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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Meta, CBRE Launch Workforce Program to Tackle Data Center Labor Shortage


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4 Steps to Designing with Reality Capture Technology

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RiverTrail Beerworks Elevates Restroom Hygiene with Integrated Sink System

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Case Study: Leviton Opens Immersive Experience Center in Nashville

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How Facility Manager’s Workflows Have Changed in the Technology Age

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Capital Projects Spotlight Nationwide Push to Modernize Libraries

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Tankless Water Heaters: Efficiency Gains Come With Infrastructure Tradeoffs

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Tankless Water Heaters: Where Efficiency, Reliability and Reality Meet

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Sensors Help New Orleans Hotel Cut Softener Water Use by 81 Percent

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The Future of Mowing: Smarter Technology and Electrification

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Campus Housing: Students Seek Better Tech Options

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Economic Uncertainty, Labor Shortage Among Top Concerns for FMs

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The Double-Edged Sword of IoT

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The Scary Side of Technology

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The Log Cabin Boosts Hygiene and Sustainability with Hand Dryers

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Campus Safety: Thinking Beyond Technology

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Tapping into an Experienced Workforce in Facilities Management

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Innovation in Action: How Advanced Technology and Skilled Workforce Drive Electrical Excellence

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Gen Z Engages with AI More Than Their Managers

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Meeting the Demands of 'Tough Tech' with Scalable, Future-Ready Design

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SeaPort Manatee Strengthens Security with Scalable, Integrated Technologies

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Technology’s Role in Grounds Equipment Evolution

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Sets a National Example with Smart, Sustainable Upgrades

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Will Updated Technology Get Employees Back in the Office?

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Smart Boiler Systems Maximize Hospital Efficiency

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Planned Louisiana AI Data Center Will Stress Grid, Result in Rate Hikes

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Smart Boiler Project Slashes Twin Cities Hospital Energy Bills

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AI in HVAC: Smarter Systems and Smoother Operations

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A Gen Z Take on Technology and Trades

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Is There a Moral Code Behind Using AI?

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New Training, Certifications Offered in HVAC, Plumbing

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Can Solar Help Offset the AI's Energy Demand? 

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3 Major Threats to Data Center Operations

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Data on Facilities’ Front Lines

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AI Used to Help Fill Labor Gaps Among Ongoing Shortage

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Facilities Going ‘Big’ with Data Centers

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How a BAS Upgrade Transformed Energy Efficiency at Corporate Plaza

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Optimizing ESG Goals and Costs with Technology and Data

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Space Management with Smart Technology

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How Smart Restrooms Make Facilities More Efficient

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Making Renewable Technology Work 

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NFPA Survey Highlights Challenges for Trades Workers

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New York Awarded $10 Million to Advance Clean Heating

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Can Flow Batteries Solve the Renewable Energy Storage Problem?

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How AI and Smart Systems are Creating a New Era for Facility Managers

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Divers Use Camera to Perform Assessment for Central Indiana Regional Power Plant

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New Guide Targets Facility Managers and AI

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Comcast Equips Boot Road Campus with AI-Powered Solutions for Energy Efficiency

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Maintaining Healthy Buildings Through Technology and Communication

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Biden Administration Forms AI Task Force

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Smart Boilers Keep Gaylord Property Running Efficiently

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Scan to BIM: Prelude to Creating Digital Twins

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Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology in Workplaces

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Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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Data Center Market to Cross $300 Billion by 2026

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Technology That Will Disrupt Facilities Management

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Optimizing Smart Restrooms: Power, Connectivity, and Budget Insights

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Facilities Management to Enter the Era of Smart Data

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Boost Efficiency: Predictive Maintenance Data Essentials

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General Service Administration to Evaluate Sustainability Technologies

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New Restroom Fixture Technology Boosts User Experience

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Predictive Maintenance Technologies Enhance Facility Efficiency

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The Questions Surrounding Drones in Facilities Management

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Tech Companies Use as Much Electricity as Countries

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Leveraging Technology to Optimize Facilities Management 

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The Future of Facility Management: Tesla's Optimus Robot

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The Latest Water Heater Technology Innovations

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Ferris State University Receives Major Technology Upgrade

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Study uses AI to Evaluate Impact of EV Chargers on Power Grid

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Artificial Intelligence Use to Impact Data Center Power Demands

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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Implements FacilityONE Solutions

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What the Culpeper Tech Zone Offers Data Centers

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3 Roadblocks to BIM 

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Three Ways to Build Technician Pride

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Advancing HVAC Efficiency at the Phoenix Art Museum

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Getting Organizational Buy-in for Smart Technology

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Setting the Stage for BIM

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Future-Proofing Tech Workspaces: Embracing Flexibility and Efficiency for Growth

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6 Steps for Cybersecurity Competence

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Smart Buildings Help Organizations Reach Sustainability Goals Faster

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CISA Releases Advisory on New Cyberattack on Water and Wastewater Facilities

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The Facility Manager's Role in Cybersecurity

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Using Data to Make the Move to Conditioned-Based Maintenance

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New-Generation Software to Meet Facilities’ Needs

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Wanted: The Next Generation of Technicians

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City of Mesa Illuminates with Smart LED Lighting from Signify

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5 Ways Facility Managers Can Benefit from AI

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Clean Your Data and the Benefits Will Follow

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Transforming Landscapes with Autonomous Mowing

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Tuten Labs Integrates Facilio Technology Solutions

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Digital Tools Transform Technicians' Work

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Military Veteran Finds Thriving Career in Facilities Management

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Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Facilities Management

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Turning Facility Data into Bottom-Line Benefits

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Will AI Take Your Job?

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Las Vegas Casinos Experience Cyberattacks

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8 Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Facility Management

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Floating Solar Arrays an Emerging Technology in U.S.

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How to Improve the Restroom Experience

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Cost-Friendly, Touch-Free Restroom Solutions for Businesses

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Getting Serious about Facilities Cybersecurity

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Las Vegas Sphere Shows off Massive LED Screen, Acoustic Advances

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Navigating the Internet of Things in Facilities Management

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Lighting, Restroom Retrofits Highlight JPMorgan Chase Renovation

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Agnews Campus Gets Restrooms Outfitted with Bradley Technology

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How Drain Cleaning Equipment Manufacturers Provide Essential Knowledge for Technicians

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LiDAR’s Role in Assessing Facility Conditions

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Will Artificial Intelligence Take Facilities Management Jobs?

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Hospital Transforms into a Modern Maternity Center

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How Behavioral Data is Representative of All Users

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5 Benefits of Augmented Reality in Facilities Management

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Using Behavioral Data to Design New Office Spaces

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How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks in Facility Management

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How Artificial Intelligence Affects Facilities Managers

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

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Lock Socket Solutions Used in the Houston Methodist Hospital System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Costly CMMS Mistakes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3 Maintenance Benefits of 3D Cameras and Imaging in Facilities

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

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Protecting Building Control Systems from Cyber Attacks 

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Cost Effective Enhancements for Restrooms

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How CMMS Modernizes Maintenance

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8 Tips for Better Maintenance Management Operations

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How Blockchain Can Improve Real Estate Transactions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Technology is Evolving Utility Vehicles

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Access Board Seeks Accessibility for Self-Service Touchscreens in Facilities

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The Benefits of Blue Roofs

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Technology is the Future of Mower Design

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Electric Mowing Equipment Comes of Age

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How to Address the HVAC Skilled Labor Shortage

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Growing Need of Elevators Require Technology Upgrades

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Doors Open to New Era of Technology, Security

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5 Ways to Maintain Building Automation

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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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How Can Blockchain Benefit Facility Management? 

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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Means Reevaluating Technology

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How Digital Twins Can Create Facility Management Efficiencies

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ICC Program Aims to Attract Entry-Level Technicians

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NEMA Standard Aims to Raise Accuracy of Submeters

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4 Immediate Reasons to Focus on Sustainability

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Smart Bathrooms Gain Traction Post-COVID

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Technician Retention: Building a Positive Culture

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Strategies for Finding Skilled Maintenance Technicians

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Touchless Fixtures Prepare Buildings for a Safe Return

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Case Study: Cleveland Cavaliers Deploying Crowd Intelligence Solution as Part of Reopen Strategy

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COVID Safety: How to Create Contactless Office Space

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Door Technology: New Era Brings New Challenges, Opportunities

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Tech Trends: Office Needs Evolving for Tech Firms

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Does Reliance on Technology Make Buildings Less Resilient?

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Case Study: Trees Need Trimming? There’s an App for That

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How to Implement Effective Security Technology

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New High School in New Jersey Targets Trades, Architecture

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Touchless Doors Strategies to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

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How to Meet Maintenance Demands with Reduced Budgets

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How to Realize the Promise of a Smart Building

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Buyer Beware: Practical Tips for Germicidal Lighting Use

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Technology Drives New Best Practices in Elevator Maintenance

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7 Things to Consider Before Implementing Smart Building Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding Options for HVAC Technician Training

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How To Build Buy-In for HVAC Training

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Building Successful Training Programs for HVAC Technicians

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Avoiding Pitfalls: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

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Gathering Data, Assessing Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wants vs. Needs: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation

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6 Best Practices for Access Control Technology Upgrades

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3 New Technologies to Consider for Fire Alarm Upgrades

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How to Design for Better Patient Control with Wearable Technology

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How Technology is Changing Emergency Communication

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Managers Face Tough Balancing Act

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Employee Tenure among Emerging Trends

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Best Practices for Implementing Facilities Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Smart Staffing: Technology Challenges Managers

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7 Steps Help FMs Find the Right Technology

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UPS to Use Drones for Hospital Deliveries

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Smart Buildings: Why the Latest Tech is Critical on Campus

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Mobile Technology Offers Efficiency for FMs

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Medieval Pub Adopts Modern Food Waste Disposal Technology

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Understand the BAS's Role in Facilities Management

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Strategies for Achieving Work/Work Balance

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Robocalls can disrupt hospital communication systems

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How to Collaborate with IT in Healthcare Facilities

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How Technology is Evolving in Healthcare Facilities

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How Technology is Disrupting Facilities Management

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Bedside Tablets and Apps are Giving Patients Some Control Over Care

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Finding Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Specifying New Technology Options For Existing Facilities

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Creating Dynamic Facilities for the Next Generation of Students

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Smart Buildings and Facilities Management: 3 Applications

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Robots in Hospitals: Has the Time Come?

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Facilities Technology: Classrooms as Laboratories

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A Brief History of Mobile Technology

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How FMs Should Prepare for 5G

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5G is Coming: Here's What FMs Need to Know

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New Technology Accommodates Changing Workplace Needs

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Computers To Battle Snow and Ice?

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Technology Leads to Better Open Office Designs

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FM and IT: Developing a Cooperative Environment

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Systems Integration is Key for Emergency Communications

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Old Buildings, New Technology Create Questions

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Why Control Systems Are Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks

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Tech Companies Set The Pace For Office Design

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Wearables: The Body Is The New Credential

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Technology Advances Impact Facilities

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Previewing the April issue Building Operating Management

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Facility Managers: Students of Technology

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Augmented Reality is Shaping the Future of Facilities

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Tech Talk: The Impact on Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
CMMS Specification: Understanding New Technology

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INFOGRAPHIC: Elements of a Building Internet of Things Platform

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Smart Windows Offer Flexibility, Occupant Comfort

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Dell Technologies: Cloud Technology will Impact Facility Workplace in 2030

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Dan Hounsell: Ensuring Long-Term Facility Performance

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Mobile Technology Aids Real-Time Energy Monitoring

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mobile Technology: Managers Offer Insights and Strategies

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

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Tallahassee Community College teams with Siemens to implement major campus infrastructure improvements

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An Industrial Feel for Community College Science Center

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Virtual Mgr Announces New Reseller Partnership with Regional Distributors, Inc.

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22 CityLink Gains Another Partner and a Global Headquarters

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Veteran Facility Manager Shares Insight On a Changing Industry

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UTC Climate, Controls & Security Announces Agreement to Acquire EcoEnergy

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CEC Recognized in Top 50 list by SCN Magazine for 10th Year in a Row

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Mobile Workforce Raises HR Questions

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SMS Assist Ranked On Deloitte’s 2016 Technology Fast 500

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Bill Passed to Help Students Realize Career in Trades

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GNP Company Selects American Time’s Wireless Time Technology

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How Do The Building IoT and Mobile Tech Complement Each Other?

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Workspace, Reworked: The Future of Work is Transforming Real Estate Now, says JLL

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Armstrong Fluid Technology Uses the ‘Gift of Talent’ to Provide the ‘Gift of Clean Water’ Worldwide

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JLL Acquires Compliance Technology Innovator ATG

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BuildingIQ Acquires Core Technology From CSIRO

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Emerson Climate Technologies Introduces New Facility Control Platform for Small Format Retail Facilities

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Favor TechConsulting Awarded SDVOSB Set-Aside Task Order by Department of Veterans Affairs

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Pulse Systems Appoints Charles Walls as President and CEO

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Johnson Controls Gets $12.9M Contract to Modernize Technology at Methodist University Hospital

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UniPrint Partners with Healthcare IT Security Leader, Imprivata, to Enable Clinicians To Securely Print Protected Health Information

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

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University of Virginia Encourages Girls to Consider Careers in FM

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Cyber Security: As Tech Becomes More Complex, New Issues Surround Data Security

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell Editorial: Facility Safety, With a Focus on Facades

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Critical Facilities Summit Focuses on Future of Data Center Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Coatings: Repairing and Preparing for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Concrete Coatings with Traffic Patterns and Weather Conditions

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Waterproofing Among Important Concrete Coating Application Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Post-Application Maintenance Plan for Concrete Coatings

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SIDEBAR: Coatings Checklist — Application Considerations

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PRODUCTS: Paints & Coatings

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SIDEBAR: 6 Questions Can Reduce Risk of New Building Technology

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Maintenance Planning: From Concept to Reality

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Decide What Constitutes a Good or Acceptable Maintenance Plan

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Fine-Tune Maintenance Planning Process with Measuring and Meetings

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The Great Outdoors: Workplace Trends Changing

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SURVEY: Mobile Technology — Exploring the Opportunities

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Tablets Lag Behind Laptops for Maintenance Technicians

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Survey: Funding Ranks as Toughest Roadblock to Adopting Mobile Technology

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What Does Future Hold for Mobile Technology?

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The Move To Mobile FM

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Facility Managers Use Mobile Technology To Access Information Anywhere, Be More Efficient

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Benefits of Mobile for Facility Managers: Time Saved, Faster Response

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SIDEBAR: How Mobile And the Building Internet of Things (IoT) Are Complementary

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Time for Managers to Realize Benefits of Social Media

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trends and Tactics for Successful Paints and Coatings Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Urethane- and Epoxy-Based Products are Effective Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Take Clean, Kill, Coat Approach to Mold and Mildew

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Differences Between Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Coatings

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FAA Creating Rules to Ensure Safe Drone Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Drones Give Managers Eyes in the Sky

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Strive to Learn Benefits of Drone Technology

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Challenges and Costs Associated with Drone Technology

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Roundtable: Managers Discuss Technician Training Strategies

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey: 2015

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: More Than 10 MW

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: 2 To 10 MW

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: Less Than 2 MW

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N After Any Failure

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1 And Concurrently Maintainable

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: N+1

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Data Center Facility Staff Salary Survey 2015: No Redundancy (N)

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Managing Plusses, Minuses of Portable Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Process When Utilizing Mobile Devices

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Mass Shootings One Issue Among Many in Campus Security

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Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment Programs Supporting Campus Security

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Increasing Use of Technology Aiding Campus Security Forces

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Impact of Clery Act Requirements on Campus Security

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IoT Is Next Step for Facilities, but Understanding and Trust Must Catch Up

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Benefits to Facility Managers of IoT Capability, Sensors

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How Building IoT Offers Accountability to Occupants

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Making Facilities Ready to Optimize IoT for Tenants

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‘Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish&lrquo;: What Corporation Learned in Using Risk Assessment

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Organization Hurt by Poorly Maintained Technology, Untrained Staff

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Security Measures Must be Designed for the Specific Problems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Communication With IT Department Critical to Success

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Training Staff, Occupants to Reach Sustainability Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Center Expansion Meets Growing Need

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Team Takes Charge of Data Center

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Creating a Facilities Environment Inviting to Technology

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Knowing and Designing For Your Occupants

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Design, Sustainable Practices Are Natural Fit for High-Performance Workplace

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Worker Training Roundtable: Managers Discuss Strategies

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Smart Technology Drives High-Performance Buildings, Provides Granular Detail

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Staffing Strategies - Creating Future Technicians

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Good help is hard to find. Managers offer insights into locating quality candidates

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Keys to Changing Maintenance Team's Culture

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Improving Greenness of Cleaning Programs

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Making Elevator Modernization Decisions

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Mobile Technology, Natural Lighting as High-Performance Tools

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Sustainable Construction and High-Performance Workplaces

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Hesitations over Smart Technology and the Promise of More Benefits

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Reaping Benefits of Smart-Building Capabilities, Including Digital Credentialing

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Smart-Building Tools for High-Performance Buildings

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Hospitals Weigh Access Control, Intrusion Detection to Boost Safety and Security­

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Technology Updates Could Signal Need for Lighting Upgrades

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New Lighting Technology Can Bring New Challenges

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Energy Codes, Technology Improvements Driving Changes in Lighting

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White LED Lamps Are Biggest Recent Development in Lighting

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Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

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Key Issues in Buying Healthcare Security Technology

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Audits, Employee Education Put More ‘Green’ in Cleaning Programs

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Focus on Cleaning Processes, Certifications, Suppliers Pays Off

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Evaluating Existing Elevator System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Revamped Training Program Seeks to Keep Pace With Changing Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Restructuring of Operations Produces Positive Results

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Must Roll With Department Changes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Devising a Strategy for Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Finding Proper Tool Essential to Drain Cleaning Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Regular Recordkeeping, Inspections Minimize Drain Cleaning Problems

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Incorporate Technology Into Outsourcing Equation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Questions and Answers for Successful Lighting System Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Questions to Ask Lighting Manufacturers About Wireless Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Project Scope Questions to Ask Manufacturers Before Lighting Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Budget Questions to Ask Before Embarking on Lighting Upgrade

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Retrofitting Elevators for Energy Efficiency: Pros and Cons

Building Operating Management
How To Reduce Elevators' Energy Use

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting CMMS Data to Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Staffing Strategies for Effective CMMS Operation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tackling Capital Projects With CMMS

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Marketing Maintenance: Savvy Managers Spotlight Department Accomplishments

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Drain Cleaning: Finding and Fine-Tuning Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Considerations for Using Drain Cleaning Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Devising a Drain Cleaning Training Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons in Leadership: Putting People First

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Must Concentrate on Continued Department Improvement

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Better Maintenance Organization Improves Efficiency, Effectiveness

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Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

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Appropriate Technology Is Key To Hospital Security

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers offer their insights on the benefits of technicians earning certifications and credentials

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Infrared Imaging: Benefits Beyond the Basics

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Application Possibilities Expand for Infrared Technology

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Matching Infrared Imaging With Facility Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Payback on Infrared Imaging Purchase

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Essential Drain-Cleaning Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technician Training Essential to Use Drain-Cleaning Tools

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Factors Affecting Condition of Plumbing and Piping Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fixing Piping Problems Inside Buildings

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Make Security Planning A Priority During Building Design

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Building Owner Needs To Take Lead Role In Prioritizing Security

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Focus On Zones Of Control And Protection To Minimize Security Gaps

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Bringing IT Onto The Security Team

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless Lighting Controls: Reducing Energy Use, Costs, and Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wireless Lighting Controls Ride LED Wave

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Challenges Associated with Wireless Lighting Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Local Energy Standards Play Role in Wireless Lighting Control Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dave Lubach: Pay It Forward — Complete the Technology Circle

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofits for LEDs Require Understanding Facility Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Benefits and Challenges Associated with LEDs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LED Specification Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers discuss their successes and challenges when tapping into technology

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Plumbing Codes, Technologies, And Rating Systems Are Driving Water Efficiency In Restrooms

Building Operating Management
Water Codes And Standards Continue To Tighten Water Usage Limits

Building Operating Management
Measurement, Benchmarking Of Water Use Can Help Drive Efficiency

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Operations Affect Security With Access Control Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Strategies for Technician Training

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Training Program From the Ground Up

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lessons Learned on Technician Training

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Lighting Technology Advances Lead To Greater Energy Efficiency Savings

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Digitally Controlled Lighting Systems Can Provide Improved Efficiency

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Advances In Lamp Technology Offer Energy Efficiency, High Performance

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Lighting Audit Can Help Facility Managers Determine Best Lighting Solution

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

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Window Gasket Failure Does Not Always Mean Window Replacement

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Building Characteristics Play Important Role In Selecting Suitable Replacement Windows

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Installation Can Often Be Root Of Window Problems

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Managers should protect training funds

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

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Training, Maintenance Are Keys To Access Control

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Technology Drives Improvements in Access Control

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Managers Should Protect Training Funds

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technology Transfers From Manufacturing Plants to Commercial Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
3D Printing Technology Expanding in Facilities Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ultrasonic Technology Useful in Determining Life of Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Advanced BAS Assists With Providing Improved Data

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video Inspection Technology: Drain Cleaning With a View

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Video Inspection Technology not for Every Facility

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Technicians Like Idea of Identifying Clogs Immediately

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Advantages of LED Technology

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How To Address Common LED Myths During Planning

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LED Evaluation Checklist, From Codes To Costs

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Examine State, Local Energy Codes To See How LEDs Can Help Save Energy

Building Operating Management
Some Common Applications For LED Lighting Technology

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Key Energy Use Metrics Can Help Maximize Energy Savings With Windows

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

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Putting Infrared Technology to Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Thermal Imagers Popular Option for Predictive Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Programs Recommended to Use Thermal Imagers

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Lubricate Key Door Components Regularly

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Profession's Progress: The Role of Certification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Efficiency, Avoiding Mistakes Key to Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Codes, Rebates to Consider for Lighting Retrofits

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Efficient Lighting Technology Options Available

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tailoring Lighting Project to Specific Application

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Retrofit Resources

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

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

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

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

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Customer Service: The Face of Maintenance

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Use Equipment Properly To Ensure Security Success

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Data Center Innovation Demands Better Communication

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Allow for Travel Time When Responding to a Preventive Maintenance Issue

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Good Organization Skills Important for Successful Reactive Maintenance Program

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High Usage Level Places High Expectations on Door Hardware

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Electronic Access-Control Technology Emerges for Door Hardware

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New Door Hardware Creates Need for Additional Technician Training

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Measuring, Managing, and Maximizing Facility Data Important for Managers

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Outdoor Lighting For Safety And Security Is A Complicated Matter

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Excessive Lighting Does Not Improve Safety, Security

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John Balzer Builds Team to Transform Operating Rooms to Hybrid Surgical Suites

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Carefully prepare pitch for new equipment

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Give staff training they need for new equipment

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Smart Windows Choices Include Low-E Glass, Electrochromic Glazing

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Don't Overlook Window Frames As Energy Savers

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Improved Window Performance A Challenge In Existing Buildings

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Infrared Imagers, Digital Multimeters Among New Tools of Maintenance

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Diagnostic Technology: Electrical Test Equipment

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Specifying Diagnostic Tools for Predictive Maintenance

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FM And IT Need To Work Together

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Smart-Controller Technology Helps Managers Irrigate Sustainably

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Sustainability: Assessing Irrigation Needs Prevents Problems

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Lower Operating Costs, Energy Consumption Help LEDs Gain Ground

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Energy Efficiency Drives LED Decisions

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Exceptionally Long Life Another Selling Point for LEDs

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Specifying LED Lighting Requires Comparison Of First Cost To Total Cost

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Solid State Lighting Does Have Unique Challenges

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New Technology: Don't Be 'That Guy'

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Access-Control Technology Offers Enhanced Protection

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Specifying Compatible Door Hardware Enhances Building Security

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Access-Control Technology Requires New Tools for Front-line Technicians

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Handheld Computing Devices Improve Managing Work-Order Data

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Defining Maintenance: Training and Education

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Maintenance Strategies: Technician Training

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Advances in Water Efficiency Technology, Codes and Policies

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Wireless Metering Enhances Sustainability Reporting

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Determining facility's energy metering needs

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Specifying Effective Portable Cooling Equipment

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Thermal Imaging: Moisture Inspections on Low-Slope Roofs

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Moisture Inspections Require Alternative Testing Methods

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Limitations of Infrared Technology in Moisture Inspections

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Power-Metering Technology Advances Give Managers More Control

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Power-Metering Application Strategies Increase Efficiency

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Cost Effectiveness: Determining Facility Meter Needs

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Facility Managers Explain How They Minimize Risks and Maximize Rewards of New Technology

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Evaluating New Technology: Business Analysis, Third-Party Tests Can Prevent Problems

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Where Facility Managers Can Find Information, Guidance on Evaluating New Technology

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New Building Technology: How Facility Managers Can Insulate Their Organizations From Risks

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Reviewing Renewable Energy Technology

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Roofing Technological Advances

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A Realistic Look at Renewable Energy Technology

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Drawbacks to Renewable Energy

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Renewable Energy Post Installation Issues

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Restroom Hygiene: Not All Challenges Are Visible

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Using Technology to Eliminate Cross Contamination

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Identifying Hygiene Challenges

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Showcase: Security Products

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How to Design an Electronic Security System

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Electronic Security Systems: How To Select Vendors And Manage Construction

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The Digital Data Era Is Here. Are You Prepared?

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Combining Aesthetics With Safety, Reliability, and Performance

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Exterior Lighting Choices Include LEDs, Alternatives

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Exterior Lighting and Dark Skies

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Cutting the Cord: Wireless Controls Bring Flexibility

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Expansion Advantages of Wireless Controls

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Technology Brings Positive Change To Fire Safety

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Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

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Demand-Response Programs Affect Operations and Occupants

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MSCA Star Certifies Non-Residential Mechanical Service Contractors

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Trained Immediate Responders Can Provide Swift In-House Action When Trouble Strikes

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Laser Scanning: Technology to Analyze Building Facades

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Managers Need to Lead, Guide, Direct

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Maintenance Management Issues: Lack of Accountability, Discipline

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Laser Scanning Creates Three-Dimensional Model of Facilities

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Lighting: Managers Specify LEDs for Walkways, Landscapes

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Recommissioning Benefits: Improved IAQ, Equipment Performance

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LEDs: Myths about Performance, Maintenance

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Water Conservation: Flushometers, Waterless Urinals Boost Efficiency

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How To Train a New Generation of Technicians

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Three Hurdles to Efficient MRO Parts Storerooms

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Infrared Imaging: Lower Camera Costs Increase Use

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Infrared Imaging: Detailed Reports Provide Valuable Information

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How do LEDs Compare to CFLs?

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LEDs: Beware of Performance Characteristics

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Get the Information on Water Cost and Use

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Restrooms Offer Many Water Efficient Options

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Project Management: Technicians Get Involved in Design

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Data Center Security Design

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When Windows Fail

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Window Product Showcase

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LEDs: Popular for Exterior Applications

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LEDs: Specification Challenges

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LEDs Improve Lighting Performance, Reliability

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LEDs: Maintenance Considerations, Lamp Replacement

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Power Meters: Report to Building-Control System

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Infrared Imaging: Link Between Temperature & Equipment Failure

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Emergency Preparedness: Common Hazards Facing Front-Line Workers

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Equipment Inspections: Infrared Thermography & Oil Analysis

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Technician Training: Funding Makes a Difference

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Retrofits Test Managerial Skills

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Fourteen Critical Business Topics FMs Should Understand

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Security Upgrade: Hospital Undertakes Risk Assessment

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Security Retrofit: Upgrade Access-Control System

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Security: IP-Based, Digital Cameras Streamline Retrofit

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Lighting Controls: Daylighting and Dimming Strategies

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Capital Investments: Review, Evaluate Historical Performance

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Financial Justification: Develop Capital-Budgeting Policies

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LED Technology: Lamps Improve Light Quality, Performance Life

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Lighting Systems: Six Maintenance Tips

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Optimizing Lighting-Control Performance

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Boiler Safety: Ongoing Training Avoids Potential Problems

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What are the Main Types of Portable-Cooling Units?

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Boilers and Water Heaters: Training Technicians

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Mobile CMMS: Questions About Data Entry

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CMMS: Wireless Connectivity an Issue

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Managers Discuss the Evolution of Technician Training

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Lift Specification: Key Questions

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Dan Hounsell: Pay Attention to Your Customers

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Door Hardware: Training Tools

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Chris Matt: Training Budgets Shrink but Education Remains Strong

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Technicians Play Key Role in Plumbing Retrofit

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Fire Safety: Test Systems to Comply with NFPA 72

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NEMA Publishes Guidance on Solid-State Lighting

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Senate Approves Boost In Energy Efficiency Funding

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Cooling Equipment: Technician Training

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Understanding Occupancy-Sensor Technology

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Managers Should Initiate and Follow Up on Door Hardware Training

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Security Technology: Centralize or At the Edge?

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Shootings Call For New Security, Response Plans on Campus

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Virginia Tech Security Recommendations

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Occupancy Sensors: Passive Infrared, Ultrasonic and Dual-Technology

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The Role of Technology and Young Facility Managers

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New Technology Leads to Increased Energy Efficiency

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The Future of Plumbing Technology

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Rising Energy Costs, Efficiency Drives Cleantech Activity

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Communicating When There is No Time to Lose

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Virginia Tech Panel Slams Staff for Poor Communication, Failure to Heed Warning Signs in Troubled Student

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Looking Back at Virginia Tech

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EPA Grants $2.9 Million in Small Business Contracts for New Environmental Technologies

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Five Minutes With…Jeff Sugzdinis, Information Technology Technician West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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New Report Focuses on Hydrogen Technology

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New HVAC Tube Technology Could Lead To More Efficient Cooling

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Standard Outlines Vocabulary for Nanotechnology

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A Show Of Sustainability

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Putting Motor Technology to Work

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Green 2.0: Hospitals and the Enviroment

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High-Tech Makeovers

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Water Conservation Rules Spreading

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In Case of Emergency, Show Occupants the Door

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Facilities Unplugged

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Making Room for Medical Technologies

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Security in the News

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Access control technology: finding the right path to better security

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New Technology, Old Challenges

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Learning Curve

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The Security-Door Hardware Link
Windows are a fatal security weakness, avoid them at all cost!


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On the Horizon: Trends in Lighting Technology

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Personal Solutions

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Web technology: Reshaping performance and perception

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Grounds for Efficiency

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The Future Looks Bright for Organic LED Lighting

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Personal Solutions

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Lighting

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Batteries: The Power Behind the Tool

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Personal Solutions

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Editor�s Notebook

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Easing Restroom Access

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Cordless Tools Come of Age

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Implementing technology: How fast? How much?

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The Search for IT Support

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Hospital becomes a proving ground for RCM

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Roofing Gains Come at Steady Pace