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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices
Optimizing Smart Restrooms: Power, Connectivity, and Budget Insights
Cities Find Millions to Renovate Sports Facilities
Facilities ‘Arms Race’ in College Athletics Shows no Signs of Slowing
Rising Costs Imperils School District's Deferred Maintenance Plan
Restroom Renovations that Deliver Efficiency and Savings
Midland Independent School District's Journey to Modernize HVAC Systems
Mastering Lighting Upgrades: Strategies for Success and Cost-Efficiency
Milwaukee Airport's LED Lighting Upgrade Illuminates Savings and Safety
Strengthening Building Safety: Upgrading Life Safety Equipment for Modern Needs
Overcoming HVAC Challenges in Healthcare Facilities
Government Facility Sustainability Challenges and Solutions
Facilities Recognized for Lighting Innovations
Roadmap Targets Funding for Public Building Upgrades
Website Helps Managers Navigate through IAQ Challenges
Milwaukee Brewers Say $448 Million Needed for Ballpark Repairs
Preparation is Key When Pursuing a Boiler Upgrade
Plumbing Upgrades Fit for Sustainable Codes
How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading
York University Upgrades Gender Neutral Restrooms, Simplifies Maintenance
Office Updates and Renovations Might Be Smaller Than Anticipated
$106 Million Upgrade Brings Women's Facilities On Par with Men's
HVAC Upgrades Nationwide Target COVID-19
What Does COVID-19 Mean for Restroom Upgrades?
Maintenance Matters: Ensuring Chiller Upgrades Succeed
Assessing Cooling Loads for Chiller Upgrades
Chiller Upgrades: Assessing Equipment Condition
Chiller Replacements: Out With the Old, In With the New
Many San Francisco Area Hospitals Still at Risk of Earthquake Collapse
Security Spotlight: Card Readers and Door Hardware
Lighting Controls Upgrades: Understanding Space Needs
Qualified Contractors Essential for Successful Roofing Upgrades
Key Control and Door Hardware: Security Considerations
Understanding Applications for Lighting Controls Upgrades
Understanding Roof Warranty Issues Before Upgrades
Door Hardware Spotlight: Safety, Security and Reliability
Lighting Controls Upgrade Guidelines
Roofing Projects: Early-Phase Focus, Long-Term Success
Teamwork for Successful Commercial Office Upgrades
Commercial Office Upgrades: Timing Matters
Commercial Office Upgrades: Cost Considerations
Commercial Office Building Renovations
K-12 Upgrades That Target Lighting and Plumbing
K-12 Upgrades: Assessing HVAC Needs, Setting Priorities
K-12 Upgrades: HVAC Challenges and Solutions
4 Issues in Successful Plumbing Upgrades
Plumbing Renovations That Deliver
Roofing Upgrades and Warranty Issues
Planning Lighting in New Healthcare Facilities
Contractor's Role in Roofing Upgrades
Planning Plumbing in New Healthcare Facilities
Roofing Upgrades: Beyond System Selection
Planning Healthcare Facilities for the Future
5 Steps to Ensuring Plumbing Upgrades Last
Upgrading Plumbing Systems to Improve Efficiency
Milwaukee Brewers Renovate Spring Training Home
Changing Tables Now Mandatory in Some Restrooms
Energy-Efficiency Funding Shows Promise
Improving School Security with Facility Upgrades
What’s Old Is New: Historic Renovations
How LEED Affects Lighting Upgrades
Night Lights: Study Spotlights Impact of Lighting
Renovation Spotlight: One University’s Projects
Identifying the Goals of a Restroom Upgrade
LEED, ADA, WELL: What To Look Forward To At NFMT Orlando
Senate Makes First Small Steps Toward Extending EPAct 179D Tax Deductions
Triple Net Lease? Energy Upgrades Still Benefit Landlord, NFMT Speaker Says
LED Lighting Upgrades Deliver Savings
LED Upgrade Benefits School's Pool
Make Utility Incentives Part of the Energy Upgrades Planning Process
Eye on Energy: Manager and Utility Team Up for Savings
HVAC Upgrades Benefit from In-House Expertise
Savvy Specification Benefits HVAC Upgrades
Partnering for Successful HVAC Upgrades
Music Festival Plans More Renovations
Retrocommissioning Starts With Basic Review of Lighting Control System
Making the Case for Retrocommissioning of Lighting Control Systems
SIDEBAR: Lighting Control Specification Enables Utility Incentives
PRODUCTS: Lighting Controls
$34 Million In Upgrades Keeps Festival Grounds in Top Condition
Improving Visitor Experience Goal of Festival Grounds Upgrades
Wisconsin Weather Presents Festival Maintenance Team Many Challenges
Connecticut VA Medical Center Benefits from Energy Efficiency Upgrades
How To Make A Better Case For Energy Upgrades With Utility Rebates
Thorough Evaluation of Existing HVAC System Should Precede Upgrade
Communication an Important Step in HVAC System Evaluation
Performance Measurements Help Evaluate Existing HVAC System
Understanding How Data Should Drive Energy Upgrades
How to Recommission and Revitalize Lighting Control Systems
Successful Water Conservation Involves Many Critical Factors
Strategies to Maximize Water Savings Opportunities
Public Relations Plays Role in Water Conservation
Changes in Fire/Life Safety Systems
Alterations, New Occupant Can Affect Code Compliance
Understanding Advances in Technology, When to Upgrade
Getting the Best Fire/Life System System You Can
Video: Best Practices Discussed by 2015 FMXcellence Award Winners
Knowing the Types of Lighting Control Systems and How Often Recommissioning Is Needed
At Peace Institute in Washington, D.C. , Complex Lighting Controls Get an Ongoing Commissioning
Obtaining Primary Data to Help Support Energy Projects
Measuring, Verifying, and Reporting Energy Project Results
Timing, Human Factors Are Key in Building Control Upgrades
2 Approaches to Building Controls Upgrade Projects
Getting the Most Out of a Building Controls Upgrade
Five-Year Capital Plan Helps Chicago High-Rise Cut Energy Use
Five Tips for Writing Strategic Capital Energy Plans
When Replacing Energy Using Equipment, To Capital Decisions To Current Operations
Energy Opportunity Study, Cascading Returns, Form Basis For Five-Year Capital Plan
Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades
Think Bigger Picture When Planning Plumbing Upgrades
Lessons Learned From Plumbing Retrofit
Pick Low Hanging Fruit, Retrocommission, To Set Stage For Capital Plan
Use Capital Plan To Achieve Stable Energy Savings
Water Watch: County's Projects Deliver Savings
California County Goes Overtime to Keep Plumbing Projects In House
Plumbing Retrofit Project Requires Weekend Work
Reducing GPF Drops County Restroom Water Use by 35 Percent
County Considers Better Preventive Maintenance Plan Following Plumbing Retrofit
To Justify Large HVAC Upgrades, Consider Deferred Capital Renewal
To Get Utility Incentives, Reach Out Early In Project Planning
Utility’s Advice Aided School’s Energy Upgrades
Utility Rebates, Advice Aid Energy Efficiency Efforts
Problems in Specs, Performance, Can Hurt HVAC Project
HVAC Projects in Existing Facilities: Strategies to Smooth the Way
Why HVAC Projects Go Well — or Poorly
Additional Strategies to Head Off Problems with HVAC Projects
Rules of Thumb to Guide 5-Year Capital Plan
Tie Capital Decisions To How Building Has Evolved
Use Three Steps To Build Long-Term Capital Plan
Lighting Upgrades: Planning Projects That Deliver
Lighting Projects Often Provide Fast Path to Savings
Emergence of LEDs Promps Managers to Look at Lighting Upgrades
5-Year Plan Delivers Energy Savings, Stable ROI
Cost Of Replacing Obsolete Equipment Can Help Sell HVAC Upgrade
The Rise of the LEED City
A Beginner's Guide to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEEDv4
ASHRAE, LEED Updates Include Lighting, Sustainable Materials
States Raise The Bar On High-Performance Buildings
Reduced Maintenance Costs Can Help Justify Large HVAC Upgrades
Bundle Small Energy Measures With Large HVAC Projects
Low- Or No-Cost Energy Measures Can Help Win Funds For Large HVAC Upgrades
Go Beyond Simple Payback To Justify Major HVAC Upgrades
Budget For Energy Upgrades Requires Fully Understanding Real Costs
True Energy Costs Play Important Role In Determining Energy Savings
Realistic View Of Energy Savings Helps Meet Targets
USGBC Professional Exams Evolving With Launch Of LEED v4
Lighting Retrofits for LEDs Require Understanding Facility Needs
Benefits and Challenges Associated with LEDs
LED Specification Strategies
Plumbing Codes, Technologies, And Rating Systems Are Driving Water Efficiency In Restrooms
Water Codes And Standards Continue To Tighten Water Usage Limits
Measurement, Benchmarking Of Water Use Can Help Drive Efficiency
Case For Capital Investment In Lighting Upgrades Rests On Showing Specific Benefits
Benchmarking, Rebates And Incentives Can Help Justify Lighting Upgrades
Combine Lighting Upgrades With Other Capital Projects To Maximize Energy Savings, Minimize Disruption
Overselling Productivity Increases, Maintenance Savings Can Hurt Chances Of Approval For Lighting Upgrades
Taking A Systems View Of HVAC Upgrades Can Lead To Bigger Benefits
Refrigerant, Water, Air Leaks Can All Lead To HVAC Problems
Economizers, Heat Recovery Can Help Reduce Demands On HVAC Systems
How Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Used An HVAC Systems Approach To Upgrade
Capitol Records Building Upgrade Solves HVAC Issues
How HVAC Economizers Can Help Data Centers Meet Energy Codes, Energy Star Ratings And ASHRAE Standards
Managing Data Center Air Flow With Hot Aisles, Cold Aisles Can Help Drive Energy Efficiency
Tailor Data Center Energy Strategies To Business Needs
Information, Technology Help McGill University Save On HVAC Costs
Energy Management Information System Helps McGill University Cut Down On HVAC Energy Usage
Focus On Demand Can Help Cut HVAC Energy Costs
Energy Audits, Retrocommissioning Are Keys To Energy Management Plan
Set Design Standards, Review Them Often To Maximize HVAC Energy Savings
Think Big Picture To Reduce Fire/Life Safety Costs
Examine How Flammable Materials Are Stored To Determine Fire Protection Needs
Maintenance, Commissioning Of Fire Protection Systems Can Help Reduce Costs
Facility Energy Management Produces Real Financial Benefits
Sustainability Delivers Hard Savings, Soft Benefits to Jordan, Pershing Elementary Schools
Restroom Retrofit Saves Atlanta Airport Millions in Water Use
Record Georgia Drought Triggers Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit
Installation Test Produces Results During Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit
Restroom Retrofit Opens Other Energy Conservation Doors at Atlanta Airport
Unexplored Potential In HVAC Systems
Ensuring HVAC Operational Efficiency
The Details Of Commissioning And Retrocommissioning
Determining The Correct HVAC Equipment Replacement
Lighting Quality Is Often Overlooked In Commercial Building Lighting Upgrades
Harsh Lighting, Glare Among Quality Concerns In Commercial Lighting
Lighting Controls, Occupant Involvement Are Big Pieces Of Successful Lighting Projects
Hygiene Concerns Primary in Health Care Plumbing Upgrades
Making Plumbing Retrofits Work
Trends to Look Out for in Plumbing Projects
Advances In Lighting Technology Give Facility Managers New Options For Savings
Daylight Harvesting, Other Dimming Strategies Help Lower Energy Costs
Advanced Lighting Control Strategies Like Light Level Tuning, Demand Response Save Energy
Financial Incentives Available For Lighting Upgrades
Getting Started On Upgrades To Older Lighting Systems
Fluorescents, Metal Halides, LEDs Are Among Choices To Replace Incandescents
Delamping Has to be Properly Planned to Avoid Problems, Save Energy
Installing Basic Lighting Controls Can Provide Energy Savings
Focus On Users Can Help Prevent Restroom Vandalism, Waste
Restroom Material Specification In Educational Facilities Can Be Driven By Age Of Students
Good Planning, Design Can Lead To Savings in Educational Facility Restrooms
Why HVAC Performance Gets Worse Over Time
Measures To Optimize HVAC Systems Include Energy Audits And Commissioning
Utility Rebate Programs Can Help Fund HVAC Audits, Commissioning
Tips For Designing Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
HVAC Opportunity: Improve The Efficiency Of The Heating And Cooling Distribution Systems
For HVAC Efficiency, Optimize Source Equipment For Hot Water And Chilled Water
LEDs: Lighting Retrofit Considerations
Minimizing the Need for Drain Cleaning
Some HVAC Upgrades Are Better Candidates for EPAct Tax Deductions
Plumbing Systems: Setting Retrofit Goals
Upgrading Restrooms Requires Sufficient Planning
Product Specification Considerations for Upgrading Restrooms
Restroom Upgrades Create Installation Issues
Understanding Key Plumbing Upgrade Considerations
Roofing: Making Photovoltaic Systems Work
CMMS Technology Advances Rapidly
Departments Need to Optimize, Upgrade, or Replace CMMS
Storm Damage Requires Dome Replacement of Sporting Venue
Upgrading to a More Structured Roofing System
Roof-Specification Decision: PVC or Sprayed Foam
County's Successful In-house Plumbing Upgrade Delivers Savings
Plumbing Project Outline
Plumbing Upgrade's Challenges and Additional Costs
Restroom Redesign: Benefits for Facility Managers
Field Museum, O'Hare Look for Creativity in Restroom Design and Renovation
Restroom Renovations Require Attention to Detail, Not Just Aesthetics
Restroom Upgrades a Worthwhile Investment
Restroom Redesigns in Airport, Museums
Lighting Upgrade Shines Light on Reaching Sustainability Goals
Expanding The Scope of Lighting Upgrades
Lighting Sensors Offer Additional Savings
With HVAC Upgrades, Look Beyond Like-Kind Replacement
With HVAC Upgrades, Look Beyond Like-Kind Replacement
Controls Upgrades: Step 1: Survey the Existing Controls
Controls Upgrades: Step 2: Decide What You Want
Controls Upgrades: Step 3: Justify the Upgrade
Controls Upgrades: Step 4: Manage the Upgrade Project
Three Boiler Control Upgrades Can Improve Energy Efficiency
The Most Common Fire Safety Misperception
Knowing What to Look Out For Critical When Upgrading HVAC System
For a Successful HVAC Upgrade, Good Timing is Everything
Upgrading HVAC System More Complicated Than One Piece at a Time
Product Showcase: HVAC
Planning Your Next Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Taking Extra Steps in a Lighting Upgrade Can Have Big Payoff
Making An Intermediate Upgrade Better
Making An Advanced System Stellar
Online Resources for Lighting Upgrades, Greenhouse Gas Accounting
Fire Code Questions to Ask Before Upgrading
Fire Safety Products
In Pre-Design, Define HVAC System Requirements
HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction
Restroom Cleaning: Automatic Cleaners, Sanitizers Improve Hygiene
Function Assessment Is First Step in Building Automation Upgrade Planning
Fire Safety Products
Upgrading for Accessibility
Increase Energy Efficiency with Lighting Retrofits
Plumbing Upgrades a Good Place to Start for Water Conservation
Planning and Coordination Helps HVAC Projects Succeed
Measuring the Benefits of HVAC Upgrades
Making the Case for HVAC Retrofits
Plumbing Retrofits: Low-Flow Fixtures Meet IPC, UPC Standards
What Comes After LEED Certification?
Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings
Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives
Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule
Lighting Upgrades: Strategies to Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2001
Lighting Upgrades and Sustainability: Lighting Upgrades Go Green
Where to Find Incentives and Rebates for Lighting Upgrades
To Get Funding For Security Upgrades, Do Your Homework
What Do I Do With an Old Fire Alarm System?
Can My Fire Alarm Be Upgraded?
Lighting Technology: Wealth of Opportunities
The Financial Impact of Efficient Lighting
Elevator Upgrades and Electrical Systems
Make Lighting Upgrades Match the Paybacks
Avoiding upgrade headaches
Lighting Upgrades: Make the Switch
HVAC Upgrades: Smooth Sailing
Bright Ideas for Better Upgrades
Attention to Detail Pays Off In Upgrade Planning
HVAC
Restrooms
Keeping Plumbing Upgrades Flowing