Articles and posts on FacilitiesNet by
Ronald Kovach



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The Power and Convenience of Networked BAS Come With Cybersecurity Concerns As Well
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How Common Are Attacks Through The BAS?
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Steps To Take To Improve BAS Cybersecurity
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SIDEBAR: 10 Questions FMs Should Ask About Cybersecurity
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Brian Dean Pushes For Change, Builds Top-Notch Facilities Organization at T. Rowe Price
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Solar, Integrated Project Delivery Illustrate Dean's Emphasis on Strategic Thinking
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SIDEBAR: 7 Things To Know About Brian Dean
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Getting the Word Out about Careers in FM
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Unusual Lobby Beacon at New Pittsburgh High-Rise Illuminates Building's Energy Use
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PNC Tower, World's Greenest High-Rise, Is A Study In Simplicity
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High-Performance Building Envelope at PNC Tower Brings Efficiency
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Even Most Efficient High-Performance Buildings Require Constant Monitoring, Tweaking
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SIDEBAR: Mock-up Plays Key Role In PNC Tower Design
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SIDEBAR: Innovative Building Systems Are Hallmarks of PNC Tower
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Innovative FMs Look To Save 40-50 Percent on Energy With Deep Energy Retrofits
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Real–World Examples Show Value of Deep Energy Retrofits
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SIDEBAR: Two Financing Options for Deep Energy Retrofits
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E-commerce Driving a Revolution in Portion of Warehouse Market
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A New Mission and Agility for Retail Warehouses
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Amazon Leading the Pack in E-commerce Warehouse Design
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Stock of 'Old' Warehouses Tries to Holds Its Own
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Future of Warehousing Could Include Wave of Smaller E-commerce Centers
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Facilities Respond to California’s Drought
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California Water-Use Targets Include Sprinklers, Water Reclamation, Landscaping
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Better Design, Management, Technology Aid California Water Reduction
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Dishwashing Efficiency, Xeriscaping Help Cut California Water Use
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Using Planning, Checklists, Other Tools to Improve Resilience in Existing Buildings
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PNC Tower Uses Cutting Edge Building Systems but Runs on the Basics
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Cleveland Clinic Happily Takes IoT Connectivity to Extremes
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Data Plays Important Role at U.S. Institute of Peace Building
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Big-Picture Guy at Marriott: A Profile of Lenny Jachimowicz
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For Jachimowicz, a Business Result Must Drive Projects
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Jachimowicz’s Move Through the Ranks at Marriott
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Self-Improvement Ethic, Leadership Were Key for Jachimowicz
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Honoree: Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
Project: A Vision of Energy Excellence

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Honoree: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle
Project: Excellence in Lean Staffing

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Honoree: University of Arizona
Project: Excellence in Succession Planning

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Honoree: adidas Group
Project: Excellence in Earmarked Budgeting

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2015 FMXcellence Awards Honor FMs Who Tackled Energy, Staffing Challenges with Proactive Planning, Analysis
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Other Building Resilience Issues Include Backup Power, Roofs, Preventive Maintenance
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2 Ways Building Energy Performance Deteriorates
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Security Audits Build a Baseline of Knowledge
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Common Security Vulnerabilities in Facilities
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Tips on Getting Effective Security Audit
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Workplace Violence: Eight Questions Facility Managers Should Answer
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Comparative Data, Coil Cleaning Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency
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Maintenance Plan, ‘Walk-Around’ Audits Can Help Restore Energy Efficiency
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Role of Staff, Training, Building Data in Loss of Energy Efficiency
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Planning, Drills, Communication Can Combat Workplace Violence
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Look For Red Flags For Violence In The Workplace
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Variety of Emergencies, Building Vulnerabilities Demand Attention
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Drills, Communication, Relationship Building All Strengthen Security
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Safety and Security Challenges in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings
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Innovative Products: Lighting Controls
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Achieving Good Acoustical Performance in Open Space Designs
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Sound Masking Pushes Toward Individualized, Centralized Control
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Acoustics Driving the Ceiling and Sound Masking Field
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Common Glazing Mistakes
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More Glazing Choices, And Using Metrics To Assess Them
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Glazing Options Can Manage Heat Gain, Harness Daylight
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With Arc Flash, Data Center ‘Culture Problems’ Can Add To Hazards
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Experts Differ on Future of Day Cleaning; Study Touts Its Lower Energy Use
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Should Day Cleaners Use Green Methods?
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Benefits and Potential Problems with Day Cleaning
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The Intersection of Day Cleaning and Green Cleaning
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Ebola-Readiness Advice For Facility Managers
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Ebola Awareness And Readiness Steps, Plus More Resources