Building Operating Management
5 Steps to Successful Lighting Controls InstallationFollowing these five tips for avoiding potential problems during lighting controls installation.

Building Operating Management
Interiors Strategies for Sustainable Healthcare FacilitiesTo achieve a truly sustainable healthcare facility, facility managers must consider toxicity of materials and cleaning agents in interiors product selection.


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How to Focus on Health and Wellness in Sustainable Healthcare FacilitiesA further emphasis on nutritional foods and better outdoor spaces, such as healing gardens, are important trends in sustainable healthcare design and operation.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Waste: Improving HVAC PerformanceManagers who seek feedback from building occupants can better understand how well the HVAC system is performing.

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NFPA Targets Electrical Hazards and Pools

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Flash Flood Tears Through Maryland City

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Saved By Signage? App Shows the Way in Hospitals




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Roof Repair vs. ReplacementWhen is the time that managers should replace a roof instead of continuing to repair it?

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Leak Detection in Today's Intelligent Building


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5 Steps To Arc Flash SafetyTo maintain compliance with OSHA's electrical safety requirements, follow this advice.

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For Facility Managers, Networking is Essential for Sharing Best PracticesNeff makes sure to connect with tenants and maintain a keen awareness of current trends. This includes health and wellness certifications, like Fitwel and WELL.

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White House Sinkhole Continues to Grow

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Headache Alert: Some LEDs Have Flicker Problems




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People, Purpose, Principles: How Workplace Design Responds To Corporate CultureReally digging in and understanding a company's culture will provide insight into how space can function to best meet its occupants needs.

Building Operating Management
How to Create a Benchmarking Survey for Data CentersFollowing these steps and best practices to create and deploy a benchmarking survey and report.

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Weighing Pneumatics vs. Direct Digital Controls in Existing BuildingsDDCs may not be right for every installation. Pneumatics are a tried and true solution, and are reliable and durable.

Building Operating Management
Two Case Studies: Evaluating Pneumatics vs. Direct Digital ControlsTwo Chicago buildings illustrate how facility managers must weigh several factors when choosing between controls systems.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Myths and MisconceptionsThe five most commons myths and misconceptions about about preventive maintenance.

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GAO Report Targets Maintenance and Design

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RECALL: Automatic Transfer Switch Can Overheat

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IoT Technology for Extreme Environments Approaches




Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Painting Projects WorkManagers can plan projects that perform by understanding new‑generation products and substrate issues.

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Four Sprinkler Options for Warehouses with High Combustible LoadsThese systems are designed to protect storage spaces.

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Health of Aging Workforce is an Asset Worth Protecting

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Open Offices Can Pose Threat to Women: Study

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Five Ways Occupancy Analytics Can Improve Facility Management