August 2010 Issue

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A Lesson in Restroom Maintenance
Part 1Battery-Powered, Touch-Free Dispensers Improve Hygiene, Sustainability
Part 2Restroom Hand Towels: Calculating Product Costs
Part 3Soap Dispensers: Cost and Hygiene Considerations
Part 4Waste Containers: Consider Placement, Size, Design
Part 5PRODUCT FOCUS: Restrooms

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Boilers: Playing it Safe
Part 1Three Common Boiler Safety Devices
Part 2Boiler Safety: Annual Inspection Checklist
Part 3Boiler Safety: Ongoing Training Avoids Potential Problems

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Roundtable: Compliance
Managers Discuss Priorities for Codes, Standards, Regulations

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Plumbing: Retrofits that Pay
Part 1Water Conservation: Use Utility Bills to Establish Baseline
Part 2Sub-Meters Assess Performance of Water-Using Systems
Part 3Plumbing Retrofits: Low-Flow Fixtures Meet IPC, UPC Standards

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Project Profile: Smithsonian Gardens Grounds Management
Part 1Grounds Care: Special Events Threaten Landscape Health
Part 2Smithsonian Gardens: Roof Garden Poses Maintenance Challenges
Part 3Integrated Pest Management: Sustainability and Training
Part 4Landscapes Play Role in Building Security Perimeter

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Roofing Hot-Button: Photovoltaic Systems
Part 1What Are the Benefits of Photovoltaic Roofing?
Part 2Photovoltaic Roofs: Questions About Economics, Physical Structure
Part 3Photovoltaic Roofs: What is the ROI?

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Aerial Lifts: Reaching for Safety
Part 1Aerial Lifts: Direct Electric Drive Provides Longer Duty Cycles
Part 2Aerial Work Platforms: Operator Training Options
Part 3Aerial Lifts: Safety, Training Reflect Company's Reputation

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Bio-Diesel: One University's Experience with the Alternative Fuel
Part 1Grounds Department Experiments with Bio-Diesel Fuel
Part 2Bio-Diesel: Lack of Reliable Supply Prevents Widespread Use
Part 3Mowers: 11-Foot Deck Vastly Improves Operator Productivity
Part 4Bio-Diesel: Use of Alternative Fuel Boosts University's Image

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Talking Points
Part 1Managers Should Protect Training Funds
Part 2Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

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Management Insight
Part 1Power, Water Meters Help Earn Green Building Credits
Part 2Energy Utilization Index: Meters, Software Improve Facilities Monitoring
Part 3Demand Meters Help Facilities Qualify for Utility Programs

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Product Pipeline
Products

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