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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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World Water Day: Showcase Your Conservation Efforts


Building Operating Management
Water-saving Benefits of Smart Irrigation Systems

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Water Management: Climate Pledge Arena's Green Initiatives

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California Lifts Many Water-Use Restrictions

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$2.4 Billion in Federal Funds Targets Water Infrastructure

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Wendy's Franchisee Reaches Water, Energy Efficiency Goals

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Louisville Recognizes Energy-Efficient Facilities

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EPA Offering $6.5 Billion to Support Water Infrastructure Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Water-Conservation Strategies for Reopening Facilities

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Turf Conversion To Benefit Environment and Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Watch on Plumbing Systems

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Water Watch: Identifying HVAC Culprits

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Water Watch: Strategies for Conservation

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Drought and Facility Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight on Water Conservation and Hygiene

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Water Woes: Challenges Loom for Western U.S.

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Water Watch: Finding Lost Water

Building Operating Management
Location, Building Type Impact Water Use

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Congress Signals Support for EPA WaterSense Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Assessing Facility Water Waste

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Water Conservation: Product Advances Help Lower Water Usage and Utility Costs

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Samford University Enlists Johnson Controls For Infrastructure Upgrades

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Winter Warning: 10 Tips to Prepare Facilities for Cold, Snow

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Greener Campuses: Universities Address Water Shortages

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Water Watch: Next-Level Conservation Tactics

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Maintenance Strategies for Irrigation Systems

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Water Woes: Conservation in Western U.S. Falters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Saving Strategies for Plumbing and Restrooms

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Efficient Lighting Systems Key to Restroom Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Plumbing and Restroom Products that Perform

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Hitting the Mark: Benchmarking Works, Study Finds

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Energy Games: Survey Targets Sports Venues

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Morbern’s New Facility Lessens Environmental Impact

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Water Woes: Restrictions Hit Eastern U.S.

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Water Win: Conservation Measures Pay Off

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Irrigation: Green Strategies and Technology Advances

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Plumbing Upgrades: Strategies for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Housekeeping Procedures Help Keep Plumbing Costs Down

Facility Maintenance Decisions
PRODUCTS: Plumbing & Restrooms

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Practices Targeting Irrigation Systems

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Waterless Urinals: A New Generation of Water Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Shortages Increase Appeal of Waterless Urinals

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New-Generation Advances in Waterless Urinals

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Points to Ponder when Installing Waterless Urinals

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SIDEBAR: WaterSense Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: ADA — Providing Pipe Protection

Building Operating Management
As Water Rates Rise, Efficiency More Important, Especially For Cooling Towers

Building Operating Management
How To Control Water Costs Without Energy Penalties

Building Operating Management
High–Performance Buildings Preview: PACE Programs Support Energy Efficiency, Building Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Restroom Updates Must Address ADA, OSHA, Water Requirements

Building Operating Management
Unisex Toilets and ADA Requirements

Building Operating Management
Water Conservation and Restroom Design

Building Operating Management
Restroom Water Conservation Issues Related to Faucets, P-Traps, Signage

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Targeting Water Waste

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Networked Water-Management Systems Aid Green Goals

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Water Conservation Measures In California

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Water Watch: Huge Complex Curtails Use, Maximizes Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Use Plumbing Systems to Wage War on Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Challenges with Low-Flow Toilets, Urinals and Faucets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Face Potential Roadblocks With Water Conservation Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers can Take Steps to Maximize Water-Conservation Savings

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Successful Water Conservation Involves Many Critical Factors

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Strategies to Maximize Water Savings Opportunities

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Public Relations Plays Role in Water Conservation

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University of Utah Adapts Landscape to Climate Conditions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roundtable: Managers Discuss Water Conservation Strategies

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Irrigation System Warning Signs and Potential Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Think Bigger Picture When Planning Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned From Plumbing Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Effective Irrigation Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Best Management Practices for Irrigation Issues

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Water Watch: County's Projects Deliver Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building, Landscape Changes Affect Irrigation System Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Controllers Help Detect Leaks Earlier, Conserve Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California County Goes Overtime to Keep Plumbing Projects In House

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofit Project Requires Weekend Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Reducing GPF Drops County Restroom Water Use by 35 Percent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
County Considers Better Preventive Maintenance Plan Following Plumbing Retrofit

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Plumbing Upgrade: Locking Down Savings

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Plumbing Retrofit in Detention Center Captures Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Florida County Uses Maintenance Department as an Environmental Steward

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Small Restroom Retrofit Produces Big Savings in Sheriff's Administration Building

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Innovative Irrigation Project Produces Big Savings at Agricultural Center

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Irrigation Systems: Focus on Controllers

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Plumbing Retrofits: Spotlighting on Savings

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Making the Case for Plumbing Retrofits

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Irrigation Systems: Looking for Trouble

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making the Case for Plumbing Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Low-Flow Urinals, Toilets and Sinks Reduce Domestic Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Strategies for Reducing Landscape Irrigation Water Use

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New Hotel Still Offers Water-Saving Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Open Only 6 Years, San Francisco Hotel Finds Major Water Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
San Francisco Hotel's LEED Efforts Focus on Reducing Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hotel Balances Guest Comfort, Water-Saving Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chemical-Free Cooling Tower Solution Helps Reduce HVAC System's Water Use

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Dave Lubach: Stewardship, Facilities, and the Role of Maintenance

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Irrigation System Maintenance Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Irrigation Systems: Maintaining for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Is it Time to Repair or Replace Irrigation System?

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Water Conservation: An Audit You'll Like

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Submetering: Gathering Data, Uncovering Savings

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Restroom: Aesthetics Among Retrofit Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Submeters Emerge as Effective Water-Conservation Devices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Low-Flow Fixtures Offer Simple way to Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy-Savings Strategies to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Technology and its Role in Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
How To Maximize Your Water Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Electronic Faucets, Aerators Can Help Meet Water Efficiency Goals

Building Operating Management
Lower-Flush Fixtures Can Save Water, But Be Aware Of Infrastructure Challenges

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency Requires Occupant Cooperation, Change Of Habits

News & Views
Prison Plumbing Retrofit Captures Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofit in California Detention Center Captures Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Cuts Water Use by Half at Detention Center

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Savings from the Grounds Up

Building Operating Management
Plumbing Codes, Technologies, And Rating Systems Are Driving Water Efficiency In Restrooms

Building Operating Management
Water Codes And Standards Continue To Tighten Water Usage Limits

Building Operating Management
Measurement, Benchmarking Of Water Use Can Help Drive Efficiency

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Saving from Vigilance on Water Conservation

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Airports' Savings Take Off After Plumbing Retrofit

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Minimizing Water Waste, Maximizing Savings

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Plumbing Retrofits: Testing for Success

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Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline

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Water Conservation: Identifying Targets

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Water Woes: Locating the Sources of Waste

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Restroom Retrofits Generate Savings for Atlanta Airport

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: How University of Alabama at Birmingham Saved Millions of Gallons of Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Undetected Irrigation Issues Result In Significant Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Winterize Irrigation Systems in Colder Climates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Irrigation Audit Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Strategies for Irrigation Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Saves Atlanta Airport Millions in Water Use

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Record Georgia Drought Triggers Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit

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Installation Test Produces Results During Atlanta Airport Restroom Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restroom Retrofit Opens Other Energy Conservation Doors at Atlanta Airport

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Plumbing Efficiency: Looking for Trouble

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Fighting Drought Conditions: How Texas University Deals With Local Water Restrictions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Have We Taken Water Conservation Measures too Far?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Use Changes While Distribution Systems Do Not

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips for Managing Water Systems in Existing Buildings

Building Operating Management
Rising Water Prices Mean It's Time For A Professional Water Certification For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Water Credential For Facility Managers Would Focus On Efficiency, Metering and Usage

Building Operating Management
Water Credential Would Need To Include Information On Codes, Standards, Regulations And Rating Systems

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Irrigation Issues: Upgrading for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Speak Out on Water Conservation Efforts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Planning by Managers Boosts Efforts to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgraded Irrigation Systems Can Mean Huge Cost Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Good Communication Helps Address Irrigation System Issues

Building Operating Management
Increasing Water, Wastewater Costs Demand Improved Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Restrooms, Landscaping Offer Opportunities For Water Savings

Building Operating Management
Cooling Towers Are Overlooked As Water Users

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency Showcase: New Products

Building Operating Management
How Office Park Landscapes Can Reduce Water Use

Building Operating Management
Smart Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Collection Are Cost-Effective

Building Operating Management
Proposed Legionella Standard Undergoing Further Revisions

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Greenbuild 2012 Celebrates Sustainable Building Management

Building Operating Management
Five Ways to Reduce Restroom Operating Costs

Building Operating Management
Overdesigned Restroom Lighting Systems Can Increase Costs

Building Operating Management
Cleaning Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms

Building Operating Management
In Sin City, Water is the True Gold

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Irrigation Spotlight: Water Conservation

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Water Conservation: Focus on Irrigation

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Plumbing: Going With the Flow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
County's Successful In-house Plumbing Upgrade Delivers Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Project Outline

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Upgrade's Challenges and Additional Costs

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Plumbing: The Rise of Water Metering

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Water Conservation and Grounds Management

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Water Conservation: Plumbing Fixtures Offer a Choice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Department Updates Operations for Green, Financial Benefits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation Focus of Grounds Department's Efforts

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Hospital's Plumbing Systems Upgrades Provide Roadmap

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit Paves the Way for Successful Plumbing Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Plumbing Upgrades Depend on Occupant Support

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Saving Water: Going with the (Low) Flow

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Plumbing: Going with the (Low) Flow

Building Operating Management
Real-World Experiences Help Identify Water-Saving Choices

Building Operating Management
Pay Attention to Water, Energy Issues When Designing Restrooms

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Dual-Flush Valves: Two Ways To Save

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Plumbing Savings: Focus on Fixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers and Water Heaters: Identify Water Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Heaters: How to Get Hot Water Quickly

Building Operating Management
A Close Eye on Water Use and Waste can Keep Your Bottom Line from Drying Out

Building Operating Management
Outdoor Water Use Needs to be Watched Closely as Well

Building Operating Management
Alternatives and Best Practices for Water Management

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Grounds Care: Irrigation Practices to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing: Key Considerations for High-Efficiency Toilets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dual-Flush Fixtures Part of WaterSense Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Conservation: Flushometers, Waterless Urinals Boost Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Considerations for Sensor-Operated Fixtures, Faucets

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Irrigation Systems: Design Should Incorporate Smart Controllers

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Slowing the Flow: Plumbing Systems and Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Water-Conservation Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing: No-Touch Fixtures Improve Restroom Hygiene

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The Benefits of Water Audits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Freeze in Hiring, Pay Increases Impacts Productivity

Building Operating Management
Get the Information on Water Cost and Use

Building Operating Management
Restrooms Offer Many Water Efficient Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit: Obtain Fixture Flow Rates, Waste-Line Sizes

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Water Audit: Identify Water Waste

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Plumbing Retrofits: Technicians Need to Review Waste System

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How to Conduct a Water Audit

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Plumbing Retrofits: How to Save Money

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Plumbing Retrofits: Determine Product Compatibility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Retrofits: Focus on Water Conservation

Building Operating Management
LEED Lays the Groundwork for Water Efficiency Plans

Building Operating Management
Plumbing Upgrades a Good Place to Start for Water Conservation

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Not Such a Dirty Word

News & Views
Water Conservation

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Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline

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Water-Efficiency Guidelines

5 Minutes With
Bottom-Line Water-Conservation Strategies with Jeff Hanulec

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Sub-Meters Assess Performance of Water-Using Systems

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Plumbing and Water Conservation

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Plumbing and water conservation

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Green Grounds Care: Managers Focus on Irrigation Systems, Hand-Held Equipment

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Making Waterless Urinals Work

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Plumbing Retrofits and Audits

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Restrooms: Specification Starts with Preparation, Prevention

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Plumbing Technology Advances Help Meet Code Requirements

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Plumbing & Water Conservation

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Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turf Conversions Generate Rebates, Conserve Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turf Conversions Require Construction, Horticultural Knowledge

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Irrigation: Drip Systems Replace Pop-Up, Rotor Sprinkler Heads

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Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits

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Texas School District Specifies High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals

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Technicians Play Key Role in Plumbing Retrofit

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Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

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Plumbing-system specification

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Hospital Shuts Down Floors to Perform Plumbing Retrofit

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Metering Improves Water-Conservation Efforts

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New Guidance on Specifying Flush Urinals

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Restroom Retrofits: Fixture Technology Expands

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Restrooms: 1.6-Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets Improve Water Conservation

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Plumbing Systems and Water Savings

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West Can Help Meet Its Water Needs With Low Impact Development Approach

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED Certification: Hardscape Management and Water-Conservation Strategies

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Landscapes and Water Savings

Building Operating Management
LEED-EB And Water Efficiency

Facility Focus
Grounds Management : Sustainability Solutions

Facility Focus
Grounds Issues: Alternative Fuels and Water Use

Facility Focus
Green Grounds Care: LEED Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pervious Paving Saves Water and Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Modifying Faucet Aerators and Checking for Leaks to Save Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Pervious Concrete Improves University's Water Conservation

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Water Conservation: Quantify Savings for Top Management

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Podcast: Water Conservation on a Drought-Stricken Campus

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Water Conservation: Common Targets for Waste

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Tools for Measuring Water Waste: Micro-Weirs and Fixed Meters

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EPA Developing Specs for Water-Saving Urinals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Plumbing Systems in the Crosshairs

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Researchers: Lake Mead Could Be Dry by 2021

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Sustainability Standard

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Creating Healthy Plumbing Systems

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UL To Certify High-Efficiency Faucets

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Plumbing Systems: Waste Not, Pay Not

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Water Wisdom

Building Operating Management
Water Efficiency: Gain, Not Pain

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New Weapons in War on Waste

Building Operating Management
Stemming the Flow

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Saving Water: One Organization’s Success Story

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New Standard Focuses on Water Savings

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Water-Use Strategies That Work

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New-generation Maintenance Issues

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Today's Plumbing Fixtures

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Plumbing, Piping and Savings

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Restroom Renovations, Big Benefits

Building Operating Management
Water Conservation Rules Spreading

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Making Waterless Work

Building Operating Management
Public Health Worries Shape Restroom Choices

Building Operating Management
Finding Refuge from Rising Water Rates

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bracing for Troubled Waters

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How ‘Green’ Are You?