Building Operating Management
3 Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries For UPSHere are three reasons you might: They're smaller and lighter, they have a longer life span, and they don't require ventilation.

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Less Preventive Maintenance, Built-in MonitoringIf you're considering lithium-ion batteries for your UPS, these are some big advantages.


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Financial Company Saves Space, Cash With Lithium-Ion BatteriesThe company was able to construct a single 1,000-square-foot room vs multiple rooms totaling 1,500 square feet, saving tens of thousands of dollars.

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Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Solid Return on InvestmentFirst cost may be more, but the savings they offer in other areas can be substantial.

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RECALL: Utility Tractor Brakes Can Fail

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5 Steps to Becoming More Energy Efficient

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Why Building Automation Is Not as Smart as You Think




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New-Generation CMMS Options and OpportunitiesTechnology advances and greater flexibility result in software that can benefit departments and organizations.

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ASHRAE Guide Targets School Energy Efficiency

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Disaster Preparedness: A Dollar in Time Saves Six Down the Line

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VOCs Lead To Air Pollution Study Says




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Fire Safety vs. Sustainability?Material selection and design play key roles in determining whether sustainability can complement or counter fire safety in commercial facilities.

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Thoughtful Approach Required For Buildings To Be Both Fire Safe And SustainableTo balance some sustainable design strategies like open office plans, energy efficient lighting, or solar panels, additional steps may be required to ensure fire safety.

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Managing Healthcare Facilities' Airborne Pathogens

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RECALL: Chair Poses Fall Hazard




Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Advances in Tools Expand Power, VersatilityAdvances offer managers more opportunities to match equipment options to facility needs.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Specifying for SuccessBy understanding the types of drains and pipes a facility has, managers can better specify the proper products to clear clogs.

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LEED v4.1 Almost Ready To Roll

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Flood Focus: Heavy Rains Strike University, Region

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Advances in Commercial Roofing Technology Bring a New Language




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How To Control Humidity Cost-EffectivelyGetting design conditions right, avoiding sub-cooling the space, and ensuring proper capacity modulation are three key strategies.

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How To Control Air Infiltration and CondensationTo cost-effectively control humidity, you must also account for air infiltration and condensation.

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To Control Humidity, FMs Must Collaborate With Engineers, Architects, ContractorsCareful consideration of the building envelope, roofing, and how these assemblies are documented are key steps to humidity control.

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FEMA Rolls Out Simplified Seismic Design Guidance

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Bed Bug Histamines Persistent in Infested Areas

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Trump’s Chicago Tower Last in City’s Energy Rankings