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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintaining Healthy Buildings Through Technology and Communication


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Clear Communication is Key to Effective Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Ways to Build Technician Pride

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Team Success Secrets: Communication and Motivation Strategies

Building Operating Management
Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

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Metrics and Managers: Finding and Sharing Critical Data

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Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Department of Energy Aims to Protect Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Did Active Shooter Drills Save Lives In Michigan School Shooting?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Resilience: Are You Ready for the Next Crisis?

Building Operating Management
FM Perspective: Bringing Your "A" Game to Customer Service

Building Operating Management
Why FMs Must Be Communicators Par Excellence

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5 Steps to Prepare Psychologically for Building Reopening

Building Operating Management
8 Steps to a Successful Emergency Communication System

Building Operating Management
Communication, Responsiveness Are Keys for Successful Design Assist Projects

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Should FMs Hold Their Horses on Adopting 5G?

Building Operating Management
How to Plan for Fire Alarm System Replacement

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How to Implement New Technologies Into Emergency Communication

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Changing Emergency Communication

Building Operating Management
Listen Up! How to Improve Occupant Experience

Building Operating Management
How to Set Your Construction Project Up for Success

Building Operating Management
Success in a Male-Dominated Data Center Industry

News & Views
Robocalls can disrupt hospital communication systems

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Healthcare Facilities Lack Emergency Generators as Hurricane Season Approaches

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Redesigned Pop-Up Floor Boxes Targets Aesthetics

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Gas Line Explosion Kills One, Injures Dozens

Building Operating Management
Managing People, Managing Conflicts: Key FM Skills

Building Operating Management
Communication, Management Skills Are Invaluable for FMs

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Solar Spotlight: Airport Taps Alternative Energy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outages and Shutdowns: Tips for Success

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Outages and Shutdowns: 11 Steps to Survival

Building Operating Management
What's Next in Mass Notification Systems?

Building Operating Management
A Look at Possible Future Mass Notification Capabilities

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5 Technologies Driving Future Mass Notification Developments

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Systems Integration is Key for Emergency Communications

Building Operating Management
Emergency Communication: Getting the Right Message to the Right People

Building Operating Management
Emergency Communication Codes and Standards: What's The Difference?

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Data Centers: Microsoft’s Underwater Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tips to Better Understanding Your Audiences

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Energy Storage: Workshop Explores Impact on U.S. Resilience

Building Operating Management
Emergency Communication: 4 Steps to Success

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Arizona State University Invests in the Internet of Things

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Xfinity on Campus Surpasses 100-School-Milestone

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Two Innovations Poised to Have Big Impact on Facilities

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Riello UPS Opens North American Headquarters

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AMETEK Acquires Rauland-Borg Corporation

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Hospitality Group Discovers Trifecta of Synergistic Communication Solutions and Paves the Way for Other Industries

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Rural Telecom Central Offices Could Become Edge Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Detailed, Thoughtful Integration of Security Systems Yields More Secure Facilities

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Totem Unveils Design for the Future of Smart Power

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NEMA Releases Standard that Tests Audio Quality in Emergency Call Systems

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22 Capital Partners Selects Avaya as a Foundation Technology Partner for its 22 CityLink Smart City In-a-Box Platform

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Pryme iPhone Compatible Bluetooth Accessories Optimize Kodiak Broadband Push-To-Talk Solutions for Industries Worldwide

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Report: Most Businesses Unprepared for Active Shooters

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Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute Release New Benchmark Study on North America Data Center Costs

Building Operating Management
Four Wireless Technologies Set Standard For Building Internet of Things Systems

Building Operating Management
Social Media, Tenant Relations, and Customer Care

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Building Occupants Can Impede Energy Efficiency Efforts

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Five Tips To Trim Energy Use

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Social Media Mavens in Maryland School District

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Energy Curtailment Plan Is at the Heart of Demand Response

Building Operating Management
To Supervise Property Managers, Crucial Asset Managers Need Communication, Delegation

Building Operating Management
Networking, Platform, Mentors Can Boost Women in Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Career Tips for Women in Facility Management: Don't Overstay; Build Credentials

Building Operating Management
Women in Facility Management: To Grow Careers, Avoid Self-Defeating Attitudes and Take Charge

Building Operating Management
Women in Facility Management: Role of Mentors, Sponsors, Gender-Based Assumptions

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Core Values, Communication Also Important in Advancing Women in Facility Management

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Sponsors, Career Strategy Can Help Women in Facility Management

Building Operating Management
Planning, Drills, Communication Can Combat Workplace Violence

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Quality Management Principles Can Help Facility Managers Resolve Complaints

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Seven Tips To Make Building Renovations a Sucess

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Ignoring "Frivolous" Complaints Won't Make Problems Go Away For Facility Managers

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

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Three Not-So-Good Reasons That Facility Managers Ignore Complaints

Building Operating Management
Product Showcase: Fire/Life Safety

Building Operating Management
Toolkit Of Leadership Skills For Facilities Managers

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Handling "Frivolous" Complaints Is A Fine Art For Facility Managers

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Complaints To Facility Managers May Mask Hidden Issues

Building Operating Management
Options Abound For Facility Managers Exploring Mass Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
Multiple Layers Help Colleges, Universities Maximize Effectiveness Of Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
Voice Messages Are Important Consideration In Mass Notification Planning

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Facility Managers Have To Know Where To Draw The Line About Complaints

Building Operating Management
Options for Occupant Communications Improve, But Message Clarity is Critical

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Temperature Complaints May Not Be Frivolous

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Facility Managers Can Educate Tenants To Reduce Complaints

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Facility Managers Should Tackle Complaints Head-On

Building Operating Management
Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology

Building Operating Management
Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

Building Operating Management
Outside Factors Influence Planning For Data Center Emergencies

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Custom Design For Emergency Communication Systems

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Code Guidelines on Mass Notification Available, Not Required

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Fire Alarm Systems Requirements For Use In Emergency Communications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Spread Message of Needed Maintenance Products

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Shop Bulletin Board Interesting Place to Plant Seeds of Support

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Making Change Happen not Always Easy

Building Operating Management
In Miami, Brickell World Plaza Combines Connectivity, Sustainability To Provide Green Class A Office Space

Building Operating Management
ICT, Uptime And Direct Internet Connection Are Some Of Brickell World Plaza's Selling Points

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Internet Connectivity, Security Are Critical Elements of 600 Brickell's Building Intelligence

Building Operating Management
Water Demands, Energy Management Are Among Lessons Learned From Early Days of 600 Brickell

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell column: Can We Talk? Changing Organizations and the Need for Clear Communications

News & Views
Focus On Communication With Facility Management Staff When Costs Have To Be Cut

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Newsletter Can Help Facility Managers Reach Key Audiences

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Talk With Tenants About Security Needs

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Account For Disabilities In Emergency Plan

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Facility Policy Practices for Good IAQ

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Design and Construction IAQ Considerations

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Facility Managers Should Not Be Invisible Within The Organization

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With HVAC Upgrades, Look at the Entire System

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Good Communication Is Essential to Facility Management Success

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ADA: Communication for Success

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Capitalize on Fire Alarm Systems Advanced Communications Capabilities

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Effectively Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Building Operating Management
Why Facility Managers Are Not Adopting Social Media

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How Facility Managers Can Benefit From Using Social Media

Building Operating Management
How Facility Management Can Use Social Media in Emergency Situations

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How Facility Managers Can Avoid Social Media Traps

News & Views
Reduce IAQ Complaints Through Communication

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Facility Manager Do's and Don'ts for Email Communication

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How to Create a Two Way Facility Management Communication Strategy

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For Good Facility Management Communication, Keep Three Points in Mind

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How Five Steps Can Help Facility Managers Improve Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Incorporate New Communications Technology into Existing Strategies

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Find Out How the Facility Staff Can Help Other Departments

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Four Steps To Keep Energy Efficiency a Priority

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Five Steps Can Help Win Acceptance for New Workplace Designs

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Be a Leader

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Maintain Enthusiasm

Facility Focus
FMXcellence: How to Get Buy In

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Outsourced Service Providers Want to Be on the Team

Facility Focus
What Do Facility Managers Need in Business Continuity Plans?

Facility Focus
Emergency Planning: Develop a Communications Strategy

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Keep a Plan Up to Date

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Drilling and Tabletop Exercises

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Strategy: Implement a Shelter-In-Place Plan

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Planning: Develop a Chain of Command

Facility Focus
Business Continuity Plan: Use Checklists for Most Important Steps

Building Operating Management
For Facility Managers, Gaining Influence Means Communicating Effectively

Building Operating Management
Effective Communication Takes More Than the Loudest Voice

Facility Focus
The Evolution of Communication Expectations

Building Operating Management
Best Practices for Good Communications

Building Operating Management
Finding the Right Communication Channel

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Listen: Podcasts on Communications

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Therapy for Broken Outsourced Service Relationships

Facility Focus
Five Questions to Answer When Communicating Change

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Build Trust with Outsourced Service Providers

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Lessons Learned from Educational Building Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Communication is Critical

Building Operating Management
Developing an Effective Emergency Communication Program

Building Operating Management
Funding an Emergency Communication System

Building Operating Management
Integrating Emergency Communications Systems

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Facility Managers Can Help To Lessen Stress Of Elevator Stranding

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Facility Managers Should Seek Allies in Other Departments

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In Change Management, Allies Are Crucial

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Focus Transforms NYC Schools

Building Operating Management
Coordination Across City Organizations Drives Sustainability Success

Building Operating Management
Finding the Funding for Energy Education and Efficiency

News & Views
Power Management: Common UPS Technology

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Power Management: Four Common UPS Technologies

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Making the Facility Department More Visible in the Organization

Facility Focus
Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

Facility Focus
Networking Helping FMs Get Things Done

News & Views
Even with Change Management Efforts, Change Takes Time

News & Views
Restrooms and ADA

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Talking about ADA

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Communication Is Essential to Change Management

Facility Focus
What Comes After LEED Certification?

Facility Focus
On-the-Job Education in FM

Facility Focus
Growing with Your Organization: Strategic Planning

News & Views
IAQ: Keep Communication Lines Open

5 Minutes With
HVAC Management Strategies with Mike Holzkamper

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BAS Start/Stop Optimization Offers Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Centers: Design Principles for Providing Critical Cooling

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Improving Campus Emergency Notifications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Communications Critical in Preparing for Storms

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Candor Gives Facility Executives Credibility

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Get with the Plan

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Show, Don’t Tell

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New Technology Leads to Increased Energy Efficiency

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Abandoned Cabling Increases Fire Risk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Riding the New Waves of Wireless Communication

Building Operating Management
Putting Open Systems To Work

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