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Special Attention Required for Fire Doors and Door Hardware SelectionConsult the 2007 edition of NFPA 80 for requirements on annual fire door inspections.

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How to Fit Campus Facilities into the CommunitySustainability, resilience, and technology are critical, but designers and FMs must also consider how campus facilities fit within the larger framework of the community.


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Get Connected: Smart Buildings and the Internet of Things

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How Do Southern California Hospitals Rate for Earthquake Safety?

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Preconstruction Estimating Can Help Control Construction Costs, Prevent Delays




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3 Considerations for Smartly Designed RestroomsHere's how to think about lighting, supplies, and high-traffic restrooms.

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How To Do Needs Assessment For Door and Door Hardware SelectionFactors to consider to make the proper door and door hardware selection include the impact of the environment, security, life-safety, emergency egress, and more.

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Primers Target Financing for Upgrade Projects

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Elevator Failures at Chicago High-Rise Rattle Passengers

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Hospital Overcrowding Leaves Patients Boarding in ERs




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How New Buildings Maximize Energy SavingsPlanning energy efficiency from the start is the best opportunity to maximize energy savings.

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State Weighs Massive Maintenance Bond Proposal




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Understanding the Roof Consultant's Role in Roofing SelectionRoof consultants can help FMs evaluate roof conditions and select a whole system that meets the particular requirements of an individual building.

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Earthquake Sensor Helps See If Building Is Safe

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Hospital Faces Compliance-Maintenance Decision




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Smart Buildings: Why the Latest Tech is Critical on CampusGen Z expects their campus buildings to be smart and include the latest technology. Here are some strategies to consider.

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Testing and ISO Standards Play Role in Utility Incentive ProgramsOrganizations that participate in strategic energy management are more likely to implement energy-saving capital investments, rather than stopping with one-off projects.

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Certification Targets Lighting Controls

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Lead Contamination Crisis Is Widespread and Little Spoken