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Project Budgeting and Maintenance Offer Increased Resources for Middle School
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DOE Proposal Could Affect Product Efficiency Standards
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University and Fire Department Partnership Offer Training Opportunities
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Heavy Rains Flood College Football Stadium
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Cyber Threats Continue To Be Issue For Facilities
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New Jersey Plan Calls for 100% Clean Energy
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Indiana University Dorms Infested with Mold Undergo Renovations
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LEGO Facilities Reach 100% Renewable Energy
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LEED for Cities and Communities Receives $500,000 Grant
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Ford Continues with $740 Million Renovation of 105-Year-Old Building
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City Upgrades to LED Street Lights At No Cost
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New Jersey Building Recognized as LEED Project of The Year
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Lawn Mower Rollover Results in Man’s Death
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Detroit Files Lawsuit Over Failing LED Streetlights
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Healthcare Facilities Create Hurricane Response Plans
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College Basketball Arena Enters Final Phase of $72 Million Renovation
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University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Wounded
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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046
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New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions
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How Green Buildings Impact The Environment
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SC Johnson Headquarters Shifting to Geothermal Power
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North Carolina Bill Pursues Improved Energy Efficiency
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Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral Could Be Linked to Renovations
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Implementing Emergency Plans for Active Hurricane Season
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Gas Line Explosion Kills One, Injures Dozens
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Plumbing Upgrades Help Reduce Water Usage and Costs
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U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations
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University of Wisconsin Installs Solar Panels To Reduce Grid Reliance
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Trump Administration Aims To Reduce Restrictions on Energy Efficient Lightbulbs
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Matching Concrete Coatings to Facility Needs
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Concrete Coatings: Effective Application for Long-Term Performance
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Schools’ HVAC Renovation Aims for Savings, Comfort
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NCAA Arena Renovation Faces Financial Challenges
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Princeton Library Renovates and Modernizes
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State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes
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Looking for Concrete Trouble Spots
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Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000
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Indiana University Adds 3 LEED Gold Buildings
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Boiler Issues and Cold Temps Close High School
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Yale Students Win Gender-Neutral Restroom Battle
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Milwaukee Brewers Renovate Spring Training Home
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Flooding on Campus Leads to Lessons in Emergency Preparedness
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Summerfest Concert Venue Undergoes Renovation
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Renovation To Close MoMA for Four Months
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Baseball Stadium Earns LEED Certification
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Airport Completing $12 Million Renovation
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Burst Pipes Wreak Havoc in University Buildings
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MEWPs: Buy or Rent?
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MEWPs: New Training Requirements
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Building Energy Codes Boost Efficiency: Report
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Deferred Maintenance: Naval Academy Runs Aground
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Greener Than Green: Building Pursues Triple Certification
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MLB Stadium Renovations Target Fan Experience
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Airport Is First To Earns Asset Management Certification
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Raising the Stakes for MEWP Selection and Use
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Solar Spotlight: Airport Taps Alternative Energy
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HVAC: Tackling the Repair-or-Replace Dilemma
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Patient Death Might Be Tied to Power Outage
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Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles
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University Eyes Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
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ADA Celebrated as Nation Honors Former President
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Mowers: Safety Training for Technicians
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Trump Tower Among City’s Energy Hogs
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Dorm Upgrades Force Out Students
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Grants Pay for School Security Upgrades
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Mowers: Ensuring Safe Operation
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Colleges Revamp Building Design To Lure Students
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Indianapolis Museum Plans Major Renovations
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School Projects Target Energy Efficiency
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Painting Projects That Perform
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Stadium Roof Repairs Completed
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California Wildfires Threaten IAQ, Destroy Facility
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LED Upgrades Target City Buildings
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Mold Shuts Down Schools
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Walmart Sued for Alleged ADA Violation
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Boiler Upgrade with a Healthcare Twist
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Roof Coatings: Performing Routine Maintenance for Warranty Compliance
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Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome Set for Renovation
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Mold Leads to School Closure, Roof Replacement
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State to Reward University Energy Efficiency Efforts
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Roof Coatings: How to Properly Prepare a Substrate for Application
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MLB Stadium Sued For Alleged ADA Violations
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Roof Coatings: Specification Based on Facility Needs
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University Embraces Sustainability
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Musk Donation Targets Flint Water Crisis
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Drain Cleaning: Understanding Equipment Warranties
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Drain Cleaning: Ensuring Effective, Long-Term Equipment Use
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City-Wide Initiative Encourages Energy Efficiency
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Miller Park Needs $1 Million Repair
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ADA: City Settles Lawsuit Over Accessibility
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Energy Audit Could Save School District
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Drain Cleaning: Maintaining the Tools of the Trade
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Machines To Handle Many Work Tasks by 2025
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U.S. City Earns LEED Certification
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Hurricane Florence To Test Emergency Preparedness
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Power Players: Dodger Stadium Loses Power — Again
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Paints and Coatings: Matching Equipment with Projects
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School District Shuts Off Water Over Lead
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Grants Aid Managers Planning Historic Renovations
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Tornado Damage Leads to Stadium Roof Replacement
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How to Properly Apply Paints and Coatings
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Specifying the Proper Paints and Coatings
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Old School: Renovation Reclaims Building
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LEDs Remain Popular Option for Savings
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ADA: Cities Mark Progress on Anniversary
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Access Control Comes of Age
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Energy-Efficiency Funding Shows Promise
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Fire Offers Reminder of Need for Vigilance
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Airport’s ADA Efforts Earn Award
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Deferred Maintenance Strains Budgets
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Flooding Closes Tourist Attractions
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School Teaches Lesson in ADA Accessibility
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Roof Replacements Offer Range of Benefits
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Facility Spending $1 Million on Improvements
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Plumbing Upgrades Improve Notre Dame's Bottom-Line
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High-Rise Building Stars in Latest Movie from “The Rock”
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Challenges and Benefits of a Plumbing Renovation
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Legionella Outbreaks Prompt State Action
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Spotlight on Water Conservation and Hygiene
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ADA Lawsuit Targets New Orleans Superdome
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University Replaces Roof on Historic Hall
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Data Centers: Microsoft’s Underwater Project
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Plumbing Renovations at Notre Dame Stadium Target Aesthetics and Hygiene
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School Security Tactic Keeps Classroom Doors Closed
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Fire Focus: Blaze Offers Reminder To Prepare
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Roof Collapse Offers Tough Reminder
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Flash Flood Tears Through Maryland City
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White House Sinkhole Continues to Grow
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Roof Repair vs. Replacement
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Roof Inspections to Detect Problems
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HVAC Systems Spread Thirdhand Smoke
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Turf Topic: Using Native Grasses in Landscapes
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5 Keys to Healthy Roofs
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Water Bottle Filling Stations Coming to 29 Michigan School Districts
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New Buildings in Pennsylvania to Leap Forward in Efficiency
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Mold Issues Cause Concern at University
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Iowa's State Senate Slashes Utility Incentives
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Lifts: Safe Operation Requires Training
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Report: How the Biggest Companies Score on Water Sustainability
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Roof Leak Delays Start of NBA Playoff Game
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Lifts: Equipment Advances Enhance Safety Features
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CN Tower Falling Ice Punctures Rogers Centre Roof
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Outsourcing: Managers Offer Insights and Strategies
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Updates To ANSI Standards Impact Lift Specification
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Elementary School Heavily Damaged in Fire
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Baltimore Schools Meet to Discuss Roof Replacement
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University Aims for 100 Percent renewable energy generated on-site
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Pay to Use a Public Toilet? Many Americans Say They Would
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Iowa Family Died From Water Heater Gas Leak
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Specifying CMMS Based on Facility Needs
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Facebook Data Center To Be Powered Entirely By Renewable Energy
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Builders Say Construction Jobs Will Be Lost From Trump Steel Tariffs
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NRDC: Heat Pumps Can Improve Energy Efficiency
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How Active Shooter Planning is Different
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Utility Incentives Help Pulaski County Perform Energy Upgrades
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Boston University Upgrades Arena Lighting to LEDs
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5 Steps to Becoming More Energy Efficient
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New-Generation CMMS Options and Opportunities
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Trump’s Chicago Tower Last in City’s Energy Rankings
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Flint Water Switch Led to Legionnaires’ Cases
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Willis Tower Receives EPA Certification
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City Ordinance Requires Green Roofs
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Trump Administration Seeks 72 Percent Cut to Clean Energy Research
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Wind-Damaged Church Steeple Raises Safety Concerns
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Burst Pipe Causes Flooding on College Campus
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Water Heaters: Savvy Specification Strategies
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Water Heaters: Understanding Building Needs
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Water Heaters: Post-Installation Protections
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Top 10 Smart Building IoT Trends in 2018
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Local Landmark Has Fallen into Disrepair
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Cooling Tower Leads to Roof Fire at Trump Tower
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JFK Airport Flooded Due to Water Main Break
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Six Steps to Optimize Big Data Storage
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Heavy Snow Accumulation Causes Roof Collapse
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NFL: World’s First LEED Platinum Sports Stadium
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Disneyland Hit with Massive Power Outage
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BIM Use Can Reduce Construction Costs
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GOP Tax Bill: Energy Tax Credits Appear Safe
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Augmented Reality is Shaping the Future of Facilities
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Door Hardware: Needs, Options and Opportunities
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Door Hardware: Making Facilities Secure
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Investigation Exposes Security Lapses at Federal Facilities
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Threats Against Schools Highlight Security Concerns
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Solar Power: Fastest-Growing Energy Source
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New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions
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Texas Nursing Home Evacuation Began with a Gun Drawn and No Plan
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Texas shooting: Church in Sutherland Springs Will Be Demolished
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Facebook to Invest $1 Billion to Build Data Center and Solar Facilities
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University Students and Staff Exposed to Lead Paint
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Lawmakers Search for Ways to Reduce the Number of VA Facilities
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Mold Festering for Years Causes School Closure
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8,400 Buildings Destroyed in California Fires
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Creature Comfort Shines at GIE Expo
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Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Repeal the Clean Power Plan
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Rooftop Gardens and Hikeable Halls: Designing a Vertical School
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Roof Warranties Give Facilities an Added Layer of Protection
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Understanding What a Roof Warranty Covers
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Keeping a Roof Warranty Intact by Avoiding Common Mistakes
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Preventive Measures Can Keep Roof Warranties in Compilance
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Trump Takes a First Step Toward Scrapping Obama’s Global Warming Policy
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Hurricane Nate Takes Out Power to 60K in Southeast
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Building Code Requirements for Haunted Houses
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Concert Security Experts Grapple With Lessons Of Las Vegas
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How Did Mandalay Bay Hotel Security Miss Las Vegas Shooter?
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Washington Nationals Say There was Mold in Chicago Hotel
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Benefits and Costs of Gunshot Detection Systems in Schools
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Planning for Portable Cooling Before Disaster Strikes
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Plumbing for NYC Park Structure Behind Schedule
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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions
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Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction
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Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise
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Engineers Battle 143-ton Fatberg in London Sewer
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Yale University Law School Seeks Gender-Neutral Restrooms
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New HVAC system cools path to savings for Valley International Airport
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Ohio State University Plans $7.8 Million Renovation of Woody Hayes Athletic Center
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Five Smart Building Features Transforming Today's Workplace
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New York Buildings Would Improve Energy Efficiency Under Mayor's Plan
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Facilities Adapt to Protect Against Hurricane Irma
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Roofing: University Finds Opportunity in Vegetative Roofs
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Roofing: Managing Vegetative Roofs After Installation
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Roofing: Maximizing Benefits of Vegetative Roofs
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EPA Supports Hurricane Preparedness and Response in Wake of Hurricane Harvey
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Texas High School Heavily Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
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Arizona State University Invests in the Internet of Things
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Volvo: Energy-efficient forklifts part of environmentally friendly South Carolina plant
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Home Depot Turning 50 Store Rooftops into Solar Farms
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Staggered Volumes Help Make Slate Building Energy-Efficient Marvel
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MEA Renews Energy Efficiency Grant for Data Centers
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Major Renovations Continue at Michigan School District
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Central Michigan University Ready for Fall Classes After Extensive Repair on Flood Damages
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Determining Common Causes of Plumbing System Clogs and Backups
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Drain Cleaning Equipment Considerations
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Plumbing and Piping: Preventing Problems
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Chase Field Needs Maintenance Upgrades or Arizona Diamondbacks will 'look for an alternative'
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Boilers: Capital Improvements for Energy Efficiency
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Boilers: Replacement Based on Building Load
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Boilers: Upgrades That Deliver Results
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Energy Star Program Included in House Appropriations Bill
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U.S. House Hacks Away at Renewable Energy, Efficiency Programs
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Tips for Beating the Summer Heat
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Veteran Groundskeeper Dies in Mowing Accident
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Nature and Green Roofs are Being Integrated into Major Cities
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Facility Maintenance Decisions Achievement Awards Recognize Maintenance and Engineering Departments
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Lift Safety: Assessing The Jobsite
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Lift Safety: Specifying The Proper Aerial Work Platform
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Lift Safety: Training and Certification
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U.S. Open Grounds Crew Weathers Tough Conditions at Erin Hills
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Water Conservation: Assessing Facility Water Waste
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Water Conservation: Product Advances Help Lower Water Usage and Utility Costs
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Determining The Condition of a Roof
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What Type of Roof Coating is Best
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Properly Maintaining a Roof After Coating Application
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Advanced Condensing Boilers Remedy Aging Heating System at Chicago Medical Facility
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Key Control: Barcoding Technology Aids Casino Security
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New Roofs Get YMCA of the Treasure Coast Out of a “Tough Spot”