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Current Issue: February 2012 - Past Issues



New Legionella Standard
Part 1: New ASHRAE Standard 188 to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease
Part 2: Facility Managers' Responsibilities for Legionella Prevention Under ASHRAE 188
Part 3: What Facility Managers Should Know About HACCP Plans and ASHRAE 188
Part 4: ASHRAE Legionella Standard: Monitoring, Disinfection, Legal Considerations


IGCC
Part 1: International Green Construction Code Approved with Energy Efficiency, Metering Requirements
Part 2: IgCC Adopted in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lessons Learned
Part 3: International Green Construction Code Sets Energy Efficiency Measures for Buildings


Close-Up: Green Health Care
Part 1: Green Health Care Buildings Reduce Costs, Support Patient Health
Part 2: Energy Efficiency, Recycling Areas of Focus for Green Health Care Operations
Part 3: Credible Data, Staff Support Help Green Health Care Operations Succeed


Close-Up: Safety/Security
Part 1: Key Steps to Planning Mass Notification System
Part 2: Knowing Facility's Risks Offers Big Rewards When Planning Mass Notification System
Part 3: Mass Notification System Requires More Flexibility Than Fire Alarm
Part 4: Mass Notification Systems Offer Multiple Messaging Methods


Cover Story: The 2012 FM Agenda
Part 1: Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?
Part 2: LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline
Part 3: NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems
Part 4: Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions
Part 5: Allan Skodowski on LEED 2012
Part 6: Peter Strazdas on Measuring Results and Changing Behavior
Part 7: Nancy Bechtol on the Importance of Communication


Lighting
Part 1: 10 FAQs for Selecting LEDs
Part 2: Potential Downsides and Best Uses for LEDs
Part 3: LEDs: Questions About Fixtrures, Replacement Lamps, Tubes, Controls
Part 4: LEDs: Objective Information from Energy Star, DOE, Other Sources


Roofing
Part 1: Understanding Single-Ply Roofing Failures Helps Prevent Them
Part 2: Pitch Pockets, Water Vapor can Cause Single-Ply Roof Trouble
Part 3: Improper Use of Adhesives can Lead to Single-Ply Roof Failures
Part 4: Deflection, Crushing of Roof Insulation Can Contribute to Single-Ply Roofing Failures


Critical Facilities: Energy Efficiency
Part 1: PUE is One of Many Metrics for Data Center Energy Performance
Part 2: Free Air, Water-Cooled Servers Increase Data Center Energy Efficiency
Part 3: UPS Energy Saver Mode, High Voltage DC Power Cut Data Center Energy Use
Part 4: In Data Centers, Simplicity of Design, Commissioning Saves Energy


Critical Facilities: Seismic Readiness
Part 1: Seismic Readiness an Important Issue for Data Centers
Part 2: Testing Options for Data Center Seismic Compliance


Showcase: Flooring
Part 1: Good Installation Key to Successful Flooring Project
Part 2: Substrate Problems Can Ruin Commercial Flooring
Part 3: Showcase: Flooring Products


Profile: Bob Holesko, HEI Hotels
Part 1: Bob Holesko Eyes Energy Savings in 2012
Part 2: Forecasts Are Hard To Make In the Hotel Business


Project: OB8 and OB9
Part 1: Green Design Guides Renovation of California State Office Buildings
Part 2: Work on California State Office Buildings 8 and 9 Goes Beyond Green


Ask An Expert: Flooring
Part 1: Floorcoverings Can Be Green/Sustainabile
Part 2: The Greenest Flooring Product on the Market
Part 3: A Look at the Hot Flooring Products
Part 4: Avoiding Poor Flooring Performance With Proper Specifications

February: New Products


SPONSORED SECTIONS

Sponsored by BACnet International
Part 1: Getting the Benefits of BACnet
Part 2: The Facility Manager's Role in Planning BACnet
Part 3: How to Avoid Missing BACnet Opportunities
Part 4: Future-proofing a BACnet System





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