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Design, Installation, Maintenance, Management: Keys To Long Roof LifeFrom the initial stages of design to a long-term roof management plan, here's how to make sure your roof lasts.

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Understanding FM Training and Education OptionsA range of FM training options is available to fit any budget or time constraints. Here are some of the best.


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Get Connected: Smart Buildings and the Internet of Things

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Making the Most of Irrigation TechnologyManagers who focus on maintenance, technology and training can improve the reliability and performance of irrigation systems

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NEMA Releases Luminaire Guidelines

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Military Academies Battle Deferred Maintenance

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NY Lays Out ‘Green New Deal’




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How Healthy Buildings Create Healthy CommunitiesA recent study by Urban Land Institute sheds light on how focusing on health and wellness in buildings promotes health and wellness in the community at large.

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The Arrival of DC Power in Buildings


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Latest Survey Shows Changes in Facility Staffing LevelsBreakdown shows staffing changes for range of building types, including office, education, healthcare, government, and hospitality.

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Wayfinding: Helping Building Occupants Find Their WayFacilities, tenants and regulations change regularly. These strategies can help managers ensure signage keeps up with the changes

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Government Shutdown Hurt Facility Workers With Disabilities

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OSHA: Worker Death Prompts Scrutiny




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How Soundmasking Can Help Improve Speech PrivacyThe goal should not be no background noise. Rather, static ambient noise can actually improve speech privacy.

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Understanding VRF Safety Standards and CodesASHRAE Standard 15 and 24 apply to VRF systems. As well, make sure to consult the authority having jurisdiction about local code compliance.

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MEWPs: New Training RequirementsUpdated ANSI A92 standards affect managers’ decisions related to operator training, as well as whether to buy or rent mobile elevating work platforms

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OSHA Raises Penalties for 2019

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Building Energy Codes Boost Efficiency: Report

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Hotel Attracting Sustainably Motivated Consumers




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LEDs: Integrating UpgradesSuccessful lighting upgrades incorporating LEDs require a strategic approach and tough questions for manufacturers

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4 Strategies To Prevent Cybersecurity AttacksBe proactive about cybersecurity. Here's how.

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Deferred Maintenance: Naval Academy Runs Aground

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Building Resilience Focus of New Benchmark




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5 Steps To Longer Roof LifeFollow these best practices to ensure your roof and its components last as long as expected.

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Three Questions To Ask About Utility Vehicle RepairsThe decision to repair or replace a utility vehicle involves several key considerations, including equipment condition and repair history, staff equipment needs,and ensuring attachments perform as intended.

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Greener Than Green: Building Pursues Triple Certification

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What Happens If PG&E Files for Bankruptcy?