August 2008 Issue

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Head of the Class: Deferred Maintenance
Part 1High-Performance Buildings: Managers Influence Design, Construction
Part 2Ground-Source Heat Pump Improves School's Energy Efficiency
Part 3Sustainable School Specifies Bio-Swale, Daylighting System
Part 4Cost Considerations for Historic Renovations

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Keeping UPS Up and Running
Part 1UPS: Preventive Maintenance Ensures Power Supply
Part 2UPS Testing: Identify Potential Power Interruptions
Part 3UPS Maintenance Checklist
Part 4Top Tools for UPS Maintenance
Part 5Adhere to NFPA Requirements During UPS Testing

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Data Loggers: Tools for Productivity
Part 1Advanced Data-Logger Technology Improves Productivity
Part 2Data Loggers Solve Problems in Data Centers, HVAC Systems
Part 3Data Loggers Play Key Role in Planned Outages

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Refrigerant Management: Compliance Matters
Part 1Refrigerant Compliance: EPA and the Clean Air Act
Part 2How to Recycle Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants
Part 3Refrigerant Management: Standardize Processes and Procedures
Part 4Training and Safety Tips for Refrigerant Management
Part 5Three Reasons Why Managers Could Replace Chillers

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Sustainability Spotlight: Water Conservation
Part 1Water Conservation: Common Targets for Waste
Part 2Tools for Measuring Water Waste: Micro-Weirs and Fixed Meters
Part 3Water Conservation: Quantify Savings for Top Management
Part 4Landscaping Strategies Improve Water Conservation

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Roofing: Rethinking Green

Part 1Defining Green Roofs: Go Beyond Vegetative Systems
Part 2Reflective Roofs and Insulation Fuel Energy Efficiency
Part 3Green Roofs: The Durability-Sustainability Link

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Making Equipment Rental Work
Part 1Rental Equipment: Lifts, Spot Coolers and Backhoes
Part 2Scheduling Complicates Rental Decisions
Part 3Who Should Managers Consult Before Renting Equipment?
Part 4Rent vs. Buy: Cost Considerations

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Closing the Seal on Buildings
Part 1Building Envelope: How to Avoid Energy Loss
Part 2Building Envelope: Sealing Leaks and Stopping Thermal Bridging
Part 3Building Envelope: Keep Water Out of the Roof
Part 4Air Barriers Improve Energy Efficiency in Building Envelopes
Part 5Thermal Scans of Roof Systems Can Identify Wet Insulation

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Landscapes: The Manager's Changing Role
Part 1Common Problems in Landscape Design
Part 2Landscape Management: Irrigation Strategies and Soil Mixtures
Part 3Managers, Architects Join Forces During Landscape Design
Part 4Indigenous Plants Contribute to Sustainability

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Product Pipeline
Products

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5 Minutes with ...
Podcast: Water Conservation on a Drought-Stricken Campus

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