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FacilitiesNet News - May 2008
LEED-EB: Operations & Maintenance Templates Now Available in LEED Online


FacilitiesNet News - April 2008
IFMA and BOMA Announce Common Floor Area Measurement Definitions


FacilitiesNet News - April 2008
Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy


FacilitiesNet News - April 2008
Energy Star Label Awareness Grows


Building Operating Management - April 2008
When is it Time to Relocate?
Four steps can help facility executives find the best answer to that question


Building Operating Management - March 2008
Managing Energy Managing Risk
Careful planning can help shield corporations from the hazards of an uncertain energy future


Building Operating Management - February 2008
Getting Through to the CFO
A rigorous financial analysis of energy projects will help win funding


Maintenance Solutions - January 2008
Effective Boiler Maintenance
Avoiding critical failures and improving energy efficiency calls for comprehensive inspection and maintenance


Building Operating Management - December 2007
Tenant Satisfaction Guaranteed?
Involving occupants in green design can create a satisfied, productive workforce


Building Operating Management - December 2007
Cleaning Up Our Act
Protecting the environment and safeguarding occupant health are two benefits of a green cleaning program


Maintenance Solutions - December 2007
Group Activity: Relamping Facilities
A maintenance strategy to ensure lighting effectiveness and help hold down labor costs


Maintenance Solutions - December 2007
Getting a Handle on Access Control
Proper installation and maintenance ensures door hardware products provide enhanced security and performance


Maintenance Solutions - December 2007
CMMS Directory
Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) give managers the power to make smarter decisions. Here's a summary of applications to start the CMMS specification process


Building Operating Management - November 2007
People Person
Nancy Bechtol’s emphasis on training and teamwork has created a world-class facilities organization at the world’s largest museum


Building Operating Management - November 2007
Survey Says: FM Pay is Up
Comprehensive industry analysis highlights aging of FM workforce


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Building Operating Management - February 2007
Whole Building: Route to High Performance
Bringing together a building’s stakeholders throughout the design and construction process can produce a building that is greater than the sum of its parts


Building Operating Management - January 2007
Data Centers: Strengthening the Weakest Link
Steps to prevent human error are essential to maintaining data center reliability


Building Operating Management - August 2006
IT & Security Convergence Means That Departments Need to Cooperate

Report prepared in conjunction with asis international


Building Operating Management - January 2006
Data Centers: One Design Doesn’t Fit All
A design that can meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges starts with a close look at an organization’s requirements


Building Operating Management - October 2004
Green CMBS
Pooling green building mortgages into securities and showcasing their value in the financial market may be the next big step for green buildings



CASE STUDIES


Medical Center Automates Maintenance Department
To ensure compassionate care occurs throughout a patient’s experience, St. Charles Medical Center must keep everything in order at all times, and this mandate applies to both of the medical center’s locations, in Bend and Redmond, Ore.



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