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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Why is Fall the Best Time to Address Pavement Issues?


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Variable Air Volume Zone Dampers Effectively Cool Large Buildings

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2024 Facility Champion Dave Keating Always Just a Phone Call Away

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Oregon School Districts to Request $100 Million to Repair HVAC Systems

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Hazards to Avoid When Operating MEWPs and Telehandlers

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Paved Surface Maintenance

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Federal Agencies' Offices Remained Nearly Empty in 2023: Report

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Vacant, Unsafe Facility Transforms into Net Zero Classrooms

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Women in FM: What Does Maternity Leave Look Like?

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PBJ Tech Hub Program Approved by Major Utilities

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Tips for Commercial Cooling Amidst Record-Breaking Heat

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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How Behavioral Data is Representative of All Users

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Using Behavioral Data to Design New Office Spaces

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Cool Roofing Standards Evolve with The Times

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The Metaverse is Here: How Should Facility Managers Handle It?

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Accelerating Energy Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Controls Come of Age

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Madison to Require 'Tune-Ups' of Large Commercial Building

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How MEWPs are Growing in Popularity

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Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

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Study States Case to Install Bird-Safe Glass in New Commercial Buildings

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4 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency and Renewables

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New Mexico Pays Millions to Maintain Empty Buildings

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Denver Invests $26 Million in Community Solar Gardens

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Partnering With ESCOs Can Create Cost Savings

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Top Strategies for Rental Success

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University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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Are Leaf Blowers Illegal?

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3 WELL Strategies Focused on Existing Buildings

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Twitter Lost Key Data Center During California Heat Wave

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3 Strategies for Water-Efficient Restrooms

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California Buildings Power Down to Combat Brutal Heat Wave

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Water Distribution System Called Into Question at Pearl Harbor

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Why Facility Managers Should Focus on Relative Humidity in Buildings

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Bitcoin Miners Shut Down Amidst Texas Heatwave 

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Urban Land Institute Recognizes Standout Sustainable Projects

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LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light

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CDC Offers Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

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Court Orders Care Facility To Pay Attorney Fees Over OSHA Subpoena

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Design by Numbers: How Occupancy Affects Space Requirements, Amenities

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5 Innovative Strategies to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Office

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Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Keeps Facility Managers on Pandemic Alert

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Hotel Earns UL Mark for IAQ, Hygiene

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Office Updates and Renovations Might Be Smaller Than Anticipated

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10 Post-Pandemic Facility Management and Construction Trends

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ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities

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Education Department Gives Schools Guidelines to Upgrade Ventilation

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Researchers Use Campus Dust to Track COVID-19

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Fighting COVID-19 Drove Up Facility Energy Use, Emissions

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How to Prevent Data Center Downtime

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OSHA Urges Masks for Vaccinated Workers

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Microsoft Delays Reopening, Joins Tyson in Mandating Vaccine

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Vaccine Mandates Expand as Delta Variant Takes Hold

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Poor HVAC, Roof Conditions Threaten Schools

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Apple Delays Office Reopening Until At Least October

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Higher Ed Ramps Up HVAC Checks for Fall Reopening

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Pandemic Pummeling Indoor Shopping Malls

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2 Dead from COVID-19, Florida County Closes Building

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Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Devices Subject of Lawsuit

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Companies Not Significantly Shrinking Office Space: Survey

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Facilities Staffs Receiving Recognition for Pandemic Performance

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Will New Return-to-Office Safety Measures Be Controversial?

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Are Schools Capable of Meeting Stringent IAQ Standards?

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Air Purifiers Face Scrutiny in Schools’ Battle Against COVID-19

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Are Your Return to Office Policies Safe?

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School District Eyes HVAC System in COVID-19 Cases

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Apple To Spend $430 Billion on U.S. Facilities

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Five Hidden Security Risks Resulting from Pandemic Response

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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Future School Designs

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Health and Wellness Strategies Soar to Combat Coronavirus

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WELL Health-Safety Rating: Linking FM and Wellness, Health, Safety

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How to Find a Job: Best Practices for the Search

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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Buildings, Cities

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Commercial Office Vacancy Rates Skyrocket During Pandemic

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Baseball and COVID-19: A Whole New Ballgame

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New UL Program Targets IAQ in Schools

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How WELL Promotes Workplace Safety, Health, and Confidence

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4 Air Quality Technologies Can Mitigate Coronavirus Spread

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Forever Changed: The Pandemic's True Influence on Buildings

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Ultraviolet Light Kills Coronavirus, But Caution Required

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Stunning Visualization Shows Importance of Ventilation in Classrooms

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How to Improve Diversity in Facility Management

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Coronavirus Has Caused Sharp Decline in Commercial Property Values

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University Prepares for Post-Pandemic Student Return

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COVID-19 Decontamination: How to Harness UV-C Light to Disinfect Facilities

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K-12 Districts Encouraged to Upgrade HVAC Systems

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College Course Targets HVAC Systems and COVID-19

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Creating Healthy Workplaces Means Promoting Happiness

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Restaurant Reopening Tied to HVAC Systems

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Steps for Successful Boiler Selection

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Bill Targets K-12 School Repairs and Upgrades

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Deferred Maintenance Complicates COVID-19 Measures

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Tourism Facilities Step Up for Vaccine Distribution

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The Pandemic, One Year Later

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Hotels Eyed for Vaccination Sites

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HVAC Upgrades Nationwide Target COVID-19

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Will 2021 Bring a Return to The Office?

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Touchless Doors Strategies to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

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Pandemic Curtails Huge Smithsonian Expansion

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Tool Calculates Likely Coronavirus Exposure Rates in Rooms

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3 Strategies for Promoting Psychological Safety During the Pandemic

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4 Strategies for Advanced Air Filtration

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell as Global Temperature Rose in 2020

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Correctional Facilities Buckling Under Weight of COVID-19

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Opening Schools Safe If Hospitalizations Low: Studies

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Many Pandemic Facility Changes Are Here to Stay

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Schools Experiment as COVID-19 Pandemic Rolls On

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Building Design with COVID-19 and IAQ in Mind

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Coronavirus Mitigation: Is Facility Humidification Effective for Slowing Infection Rates?

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Elevator and Escalator Innovations Play Role in Pandemic Recovery

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5 Hospital HVAC Design Strategies for the Post-COVID-19 World

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Reshaped Traditional Facility Manager Roles

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What to Know about Germicidal Lighting and Coronavirus

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Testing Buildings for Coronavirus Can Help Reduce Spread

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Understanding Advanced Filtration in Air Handling Units

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Health and Wellness Will Be the New Normal of Office Buildings

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Safe at Work: Creating Healthy Workplaces During Coronavirus Pandemic

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What Will the Office of the Future Look Like?

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Can Antimicrobials Added to Products Prevent COVID-19?

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6 Facility Strategies to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

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COVID-19 Has Changed Everything … Or Not

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What Role Does HVAC Play in Reducing Coronavirus Risks in Buildings?

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COVID-19 Prompting Closures of Schools

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Considerations for Successful Hands-Free Door Implementation

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Coronavirus Leaves Commercial Offices in Holding Pattern

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OSHA Guidance Targets Healthcare Workers

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COVID-19 Strikes at School Staffs

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LEED Safety First Credits Taking Off Quickly

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Office Space: Workplace Trends in COVID-19 Era

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Include Cost and Benefit Analysis in Door Hardware Selection

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Impact of COVID-19 On Data Center Facility Staffing

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Occupancy Levels Tied to COVID-19 Control

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New Touchless Door Technologies Gaining Momentum

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Schools Struggle To Expand Classroom Space

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Shifting Strategies at the VA Help Handle Coronavirus Cases

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OSHA Issues Guidance for Workers in Nursing Homes

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'Kevin Bacon' Factor May Help COVID Spread

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Doors: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19

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Green Seal Launches Hand Sanitizer Certification

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How the Pandemic is Changing Healthcare Design

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Study Examines COVID-19 Spread At Large Gatherings

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Schools Explore Strategies To Address COVID-19

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Office Space: Commercial Buildings Struggle with Distancing

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Study Finds Shallow Sinks Can Spread Infections

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Wear a Mask Because Every Breath Matters

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COVID-19 Adds Uncertainty to the Future of Facilities

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Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Access Control Changes

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Wastewater Testing May Provide Indication of Coronavirus

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What Does COVID-19 Mean for Restroom Upgrades?

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Chicago Breweries Prepare for COVID Winter with HVAC Upgrades

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Case Study Shows HVAC Optimization Success

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How to Meet Maintenance Demands with Reduced Budgets

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Empty Buildings Plague U.S. Government

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State Parks Face Maintenance Woes, Growing Use

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Research Shows Ultraviolet Lamp Kills Coronavirus Without Risk to People

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Pandemic Plan: How K-12 Schools Are Dealing with Deferred Maintenance

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During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Look to Efficiency

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Getting Creative with Creating Outdoor Workspaces

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D.C.’s Frontline Workers Also Hit by COVID-19

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Columbus Surge Hospital In Storage For Now

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To Achieve the Benefits of Daylighting, Understand the Challenges

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Lab Develops Spray-On PPE, Looking for Manufacturers

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Good News on Coronavirus in Schools?

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ROI on Healthy Buildings is Strong, Study Shows

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Museums Exhibit Strain of Dealing with COVID-19

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Two NFL Teams Shutter Facilities Over COVID-19

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The Importance of Full-Time Facilities Employees During the Pandemic

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Master of the Storm: How to Be Cool in a Crisis

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School IAQ Crisis? ‘Open window is not gonna cut it’

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COVID-19: Commercial Office Options and Opportunities

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Pandemics, Healthy Buildings, and the Role of Maintenance

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Managing Campus Visitors During the Pandemic

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University Physical Plant in COVID-19 Spotlight

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Looking at Long-Term Restroom Design Changes

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COVID-19 Reopening Risk: Is There Legionella in Your Building's Water?

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Sustainability, Sanitation, ADA: Critical Considerations for Restroom Design

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How to Avoid ‘Hygiene Theater’ in Facilities

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Coronavirus Has Made Touchless Restrooms a Must

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Empty Chicago School Buildings to Be Converted to Homeless Shelters

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HVAC Problems Delay Opening of NYC Schools

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Closed for Business: Pandemic’s Toll on Facilities Emerging

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During the Coronavirus Pandemic, Take a Moment to Breathe

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Higher Education Looks Outside for Alternative Workspaces

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Wastewater Test at University of Arizona Prevents COVID-19 Outbreak

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K-12 Schools Face Scrutiny on Housekeeping

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5 Steps Buildings Should Take to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

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Healthcare Facilities Set Up Outdoor Visits for Elderly Patients

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K-12 Schools Facing Water Quality Concerns

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What Should You Do if There's a Positive Coronavirus Case in Your Facility?

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Go Beyond the Basics for Restrooms Products and Processes

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Group Lists Workers Most Likely To Die With Coronavirus

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National Guard Raises Tents Outside South Carolina Hospital

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COVID-19 and Working Outside: Are Your Facilities Ready?

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Lessons Learned about Occupant Satisfaction During the Pandemic

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Rethinking Restroom Sanitation Practices During the Pandemic

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Schools Thinking Outside the Box on Coronavirus

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REI Looks to Sell Just-Built Corporate Headquarters

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3 Strategies to Prevent HVAC from Spreading Airborne Coronavirus

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Essential Workers: Facility Managers' Expanded Role During the Pandemic

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How Educational Facilities Are Tackling Coronavirus

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Buyer Beware: Practical Tips for Germicidal Lighting Use

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Why FMs Must Be Communicators Par Excellence

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Restrooms Upgrades Must Consider Coronavirus, Hygiene Issues

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Schools Ramp up Maintenance Prior to Reopening

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COVID-19 Increases Use of Microgrids in Healthcare Sector

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8 Steps to Reliability During the Pandemic

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Think Fast: Learning Lessons from the Pandemic

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How to Focus on Occupant Experience During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Housekeepers File Complaint on COVID-19 Protection

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Postal Service FMs Keep on Keeping on During Pandemic

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How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

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HVAC Problems at Texas COVID Facility Possibly Linked to Two Deaths

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Atlanta Coronavirus Field Hospital to Be Reopened

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COVID-19 Forces Hotels To Rethink Offerings

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Healthcare FMs Challenged with Unified Response for Facilities Nationwide

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Pandemic Recovery Planning: A 10-Step Process

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Health and Safety Must Be Priority for Returning Office Workers

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How FMs Helped Make McCormick Place Chicago's Alternate Care Site

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4 Coronavirus Strategies Facilities Managers Should Be Doing Now

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COVID-19 and Potential Benefits of Unused Facilities

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Reopening Onsite Restaurants in Healthcare Facilities

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How Should HVAC Systems Respond to Airborne Coronavirus?

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Racing the Surge: Healthcare Organization Ramped Up Pandemic Preparedness

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School District Juggles Construction Projects During the Pandemic

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Is Aggressive Disinfection Hurting Occupants’ Health?

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Hospital Airflow Crucial for Infection Prevention

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Reopening K-12 Schools Face Funding Woes

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Michigan Won’t Put COVID-19 Patients in Vacant Facilities

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Solar Shatters Records in Early 2020, but COVID Slows Growth

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Pushing COVID-19 Envelope, Workers Return to Federal Facilities

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Pandemic Protocol: Build Partnerships to Keep Green Schools Green, Students Safe

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Pandemic Response: Microbes, Buildings, and Occupant Health

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$116 Billion Price Tag To Reopen Schools

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COVID-19 FEMA Relief: What is Covered?

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How Should Hospitals Prepare for Two Disasters at Once?

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Considerations for Hospital and Healthcare Facility Evacuations

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Sports Facilities Confront Coronavirus Challenges

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COVID-19 Will Complicate Hospital Evacuations

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What Is the Role of Building Systems in Preventing COVID-19?

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Are High-Rise Elevators COVID-19 Death Traps? 

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Kaiser Permanente Releases Guidance on Bringing Back Employees

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Purposeful Design Can Help Fight a Pandemic

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Closed, Slowly Reopening Facilities Offer New Opportunities for Efficiency

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8 Steps Can Improve Door Security As Risk of Crime Increases

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Security Guards in High Demand During COVID-19 Pandemic

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USGBC Releases COVID-Focused LEED Credits, Arc Re-Entry Resources

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National Guard Disinfects Georgia Hospitals

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New Game-Changing Wellness Rating System Covers Existing Buildings

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New Guidelines for Reopening Nursing Homes Now Available

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Experts Say Public Restrooms and Offices Should Be Re-Engineered to Control Infections

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Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on Schools Becomes Clearer

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Building Owner Sues Chicago Law Firm for Unpaid Rent

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Why Facility Managers Need to Start Thinking About Crime Now

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Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Possible Smart Building Challenges

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CDC Guidelines Target Reopened Office Buildings

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COVID-19 Expected to Change Healthcare Facility Design

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New Normal for Facilities Starts To Emerge

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Coronavirus-Focused Health Features Highlight Design Updates of Chicago Building

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How Good IAQ Practices Can Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

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Cleaning Strategies for Healthy Workplaces During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Field Hospitals Occupy Flood Zones Despite Warnings

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Where to Look for Facility Reopening Resources

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Past Healthcare Facilities Closures Hamper NYC's Coronavirus Response

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5 Steps to Prepare Psychologically for Building Reopening

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Can Your Facility Be Used As an Alternate Care Site?

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How Will Schools Operate Post-Pandemic?

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HVAC Considerations for Healthy Offices During Coronavirus Pandemic

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A Healthy Economy Needs Healthy Buildings, Healthy People

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Do Your Closed Facilities Have Hidden Water Woes?

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Hotels Continue to Be Converted Into Makeshift Hospitals

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Focus on Supply Chain Benefits Maintenance and Resilience

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Rethinking the Workplace in the Age of Coronavirus

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‘Recharge Rooms’ Give NYC Healthcare Workers Space to Rest, Relax

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Report Addresses UV Technology in Fighting Coronavirus

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Chicago, New York Closing Temporary Coronavirus Hospitals

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$1 Billion in Makeshift Field Hospitals Are Being Built

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Security Issues: Successful Door Hardware Upgrades

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Public Maintenance Departments Face Financial Challenges

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FM Perspectives: Coronavirus Response Empties Hawaii Hotels

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Chicago Buildings to Light Up to Support Essential Workers

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Fire Protection Systems: 10 Things to Check When Closing Your Facility

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Facility Energy Use Plunges During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Reflections on Earth Day During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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What Happens When Facilities Reopen?

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Occupant Health and Successful Door Hardware Upgrades

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Minimizing Coronavirus Transmission through Hospital Mechanical and Plumbing Systems

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FM Perspectives: How the Smithsonian is Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration

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Dallas Convention Center Will Be Texas’ First Field Hospital

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Coronavirus Fallout: Risks for Empty Buildings

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Renewable Energy Continues Growth Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

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FM Perspectives: The Rockefeller University In the Eye of the COVID Storm

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Door Hardware Upgrades That Deliver Safety, Security and Health

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5 Coronavirus Questions Facilities Managers Should Ask Their Insurance Carriers Now

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Decommissioned Hospital to Reopen for Coronavirus Patients

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Nation’s Schools Use Coronavirus Lull for Projects

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Javits Center Could Become Largest COVID-19 Hospital in the US

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FM Perspectives: Coronavirus Has Silicon Valley In Shut-Down Mode

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'Crisitunity' and Lessons from a Pandemic

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Should You Give Tunable White LED Lighting a Shot?

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Higher Relative Humidity Impairs Respiratory Virus Transmission

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McCormick Place to Be Converted to 3,000-Bed Coronavirus Hospital

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Washington Hospital Workers Make Masks from Office Supplies

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Keeping Hospital Ice Machines Safe from Coronavirus

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Energy Efficiency in the Age of Coronavirus 

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Coronavirus: Hospitals Eye Colleges for Beds

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Copper vs. Coronavirus: Antique Fixtures Exhibit Antimicrobial Prowess

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Cuomo Calls for Construction of Field Hospitals

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Seattle Suburb Builds Coronavirus Hospital on Soccer Field

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Hotels Assess Coronavirus Impact

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Pandemic Lessons: Schools Adapt as Coronavirus Hits

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Coronavirus Advice: How to Cope with Facility Closure

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Facilities

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Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Chicago Office Building

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Chicago Schools Ramp Up Cleaning Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Coronavirus Concerns Close Seattle Office Building for Cleaning

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CDC Expands Coronavirus Containment Efforts

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Preparing for Outbreak: How Hospitals Brace for Infectious Diseases

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Facilities Implement Coronavirus Emergency Plans

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Coronavirus: ASHRAE Offers HVAC Guidance

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Experts Investigating Whether the Coronavirus Can Spread Through Bathroom Pipes

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Website Offers Visual Guide to Coronavirus Outbreak

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Time-Lapse Video Shows Construction of First Coronavirus Hospital

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Can Coronavirus Spread Through Building Pipes? 

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Flu Outbreaks Hitting Schools Hard

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U.S. Hospitals Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak

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Common Sense Steps to Prevent Coronavirus, Other Infections in Facilities

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"It's Like Terminator!": How Hunter Drones Can Prevent Drone Attacks

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How to Find the Right Path to Big Energy Savings

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EPA and the Water-Saving Benefits of Pool Covers

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How To Do HVAC Commissioning in Healthcare Facilities

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High Ceilings? Large Door Openings? Fans May Improve Comfort, Save Energy

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Plumbing Renovations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Target Savings

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Roof Coatings: Benefits and Energy Savings

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Smart Buildings: How to Justify an Investment in Analytics Software

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Emergency Evacuation Conditions Continue in Hawai'i

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Lighting Control: Overcoming Obstacles

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Tips for Improved Facilities Team Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrade Brings Savings to Light

Building Operating Management
Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?

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Lamps in UV Disinfection Systems Need Attention

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Education Campaign Spotlights Pavement Coatings

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Protecting Roofs From Heavy Winds

Building Operating Management
Rightsizing HVAC, Commissioning: Key to K-12 Efficiency

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House Proposal Would Shift Energy Star to DOE

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Tremco Roofing Selected to Restore Cleveland Cavaliers' Quicken Loans Arena

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Pros and Cons of VAV and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)

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Is Behavior Change the Missing Link in Energy Efficiency Plans?

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Calculating HVAC Technology Benefits and Savings

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House Cuts Energy Star Funding by 26%

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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

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4 Questions To Ask Before Buying a New BAS

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Observed Benefits and Challenges of Tuning LEDs for Human Health

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How to Find Funding for Energy Efficiency

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Energy Star: House Bill Cuts Program Budget 40 Percent

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Drone to Take Closer Look at Historic Facility

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5 Wireless Options for High-Performance Building Systems

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Smart Buildings, Building Internet of Things Offer Operational Savings, But IT Partnership Is Crucial

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New Walking Path along the Charles River Completed with 20,000 Square Feet of Porous Pave XL Permeable Pavement

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How Hospitals Use Energy

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Why You Should Embrace BIM For Facility Management

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Eyes in the Sky: The Potential for Drones

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How To Reduce Water Heating Energy On Campus

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California Campus Seeks to Reduce Electricity Costs by $3.3 Million

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Drone Directives: New FAA Rules Govern UAV Use

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AMA: Some Street Lighting LED Options Hazardous to Health

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Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs

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Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants

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Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process

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When Doing Interior Retrofits, Complying With ADA Is Critical

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Lighting Upgrades Deliver Efficiency, Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Auditing Process Helps Managers Discover Lighting System Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Place Focus of Exterior Lighting Projects on Fixtures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LED, HID, Fluorescent Fixtures Among Exterior Lighting Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Website Offers Lighting Designs for Older Adults

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LED Lighting Reaches the Big Leagues

Building Operating Management
As Water Rates Rise, Efficiency More Important, Especially For Cooling Towers

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Tailoring HVAC Upgrades to Tight Facility Needs

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Drones and Data: The Facilities Challenge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
FAA Creating Rules to Ensure Safe Drone Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Drones Give Managers Eyes in the Sky

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Strive to Learn Benefits of Drone Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Challenges and Costs Associated with Drone Technology

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How to Recommission and Revitalize Lighting Control Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Use Plumbing Systems to Wage War on Water Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Challenges with Low-Flow Toilets, Urinals and Faucets

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Managers Face Potential Roadblocks With Water Conservation Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers can Take Steps to Maximize Water-Conservation Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Upgrades Roundtable: Managers Discuss Energy Efficiency Challenges

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Using and Managing Energy Monitoring Data

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Quick Response to Energy Waste, Quick ROI Among Benefits

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Bringing Energy Understanding to Occupants, Tenants

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Evolution of VAV Systems, and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems as Alternative HVAC Strategy

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Understanding Displacement Ventilation, Underfloor Air Distribution as Alternative HVAC Strategies

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Understanding Radiant Heating/Cooling and Demand-Control Ventilation as Alternative HVAC Strategies

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Knowing the Types of Lighting Control Systems and How Often Recommissioning Is Needed

Building Operating Management
At Peace Institute in Washington, D.C. , Complex Lighting Controls Get an Ongoing Commissioning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Costs, Benefits and Projecting Project Payback

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cost-Benefit Analysis Helps Managers Measure Project's Impact

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Keeping a Sustainable Building Operating Sustainably

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Two Steps Towards Better Lighting

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Training, Technology Upgrades Can Boost Facility’s Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Tapping Occupant Behavior a Key Sustainability Strategy

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Enhanced Commissioning Brings HVAC Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Power of Group, Leaders Can Drive Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Targeting Occupant Behavior for Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Focus on Barriers to Change and Study Your Buildings

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Reliable Facility Data Essential To Predictive Operations

Building Operating Management
Using Facility Data To Drive Down Costs

Building Operating Management
Using Energy, Portfolio Data To Reduce Facility Costs

Building Operating Management
Converged Networks: Impact For Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Near-Field Communication Offer Advantages For Facility Managers

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How Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Can Help Facility Managers Save Money

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Understanding Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

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Strategies To Reduce Operating Costs Using Energy Benchmarks

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Energy Benchmarking Is First Step To Savings For Chicago High Rise

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Taking Advantage of Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs

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Roof Coatings: Ensuring Performance and Savings

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Roof Coating Specifications: One Size Does not Fit All

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Application Concerns When Applying Roof Coatings

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Maintenance Matters and Roof Coatings

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Insurance Company Targets Plumbing, Irrigation and HVAC Systems to Curtail Water Use

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Insurance Company Lays Groundwork for 10-Year Sustainability Plan

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Company's Water Conservation Projects Expand as Support Grows

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Retrofit Projects Bring Financial Hurdles for Insurance Company

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Submetering Helps FMs Take Control Of Power

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The Future of Demand Response

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As Google Grows, It's Up To Joe Kava To Ensure Data Centers Keep Pace

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To Keep Up With Demand For Data Centers, Google Focuses On Policies, Procedures

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Custom-built Servers, Onboard Batteries Help Google Meet Its IT Energy Efficiency Goals

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Google Shares Data Center Energy Efficiency Information To Help Push Industry Change

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Customized Training Helps Google Data Center Employees Get Up To Speed

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Manage Demand Response To Drive Energy Efficiency

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Outsourcing In Government Has Broad Ramifications

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Finding energy savings in HVAC systems

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Achieving Sustainability and Maintainability in Facilities

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Analyze VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Retrofit Applications To Ensure Savings

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VFDs Offer Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

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Soaring Savings: HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Bring Bottom-Line Benefits

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Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings

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Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities

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Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations

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Benefits and Challenges Presented by LED Retrofits

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A Closer Look Online Exclusive: The University of Minnesota's Lighting Retrofits

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Column: Savings Strategy — Try Before You Buy

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Safety, Savings Achieved With Emergency Lighting System Upgrades

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LED Technology Advances Impact on Emergency Lighting Market

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Testing an Important Consideration for Emergency Lighting Installation

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Manufacturers' Experience Vital to Specify Emergency Lighting Products

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Key Energy Use Metrics Can Help Maximize Energy Savings With Windows

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Making Windows More Efficient: Low-E Coatings, Warm-Edge Spacers, Electrochromic Glass

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Daylighting, Coatings, Installation Can All Affect Role Of Windows In Energy Consumption

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Where To Start With Lighting Upgrades

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Patience — and Savings — Are a Virtue

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A Closer Look At Pavement Maintenance

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Energy Consumption In Tenant Space Offers Potential For Big Savings

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Empire State Building Tenant Li & Fung USA Shows How Cooperation Can Save Energy

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Energy Efficiency In Tenant Spaces Should Be Focus At Lease, Expansion And Renewal Stages

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Deep Energy Retrofits Offer Cost Savings As Well As Health, Productivity, And Risk Mitigation Benefits

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Rocky Mountain Institute's VBECS Metric Helps Calculate Value Of Deep Energy Retrofits

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How To Present The Business Case For The Value Of Energy Retrofits

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Property Assessed Clean Energy Emerges As Capital Source For Deep Energy Retrofits

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Power Play: Incorporating DC Power Into Facilities

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Converting Power from AC to DC Offers Many Benefits

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LEDs Offer Saving Opportunities

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Spotlight: EMerge Alliance

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Reducing Energy Use: Five Steps Help Overcome Barriers

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Shorenstein Properties Works Toward Comprehensive Energy Management Practices

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Shorenstein Energy Plan Shows Value Of Focusing On How Business Decisions Are Made

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Increasing Water, Wastewater Costs Demand Improved Efficiency

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Restrooms, Landscaping Offer Opportunities For Water Savings

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Cooling Towers Are Overlooked As Water Users

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Water Efficiency Showcase: New Products

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Vegetative Roof Matures into Showcase for Sustainability

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Installing Green Roofs can be Complex Process

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Vegetative Roof Evolves Throughout its Life

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Facility Managers See Energy Savings with Vegetative Roofs

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Occupant cooperation need to save energy

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Embracing a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

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Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Boiler Upgrade key to Energy Savings

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GBMC Boiler Upgrade Required Careful Planning

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Timely Boiler Upgrade Completed Under Budget

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Maintaining the Quantity of Outside Air for Good IAQ

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Modern Fire Safety Systems Can Be Cheaper, Smarter

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Effective Concrete Maintenance Requires Inspection Guidelines

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Successful Concrete Repair Requires Careful Preparation

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Concrete Coating Considerations To Extend Performance Life

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Extending the performance life of paved surfaces

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5 minutes with Rick Storlie Director of Administrative Services, Facilities Management University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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The Next Big Thing In Energy Efficiency

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Disaster Preparedness: Dallas High-Rise Prepares for Snow and Ice

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Replacing Chillers With a High School In Session Requires Coordination

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Chiller Replacement Creates Equipment Issues

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Chiller Replacement Creates Operational Challenges

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Energy Audits Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

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Energy Audits: Setting The Stage

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Retrocommissioning Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

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Retrocommissioning Can Overcome Operational Challenges

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Retrocommissioning Boon to Bottom Line

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How Forrester Research Maximized Flexibility and Use of Its Conference Space

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Facility Staff Should Be Involved in Retrocommissioning

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Lamp Life Concerns Shouldn't Limit Use of Lighting Controls

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Focus on Ventilation and Scheduling Pays Energy Dividends

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FMXcellence: How to Get Buy In

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Free Handbook Can Help With Tracking, Improving Building Performance

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A Close Eye on Water Use and Waste can Keep Your Bottom Line from Drying Out

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Outdoor Water Use Needs to be Watched Closely as Well

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Alternatives and Best Practices for Water Management

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The Role of Building Occupants in Saving Energy

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Maintenance Considerations for Sensor-Operated Fixtures, Faucets

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Managers Discuss Water-Conservation Strategies

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Research Shows the Benefits of Cool Roofs for Building Energy Savings

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Metal Buildings Can Offer Design Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness

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Sustainability Benefits of Metal Buildings

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Improving Building Energy Performance After Construction

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Research Shows Cool Roofs Have Benefits at City and Global Levels

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Energy Benchmarking When You Can't Use Energy Star Benchmarks

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Energy Audit Yields Big Savings

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LED Performance Improving

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Where to Use LEDs

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Factors for LED Retrofit

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Specifying LED Systems

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Maintenance: Selling Your Accomplishments to Top Management

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Grounds Management: Crews Revamp Park's Landscapes, Hardscapes

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Concrete Maintenance: Three Groups of Opaque Coatings

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Energy Audits: Performing an Economic Analysis

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Life Begins After LEED

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Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

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Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

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Be Strategic and Save Money

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Lavatory Faucet and Hand Dryer Considerations

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Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

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Facility Managers Should Keep Resumes Up to Date

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Sub-Meters Minimize Energy Waste, Boost Bottom Line

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Managers Analyze the Performance of Existing Equipment

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Boiler Retrofit: Space Constraints Pose Installation Challenges

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What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Base Flashing and Penetrations

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Audio/Video Equipment Can Now Earn the Energy Star

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The Three Applications for Lavatory Faucets

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Equipment Rental: What Should Managers Ask Rental Companies?

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The Benefits Of High-Performance Buildings

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Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Energy Savings At The Building's Envelope

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The Three Types of Infrared Cameras

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Managing Storm Water Reduces Irrigation Requirements

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Free DOE Webcast: Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools

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Even in a Recession, Facility Managers Can Get Approval For Efficiency Projects

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Easy Steps for Energy Savings in a Tough Economy

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Managers' Roles Expand into Light Construction

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HVAC Retrofits Generate Significant Energy Savings

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Roof Coatings Protect Against UV Light, Leaks, Corrosion

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Thermoset Versus Thermoplastic Membranes: What's the Difference?

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CDC: Bird Flu Strains Adapt To Aid Potential Human Infection

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Walking the (GREEN) Talk

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EPA Performance Track Program Delivers Energy Savings for Facilities

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ENERGY STAR Launches Low Carbon IT Campaign

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Preventing Mold Growth in Cavity Walls

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Equipment Rental: Grounds for Success

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Beyond Myths To Solutions

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First U.S. Bird Flu Vaccine for Humans Approved

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Study Reveals Possible New Defense Against Bird Flu

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New Daylight Savings Change Rolls Clocks Forward Sunday

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OSHA Issues Flu Pandemic Guidance for Employers

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Change in Daylight Savings Time May Present Problems

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Human Trial for Avian Influenza Vaccine Begins

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CDC Awards $11.4 Million to Develop New Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Avian Influenza

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Engineers Recognized for Role in Energy Savings

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New Report Summarizes Energy Star-related Savings for 2005

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Pandemic

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Harnessing Daylight For Energy Savings

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Sealing In Energy Savings

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Plumbing, Piping and Savings

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Be Cool, Pay Less

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New Windows Mean Many Choices

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Green Building Report

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Is Your EMS on Target For Energy Savings?

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Penn State's Green Coach

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Personal Solutions

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Stopping Solar Damage

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Rough Waters Ahead

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Better Lighting Upgrades