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Building Operating Management
The Future of Energy-Efficient Facilities Design trends from China will be influencing U.S. cities looking to meet energy mandates.

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How Do You Use Social Media for Work? FacilitiesNet is seeking responses on what social media platforms facility managers use for work.

Building Operating Management
Why Facilities Need to Perform Emergency Drills Performing safety drills have proven to be effective in emergency situations.

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GAO Spotlights Deferred Maintenance in Federal Buildings The GAO says that unless this trend reverses, federal assets will continue to deteriorate and need premature replacement.


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Inside the Push for Net-Zero Schools Two district leaders share their sustainability strategies and lessons learned.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Maintain Grounds Equipment Inventory Tracking systems, excel files and digital programs have helped managers remain organized with their equipment.

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A Ceiling for a More Livable Office Case Study: To attract and retain top talent, Stronghold Engineering transformed its headquarters with industrial chic design and elevated finishes, blending function, comfort and style.

Building Operating Management
EV Charging Stations Boosts Airport’s Sustainability Efforts Kentucky airport looks at its future growth with the addition in rental car area.




Building Operating Management
Dr. Alicia Hart Leads Operations at Virginia K-12 School District Dr. Alicia Hart turns facility operations into student success at Alexandria City Public Schools  


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Elevator Issues Plague UCLA Thirty elevators checked were not even inspected until more than 30 days past the expiration dates shown on the elevators’ physical permits.

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How to Avoid Termite Infestations in Facilities Addressing moisture and landscaping issues is key to preventing termites.

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Healthy Schools: A Strategy for Better Indoor Environments Hear how one district is aligning HVAC operations and custodial procedures to achieve green certification.




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Komatsu's Milwaukee HQ Sets Sustainability Benchmark with LEED Gold Campus Case study: South Harbor campus changes former brownfield into a LEED Gold-certified hub for innovation, sustainability and community engagement.


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GSA Wants 80 Percent of Federal Workers in Offices If federal agencies do not make full use of their buildings, GSA plans to make the underutilized office space available to other agencies or sell it.

Building Operating Management
Making Smart Building Design Work By breaking down silos in facilities and improving communication among many interested parties, facility executives can ensure smart buildings perform as intended.

Building Operating Management
Start Training on Day One — Then Never Stop Training isn’t something to do for a week and then forget about. It needs to be ongoing.  


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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Securing a Reliable Grounds Vendor When finding a grounds management partner, the lowest bid isn’t always the best option.


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