January 2010 Issue

---

Vegetative Roofs: What You Need to Know
Part 1What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?
Part 2Vegetative Roofs: A Look at the Disadvantages
Part 3Specification Tips for Extensive and Intensive Vegetative Roofs
Part 4Vegetative Roofs: Secondary Components Include Root Barriers and Vapor Retarders
Part 5Vegetative Roofs: Ensuring Proper Design and Installation
Part 6Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Base Flashing and Penetrations

---

Site Surveys: A Closer Look at Security
Part 1How to Perform an Electronic Security System Site Survey
Part 2Assessing the Results of an Electronic Security System Site Survey

---

Water Wise: Plumbing Retrofits
Part 1Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits
Part 2Texas School District Specifies High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals
Part 3Technicians Play Key Role in Plumbing Retrofit
Part 4Satellite Facility Streamlines Plumbing Maintenance Tasks
Part 5Maintenance 'Smart Teams' Make Department More Efficient

---

Fire Safety: Checklist for Success
Part 1Fire Safety: The Goals of Visual Inspections
Part 2Fire Safety: Test Systems to Comply with NFPA 72
Part 3Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems: Common Maintenance Activities
Part 4Trouble Spots for Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems
Part 5Fire Safety: Keys to Successful Inspection and Testing Procedures

---

On the Move: Portable Heating and Cooling
Part 1Portable Heating and Cooling: Specification Starts with Facility Analysis
Part 2Applications for Portable Heating and Cooling Grow
Part 3Common Mistakes in Specifying Portable Heating and Cooling Equipment
Part 4Portable Heating and Cooling: Quantify a Room's Heat Load
Part 5Portable Heating and Cooling: Key Questions
Part 6PRODUCT FOCUS: Portable Heating and Cooling

---

Propane: Cutting Edge Alternative Fuel
Part 1Propane-Powered Mowers Less Expensive to Operate
Part 2Propane Mowers: Cleaner Emissions, Less Spills
Part 3Propane: Facts and Figures

---

Drain Cleaning: Keeping it Flowing
Part 1Drain Cleaning Consumes University's Plumbing Department
Part 2High-Speed Jetter Headlines University's Drain-Cleaning Arsenal
Part 3Drain Cleaning: Training, PPE Important Tools for Technicians
Part 4Drain Cleaning: Advancing Technology Makes Specification More Difficult

---

Roundtable: Outsourcing
Three Managers Discuss Savvy, Successful Outsourcing Strategies

---

Talking Points
Part 1Dan Hounsell: Maintenance Solutions is Rethinking, Revamping, Retooling
Part 2Chris Matt: Creative Juices Flowing for Managers in Tough Economic Times

---

Management Insight: Maintenance Solutions Columnist
How To Recession-Proof Your Career

---

Product Pipeline
Products

---

---

SPONSORED SECTIONS

Boilers: A Manager's Guide to Maintenance
Boiler Maintenance: Establish a Water-Treatment Program
Part 2 Boiler Maintenance: Determine Ideal Blowdown Rates
Part 3 Boilers: Perform Annual or Biannual Cleaning and Inspection
Part 4 Include Efficiency Testing in Boiler-Maintenance Programs
Part 5 Boiler Maintenance: Safety Considerations
Part 6 Boilers: Repair or Replace?