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Professional Development: Reactive, Preventive, Or Predictive
When maintenance “strategies” are unplanned, organizations can experience premature equipment failure, reduction in occupant satisfaction, and higher prices for repairs and equipment replacements.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Vibration Analysis
Are there any existing studies that examine the issue of vibration analysis? I’m thinking about adopting a program and would appreciate input.
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The Facility Technologist: Data Center Evolution
From “chicken coops” to cathedrals, today’s data centers come in new shapes and sizes.
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Professional Development: Navigating Job Order Contracting
A tried and true procurement method gets a fresh look. This procurement method enables facility managers to complete numerous projects with one contract.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Pond Marshes
How do facility management professionals address specific landscaping issues that deal with ponds and marshes?
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The HVAC Factor: Energy Recovery Ventilation
By installing this type of equipment, facility managers can meet (or exceed) required outdoor air ventilation rates without increasing energy consumption.
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FM Frequency: Handling A Delicate Subject
For facility management professionals, establishing a protocol for breastfeeding in the workplace presents its share of very practical challenges. An amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires workplaces to provide reasonable accommodations for nursing mothers.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Data Management
Ideally, I would like to create a central deposit center to manage these systems with easy access. Do you know of a resource that would work with our many different operating systems (building and equipment) and compile this information in a central point for viewing and alarm conditions?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Battery Operated Faucets
When making a decision regarding faucet selection for his facility, one manager struggles with battery life and maintenance questions. New “Tricks” Columnist Kevin Folsom helps out.
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Renewable Energy: How Low Can You Go?
A net zero energy facility, or close to it, can be a reality for an increasing number of organizations. A recent report on the state of zero energy buildings explores the mainstream potential of this concept.
