May 2015 Issue

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5 Minutes With Podcast: South Dakota City's Maintenance Team's Impact on Recycling

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Roundtable: Deferred Maintenance
The struggle for deferred maintenance goes on. Consultants offer insights to turn the tide

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Management Insight: Michael Cowley

Part 1Three Secrets of Successful Team Building
Part 2When Building a Team, Identify Strong and Weak Points

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Equipment Rental

Part 1Special Report: Paving a Smooth Path to Equipment Rental Success
Part 2Money Saving Strategies When Renting Equipment
Part 3Emergency Preparation Essential Component of Equipment Rental Plans

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Lighting

Part 1Focusing on Lighting System Upgrades
Part 2Field Testing an Important Step in Lighting Upgrade Process
Part 3Standards Emerge to Monitor Lighting Industry
Part 4Products: Lighting

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Plumbing & Restrooms

Part 1Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades
Part 2Think Bigger Picture When Planning Plumbing Upgrades
Part 3Lessons Learned From Plumbing Retrofit
Part 4Products: Plumbing & Restrooms

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HVAC

Part 1HVAC and Energy Efficiency: Strategies and Tactics
Part 2Demand-Response Programs Help Lower HVAC System Costs
Part 3BAS, VAV Boxes Help Control Long-Term HVAC Costs
Part 4Products: HVAC

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Roofing

Part 1Roofing Riddle: Repair, Replace or Recover?
Part 2Accurate Repair History Vital When Making Roofing Decisions
Part 3Factors to Consider in Roof Repair, Recover and Replace Decision
Part 4Important Factors for Managers to Consider in Roofing Dilemma
Part 5Products: Roofing

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Grounds Management

Part 1Savvy Specification for Grounds Equipment
Part 2Managers Should Schedule Time to Test Grounds Equipment Before Purchasing
Part 3Training, Inspections Important to Long-Term Grounds Equipment Care
Part 4Trend Watch: Mower Efficiency Continues to Improve
Part 5Products: Grounds Equipment

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Paints & Coatings

Part 1Coatings Considerations For Concrete Surfaces
Part 2Sorting Through the Various Types of Concrete Coatings
Part 3Avoiding Common Problems With Sealers and Coatings for Concrete Applications
Part 4Products: Paints & Coatings

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Talking Points

Part 1Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance and the Strategies Within the Struggle
Part 2Dave Lubach: Strive to Seek the Bigger Picture on Big Data

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