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Georgia World Congress Center Upgrades Boilers and Chillers, Ensuring Efficiency and Continuity


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Grounds Managers Weigh Options for Battery Powered Equipment

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Will Artificial Intelligence Take Facilities Management Jobs?

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The Case for Centralizing Maintenance Activities

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The Inside Story on Solving Staffing Woes

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Metro Waterproofing Uses Polyglass Products for Grand Hyatt Memphis Project

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5 Benefits of Augmented Reality in Facilities Management

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Struggles and Solutions: Overcoming Maintenance Staffing Challenges

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How Military Veterans Can Help Fill Facilities Job Openings

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Hiring IAQ Staff Benefits Schools

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Mall of America Integrates SARA Security Dashboard

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Student Housing New Construction Challenges

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Choosing the Right Coating for Parking Garages

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NFMT Remix Education Focuses on Latest Trends and Technology

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Decarbonization is Not as Difficult as it Sounds

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How the Willis Tower Began its Renovation

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From Gas to Electric: How Facilities are Converting Grounds Equipment

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Student Housing That Offers Security, but Remains Inviting

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Protecting Parking Garages with Sealers and Coatings

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Majority of Facility Managers Have Staff Vacancies

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Nominations Open for Second Annual Facilities Champion Award

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Chicago's Willis Tower's $500 Million Upgrade Includes HVAC Work

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FreshAir Sensor Smoking Detection System Used in Casino Hotel

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The Costs Surrounding Lighting Upgrades

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FacilitiesNet Celebrates World Facilities Management Day

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How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks in Facility Management

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SGA Releases Workplace Amenities Report

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'The Toilet Paper Gave Me a Rash' and Other Facilities Complaints

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Modernizing the Rich History of Religious Facilities

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Roofing and Fall Protection: Key Safety Considerations

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How Artificial Intelligence Affects Facilities Managers

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Western Specialty Contractors Completes Improvements to Melching Field Stadium 

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

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HVAC Trends: What Facility Managers Need to Know

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Staffing Solution: Recognition Retains Top Talent

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NFMT Remix is Orlando Bound Fall 2023

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What to Know About ADA Signage in Your Facility

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Lock Socket Solutions Used in the Houston Methodist Hospital System

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Green Seal Releases New Report

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Mystery Clogs and Strange Smells: School Complaints

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What Does CCTV Stand For?

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Doors and Hardwares Sees Technology Evolution

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NFMT 2023: Success in Baltimore

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Cybersecurity Threats Make Their Way Through Facilities

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Industry Groups Streamline Process for Obtaining Certifications

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Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

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Schools Learn Lessons on IAQ

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Climate Change Contributes to Modest Rise in Home Runs

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Vikings Stadium Requiring $280 Million for Maintenance

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A New Era for Door Hardware and Access Control

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How Universities are Benefiting from Partnering with Utilities

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Director's Journey from Trades to Leadership

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15 Takeaways from NFMT Baltimore

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Historic Armory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Restored

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Metrics and Managers: Finding and Sharing Critical Data

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What to Consider Before Using Portable Cooling

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Lighting Controls Come of Age

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Turf Care Manager Keeps Central Park Looking Pristine

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Will Hiring Ever Return to Normal? 

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Seeing Facilities from a Different Point of View

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Arbor Park School District 145 Updated with Celiume Thermoformed Acoustic Panels

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Deferred Maintenance Gap Widens in K-12 Facilities

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First and Last Impression: Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

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10 Must-Read Books for Facility Managers

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Avoiding Costly CMMS Mistakes

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Supporting Occupant Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

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What to be Aware of During Wildfire Season

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Safety Challenges, Mistakes and Misconceptions

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Challenges in Facility Management During and Emerging from the Pandemic

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Designing for Esports in K-12 Schools

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Facility Managers at Universities Brace for Tornado Season

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3 Maintenance Benefits of 3D Cameras and Imaging in Facilities

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4 Considerations for Installing Electric Vehicles Chargers at Commercial Sites

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Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

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Weather Wreaks Havoc on California Facilities

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What is the WELL Equity Rating?

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Teachers Give Low Marks to School Conditions

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Michigan State Campus Lacking Common Security Features

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Hope's University and Peyton Boyd Architect PC Restore the Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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

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Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Standard Changes

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Maintaining Schools During Extreme Weather Events

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Women are Still Needed in Facilities Management

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How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Facilities Embracing Smart Technology for Infection Control Practices

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Sloan Park Provides Sustainability for Drought-ridden Arizona

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5 Things to Know when Upgrading Building Control Systems

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Energy Management System Improves Convention Center Efficiency

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International Code Council to Revise its Code Development Process

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

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Learn From Your Peers at NFMT

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Hope's Windows Hurricane Pivot Doors Pass Wind Tests

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FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Pandemic Bills Provide K-12 Schools with HVAC Upgrade Opportunities

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Pooping Dogs, Sticky Doors, and Women with Urinal Problems: Complaints from Government Facilities 

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Electrifying K-12 HVAC Systems

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Mall Parking Structure Collapse Damages 2 Vehicles

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IAQ Concerns in Workplace Double for Employees

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Mike Evans to Speak at NFMT

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Landmark New York City Skyscraper Already Considered Outdated

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Low-Hanging 'Nuts': Crazy Complaints from Office Tenants

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3 Ways to Identify Potential Capital Projects

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New SmartWatt Boiler Installed at Wesleyan University

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What is the Green Globes Certification and How Can it Benefit Facilities?

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Best Ways to Make a Foolproof Business Case

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International Code Council Publishes New Resource Guide

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Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University

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What Is the Inflation Reduction Act and How to Use it for Energy Projects?

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Knowing Limitations and When to Ask Questions in Facilities Management

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$15.1 Billion in Upgrades Plague California Higher Ed

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Education Facilities Managers Work to Fight the Great Resignation

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Transforming a Semi-Vacant Office Building Into a Biotech Hub

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Mannequins and Emergency Response: The Road to Maintenance Management

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New LHC Group Campus Outfitted With A-Light Lighting

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Emergency Response Plans Essential for Post-Pandemic Facilities

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What We Learned from COVID

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Improving Air Quality in Schools Goes Beyond COVID-19

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Improving Resilience: Chicago Tower Undergoing Curtain Wall Restoration

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Life, Death and the Case for AEDs in Facilities

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FBI Busts Ransomware Gang That Targeted Healthcare Facilities

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Workplace Redesigns Place Emphasis on Ergonomic Chairs

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'O-Hub' at Matthew Knight Arena Outfitted with Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex Video Wall

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University Creates Campus Hub for Health and Human Services Departments

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What to Expect at NFMT 2023

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How to Make a Business Case for Capital Projects

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VyStar Credit Union Headquarters Receives Lighting Update from Acuity Brands

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Why Facility Managers Need to be Curious

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New York Schools Were Early Adopters of MERV-13 Filtration

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Leah Withrow Offers Sport Facility Grounds Care Tips

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What to do about PFAS?

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3 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve School Indoor Air Quality This Winter

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Facilities Management: A Journey with Many Paths

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Building Automation Services: Challenges, Benefits and Opportunities

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School Setting Standard for Better IAQ

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Insights from a Career in Grounds Management

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Why Facility Managers Need to Track Performance

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Apprentice Programs Help Fill Vacancies and Retain Employees

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405nm Lighting Prevents Spread of Infection in High School

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6 Considerations for Contracted Security Service

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The Great Return to the Office: The Manager’s Role in Creating the Optimal Workplace

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Cleaning Contractors Can Help Meet ESG Goals

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Hiring Challenges Lead to Apprenticeship Training Program

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Creating an Office Where Occupants Want to Come to Work

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Vancouver International Airport's New Lighting Fixtures Transforms Space

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Active Shooters in the Workplace: 10 Insights that Improve Safety

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Breathing New Life Into an Old Landmark Building

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Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

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How Quality Assurance Inspections Improve Staff Performance

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Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standards at Hinds Community College

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Top 10 Most Read FacilitiesNet Articles of 2022

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Evocative Lighting Amplifies Co-Working Space

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Protecting Building Control Systems from Cyber Attacks 

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Meet the Winners of the 2022 Maintenance Innovation Awards

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Cost Effective Enhancements for Restrooms

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Anthony Caruso Leans on Veteran Background as Chief Engineer

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Onboard Security: Remember the Five W's

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Renovating A Historical Facility for New Life

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Understanding Trends in Restroom Design

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Turnover Woes: Beware the 'Quiet Revolution'

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ADA: Myths, Misconceptions and Compliance Strategies

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Understanding the 4 Main Security Service Approaches

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Creating a Modern Workplace in a 115-year-old Historic Building

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U.S. Army Tab for Deferred Facilities Maintenance: $19 Billion

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Distribution Center Upgrades Insulation to Improve Interior Conditions

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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Sustainable Buildings Go Beyond Just Environmental Benefits

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Dedicated Outdoor Air System Sparks Revival of New York City Tower

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Using UV to Improve Indoor Air Quality 

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Lev Schuchalter Sets Career Path Focusing on Government Facilities

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NFMT Returns to Baltimore This March

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Recruiting and Retaining New Hires During the Great Resignation

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White House Climate Initiative Targets Net-Zero Emissions

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New Mexico Pays Millions to Maintain Empty Buildings

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Total Cost of Ownership: A Different Approach to Asset Management 

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WELL v2 Evolves Health and Wellness

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Thermal Distribution Systems: Overcoming Installation Challenges

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Smoke Sensors Help Reinforce Policies at Hotel

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Path to Hybrid Model

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What Parts of CMMS Should Managers Prioritize?

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Elevating Exterior Lighting Quality for Design

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Designing Space for Labs in Higher Education

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University Campus Showcase Unique Windows and Doors

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What Is the WELL Building Standard?

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Understanding Sustainable Floorcovering Options

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Vertical Solar Array Powers Commercial Office Building in Wisconsin

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How CMMS Modernizes Maintenance

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Fire and Life Safety Codes Drive Efficiencies

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Lighting the Way to Outdoor Safety

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Navigating the Challenges that Surround Plumbing

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NFMT Remix Makes Successful Return to Las Vegas

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San Francisco Giants Player Development Center Gets Revamped with New Construction

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Testing Temperature Controls

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Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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New York City Announces $4 Billion Plan to Electrify Schools

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Federal Agency Seeks to Protect Birds from Buildings

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5 Common Winter Roofing Mistakes

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More Students to Consider Enrolling at Sustainable Universities

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Partnering With ESCOs Can Create Cost Savings

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Developing Goals within Facilities

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Top 6 Ways to Handle Ransomware Attacks

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Design Teams Brace for More Sustainable Projects

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Plumbing Upgrades Fit for Sustainable Codes

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Occupants Are Back — Now FMs Need to Keep Them Healthy

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OSHA Cites Dollar General Again for Safety Violations

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Managing Knowledge Gaps Within Facilities Management

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Property Markets 'Normalizing' Post-COVID Period

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Lighting and Acoustics Play Integral Role in Coworking Space

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Top Strategies for Rental Success

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University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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Man Killed in Fall at Pittsburgh Stadium

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Latest School Shooting Brings Security of Students Back into Headlines

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James Storfer Embraces Facilities Management

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Optimizing the Organization: The Role of Systems, Processes and People

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University of Virginia Responds to Reports of Mold in Dorms

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

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Specification Guide Highlights Plumbing Systems

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Why Should Facility Managers Care About Health and Wellness?

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Should Facility Managers Consider a Heat Pump?

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What You Need to Know About Community Solar

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Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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Window Washer Dies in Fall at Boston Library

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Ohio States Seeks New Sources of Facilities Funds

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Universities Respond to Problems as Students Return to Campuses

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Former Target Store Transform to New Early Childhood School

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Are Leaf Blowers Illegal?

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How to Boost Commercial Office Value Using Water Features

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Texas Invests $400 Million Into Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

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Women in FM Avoid Negative Work Stereotypes

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Green Roofs See Several Benefits

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Hotels Battle Image Issues in Welcoming Back Guests

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Education Facilities Managers Adapt to Keep Schools Safe Post-Pandemic

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How Technology is Evolving Utility Vehicles

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How to Select the Right Boiler or Water Heater System

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Soldiers Allege Army Base Facilities are Plagued by Mold

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Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Access Board Seeks Accessibility for Self-Service Touchscreens in Facilities

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Defining Success in Facilities Management 

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4 Steps to Mitigate Active Shooter Threats

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What to Expect from Restrooms Post-Pandemic

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Pandemic Produces Unprecedented Infection Control Practices

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Solution Center Helps FMs Learn from Peers

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2022 Facility Champion: Justin Tankersley Finds Thriving Facilities Career After Military

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2 Killed in Separate Attacks in University Facilities

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Boston Sports Institute Brightens Up Facility with Colorful IMPs

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Facilities Professionals Deserve Recognition

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ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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Life Time Athletic Club Chain Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards Across its Locations

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How to Recruit and Retain New Hires During the Great Resignation

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2022 Facility Champion: Dwayne Ellison Thrives as School District Size Grows

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3 Keys to Successfully Transition of Commercial Office Spaces

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Setting Your Higher Education WELL Building Solutions Design Strategies

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2022 Facility Champion: Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standard High at Mississippi Community College

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Rockford Seventh Day Adventist Church Upgrades Roof, Sees Benefits

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Are Your Buildings Ready for Hurricane Ian?

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2022 Facility Champion: Brandon McCullough Knows How to Build an FM Staff from Scratch

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Technology is the Future of Mower Design

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2022 Facility Champion: Kristin Podwojski Takes Unique Path into FM Profession

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Why Facilities Managers Should Care About Net Zero

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Evaluate Real Facility Change During Zero Emissions Day

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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How to Know When Windows Should Be Replaced

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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Repair, Recover or Replace? Making the Smartest Roofing Decision

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5 Indications Your Campus Needs a Master Facilities Plan

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2022 Facility Champion: Doug Pearson Fills Many Roles at Kent State

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5 Ways to Prevent Plumbing Maintenance

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Flea Infestation Leads to Retaliation, OSHA Lawsuit

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What to Look Out for When Upgrading Windows

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Putting the ‘MacGyver’ in Maintenance

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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2022 Facility Champion: Nico Viola Keeps Cleveland Gardens Running Efficiently

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How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations

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Searching for Answers? Find them at NFMT Remix

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UPMC Mercy Handles Twin HVAC Crises

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The Manager’s Role in Building Employee Engagement

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Seattle Central College Embraces Sustainability

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2022 Facility Champion: Ethan Fitterman Found a Facilities Career Early On

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A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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3 Ways Facility Managers can Improve IAQ for Students

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Student Dies After Column Collapse at Oregon College

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New Hampshire Middle School Drive Interest With New Light Fixtures

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How to Address the HVAC Skilled Labor Shortage

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Weighing the Value of EV Charging Stations 

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Top 5 Ways to Maintain Standalone Controls

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When to Address Student Health and School Sustainability

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FacilitiesNet Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual Vision Awards

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Chicago Public Schools Denied Funding from Clean Bus Program

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OSHA Cites Wild Horse Pass Development Center Over Worker Death

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Students Return to Virtual Learning After Microbial Growth Found in HVAC System

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Melissa High School Expands Performing Arts Complex, Designs with Students in Mind

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How to Make Modernization Projects Profitable and Sustainable

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How Internet of Things is Improving Pest Control

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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Utility Demand-Response Programs Heat Up

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Whole Foods Tops Energy Efficiency Goal Two Years Early

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6 Strategies for HVAC Preventative Maintenance

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Software Created to Help Managers Track Carbon-Cutting Materials

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Woodland Park Zoo Rallies to Provide Natural Lighting for Komodo Dragon

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San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Stays Cool

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How to Extend Roof Coatings to Save Money

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Managers Can Prepare for Wildfire Season

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Incorporating Acoustics Within a Restaurant Setting

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NFMT Remix Returns to Las Vegas this Fall

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Trade Press Honors 8 With First Facility Champion Award

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What to Plan for in a Hardscape Design Project

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How Succession Planning Can Help Combat the Great Retirement

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What Facilities Should Do About Monkeypox

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Doors are the First Step to Improving Security Within Facilities

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Touchless Options to Increase in Restrooms

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Research Team Explores Idea of Solar Windows

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Motivation and Delegation: Keys to Successful Management

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Does Your Coating Match Your Roof Type?

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Fast Food Chain Adds Walk-Up Window, Sees Business Growth

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Growing Need of Elevators Require Technology Upgrades

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Best Way to Achieve Better ROI on Foodservice Acoustics

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Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Wildfire Protection

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How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk

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NIBS Effort Targets Resilient Buildings

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Hardscape Design Requires Collaboration Between All Parties

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Doors Open to New Era of Technology, Security

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Define, Measure, Reduce: How Buildings Go Carbon Neutral

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Why Facilities Need to Prioritize Safety Preparedness

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5 Ways to Maintain Building Automation

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Climate Action Increasing as World Heats Up

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How One Vanderbilt Raised IAQ Standards

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Woman Dies at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium

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Key to Retaining New Staff is Proper Training

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Joe Kloeker is the Ultimate Team Player

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NIST Develops Tool to Help Assess IAQ, Ventilation

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Golf Courses Show 29 Percent Reduction of Water Use in 2020

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

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New York Airports to Upgrade Facilities

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New York City Facilities Participate in Demand Response Program

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A Career in Facilities Management Requires Empathy

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Wisconsin City Overcoming Battle with Emerald Ash Borer

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Alberta Bair Theater Updates Lighting, Sees Growth

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What to Know About ADA Regulations

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Majority of Employees are Wary on Safety During Extreme Weather Events

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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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How to Spot Troubles in Different Types of Roofs

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Overcoming Renovation Challenges to Deliver Upgraded Restrooms

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Vermont First State to Ban Fluorescent Lamps

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Vaccination Center Gets Supplied With Atlas Copco Power

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What to Consider When Training New Employees

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How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading

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School Districts Move into the Housing Business

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Will the Uvalde School Shooting Change How Schools Facilities Are Built?

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Facilities Management Market to Grow 12.5 Percent

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Urban Land Institute Recognizes Standout Sustainable Projects

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UCSF Focuses on Accessibility in Restroom Renovation

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Active Shooter Call at Willis Tower Turns Out to Be 'Unfounded'

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CDC Spotlights Top K-12 Ventilation Strategies

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Construction Industry Challenges Could Affect Facility Projects

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On the Path to Net-Zero Energy

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Take the Long View on Facilities Maintenance Planning

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Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas

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Are Electric Scooters the Newest Trendy Office Perk?

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Green Globes Certified Space Tops 500 Million Square Feet

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Department of Energy Aims to Protect Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Green Seal Bans 'Forever Chemicals' From Certified Cleaning Products

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Prevent Legionella, Improve Efficiency with Smart Water Systems

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How Facilities Managers Have Changed Over the Years

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Careington International Adapts Facility as City Continues to Grow

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Electric Grounds Equipment Goes Modern

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Maximizing CMMS Benefits to Benefit Department Performance

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Strategies and Tactics for Effective Relamping

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GSA Sounds Alarm on Maintenance of Federal Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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General Services Administration Sets Standards to Better Protect Bees

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Building Management Systems Help Navigate ‘New Normal’ in Pandemic Era

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Survey Finds Return-to-Office Experience Better Than Expected

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Access Board, DOT Weigh In on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

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Revised Design Guide Emphasizes Benefits of Building Commissioning

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5 Must-Read Books on Facilities Management

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Washington Becomes First State to Mandate Building Electrification

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LAX Concourse Meets Stringent Sustainable Code Requirements

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Electricity Prices Expected to Spike This Summer

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Why Clean Energy is Becoming a Viable Career Choice

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Biden Administrations Ramps Up Solar Support

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ICC Program Aims to Attract Entry-Level Technicians

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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Electrical Panels Recalled Due to Thermal Burn, Fire Hazard

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4 Ways Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for the Day

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Revised Design Guide Emphasizes Benefits of Commissioning

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

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Bright Ideas: Lighting Retrofit Project Brings Huge Benefits

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How Flexible Design Can Improve Resilience in Uncertain Times

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Church Expands Youth Center with Ecore Flooring

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NEMA Standard Aims to Raise Accuracy of Submeters

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Are You Measuring Your Organization’s Scope 3 Emissions?

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OSHA Cites Two More Dollar General Stores for Safety Violations

Building Operating Management
Security Window Film Helps Protect Texas Election Office

Building Operating Management
Storage Woes: Museums Facing Many Challenges

Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Performing a Successful Energy Assessment

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Los Angeles Bans Gas Hookups in New Construction

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Former Toxic Waste Superfund Site to Become Solar Installation 

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High Temperatures Causing School Districts to Wrap Up Classes Early

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Sauder Heritage Inn Upgrades Toilets, Saves More Water

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How Early Occupant Engagement Leads to More Suitable Spaces

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LAX Upgrades Indoor Air Quality with Ultraviolet Light

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Propane Power Generators Help Prevent Blackouts, Cleaner Alternative

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FEMA Aims to Boost Building Energy Efficiency, Resilience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Maximize Infrared Thermography for Top Facility Performance

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Green Lease Leaders Awarded, Program Sees Record Expansion

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EPA Retires Energy Star for Roofing Specification

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Shooting at Tulsa Medical Center Spotlights Healthcare Security

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Consistent Elevator Maintenance is Needed in Facilities

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Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID

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How to Build a Successful Drain Cleaning Program

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U.S. Decarbonization Efforts Expand to National Labs

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Virginia University Goes all Solar Power

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Bat Found Inside Dorm Prompts Facilities Policy Change

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How to Reimagine Office Spaces Post-Pandemic

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Philadelphia School District Evaluating Aging Buildings

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Libraries Get Creative to Navigate Pandemic Headwinds

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Western Michigan Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Charging

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Modernizing Spaces and Getting Smart With Data for Employee Success

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EPA Goal: Electrifying More School Buses 

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Case Study: Movable Walls Provide Flexibility at K-8 School

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Howard University Commits $785 Million to New, Renovated Buildings

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Facility Insights: 4 Questions on Landscape Maintenance

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Biden Administration Announces $500 Million in Grants for K-12 Energy Efficiency

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CDC Offers Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

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DOE Rolls Out Energy Requirements for Federal Facilities

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UMass Upgrades Student Gym, Improves Student Wellness

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10 Steps to Creating Proactive Facilities Maintenance 

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Wisconsin Elementary School Achieves Net-Zero Energy

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How to Design the Post-Covid Classroom

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Why a Facility Master Plan Is Crucial to Long-Term Proactive Maintenance

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How to Reduce Noise in Open Offices

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Detroit School District Announces $700 Million Plan to Upgrade Buildings

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How to Build a Long-Term Proactive Maintenance Plan

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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Back to Baltimore: Looking Forward to NFMT's Triumphant Return

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Women Have a Place in Facilities Management

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New Healthy and Green Schools Standard Announces Pilot Projects

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University of Iowa Debuts 10-Year Construction, Upgrade Plan

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Oregon Tops List of College Football’s Best Facilities

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LaGuardia Airport Completes $4 Billion Renovation

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Green Infrastructure: Popular Examples and Emerging Trends

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Case Study: Ceiling Systems Contribute to Better Learning Environments for Students

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California High School Earns Sustainable Grounds Care First

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Fleets Save Time and Money With Grasshopper Mowers

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Pandemic Concerns Prompt NFL to Consider Other Super Bowl Sites

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6 Data Center Questions Can Determine Mission-Critical Needs at Branch Locations

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5 Keys to Revitalizing Campus Heritage in Today’s Moment

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Are You Ready for the Challenges of 2022?

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How Wellness Initiatives Incorporate Sustainability

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NFMT Registration is Open

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5 Innovative Strategies to Consider for the Post-Pandemic Office

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Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled

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Did Active Shooter Drills Save Lives In Michigan School Shooting?

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Credentials Increase Professionalism of Facilities Organizations

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Case Study: School District Installs Flat Lock Tiles for New Facilities

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University of Florida Launches $1.6 Billion Campus Overhaul

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Green Uprising: How Office Development Will Emerge from the Pandemic

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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New York Considers Plans to Repurpose Prisons

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Sick Buildings Lead to Student Protests at Howard University

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How Acoustics Affect Productivity in Open Office Plans

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Robotic Scrubbers Help District Reallocate Resources

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Oh Deer: Moose Crashes Into Canadian School

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Penn Medicine’s Pavilion Earns LEED Gold

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Future Proofing Property Operations in Changing Times, with Rajavel Subramanian, Co-Founder, Facilio Inc

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Roofing Problems Plague Nation’s K-12 Schools

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5 Trends in Creating Outdoor Spaces on College Campuses

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NFMT Returns With Its Remix Show In November

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U.S. Facing $85 Billion School Facility Funding Gap

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Case Study: Elementary School Has Unique Needs For Cooling Tower

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U.S. Carriers Joining Forces to Alleviate Supply Chain Issues

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University’s New Campus Presents Unique FM Challenges

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Healthcare Facilities Top List of UV Applications: Survey

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A Look At Reopening & Facility Health Optimization with ABM's Ben Dodds

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Linking Facilities and Human Health

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Windy City Revival: How One FM Turned Around Chicago Public School Facilities

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3 Current Trends in Campus Planning

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University of Miami FM Helps Save Falling Cat During Football Game

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Case Study: University Fitness Center Requires Long-Lasting Flooring

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Investigation Unveils 1,100 Fire Safety Violations

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Extreme Heat Exposing Lack of Air Conditioning in Schools

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Kids Back In Schools While COVID Battle Continues

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Trend in Educational Facilities: Learning Studios Replace Classrooms

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Case Study: College Installs Acoustic Paneling to Minimize Shooting Range Noise

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Campus IAQ Ranks High Among Prospective College Students' Parents

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School District to Install 170 Touchless, Self-Sanitizing Water Stations

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3rd Annual Vision Awards Winners Announced

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The Great Outdoors: Learning Moves Beyond the Classroom

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New Facilities a Priority for Higher Education Post-Pandemic

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Right On the Mark: Success in STEM Facility Design

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How Parking Owners Can Prepare for Electric Vehicles

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We're Not Done With COVID-19 Just Yet

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Expensive Olympic Facilities to Sit Empty Due to COVID-19

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Aging Buildings Creating Dilemma for Wisconsin School District

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Case Study: Upgrading an Elementary School’s Aging Heating System

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Case Study: Radiant HVAC Helps University Meet Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals

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The Advantages Of Working With A Flexible Control Manufacturer

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New Guidance Addresses IAQ in Schools

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Massive First Amendment Facade Moved to New Facility Home

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Makes Leap to Solar Power

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Stabbings Raise Security Alerts at Little Rock Hospitals

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Case Study: Re-opening Schools By Improving Indoor Air

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Preparing For Upcoming Lawn Maintenance

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Don’t Go With the Flow

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Cafeteria Concepts in Action: A Case Study

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Why Diversity Moves FMs Towards a More Successful Team

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How to Pass on Institutional Knowledge

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Five Lessons in Employee Engagement from Mission Critical Facilities

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How to Identify Internal FM Candidates for Promotion

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Did Renewable Energy Cause Texas’s Massive Blackout?

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Correctional Facilities Buckling Under Weight of COVID-19

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Diversity: Another Way for Facility Managers to Add Value

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NFMT Baltimore 2021 is Canceled

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Feds Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyber Threat to Healthcare Facilities

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Despite Charleston’s Chronic Flooding, Hospitals Plan To Stay Put

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Lab Develops Spray-On PPE, Looking for Manufacturers

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Modular Construction: Despite Benefits, Healthcare Adoption Is Slow

Building Operating Management
The Importance of Full-Time Facilities Employees During the Pandemic

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Energy Reviews Reveal Hidden Inefficiencies

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How Hospitals Can Achieve Net-Zero Energy

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Managing Campus Visitors During the Pandemic

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Closed for Business: Pandemic’s Toll on Facilities Emerging

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Hospital Launches Drone Delivery Service

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Making the Grade: When to Go From Class B to Class A

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Healthcare Facilities Set Up Outdoor Visits for Elderly Patients

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6 Tips to Prevent Electrical Switchgear Downtime

Building Operating Management
8 Steps to Reliability During the Pandemic

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COVID-19 Increases Use of Microgrids in Healthcare Sector

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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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Calling It a Career

Building Operating Management
How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

Building Operating Management
Beginning a New Chapter

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Pandemic Recovery Planning: A 10-Step Process

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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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Racing the Surge: Healthcare Organization Ramped Up Pandemic Preparedness

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

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Pushing COVID-19 Envelope, Workers Return to Federal Facilities

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How Hospitals Can Prepare for a New Normal

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Pop-Up Grocery Stores Popping into Healthcare Facilities

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How Should Hospitals Prepare for Two Disasters at Once?

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How to Prepare Facilities and Staff for Reopening

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Considerations for Hospital and Healthcare Facility Evacuations

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NFMT Cancels 2020 Conference and Expo

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COVID-19 Will Complicate Hospital Evacuations

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National Guard Disinfects Georgia Hospitals

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Banner Health Launching Virtual Waiting Room

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COVID-19 Expected to Change Healthcare Facility Design

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Where to Look for Facility Reopening Resources

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How Workplace Design Supports Community, Collaboration

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Past Healthcare Facilities Closures Hamper NYC's Coronavirus Response

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ProFMI Now Accepting Elevating the FM Profession (EFM) Scholarship Applications

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How to Celebrate World FM Day During a Global Pandemic

Building Operating Management
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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fnPrime Gives FMs New Option for In-Depth Facilities Information

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We've Launched fnPrime to Be Your Best Source of FM Info

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Bridging the Facilities Management / IT Divide

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Minimizing Coronavirus Transmission through Hospital Mechanical and Plumbing Systems

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5 Coronavirus Questions Facilities Managers Should Ask Their Insurance Carriers Now

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Washington Hospital Workers Make Masks from Office Supplies

Building Operating Management
2 Easy Ways to Increase Your Diversity Quotient

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The Facilities Manager's Role in Flooring Projects

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After Onboarding: Long-Term Strategies for Diversity in FM

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Seattle Suburb Builds Coronavirus Hospital on Soccer Field

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Practical Strategies for Improving Diversity in FM

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Past Lessons Illustrate Present Need for More Quarantine Facilities

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Why Do Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter?

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CDC Expands Coronavirus Containment Efforts

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Communication, Responsiveness Are Keys for Successful Design Assist Projects

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Why Professional Development is Worth the Effort

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Credentials Help FMs Build Leadership, Foster Teamwork

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How to Get Off to a Good Start with an Outsourcing Contract

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NFMT Turns 20 With Its Best Show Yet

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U.S. Hospitals Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak

Building Operating Management
With Credentials, Continuing Education, the Sky's the Limit for FMs

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How Do You Deal With Occupants' DIY Hot/Cold Solutions? 

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How Focusing on Occupants is the Key to FM Success

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Best Practices for Developing Best Practices

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Smart Building Use Case: Retail Facilities

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How to Get Staff Buy-In for Energy Efficiency

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Hospital Installs Hydroponic Farm in Cafeteria

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FM's Tenacity for Safety, Efficiency Brings Success

Building Operating Management
Disruptive Forces Promise to Transform Facilities

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Mystery Odor Closes Vermont Hospital Operating Rooms Again

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How to Build Your Facilities Management Legacy

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Hospitals Prepare to be Earthquake-Ready

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FM Pulse: Salary Survey Data Shows Optimism from FMs

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Why Communication, Documentation Are Critical Components of FM Legacy

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How BIM Improves Healthcare Facility Design and Operations

Building Operating Management
How Will Your Facilities Management Organization Proceed Without You?

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Trump Nominates New Architect of the Capitol

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Hospital Knew About Mold Problem for a Year, Did Nothing

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Hospital Installs Webcams in NICU Beds

Building Operating Management
Transferring Facilities Management Leadership Skills

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Facility Dog Helps Children Heal at Minnesota Hospital

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Canadian Hospital Criticized for Use of Duct Tape

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Securing Funding Remains Constant Challenge for Public School FM

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Safety and Security are Top Priorities at Des Moines Public Schools

Building Operating Management
Long-Term Strategic Plans Lead to Energy Efficiency Success

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Many California Classrooms Don’t Have Sufficient Ventilation: Study

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Is a VRF Right for Your Trading Floor Cooling Needs?

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4 Tough Questions to Ask About Renovation Planning

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BOMA Chicago Sues City Over Fair Workweek Ordinance

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Public School FM Makes Students His Top Priority

Building Operating Management
Rebranding Facilities Management Could Help Attract Young Talent

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Career Is An Awesome Whirlwind For Young FM

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NFMT Orlando Speakers Include University of Chicago, U.S. Department of State, ProFM, and Many More 

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5 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Experiential Design

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This Is Facilities: New Sportscenter Ad Shows Silly Occupant Complaint

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Where Experiential Design Meets Sustainability

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Explaining Experiential Design's Benefit for Healthcare Facilities

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Bedbugs Cause Three-Day Restricted Access at NY Hospital

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A Broad Base of Knowledge Leads to Success for Young FM

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Kaiser Permanente Moves Joshua Trees on Site of New Calif. Facility

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Ant Infestation at Georgia Veterans Facility Investigated

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Face Tough Balancing Act

Building Operating Management
Listen Up! How to Improve Occupant Experience

Building Operating Management
Understanding Environment of Care and Life Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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Healthcare Facilities' Must Manage Emergencies for Hours, Days After

Building Operating Management
Overcoming the Tension Between Data Centers FMs and IT

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C. Difficile Strain Evolving to Live in Hospital Rooms

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Window Washer Dramatically Rescued After Nearly Falling From High-Rise

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FMs Face Critical Compliance Challenges in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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Are Leaf Blower Bans Effective?

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Bringing More Women Into the Data Center FM Field

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Glasgow Hospital Spends More than $500,000 to Kill Pests after Pigeon Droppings Crisis

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Best Practices for Implementing Facilities Technology

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

Building Operating Management
Smart Buildings: Why the Latest Tech is Critical on Campus

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Mobile Technology Offers Efficiency for FMs

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The Right Light: Better Lighting Improves Patient Outcomes

Building Operating Management
How To Use Door Selection for Infection Control

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Benefits of the Medical Internet of Things

Building Operating Management
Examination of Corporate Culture Leads to Open Office Space

Building Operating Management
Health and Wellness: How Research Influences Open Office Design

Building Operating Management
Document Control Rooms Speed Incident Response in Data Centers

Building Operating Management
In Healthcare Facilities, New Technology Improves Energy Efficiency and Comfort

Building Operating Management
How Open Office Space Must Address Acoustics, Thermal Comfort

Building Operating Management
What Do You Want? How Listening to Occupants Yields Success

Building Operating Management
How to Collaborate with IT in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Overcoming Opposition to the Open Office Plan

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Evolving in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
How to Make the Open Office Plan Successful

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In a Thankless Career, FMs Need a Heart to Serve

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3 Ways to Improve Facility Sustainability, Student Wellness

Building Operating Management
Creative Engagement Case Studies Provide Proof of Concept

Building Operating Management
4 Facilities Strategies to Improve Student Productivity

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FM Helps Create the School Buildings Kids Need to Succeed

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How FMs are Using Internships, Apprenticeships to Develop Talent

Building Operating Management
3 Higher Ed Facility Strategies to Improve Collaboration

Building Operating Management
How Technology is Disrupting Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
How To Manage and Remove PCBs from School Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Facility Needs to Implement Best Practices to Improve Operations

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Creating Dynamic Facilities for the Next Generation of Students

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Facility Resilience: How to Reap Investment Rewards

Building Operating Management
Integrating Technology into Existing Senior Living Facilities

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NFMT: Editor's Picks for Sessions

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The Next Generation of Senior Living Facilities

Building Operating Management
FM Customer Service Goal: Occupant Convenience

Building Operating Management
How to Stay Hip with Design Trends for Senior Living Facilities

Building Operating Management
For FM Success, Focus on New Customer Service Strategies

Building Operating Management
NFMT Offers Variety of Facilities Management Education Opportunities

Building Operating Management
A History of Facility Management Successes

Building Operating Management
Facilities Management Input Is Critical For New Construction Projects

Building Operating Management
3 Critical Steps To Healthcare Life Safety Compliance

Building Operating Management
Effective Facilities Management Is Level-Headed Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Collegial Atmosphere Leads To FM Success at Rockefeller

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Building Operating Management Leadership Sessions at NFMT

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What FMs Can Do To Combat the ‘Sitting’ Epidemic

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Preparing For the Electric Scooter Invasion

Building Operating Management
At NFMT 2019, Connect and Network

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How To Maintain Life Safety Compliance in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
On Facilities Leadership: Leading By Example

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Rural Facilities Set Innovative Facilities Trends

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2018 Facilities Management Salary Survey and FM Pulse

Building Operating Management
FM Staff: Desperate Times May Call For Desperate Measures

Building Operating Management
Elements of a Healthy Facilities Management Department

Building Operating Management
New Challenges in Healthcare Restroom Design, Operations

Building Operating Management
Understanding New Trends in Healthcare Restroom Design

Building Operating Management
Higher Education Facilities Embrace Student Collaboration, Skills Training

Building Operating Management
How To Diagnose Facilities Management Staffing Issues

Building Operating Management
FM Career Path and Down Time

Building Operating Management
UPS Energy Storage Option 4: Flywheels

Building Operating Management
3 Emerging "As-A-Service" Offerings for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
From Chillers to Children: Variety Keeps FM Interesting

Building Operating Management
UPS Energy Storage Option 2: Lithium-Ion Batteries

Building Operating Management
The Value of a "One-Stop Shop" Approach to Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Building Operating Management Announces 2019 Conference Schedule

Building Operating Management
Comparing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Energy Storage Options

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Wisconsin Businessman Offers Trade School Scholarships

Building Operating Management
How To Do HVAC Commissioning in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Play Crucial Role in Healthcare Commissioning

Building Operating Management
From UPS to Fire Safety, Data Center Surprises Can Be Costly

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Walt Disney Wage Hike To Make Waves

Building Operating Management
4 Tips Can Help Data Center Facility Managers Prevent Problems

Building Operating Management
FM and IT: Developing a Cooperative Environment

Building Operating Management
Team Player: How One FM Gets IT and Facilities Management to Collaborate

Building Operating Management
3 Strategies for Green Product Selection in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Facilities Management and the Art of Persuasion

Building Operating Management
Get Operations Staff Involved Early in Product Selection

Building Operating Management
Defining the Discretionary Effort Leadership Model

Building Operating Management
Using Discretionary Effort Leadership to Help Unlock Employee Potential

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Cooling Crisis: Study Ties AC in Schools to Student Performance

Building Operating Management
In Critical Facilities, Benchmarking Data Justifies Choices

Building Operating Management
In Data Centers, Practice Time Can Prevent Downtime

Building Operating Management
Why Universal Design is Critical on College Campuses

Building Operating Management
Best Practices For Incorporating Universal Design

Building Operating Management
How To Learn From In-House Data Center Experts

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Technology Advances Impact Facilities

Building Operating Management
To Get To Zero Energy, Human Element Remains Critical

Building Operating Management
Facing Headwinds, Malls Reinvent Themselves

Building Operating Management
Why Some Malls Are Thriving In The Age of Online Shopping

Building Operating Management
Right Mix of Technology, Amenities Key for Mall Survival

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Harvey: FM's Quick Thinking Saves Houston Hospital From Evacuation

Building Operating Management
3 Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries For UPS

Building Operating Management
Financial Company Saves Space, Cash With Lithium-Ion Batteries

Building Operating Management
Lithium-Ion Batteries Offer Solid Return on Investment

Building Operating Management
Facility Operating Budget Benchmarks for Office, Education, Other Buildings

Building Operating Management
Survey: Facility Capital Budget Changes for Nine Types of Buildings

Building Operating Management
FM Department Staffing Levels for Office, Education, Other Building Types

Building Operating Management
How Floorcoverings Decisions Affect Environment of Care

Building Operating Management
4 Ways High-Performance Floorcovering Leads To Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
Stress Can Strain Relationships, Health

Building Operating Management
Stress Management Strategies for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Part of the Job: Managing FM Team Stress Levels

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Super Bowl LII to Impact Hospital Access in Minneapolis

Building Operating Management
What's Next For Enterprise Data Centers?

Building Operating Management
Tips For Doing a Data Center Upgrade

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7 Healthcare Design Trends for 2018

Building Operating Management
How a Philosophy of "And" Creates Facilities Management Efficiencies

Building Operating Management
At Universities, Changing Learning Means Changing Space Needs

Building Operating Management
Shared KPIs Create Spirit of Collaboration

Building Operating Management
Podcast: Interview With John D'Angelo

Building Operating Management
How To Hold Steady in a Fast-Paced FM World

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Power Problem: Outage Strikes Major Airport

Building Operating Management
2018 Facility Management Salary Survey

Building Operating Management
FM Leaders Launch New Credential To Provide Global Standard of Knowledge, Competence

Building Operating Management
4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Improve Patient Well-Being

Building Operating Management
Data, Trust Building High-Performance Facilities Teams

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Facilities Team Improves Occupant Experience Company-Wide

Building Operating Management
Expert on Power for Life-Safety to Address Critical Facilities Summit

Building Operating Management
How To Team Up With IT To Manage Data Centers, Critical Environments

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Data Centers: FM-IT Partnership Worth Millions to Healthcare Organization

Building Operating Management
Critical Facilities Summit 2017: An Editor's Perspective

Building Operating Management
For Young FMs, Opportunities, Challenges Abound

Building Operating Management
VIDEO: FM Student Discusses Hopes For Her Future Career

Building Operating Management
Good Facility Investments Are Low Risk

Building Operating Management
In Higher Education, Changing Styles of Learning Require Rethinking Traditional Facilities

Building Operating Management
Relationships Between Higher Education, Community Critical As Life-Long Learning Blurs Boundaries

Building Operating Management
An Editor's View of NFMT Baltimore

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RLE Technologies Receives Patent for Embedded Mapping in Nested Facility Management Devices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LED Technology: Market Watch

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Needs for Education Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Lighting Needs with Commercial Applications

News & Views
Seven Top-of-Mind Hospital Flooring Considerations

Building Operating Management
IT and Facilities Management: Case Study In How To Collaborate Successfully

News
Encycle Corp. Announces $11.5 Million Funding Round as its Swarm Logic Energy Solution Attracts Major Clients

News & Views
Report: Most Organizations not Prepared for Cyberattacks

News & Views
Facilities Managers Can Help Revolutionize Healthcare

News
MSL Launch New E-Learning Facility

Building Operating Management
Understand New Demands on the FM Profession

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse Salary Survey: How Much Do Facilities Managers Make?

News
Essendant Wins EPIC’s 2016 Partner of the Year Award

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California Hospital Paves Way for Systemwide LED Exterior Lighting Upgrade

News & Views
NASCAR Track Debuts Lights with LEDs

Building Operating Management
Change Agent: Albert Manshum Transforms Advocate Health Care's Facilities

Building Operating Management
Standardization of FM Operations Brings Efficiencies

Building Operating Management
Modular Prefabricated Components Speed Construction, Cut Waste

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Seeks Turnkey Solution for LED Exterior Lighting Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Officials Specify LEDs for Exterior Lighting Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Care System Saves More than $1 Million in Maintenance, Energy Costs

News
BOMA 360 Performance Program Continues Global Expansion

News
5 Tips to Help Control Construction Costs in 2017

Building Operating Management
Considerations For Adding Backup Power To An Existing Data Center

Building Operating Management
Understand The Legal Issues of Adding Data Center Backup Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Jupiter, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations and Retrofits: University of La Verne, La Verne, Calif.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations and Retrofits: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Westerville (Ohio) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Kettering (Ohio) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: Orange County, Orlando, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: Johnson and Wales University, Providence, R.I.

News
Exmark Receives Nebraska Worker Training Program Grants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commitment to Sustainability Drives Desire to Succeed

News
Linbeck Group, Messer Construction Joint Venture Complete Cincinnati Children’s/UC Health Proton Therapy Center Ahead of Schedule

News & Views
Hurricane Matthew Touches Down in Florida: Are Your Facilities Ready?

News & Views
Future NFL Stadium Going LEED Platinum

Facility Focus
Commitment to Sustainability Drives Arizona State Facilities Maintenance Director

News & Views
Detroit Hospital Fined for Inadequate Security

News
ASHRAE Congratulates U.S. House Members on Passage of Career and Technical Education Legislation

News
Hyper-Focused Data Center Facilities Management Startup BSC FM Launches

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: A Look at the Green Industrial Sector

News & Views
Healthcare Facility Leaders are Aiming for Noise-free Hospitals

News & Views
Idaho Takes Security Steps to Avoid Shootings in K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management
Sustainable FM: Peter Strazdas Helps Train a New Generation of FMs To Lead the Profession

News & Views
LEDs Take Over Tampa Bay’s NFL Stadium

News & Views
Cell Phone Germs a Concern at Healthcare Facilities

News & Views
National Dilemma: Parks Services Struggles with Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Listening an Important Trait for Managers

News & Views
Moving History: Smithsonian To Relocate Headquarters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Business Resilience Includes more than Emergency Preparedness

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rebounding Buildings: Facility Resilience

News
Gateway & SH 161 Medical Office Development Underway

News & Views
Facilities and Football: Lambeau’s Facilities Director in Spotlight

News
Avison Young Releases Millennials and Re-Urbanization of the City Topical Report

News
Finalists Announced in BIFM Facilities Management Awards

Building Operating Management
Critical Lessons for Data Center Facility Managers

News & Views
New Sandy Hook Elementary School to Open 4 Years After Mass Shooting

News
BizView Continues the Progress in the Norwegian Food and Beverage Industry

News & Views
Moving History: Smithsonian To Relocate Headquarters

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Need To Know About Data Center Redundancy

Building Operating Management
N+1 Redundancy: Multiple Options

Building Operating Management
Exploring The Value of 2N Redundancy

Building Operating Management
2(N+1) and 3N/2 Redundancy: High Reliability Options

Building Operating Management
Swing ATS and Catcher Redundancy Strategies

News & Views
2016 FMDAA Finalists Announced

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Money Matters: K-12 Education Facilities Tackle Retrofit Funding

News & Views
University of Virginia Encourages Girls to Consider Careers in FM

News & Views
Report: Half of U.S. Schools Have IAQ Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Creating Campus Buzz Between Maintenance and Occupants

News & Views
CDC Offers Guide to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks

News & Views
White Paper on Healthcare Energy Savings Available

News & Views
Investors Attracted to Healthcare Building Sector

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofits Deliver Bottom-Line Benefits to Healthcare Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Retrofit Strategy: Managers get Involved from Day One

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Healthcare Facilities Retrofits: Making Available Money Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Use Knowledge Gained from Past Retrofit Projects

Building Operating Management
For University Housing, There's No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

News & Views
Twenty-five Healthcare Facilities Honored for Environmental Excellence

News & Views
Facility Managers: Not all Millennials are Bad

News & Views
Healthcare Groups Launch 'Green' Purchasing Co-op

News & Views
What Healthcare Facility Professionals Need to Know About the 2012 Life Safety Code

News & Views
The Value of Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities

News & Views
Maintenance Profession’s Impact on Sports Facilities, Industry

Building Operating Management
Vested Approach to Outsourcing Creates Long-Term Value

Building Operating Management
Critical Facilities Summit Focuses on Future of Data Center Technology

Building Operating Management
Despite Energy Efficiency Gains, Federal Operating Costs Have Risen

Building Operating Management
Reassessing Run-to-Failure Mentality Will Help Address Maintenance Backlog

Building Operating Management
SIDEBAR: Reducing Leased Space Crucial to Cost Savings for GSA

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Analysis Reveals $46 Billion Deficit In Public School Infrastructure Investment

News & Views
Tips for More Effective Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

News & Views
Healthcare Facilities Need a Building Envelope and HCVAC Strategy for Patients' Well-Being

Building Operating Management
When Doing Interior Retrofits, Complying With ADA Is Critical

Facility Focus
Facilities Director Happy He Ignored Mentor’s Advice

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Decisions Prevent Flooding Disaster at Medical School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vital Hospital Components Considered Vulnerable to Flooding

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New Energy Plant Brings Important Infrastructure Together

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painstaking Process Bringing New Medical College Energy Plant Online

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Flood-Protection Upgrades Pass First Significant Test

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: In-House Intelligence a Valuable Asset

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Internet of Things Growing in Healthcare Facilities

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Managing the Risks and Disruption of Healthcare Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
College Improves Efficiency by Centralizing Facility Maintenance Staffs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Medical University Improves Maintenance Efficiency with Critical Upgrades

News & Views
Are Hand Dryers Germ Spreaders?

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Minnesota Hospitals' Cleanest Patient Rooms Ranked

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St. Louis Agency Studying Feasibility of Healthcare Clinics at MetroLink Stations

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Loss of Master Key Costs College More Than $500,000

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Energy Efficient Lighting at Virginia VA Hospital To Help Fund Additional Services

News & Views
New Orleans' VA hospital Slowly Moves Ahead

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financing Hurdles Tough to Overcome in K-12 Districts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers' Roles Vary in Trying to Secure Funding for K-12 Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Return on Investment Factors into K-12 Retrofit Decisions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Summer Work Common to Complete Upgrade Projects in K-12 Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Future Focus: What's Your Next Retrofit Project?

News & Views
LED Lighting Scores Big Savings in Sports Facilities

News & Views
Baby-Changing Tables in Restrooms: California Changes Codes

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases Should Reflect Special Construction, Tenant Finish Factors

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Mayo Clinic Health's Eau Claire Expansion Project Begins

News & Views
Louisville Rehab Facility Undergoing $5.2 Million Expansion underway at facility

Building Operating Management
Mastering Unique Challenges of College Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points: Protecting Maintenance as Facilities Shrink

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points: Timing is Everything for Medical University of South Carolina

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In Case of Emergency: The Facilities Management Role at Arizona State

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Management's Role in ASU Emergency Response and Recovery Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Arizona State Benefits from Emergency Planning Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Solar Market Growing, but Challenges do Exist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developments on Solar-Technology Front for Maintenance Managers

News & Views
Hurricane Sandy Showed Importance of Critical Facilities Site Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Retrofits and Renovations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Financial Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Personnel Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2015 FMD Achievement Awards: Sustainability

News & Views
5 Steps To Evaluating Sites For Critical Facilities

News & Views
Universities Save Switching from Steam to Hot Water

Building Operating Management
FMs Report 2016 Facility Department Staffing Plans

Building Operating Management
Operating Budgets: Survey of 2016 Facility Plans

Building Operating Management
Survey: 2016 Facility Capital Budget Plans

News & Views
Report: Grounds Maintenance Profession Growing in Government

News & Views
Maintenance Staffs Incur ‘Back to School’ Costs Too

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Keeping Track of Power Tools a Challenge for Maintenance Departments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managing Technicians and Their Tool Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Manual Tracking System Helps Manage Power Tool Distribution

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining When to Repair or Replace Power Tools

News & Views
Energy-Efficient Solutions Help Carnegie Hall Earn LEED Silver Status

News & Views
Design Standards and Objectives in Critical-Facility Siting

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases: Pay Close Attention to Guaranties

News & Views
Utility Incentives Can Help Cover Cost Of Energy Efficiency Projects

News & Views
Utility Technical Advice Helps Denver School Solve Hot/Cold Problem

Facility Maintenance Decisions
No 'Easy' Button for Managers When Gathering, Analyzing Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Turning Data Concepts Into Practice Often Challenging

5 Minutes With
Sharing Successful Deferred Maintenance Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Maintenance Achievement Awards Recipients Announced

News & Views
Hospital Uses Utility Assessment To Begin Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Smart Budgeting, Good Communication Keep College Renovations Moving Smoothly

Building Operating Management
Managing Scheduling Concerns During College Renovation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Deferred Maintenance: Survey Says Managers Confident About Overcoming Backlog

Building Operating Management
How Lean Construction Practices Can Help Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Lean Trend for Healthcare Facilities Moves to Building Operations

News & Views
Important Issues in Selecting Critical Facilities Sites

News & Views
Using Detailed Site Analysis to Locate Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Innovative Funding Sources Provide Upgrades to Healthcare Facilities’ Infrastructures

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases: Termination Rights

Building Operating Management
How Lean Design, Construction Techniques Trim Healthcare Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
California Campus Capitalizes on Versatility of Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Utility Vehicles for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Impact of Staff on Utility Vehicle Decisions

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Facilities Use PPAs to Fund Infrastructure Improvements

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Survey Says: Managers Sound Off on Outsourcing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Deferred Maintenance and the Strategies Within the Struggle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Strive to Seek the Bigger Picture on Big Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Three Secrets of Successful Team Building

Facility Maintenance Decisions
When Building a Team, Identify Strong and Weak Points

Building Operating Management
Successful Critical Facility Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Evaluating Commissioning Agents For Data Centers And Other Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Should A Design Engineering Firm Self-Perform Critical Facility Commissioning?

Building Operating Management
Utility Program Helps Fund Retrocommissioning, Upgrades at Santiago Canyon College

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The struggle for deferred maintenance goes on. Consultants offer insights to turn the tide

News & Views
Revamping Training to Keep Pace With Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Emergency Planning Helps Michigan Hospital in Flood Aftermath

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Receding Floodwaters Offer Good, Bad News for Michigan Hospital

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Lessons Learned from Flood Recovery Experience

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases: Understanding HIPPA Impacts

News & Views
How An Office Building Converted To Health Care Space

News & Views
Chiller Plant Upgrade Brings County More Than Comfort

Building Operating Management
Healthcare Leases: Anti-Kickback Statute And Stark Law

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Variable Air Volume Considerations for Critical Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Uncovering Energy Savings Inside Critical Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Critical Operations: Laboratories and Energy Savings

News & Views
How An Office Building Converted To Health Care Space

News & Views
Renovated Space Helps Healthcare Organization With Teaming Efforts

News & Views
Live Simulation Test, Lessons Learned From Move Into New Space

News & Views
Stay Up to Speed on Roof Systems Technology

News & Views
High School Plumbing Retrofit Combats Rising Water Bills

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Solar Panels Add Challenging Dimension to Arizona State Re-Roofing Project

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Specifiers Take Weight Considerations Into Account

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roof Penetrations Slow Crews During Arizona State Project

News & Views
Landscape Service Departments at Michigan State University Streamline Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Utility Vehicles and the Road to Successful Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Important Utility Vehicle Specification Decisions to Consider

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned From Utility Vehicle Specification

News & Views
Upgraded BAS Sets Stage for Improved Efficiency at University of New Mexico

News & Views
Training, Post-Failure Procedures Should Inform O&M Manuals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Western Michigan University Relamping Team Brings Efficiency to Maintenance Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Relamping Team Cleans up University's Lighting Clutter

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Success of Lighting Team Leads to Program Expansion

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Takes Another Step to Improving Lighting Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

Building Operating Management
More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

News & Views
Employee Concerns Prompt Change Management Plan

Building Operating Management
How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

Building Operating Management
Ebola Scare Underscores Importance of Waste Management, Disposal

Building Operating Management
Risk Assessment, Rules, Cleaning Practices Play Crucial Role

Building Operating Management
Infection Control Is High Priority for Healthcare Facility Managers

News & Views
Training, Post-Failure Procedures Should Inform O&M Manuals

News & Views
Designing Robust Site-Specific O&M Manual

News & Views
Change Management Plan Starts During Design Stage

Facility Maintenance Decisions
$188 Million Boiler Replacement Project Keeps University of Wisconsin Warm

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Upgrading University of Wisconsin Boilers for Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University of Wisconsin Utility Plant Staff Faces Challenges Learning New System

Building Operating Management
How To Prepare HVAC Systems For Higher Demand

Building Operating Management
Emergency Response And Operations Facilities: Focus Design On Users

Building Operating Management
Critical-Equipment-Room Planning In PSAP/Command Centers

Building Operating Management
Flat-Panel Display Issues In PSAP/Command Centers

Building Operating Management
Target User Needs In Planning Essential Facilities

News & Views
Robust Operations And Maintenance Practices Can Help Head Off Critical-Facilities Failures

Building Operating Management
Ebola-Readiness Advice For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
GM's FM Coach: Mari Kay Scott

Building Operating Management
Achieving Economic Efficiencies At General Motors Facilities

Building Operating Management
Toolkit Of Leadership Skills For Facilities Managers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Managers Need to Embrace New Ideas and Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maryland School District Streamlines Lighting Systems for Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Streamlighting Lighting Inventory one Goal of K-12 Retrofit

Facility Maintenance Decisions
In-House Crews, Contractors Split School District Lighting System Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
School District Building Engineers Provide Significant Input on Lighting Projects

Building Operating Management
Developing, Validating Emergency Operational Procedures Reduces Risk In Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Develop Site-Specific Emergency Operating Procedures For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Training Helps Mitigate Risk During Critical Facilities Failures

Building Operating Management
FMXcellence: See Videos Of The Winners

Building Operating Management
FMXcellence Winners Make A Big Impact By Tackling Business Priorities

Building Operating Management
Advance Work Critical To Successful Delivery Of Leon County Public Safety Complex

Building Operating Management
'Students First' Program Shapes Des Moines Public Schools' Facility Management

Building Operating Management
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Meets Multiple Objectives With Modernization Project

Building Operating Management
Keeping George Washington University's Core Mission In Mind Helps Facility Department Meet Green Goals

Building Operating Management
Westminster Schools' Energy Efficiency Efforts Are Born From Successful Water Project

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
University Faces Major Roofing Decision After Storm

News & Views
Decommissioned Data Centers: What's Next?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preventive Maintenance: Shifting a Department's Focus Pays Big Dividends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Steps to Successful Preventive Maintenance Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing New Technology Boosts Performance, Morale

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Recruiting Strategies: Finding and Keeping Top Talent

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Where Maintenance Managers Find Qualified Help

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Qualified Candidates Sometimes Presents Major Challenge

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Indicate Outsourcing Provides Sense of Satisfaction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Express Outsourcing Concerns

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Work Quality Common Outsourcing Survey Theme

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Outsourcing Not Going Away

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2014 FMD Achievement Awards Winners Named

Building Operating Management
Agnes Irwin School Expansion Requires “Disciplined and Precise Thinking”

Building Operating Management
FM Training Budgets: Survey Offers Benchmarks

Building Operating Management
Training Survey: Facility Department Needs and Benefits

News & Views
Staff Training, Maintenance Schedule Help Keep UPS Running

Building Operating Management
FM Survey: Training Benefits And Needs

Building Operating Management
Data Center Assessment Can Prevent Downtime By Identifying Weak Spots In Design, Equipment, And Operations

Building Operating Management
Look For Critical Facilities Design Experience, Knowledge When Choosing A Data Center Assessment Team

Building Operating Management
Primary Objective Of Data Center Assessment Is To Identify Previously Unknown Risks

Building Operating Management
Plan For Entire Life Cycle When Developing A New Data Center

Building Operating Management
Colocation, Managed Hosting Are Alternatives To Owning A Data Center

Building Operating Management
Focus On Data Center Life Cycle Can Help Shape Infrastructure Planning, Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Lesson Learned: When Security Patrols Stopped, Abandoned School Was Quickly Gutted

Building Operating Management
Abandoned Schools Offer Opportunity For Reuse

Building Operating Management
Closed Schools Create Challenges For Districts

Building Operating Management
Closing A School May Seem Like Solving A Problem, But Further Issues Exist

5 Minutes With
University of San Diego Successfully Implements Mobile CMMS

News & Views
Human Element Plays Large Role In Multitenant Building Security

News & Views
Commission, Test UPS To Ensure Proper Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
2011 Lighting Retrofit Lit Way for Future Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Make Mom Proud. Win an FMD Achievement Award

Building Operating Management
How Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
New York Presbyterian's FACE Program Is Designed To Upgrade Facilities, Increase Patient Satisfaction

Building Operating Management
Coordinate Interior Enhancement Program With Interior Guidelines To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Benefit

Building Operating Management
External Aspects Of Healthcare Facilities Play Big Role In First Impression

Building Operating Management
Parking Garage Experience Often Sets Patients' First Impression Of Healthcare Facilities

News & Views
Site-Specific Data Center Commissioning Can Avoid Issues

Building Operating Management
Pursuing Sustainability in Healthcare Interiors is an Education

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points Column: Maximizing CMMS Technology, Expecting the Unexpected

Building Operating Management
UPS's Key Role In Data Centers Demands Close Attention To Preventing Problems

Building Operating Management
UPS Design Concerns: Cooling, Surge Protection, Maintenance and Batteries

Building Operating Management
Commission UPS Before Operations Begin To Ensure Performance Meets Expectations

Building Operating Management
Tips For Operating UPS In Data Centers

Building Operating Management
How Effective Change Management, Transparency Can Help With Major Changes

Building Operating Management
Testing New Processes, Strategies Before Occupation Helps Ease Transition

Building Operating Management
Massive Renovation Turns Old Office Space Into New Healthcare Facility

News & Views
Ensuring Adequate UPS Redundancy

News & Views
Developing a Fire Protection Plan for Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Common Problems With Data Center Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Site-Specific, Customized Data Center Commissioning

Building Operating Management
Relationship-based Educational Design Turns Classrooms Into Instructional Tools

Building Operating Management
Focus On Needs Of Students To Design Effective Classroom Spaces

Building Operating Management
Showing Students, Faculty Respect Is Important Aspect Of Relationship-based Educational Design

Building Operating Management
Color Does Not Have To Be A Challenge In Educational Design

Building Operating Management
Air-Flow Management, Economizer Use And Understanding PUE Can Help Improve Data Center Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Seeking LEED Status in Older Buildings Offers Unique Challenges

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Handle Occupant Complaints

Building Operating Management
Wildlife Can Be Popular Or Pests, But Either Can Cause Occupant Complaints

Building Operating Management
Survey: Temperature Complaints Are Most Common, Restroom Complaints A Distant Second

Building Operating Management
Successfully Managing Occupant Complaints Often Involves Determining Underlying Reasons For Complaints

Building Operating Management
Ignoring Occupant Complaints Can Be Tempting, But Often Leads To Further Problems

Building Operating Management
Survey Results: How Facility Managers Handle Occupant Complaints

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell Column: Benefits of Technicians Often Beneath the Surface

Building Operating Management
Sustainability's Healing Touch: Incremental Steps For Healthcare

Building Operating Management
Durability Is Key To Green Healthcare Interiors

Building Operating Management
Green Healthcare Interiors: Tips For Specifying Materials

Building Operating Management
Evaluating ROI For Sustainability In Healthcare Interiors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Bumps in the Road to Sustainability: One Hospital's Story

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Parking Lot Project Earns High Marks

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits and Challenges Presented by LED Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: How University of Alabama at Birmingham Saved Millions of Gallons of Water

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Deferred Maintenance — The Bottom Line

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Column: Savings Strategy — Try Before You Buy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand Response: Delivering Efficiency and Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Demand-Response Impact on Operations Before Participating

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Care Facilities Present Demand Response Challenges

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Clearing Hurdles Presented by Demand Response

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Demand-Response Resources

Building Operating Management
What To Know About Hot-Aisle, Cold-Aisle, And Chimney Data Center Containment Strategies

Building Operating Management
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Hot-Aisle, Cold-Aisle Containment Strategies

Building Operating Management
How Chimney Containment Can Help Manage Temperatures In Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Four Factors To Consider When Developing A Data Center Containment Strategy

News & Views
Pay Close Attention To Staffing Challenges In Critical Facilities

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How General Motors maintenance manager identifies, prioritizes hundreds of projects

News & Views
Why Green Schools Are Important For Students and Teachers

News & Views
How To Limit Human Error In Critical Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
5 Minutes With Podcast: Hospital's Web-Based Training Program Improves Safety

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Cherokee County (N.C.) School District

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Leon County, Fla.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations & Retrofits: Mississippi State University

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Renovations & Retrofits: Orlando Health

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Lee Cty. Port Authority/SW Fla. International Airport

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Financial Management: Stony Brook (N.Y.) University

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: University of Michigan

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Personnel Management: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Facility Maintenance Decisions
All 2013 FMD Achievement Award Entries

Building Operating Management
Survey: The Effects Of Hurricane Sandy On Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Data Centers: Surviving Hurricane Sandy

Building Operating Management
At the University of Alabama, New Laboratories Are Designed For Collaboration

Building Operating Management
Facility Condition Index, Other Metrics, Improve Asset Management at National Park Service

Building Operating Management
National Park Service's Asset Priority Index Helps Guide Maintenance, Operations

Building Operating Management
Standardized Current Replacement Value Calculations Make Facility Condition Index More Effective

Building Operating Management
Diverse National Park Service Portfolio Complicates Facility And Maintenance Decisions

Building Operating Management
Prioritization System Helps National Park Service Manage Assets, Maintenance and Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Who's on Your Sustainability Team?

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Despite Challenges, Job Satisfaction Stays High For Facilities Managers

Building Operating Management
Tighter Budgets, Increased Connectivity Lead To Longer Hours For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Staff Reductions Affect Not Just Facilities Management, But Also Internal, External Support Systems

Building Operating Management
Stress Reduction, Morale Boosts Are Areas Of Focus For Facilities Managers

Building Operating Management
FM Pulse: Developing Coping Strategies Helps Facilities Managers Handle Stress Of New Demands

Building Operating Management
FM Salaries and Job Satisfaction: Survey Results

Building Operating Management
FM Career Opportunities, Concerns: Survey Results

Building Operating Management
2014 Facility Budget and Staffing Plans: Survey Results

Building Operating Management
NFPA 110's Fuel Requirements Can Help Guide Backup Power Plan For Hospitals

Building Operating Management
UPS Backup, Automatic Transfer Switches Can Help Keep Health Care Facilities IT, Imaging Equipment Online

Building Operating Management
Co-Gen Plants Can Help Health Care Facilities Stay Online

Building Operating Management
Hospitals Look Past Codes To Set Power Reliability Minimums

News & Views
Complexity Complicates Data Center Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Fault Detection And Diagnostics To Transform Facilities Management

Building Operating Management
Microsoft Uses Big Data To Manage Buildings

Building Operating Management
As Microsoft Has Brought Fault Detection And Diagnostics Online, Management Of Assets Has Improved

Building Operating Management
Unified Reporting Helps Microsoft's Facilities Management Team Measure And Manage Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Microsoft's 'Analytics Blanket' Is Changing How Facilities Are Managed

Building Operating Management
How To Use Incentives To Improve Data Center Staff Retention

Building Operating Management
Operations Objectives Should Drive Data Center Staffing Decisions

Building Operating Management
Develop Comprehensive Work Rules, Procedures To Minimize Human Error In Data Centers

Building Operating Management
Site-Specific Infrastructure Training Can Help Limit Data Center Human Error

Building Operating Management
Data Center Availability, Reliability Hinge On Numerous Factors

Building Operating Management
Data Center "Black Boxes" Can Complicate Operations and Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Continuous On-line Condition Monitoring Is Best Way To Manage Data Center Maintenance

Building Operating Management
Take Steps To Make Sure That Summer School Construction Isn't Tardy

Building Operating Management
Time, Money Are Especially Important To Summer School Construction Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Why Maintenance Solutions is Changing to Facility Maintenance Decisions

News & Views
Determining Optimal Start Time Delays For Generators

Building Operating Management
HIPAA Regulations, Affordable Care Act Requirements Are Driving Improvement In Hospital Acoustics, Privacy

Building Operating Management
Sound-absorbing Ceiling Tile Can Help Improve Hospital Acoustics

Building Operating Management
How to Minimize Human Error, Prevent Data Center Downtime

Building Operating Management
HEI's Bob Holesko, Other FMXcellence Winners Share How They Made A Big Impact On A Large Portfolio

Building Operating Management
At BAE Systems, Sustainability Program Grew From Single Chiller Project

Building Operating Management
New York City Department Of Education's SchoolStat Program Helps Show Value Of FM

Building Operating Management
Georgia Tech's Culture Of Sustainability Helps Attract Students

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Is Cornerstone Of Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory's Culture, Research

Building Operating Management
TD Bank Spreads Sustainability Across Multi-National Portfolio

Building Operating Management
Video: How to Engage Occupants in Sustainability Strategies

Building Operating Management
Video: Communications Strategies for FM Success

News & Views
Strategic Perspective Guides Healthcare Facility Investment Decisions

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School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

News & Views
How To Avoid A "Frankenstein" UPS

Building Operating Management
Uncertain Business Climate Makes Strategic Facility Planning More Important Than Ever

Building Operating Management
Key Concepts Of Facility Strategic Planning For Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Strategic Facility Planning Success Hinges On Taking It Seriously

Building Operating Management
Avoiding Facility Strategic Planning Pitfalls: Timeframes, Goal Setting And Outcome Measurement

Building Operating Management
To Avoid Problems With Strategic Facility Management Plans, Focus On Involvement, Clarity, Staff Performance, And Ongoing Review

News & Views
Conduct Site Analysis Before Starting Construction On Data Centers

News & Views
Challenges Face Healthcare Facilities Located Off Hospital Campus

Building Operating Management
Fannie Mae's LEED-EBOM Push

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Certification: How To Overcome Challenges Of Multi-tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Focus On Building Core, Common Areas To Sell Owners On LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Purchasing Credits Are Recurring Challenge In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Keep Financial Considerations In Mind When Pursuing LEED-EBOM In Multi-Tenant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Better Data Can Make LEED-EBOM An Easier Sell To Tenants, Owners

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Prompts New Way Of Thinking About Data Center Resiliency

Building Operating Management
New York City Housing Authority Data Center's Backup Power Strategy Helped Weather Sandy

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Shows Value Of Cloud Services, Co-location And Redundant Facilities

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy's Impact Has Data Centers Outside New York Re-evaluating Threats

Building Operating Management
Detailed Site Analysis Can Help Select Disaster-Resilient Location For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Critical Facilities Sites Must Meet Minimum Criteria For Disaster Resilience

Building Operating Management
Government Standards Can Help Set Criteria For Critical Facilities Site Location

Building Operating Management
Five Steps To Evaluating Sites For Critical Facilities

Building Operating Management
Hurricane Sandy Showed Importance Of Critical Facilities Site Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Health Risks and Legionella: Separating Fact from Fiction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Potable Hospital Water Major Source of Legionella Bacteria

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Common Myths Surrounding Legionnaire's Disease

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)

Building Operating Management
Planning for Provisions in the New ADA

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency Projects Bring Large Savings To Poudre School District

Building Operating Management
Bond Issue Will Help Make Existing Poudre Schools More Energy Efficient

Building Operating Management
Data Is Lifeblood Of Colorado School District's Energy Efficiency Program

Building Operating Management
Culture Change Produces Large Energy Savings at Rocky Mountain High School

Building Operating Management
Understanding Key Management Systems

Building Operating Management
Important Features Of Key Management Systems

News & Views
Changes In Health Care Bring Leaner Facility Staffs

Building Operating Management
Los Angeles Convention Center Uses Outsourcing To Save Energy, Earn LEED Certification

Building Operating Management