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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Know the Difference


News & Views
Software Assesses Climate Change's Impact on Facilities

Building Operating Management
Tips for Facility Managers on How to Address a Boiler Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Know When to Recover Vs Replace Your Roof

Building Operating Management
How to Know When Windows Should Be Replaced

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair, Recover or Replace? Making the Smartest Roofing Decision

News & Views
How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading

Facility Maintenance Decisions
When Roofing Replacement Is the Best Option

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Comparing Two Popular Fire-Resistant Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Considerations for Utility Vehicle Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement Strategies and Tactics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Assessment Lays Groundwork for Successful Roof Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Warranty and Installation Issues for Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacements: Understanding System Options

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Matters: Ensuring Chiller Upgrades Succeed

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Assessing Cooling Loads for Chiller Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Staffing and Security: Successful Roof Replacement Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chiller Upgrades: Assessing Equipment Condition

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof System Selection: Ensuring Successful Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chiller Replacements: Out With the Old, In With the New

Facility Maintenance Decisions
High-Level Decisions: Successful Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Assessments Critical for Successful Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Installation Maintenance for Roof Replacement Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Eye on Installation for Successful Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Roof Replacements Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Qualified Contractors Essential for Successful Roofing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Roof Warranty Issues Before Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Projects: Early-Phase Focus, Long-Term Success

Building Operating Management
How To Select a New Roofing System

Building Operating Management
3 Steps for Planning Roof Replacements

Building Operating Management
4 Steps To Emergency Preparedness

News & Views
Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome Set for Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Recovery vs. Replacement

News & Views
University Replaces Roof on Historic Hall

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Baltimore Schools Meet to Discuss Roof Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement: Assessing Challenges and Applying Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Weather Causes Concerns in Systems Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Roof Replacement Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement Success Requires Research

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Contractors Key in Roof Replacements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Roof Replacements and the Seasons

Building Operating Management
Know The Advantages and Benefits of Roofing Warranties

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Riddle: Repair, Replace or Recover?

Building Operating Management
Collaborating On Sustainability Raises the Profile of the FM Department

Building Operating Management
Beware of Pitfalls in Doing Fire Alarm System Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Facility Survey Is Key with Fire System Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Understanding Interconnections Involving Fire Alarm Systems

Building Operating Management
Knowing Window Classes, Codes, Glass Types for Window Replacement Projects

Building Operating Management
Value of Exceeding Code Requirements in Window Replacement Project

Building Operating Management
Knowing When Window Replacement Is Inevitable

Building Operating Management
Addressing Solar Heat Gain, U-Factor in Window Design

News & Views
Seven Tips on How Women (and Men) Can Develop an FM Career

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

Building Operating Management
Understanding Displacement Ventilation, Underfloor Air Distribution as Alternative HVAC Strategies

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

News & Views
When Replacing Energy Using Equipment, To Capital Decisions To Current Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Accurate Repair History Vital When Making Roofing Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Factors to Consider in Roof Repair, Recover and Replace Decision

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Important Factors for Managers to Consider in Roofing Dilemma

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Economic Woes Prompt Texas University to Look Harder for HVAC Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Third Roof is a Charm for University of Northern Iowa

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Faces Major Roofing Decision After Storm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Strategies: Repair, Recover or Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Replacement Recommendations

Building Operating Management
Decision Between Repairing, Retrofitting Or Replacing Windows Has Number Of Considerations

Building Operating Management
Window Gasket Failure Does Not Always Mean Window Replacement

Building Operating Management
Building Characteristics Play Important Role In Selecting Suitable Replacement Windows

Building Operating Management
Installation Can Often Be Root Of Window Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Motor Repair or Replacement: The Data Dilemma

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Helps Gather Information on Motor Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair vs. Replacement Decision Requires Advance Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Repair or replace? Best Strategies to Reduce Maintenance Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Consequences of Equipment Failure

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lifetime Operation of Motor Costs More than Initial Purchase

Building Operating Management
Zombie Roofs: Reasons Roof Failure Is Ignored

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Campus Expansion Creates Challenges for Chillers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Replacing Chiller on College Campus Requires Ample Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Efficiency: Beyond Chiller Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Effective Concrete Maintenance Requires Inspection Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Concrete Repair Requires Careful Preparation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Coating Considerations To Extend Performance Life

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Energy efficiency project results in significant campus improvements

News & Views
With HVAC Upgrades, Look Beyond Like-Kind Replacement

News & Views
With HVAC Upgrades, Look Beyond Like-Kind Replacement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Challenges of Ensuring Reliable Supply of Spare Parts and Replacement Equipment

News & Views
Critical Facility Fire Suppression Options

Building Operating Management
Picking The Right Roofing Product Has Several Considerations

Building Operating Management
Climate Plays Big Role In Selecting The Right Roofing Products

News & Views
When Upgrading Building Automation, Review Capabilities of Existing Systems

News & Views
Evaluate Maintenance Benefits of HVAC Upgrade

Building Operating Management
ADA: What FMs Need to Know

News & Views
Function Assessment Is First Step in Building Automation Upgrade Planning

Building Operating Management
Tests and Mockups Ensure Proper New Window Selection

Building Operating Management
When Windows Fail

Building Operating Management
Window Product Showcase

Building Operating Management
Cool Roof A Simple Solution For Recover, Replacement Projects

Building Operating Management
Facilities With Cool Roofs Less Affected By Urban Heat Islands

Building Operating Management
Cool Roofs Can Be Disadvantage Above Certain Latitudes

Building Operating Management
Vegetation Another Holistic Approach To Cool Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Assessment: Five Key Questions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Recession-Proof Your Career

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Portland Cement Association Releases Blast Resistant Design Guide

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Portland Cement Association Extends Call For Entries For The 2009 Sustainable Leadership Awards

Building Operating Management
Pay Attention to Long-Term Costs When Deciding Whether to Repair or Recover the Roof

Building Operating Management
Repair or Replace the Windows: Making the Right Decision

Building Operating Management
Repair or Replace The Fire Alarm Sytem?

Building Operating Management
Halon Replacement Systems: Pitfalls To Avoid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing the Air on Roof Warranties

Building Operating Management
Fighting Fires in Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Looking Out for Window Replacement Trouble

Building Operating Management
Easing Window Pain

Building Operating Management
New Windows Mean Many Choices

Building Operating Management
Windows

Building Operating Management
Windows: Repair or Replace?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Signs of Success

Building Operating Management
Window Replacement: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: High-Level Decisions