Building Maintenance

Roof Construction and Maintenance

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roof construction and maintenance can provide significant long-term savings

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2006 Buildings Census: Institutional Owners

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Facilities/physical plant departments responsible for the real estate of healthcare and/or educational organizations

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2007 Buildings Census: Institutional Owners

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Facilities/physical plant departments responsible for the real estate of healthcare and/or educational organizations

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25 Steps for Effective Toxic Mold Removal

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Toxic mold inspectors provide advice

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7 Steps to Successful Facility Inspections

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Keep cash from flowing out of your buildings with this approach to inspections and preventive maintenance

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A Day in the Life of Howard E. Gelfer

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Shaping Destiny, Mastering Fate

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A Day in the Life of Larry Soehren

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Making a Difference

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Alice in Warranty Land

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Isn't it about time for us to bring to a halt the practice of using the warranty as a sales gimmick?

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Ask the (Window) Expert

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Top Three Questions On Window Renovation

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Awareness: A Global Perspective

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Maximizing Building Performance Through Environmental Strategies - PEOPLE

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Bed Bug Summit to be held in February

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The national bed bug problem plaguing facilities will be addressed by the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup in February at the bed bug summit. The summit is open to the public and will focus on areas of bed bug control and management.

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Building Basics that Extend Life-Cycle

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

What distinguishes a building for the long term?

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Buildings Census: Corporate Real Estate

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

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Buildings Census: Institutional Ownership

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

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Bundle Your Building Systems with an Integrated BMS

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Is an integrated MS right for your building? Combine selective upgrades and a web-based interface for comprehensive control.

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Compliance or Defiance?

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The ADA in the U.S.A.

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Conducting Earthquake Evaluations

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

How vulnerable is your building to seismic hazards?

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Confidence in Crisis

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

What are your insurance needs?

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Cool Business Districts

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

District Cooling System Offers Environmental and Financial Benefits

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Critical Issues: Watson Land Co.

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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Customer Needs Lead to Tremco Cold Process Roofing System

Thu, 04 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This Enhancement is Vital to Any Customer Who Needs Greater Protection from High Winds

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Dashboards Put FMs in the Driver’s Seat

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Can a portfolio-wide energy tracker work for your buildings?

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Designing for the Care and Maintenance of Buildings

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

When design choices are made without the maintenance point of view, the result can be a facility that is expensive (or difficult) to maintain

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Don't Let Winter Wreak Havoc

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Winter is inevitable, but winter damage to your roof isn’t

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Everything You Need to Know About Maintaining Your Lighting System

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A solid maintenance program is the first step in realizing the maximum potential of your lighting system

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Facilities Management Program At UC Berkeley Extension Rolls Out Fall Courses

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

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Finding Healthcare Furniture that Works

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There are some key things you should be looking for when selecting quality healthcare furniture for your hospital

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Firestopping Needs in a Commercial Building

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Follow these tips to ensure firestop effectively impedes the passage of fire, smoke, and toxic gases

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Get the Best Service Contract in 4 Steps

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Get great service for your dollar with these tips on contracting out maintenance

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Get Your Hydronic System Back in Balance

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Take control your hydronic system to stop thermal complaints and energy waste.

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Going Green by Saving Water

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Efficient irrigation design and practices save money on water and energy

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Green Design Grows Up

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Real World Examples of High-performance Buildings Cut Costs and Please End-users

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches GreenSave Calculator on Website

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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Grow a Green Multifamily Development

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Green Multifamily Developments - attract tenants, boost building life, and upgrade your building’s sustainable practices – without going broke along the way.

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Hotel Floors Affect Rebooking Rates

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hotels looking to increase rebooking rates look no further than the floor.

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How to Get a Greener Clean

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Green cleaning requires use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents, high-performance cleaning equipment, and efficient processes

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Industry Leaders Discuss Cleaning Industry Research Institute

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Institute would assemble information and facilitate research

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Innovation abounds in this year’s Top 100 list.

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Buildings’ 2006 Editors’ Choice Top 100 list

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Integrate Your Plans for Energy and Maintenance

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Maintenance and energy management are two sides of the same coin

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Investing in the Future (1 of 2)

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Formal and continuing education brings a new expectation to the buildings market

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Investing in the Future (2 of 2)

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Position Yourself for Success

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L.A. Chapter of NEWH Hosts Sustainability Seminar

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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L.A. Chapter of NEWH Hosts Sustainability Seminar

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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LEED Training Just Got Easier

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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Little-Recognized Standards Are a Big Factor in Building Operation

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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Locked into Luxury

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Maintaining Your HVAC System

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Routine maintenance can lower utility costs, reduce equipment-replacement costs, and keep tenants/occupants happy

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Measuring What Matters

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Doing the Right Things Right with Six Sigma

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N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation Achieves FSC Certification

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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New ASHRAE Standard Guides Designers in Moisture Control Measures

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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New Tremco White Paper Examines the Impact of California’s Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards On Low-slope Roof System Selection

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Tremco, the Provider of Customized Roofing and Weatherproofing Solutions For Over 75 Years, Announces Availability of a White Paper to Help Facility Managers and Building Owners Understand the Impact Changes to California’s Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards For Residential and Non-residential Buildings On Low-slope Roof Design and Selection Ahead of the New Standards Becoming Effective October 1st, 2005.

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Newsworthy

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Maintenance and repair costs nationwide. NIST’s progressive collapse report released. Survey reveals gaps in disaster preparedness. And more.

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NIST Building Software Offers Green Product Advice

Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Agency reveals the new version of a tool for selecting environmentally preferable building solutions

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NSCA Expo Preview

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Show expands education for architects

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Open the Window to an Efficiency Upgrade

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When does the ROI of an upgrade project make sense, and when does it go out the window?

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Operating Dollars That Make Sense

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most frustrating concerns for facilities professionals involves budgeting for – and then managing – the operating expenses for a property.

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Operations and Maintenance: Keys to Energy Management

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Effective energy operations are an asset that protects a building's value in a competitive marketplace

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Parking Structure Maintenance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Deferred cleaning and maintenance of your parking structure will deter customers and clients.

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Parting Pick: Protection from the Storm

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Predictive Maintenance: A Key to Maximizing Property Value

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Predictive maintenance ensures that building equipment is appropriately installed and managed – for the long term

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Preparing Concise Repair Documents

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Obtaining competitive bids for repair projects can be difficult without a clear and concise set of contract documents. Providing bidders with all the necessary information is the key.

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Preventive Maintenance is Vital to Data Center Health

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When correctly implemented, preventive maintenance programs ensure maximum reliability of data center equipment

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Protecting Against … a Rise in Toxic Mold Litigation

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The time has come to vigorously defend against mold claims: Traditional legal defenses can be effective in this fight

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Quality Strategies for the Business of Facility Operations and Maintenance

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Implementing processes for quality management can help quantify the value of FM and its impact on the bottom line

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Reliability-Centered Maintenance

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Align facilities engineering objectives with business goals to improve results and eliminate wasted time and money

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Revamp Your Preventive Maintenance for 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An organized preventive maintenance schedule will keep you on track all year

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Roof-System Performance III

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Self-Cleaning Exterior Coatings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New exterior coatings do two things to make buildings cleaner

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Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Firms Join Tremco’s Federal Small Business Strategic Alliance Program

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Tremco is Poised to Offer Opportunities to Qualified, Self-Performing SDVOSBs As Part of an On-going Commitment to Our Country, Our Customers, and to Veterans of the United States Military

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Six Tools for Tracking Energy Performance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Strive for continuous improvement with an energy performance tracking plan.

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Smaller Budgets and Rising Costs Shape the Industry in 2011

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

FMs adapt to the changing demands of the marketplace.

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Special Report: The Air We Breathe

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By understanding the complexities surrounding indoor air quality, and by following certain principles, design professionals can play a crucial role in improving IAQ for building occupants.

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Taking Good Care of Building Facades

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Watch for these six maintenance issues to preserve the exterior of your facility

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The Benefits of an HVAC Audit

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Equipment performance can be greatly improved with an audit

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The Best Way to Stop a Leak? Prevent It.

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Managing water infiltration in façades calls for early intervention and appropriate repairs

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The Importance of Regular Window Maintenance

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Find out why yearly window maintenance is so important

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The Ozone Factor: The Health Implications of Climate Change

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Global climate change is altering the ingredients of our indoor air. Designers need to respond with a recipe of integrated sustainable strategies.

By Anthony Bernheim, FAIA, LEED AP

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The Six Principles of Painless Preventive Maintenance

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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The Ups and Downs of Elevator Maintenance

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Most elevator service companies provide plans to fit nearly all budgets - find the one that works best for your buildings

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Thinking Outside the (Industrial Facility) Box

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Every facility has challenges – but due to the sheer size of industrial facilities, these buildings have the potential to have industrial-sized challenges

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Transform Facility Management into a Business Unit

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Transforming the FM department from a cost center into a business unit.

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Tremco Architectural Specialists Achieve LEED Accreditation

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Architectural Community Will Benefit From the Knowledge, Education, and Backgrounds of Newly Accredited Tremco Architectural Specialists

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Tremco Roofs Remain Intact Through Florida’s Hurricanes

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Roofs That Tremco’s Roofing and Building Maintenance Division Installed and Maintain in Florida Showed Remarkable Strength During the Four Hurricanes That Tore Through the State This Year.

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Tremco Selected to Join Federal Aviation Administration

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This selection recognizes the extensive training and work that Tremco has done so far with small businesses.

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Tremco’s Roofing Knowledge Seminar Gives Facility Managers and Architects the Information to Make Better Roofing Decisions

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The Free, 3-Day Learning Experience Provides Facility Managers, Facility Engineers, Architects, and Building Owners with General Roofing Information Enabling Them to Make Educated Roofing Decisions.

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Trim Your Escalator’s Energy Bill

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Three solutions to cut your escalator bill and embrace green vertical transportation

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Wall Carpet

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The ‘Zelig’ of Finishes

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What Works at Pioneer Hi-Bred Corporate Services

Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Pioneer Hi-Bred Corporate Services proves it’s measuring up

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Whitestone Research Reveals North America's Most and Least Expensive Cities for Facility Maintenance and Repair

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New York City has highest maintenance and repair costs in the United States, according to a recent survey

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