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Feature - HVAC Adsorbent Air Cleaning: A New Way To Think About Ventilation Adsorbent air cleaning technology controls two of the most common contaminants in buildings: carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

Feature - Design and Construction How Adaptation Breeds Creativity During Pandemic ConstructionThe construction of a new building in San Diego during the height of the pandemic shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities.

Feature - Design 4 Telltale Signs You're Hiring a Scam ContractorA contractor doing work on your facility should be a partner, not just someone you hire. Here are four signs you're probably not going to get what you pay for.

Feature - Visualizer - Design and Construction Design Embraces Transparency Among DepartmentsGlass partitions provide rare behind-the-scenes glimpses into R&D teams.

Feature - Visualizer: Design and Construction See an Office Design Inspired by a Tailored SuitAttention was given to diverse workspaces and public-facing spaces.

Feature - Decarbonization Understanding California's New Green Building StandardsCalifornia's standards will accelerate decarbonization as they promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as the increasing electrification of buildings.

Feature - Renewable Energy What Facility Managers Need to Know About Geothermal Ground Source SystemsCost savings and reducing carbon emissions are just two of the many potential benefits of geothermal ground source systems.

Feature - Deferred Maintenance 5 Hidden Costs of Deferring Maintenance For every dollar saved by deferring maintenance, there comes a four dollar increase in future capital renewal costs.

Feature - Data Centers How to Design, Build, and Operate Greener Data CentersFrom design through operations, follow this advice to lower embodied energy and improve energy efficiency in data centers.

Feature - Risk Management How to Use Internet of Things Technology to Prevent Water DamageProperly deploying and monitoring IoT devices and technologies can help mitigate risk and prevent millions of dollars in damage to commercial facilities.