May 2011 Issue

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Tapping into the Power of DDC
Part 1Direct-Digital Controls Improve Equipment Monitoring
Part 2Direct-Digital Controls: Energy Management Lowers Utility Costs
Part 3Product Focus: HVAC

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Lighting: Get the Truth on LEDs
Part 1Lighting: Managers Specify LEDs for Walkways, Landscapes
Part 2LEDs: Managers Must Watch Heat Levels, Ventilation
Part 3LEDs: Myths about Performance, Maintenance
Part 4Product Focus: Lighting

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A Balancing Act on Water Conservation
Part 1Plumbing: Key Considerations for High-Efficiency Toilets
Part 2Dual-Flush Fixtures Part of WaterSense Program
Part 3Water Conservation: Flushometers, Waterless Urinals Boost Efficiency
Part 4Maintenance Considerations for Sensor-Operated Fixtures, Faucets
Part 5Product Focus: Plumbing

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Roundtable: Building a Budget
Managers Discuss Strategies for Building an Operating Budget

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Roofing: Avoiding the Breaking Point
Part 1Roofing: The Economic Impact of Roof Leaks
Part 2Roof Replacement: Consider Safety Hazards, Impact on Occupants
Part 3Roof Replacement: Conduct Inventory and Analysis of Conditions
Part 4Product Focus: Roofing

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Software: Expanding Product Options
Part 1Asset Data Management: Technology Options Beyond CMMS
Part 2Asset Data Management: Technology Features Distinct Functionality Modules
Part 3Core Functionality of Asset Data Management Technology
Part 4Product Focus: Software

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Grounds Care: Sustainable Landscape Strategies
Part 1Irrigation: How to Reduce Potable Water Use
Part 2Irrigation Systems: Design Should Incorporate Smart Controllers
Part 3Grounds Care: What Plants Work Best for Xeriscaping
Part 4Product Focus: Grounds Care

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Energy Management: Renewable-Energy Systems
Part 1Renewable-Energy Systems: Meet with Local Utility
Part 2Renewable-Energy Systems: Important Maintenance Practices
Part 3Product Focus: Energy Management

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Door Hardware: Focus on Security
Part 1Door Hardware: Most Common Repairs
Part 2Door Hardware: How to Maintain Cylinders
Part 3Door Hardware: Benefits of Electronic Access Control
Part 4Product Focus: Door Hardware

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Paints & Coatings: The Match Game
Part 1Paints & Coatings: Low-VOC Formulations Meet EPA Standards
Part 2Paints: How to Match Formulation with Substrate
Part 3Paints and Coatings: Understanding Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
Part 4Product Focus: Paints and Coatings

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Management Insight
Managers Need to Keep up with Changing Technology

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Talking Points
Part 1Everywhere a Strategy: Get Serious About Specification
Part 2Team Player: More than Just Coach-Speak

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Products
Product Pipeline

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Carbon Emissions: Focus on Existing Buildings
Part 1Existing Buildings Have Big Impact on Carbon Footprint
Part 2What Are the Three Scopes of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions?
Part 3The Role of Recommissioning in Reducing Carbon Footprint
Part 4The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint
Part 5Alliance Walks the Talk With LEED Certification

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