November 2015 Issue

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5 Minutes With Podcast: Seattle Environmental Lab Converts to LED Lighting

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Plumbing & Restrooms

Part 1Maintenance Managers Use Plumbing Systems to Wage War on Water Waste
Part 2Maintenance Challenges with Low-Flow Toilets, Urinals and Faucets
Part 3Maintenance Managers Face Potential Roadblocks With Water Conservation Projects
Part 4Managers can Take Steps to Maximize Water-Conservation Savings

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Grounds Management

Part 1Building an Arsenal of Grounds Equipment Attachments
Part 2Specification Strategies for Determining Grounds Equipment Attachments
Part 3Extended Warranty Recommendend for Grounds Attachments
Part 4Going Green: Equipment Attachments With Sustainability in Mind

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Boilers

Part 1Cleaner Energy Sources Benefit Bottom Line at Vanderbilt University
Part 2Natural Gas Transition Saves Vanderbilt Millions on Maintenance
Part 3New HVAC System Changes Priorities for Vanderbilt Maintenance Department

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Management Insight: Laurie Gilmer

Part 1Solar-Energy Technologies Emerging as Options for Commercial and Institutional Facilities
Part 2Solar Market Growing, but Challenges do Exist
Part 3Developments on Solar-Technology Front for Maintenance Managers

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Emergency Preparedness

Part 1In Case of Emergency: The Facilities Management Role at Arizona State
Part 2Facilities Management's Role in ASU Emergency Response and Recovery Planning
Part 3Arizona State Benefits from Emergency Planning Process

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Lighting

Part 1Lighting Controls Achieve Next-Generation, Maintenance Cost Benefits
Part 2Managers Can Specify a Combination of Lighting Technologies
Part 3Application Issues With Lighting Control Systems
Part 4LEDs Popular Retrofit Choice for Lighting Control Systems

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Submetering

Part 1Advances in Submetering Technology Optimize Energy-Saving Systems
Part 2Data, Cost Important Considerations for Submetering Upgrades
Part 3Long-Term Benefits of Commissioning Energy-Monitoring Systems
Part 4Spotlight on Smart Buildings

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Talking Points: Protecting Maintenance as Facilities Shrink

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

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