of Controls

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Judging the Corporate Attitude Towards Outsourcing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Maintenance: Three Groups of Opaque Coatings

Building Operating Management
Fourteen Critical Business Topics FMs Should Understand

Building Operating Management
Evaluate Vulnerabilities in Facility and Technology

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The People Part

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Outsourced Facilities Management Survey Data

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Tools to Diagnose IAQ

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Envelopes: Inspection Requirements for EIFS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Replace Building-Envelope Components

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Integrated Pest Management: Sustainability and Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
TPO Roof Replaces Leaking Inverted Roof-Membrane Assembly System

Building Operating Management
Recalibrating the Portfolio, Revamping the Brand

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seven Common Types of Roof Insulation

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Lighting Retrofits: Save Money, Reduce Maintenance with Betsy Pooley

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Strategies for Attaching Insulation to Roof Decks

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips for Specifying Roof Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Codes, Standards Influence Lighting Retrofits

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Security System Efficiency Maximized With Vulnerability Analysis

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Are the Benefits of Insulation?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers: Mulching Decks Improve Turf Health

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Power Tools: Finding the Right Saw

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Poor Air Distribution Leads to Hot Spots

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Saves Energy, Complies with Building Codes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Insulation: Mineral Fiber and Foam Plastics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation: Fire Safety Affects Specification

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With HVAC Upgrades, Reduce Loads First to Maximize Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings: Online Calculators Quantify Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology Talk: Jigsaws, Miter Saws, Circular Saws

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Funds Earmarked to Green Government Facilities

Building Operating Management
Recovery Act Funds Energy Efficiency Grants For State, Local Projects

Building Operating Management
Controversy, Confusion Over Buy-American Clause

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Using Workplace to Shape Corporate Culture

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

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Recovery Act Funds Awarded for Data Center Efficiency Research

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roofs: A Look at the Disadvantages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Repair or Replace?

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DOE Awards $620 Million of Stimulus Funds for Smart Grid Research

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Role Does Insulation Play in Roof Installations?

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Lessons in Educational Funding with Tim Woodley

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Proper Maintenance and Specs Lead to Roofing Sustainability and Longevity

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Geithner and Bernanke Urged to Extend TALF through 2010 for $6 Trillion Industry Real Estate Sector

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Schedule Motor Inventories

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wet Insulation Decreases a Building's R-Value, Thermal Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Cameras Can Detect Thermal Bridging, Air Leaks, Wet Insulation

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Online Calculator Estimates Stimulus-Related Jobs Created by Energy Efficiency Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS: Three Categories of Mobile Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Insulated Metal Wall Panels Gain Acceptance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Snow and Ice Removal Equipment: Maintenance Checklist

Building Operating Management
Listen Up: Consider How Acoustics Can Complement Green Designs

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Department of Energy Rolls Out More Spending For Energy Efficiency Projects

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Physical Workplace Can Encourage Collaboration

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Department of Energy Awards More Than $48 Million to Michigan and Iowa for Energy Projects

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DOE Details Release of $204 Million in Stimulus Funding For State Energy Efficiency Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are Organic Fertilizers Worth the Extra Cost?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation Plays Key Role in Building Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mineral Aggregate Protects Asphalt Built-Up Roofing Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Should Consider Life-Cycle Costs When Specifying Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lift Safety: Operator Checklist

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Thermal Conductance And Roofing Systems

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GSA Revs Up Stimulus Spending

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Moving From Facility Manager to FM Consultant

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FM Consulting During A Recession

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Eight Common Mistakes New FM Consultants Make

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Cleaning Chemicals and Occupant Health

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Department of Energy Updates Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Allocations, Announces $16 Million in Additional Funding

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Stimulus Bill Funds New Energy Grant Programs

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Stimulus Builds Surge in Military Construction

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Stimulus Gives Credit For Efficient Cars

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Aims to Pop Up Real Estate with Tax Credits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Will Be a Priority When Modernizing Facilities

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What Roofing Consultants Can Do For You

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Offers Path to School Modernization Funding

Building Operating Management
School Modernization Funding Breakdown by State

Facility Maintenance Decisions
States Decide if School Districts Receive Stimulus Funds

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

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Stimulus Funds Go Beyond K-12 School Districts

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Design Guide Helps Districts Save Energy, Lower Costs

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Obama Administration Announces $3.2 Billion in Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements

Facility Focus
College to Consulting: How To Get Started

Facility Focus
Do You Have the Skills to Be an FM Consultant?

Facility Focus
Transitioning to the World of FM Consulting

Facility Focus
Many Ways Educational Facilities Can Tap Into Stimulus Money

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Smaller Workspaces May Not Be More Profitable

Building Operating Management
UL Fights Greenwash

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Recycles Wood Waste Into Mulch

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Coatings Protect Against UV Light, Leaks, Corrosion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Proper Surface Preparation is Essential Before Applying Roof Coatings

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EPA Settles Asbestos Cases with Maryland Schools

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EPA Settles with Anchorage and University of Kansas Over Hazmat Violations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Size and Maneuverability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Efficiency: Evaluate Power Quality, Perform Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Keys to Preventing Motor Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Occupancy Sensors: Passive Infrared, Ultrasonic and Dual-Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
UPS Testing: Identify Potential Power Interruptions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Top Tools for UPS Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Advanced Data-Logger Technology Improves Productivity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Scans of Roof Systems Can Identify Wet Insulation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rental Equipment: Lifts, Spot Coolers and Backhoes

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LED Technology: Common Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermoset Versus Thermoplastic Membranes: What's the Difference?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls: Personal Switching, Dimming

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hot Issue: Maintaining Fire-Rated Doors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology Powers Bottom-Line Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Electronic Waste: Reuse, Recycle, or Dispose?

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Energy Opportunity

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FERC Proposes to Strengthen, Clarify Standards of Conduct

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High-Level Maintenance Decisions

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The inside track on IAQ

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Specifying Utility Vehicles

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Hot Button: Effective Boiler Maintenance

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New Energy Efficiency Standards for New Federal Buildings Established

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Abandoned Cabling Increases Fire Risk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles: Driving Toward Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Focus: Strategies for Savings

Building Operating Management
Navigating the Electricity Market

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green grounds care strategy: Maximize the mulch

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New Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Units Created

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New ASHRAE Load Calculation Standard Published

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Thinking for a New Era

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Groups Propose Shift to Energy-Efficient Lighting in U.S. Market By 2016

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Common Substances in Hospitals can Cause Asthma, Report Shows

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Setting Priorities, Developing Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Spotlight: Electrical Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons on Acoustics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Insulation in a New Light

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Adding Up To Green Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing In Energy Savings

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Cutting the Clamor in Classrooms


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Valuing Insulation

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Making Buildings Count

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Outlook

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Nature, Culture Inspire Carpet Design

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Numbers Games

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Clearing the Air On Filtration

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Personal Solutions

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Maintenance Bulletin

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Maintenance Bulletin

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The EPA on Campus

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Roofing

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Deregulation’s Lone Star

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Gray Areas of Accessibility

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Ahead of the Curve

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Bottom-Line Benefits of Chiller PM