April 2010 Issue

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Lift Specification Guidelines
Part 1Seven Questions for Lift Specification
Part 2Lift Rental: How to Lower the Cost Per Job

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Project Profile: Building Automation Retrofit
Part 1Building-Automation System: Retrofit Starts with Metering
Part 2BAS: Direct-Digital Controls, HVAC Equipment Improve Energy Efficiency
Part 3BAS Upgrade Lowers University's Energy Bills 20 Percent

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Lighting Controls: A Roadmap for Retrofits
Part 1Why Are Managers Specifying Lighting Controls?
Part 2Lighting Controls: Biggest Specification Challenges
Part 3Lighting-Control Retrofits: Wireless Technology Lowers Project Cost
Part 4Lighting Controls: Commissioning, Training Critical
Part 5Lighting Controls: Take Advantage of Rebates, Tax Deductions
Part 6The Role of Lighting Controls in Demand Response
Part 7PRODUCT FOCUS: Lighting Controls

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Mowing: Sustainable Strategies
Part 1Mowers: Mulching Decks Improve Turf Health
Part 2Managers Discuss Performance of Alternative Fuels
Part 3Sustainable Mowing: Taller Grass Resists Weeds
Part 4EPA's Exhaust-Emissions Standards

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Bottom-Line Floor Care
Part 1Three Key Components of a Floor-Maintenance Program
Part 2Flooring Chemicals: Look Beyond Initial Cost
Part 3Floor Maintenance: Working with Contractors

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Data Centers: Meeting the Cooling Challenge
Part 1Data Centers: Poor Air Distribution Leads to Hot Spots
Part 2Portable Units Avoid Capital Expenditures for Cooling
Part 3What are the Main Types of Portable-Cooling Units?

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Sub-metering and Sustainability
Part 1Sub-Meters Minimize Energy Waste, Boost Bottom Line
Part 2Sub-Meters: Monitor Chillers, Pumps, Air Handlers
Part 3How to Earn LEED Points with Sub-Metering

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Talking Points
Part 1Awards Program Recognizes Managers, Staff
Part 2School Districts Take Lead on Sustainability

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Management Insight: Maintenance Solutions Columnist
UPS: The Differences Between Centralized, Distributed Systems

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Roundtable: LEED
Managers Discuss Their Role in LEED Certification

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Product Pipeline
Products

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Special Advertising Section
Front-Line Product Specifier

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SPONSORED SECTIONS

Insulation Meets Managers' Demands
What Are the Benefits of Insulation?
Part 2 Sustainable Insulation: Mineral Fiber and Foam Plastics
Part 3 Insulation Saves Energy, Complies with Building Codes
Part 4 Insulation: Fire Safety Affects Specification