April 2016 Issue

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Cover Story

Part 1Savvy Decisions Prevent Flooding Disaster at Medical School
Part 2Vital Hospital Components Considered Vulnerable to Flooding
Part 3New Energy Plant Brings Important Infrastructure Together
Part 4Painstaking Process Bringing New Medical College Energy Plant Online
Part 5Flood-Protection Upgrades Pass First Significant Test

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Management Insight: Laurie Gilmer

Part 1Re-Tuning Buildings for Improved Facility Performance
Part 2EPA Statistics Debunk Energy Efficiency Myth
Part 3Training, Preparing for Building Re-Tuning Process

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Mobile Technology

Part 1SURVEY: Mobile Technology — Exploring the Opportunities
Part 2Tablets Lag Behind Laptops for Maintenance Technicians
Part 3Survey: Funding Ranks as Toughest Roadblock to Adopting Mobile Technology
Part 4What Does Future Hold for Mobile Technology?

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Mobile Technology

Social Media and Maintenance — A Slowly Emerging Marriage

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Grounds Management

Part 1Attachments, Power Sources, Stand-On Models Maximize Mower Versatility
Part 2Stand-Up Mowers Emerge as Reliable Option
Part 3Attachments Help Mower Models Increase Versatility
Part 4Product Focus: Mowers

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Lighting

Part 1Exterior Lighting Upgrades Deliver Efficiency, Savings
Part 2Auditing Process Helps Managers Discover Lighting System Savings
Part 3Place Focus of Exterior Lighting Projects on Fixtures
Part 4LED, HID, Fluorescent Fixtures Among Exterior Lighting Options
Part 5SIDEBAR: Website Offers Lighting Designs for Older Adults

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Plumbing & Restrooms

Part 1Waterless Urinals: A New Generation of Water Savings
Part 2Water Shortages Increase Appeal of Waterless Urinals
Part 3New-Generation Advances in Waterless Urinals
Part 4Points to Ponder when Installing Waterless Urinals
Part 5SIDEBAR: WaterSense Program
Part 6SIDEBAR: ADA — Providing Pipe Protection

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Power Tools

Part 1Building a 21st Century Power Tools Arsenal
Part 2Ergonomics Emerges as Important Power Tool Consideration
Part 3New-Generation Power Tools Improve Efficiency, Lower Cost of Operation
Part 4SIDEBAR: Tool Check — Inspection and Maintenance Tips

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Compliance Trends

Part 1NFPA, OSHA Standards Changes for Arc Flash Addressed
Part 2OSHA Standards Cover Electrical Hazards in Many Facilities
Part 3Difference Between Hazard and Risk Addressed in NFPA 70E
Part 4SIDEBAR: NFPA 70E — Spotlight on Protection

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FMDAA Achievement Awards

The Oscars of Maintenance: The 2016 FMD Achievement Awards

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Editorial

Dan Hounsell: In-House Intelligence a Valuable Asset

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FMD Tech Center

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