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Feature - How to Perform a Complete Flush of a Building’s Water SystemIn anticipation of testing, it’s crucial for facility managers to flush a building’s full water system. Here are tips and tricks to do that correctly.

Feature - Emergency Preparedness The 4 Stages of Emergency PreparednessUnderstand how best to plan and respond to an emergency with FEMA’s four-point guidelines.

Feature - Education Facilities Funding Available to Schools for HVAC UpgradesNational association launches campaign to encourage K-12 districts to pursue federal funding opportunities.

Feature - Elevators New, Responsive Elevator Code Keeps Safety Front and CenterASME code to address issues such as flood detection, cybersecurity, safety and emergency communications.

Feature - Sustainability California Building Codes Emphasize Reducing Embodied CarbonsState requires low-emission materials for construction of buildings going forward.

Feature - Decarbonization What Steps Should Facility Managers Take to Decarbonize? Facility managers should move beyond the buzzwords to take decisive and effective action to decarbonize their buildings. Here’s how to get started.

Feature - Solar 7 Practical Strategies for Onsite Solar InstallationFacility managers should keep these considerations in mind when installing onsite solar on commercial buildings.

Feature - Higher Learning Facilities  College Esports Require a Tech-savvy HubThe ‘digital den’ needed proper lighting and sound-absorbing features.

Feature - Technology 8 Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Facility ManagementArtificial intelligence can provide data to influence decision making and improve overall operational efficiency.

Feature - Sponsored by ARMA The Durability of Low-slope Asphalt Roofing SystemsBUR and modified bitumen roofing systems are resilient in both hot and cold climates.