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	September 2012
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September 2012 Features

		Top 12 Strategies to Maximize Cost Savings
	Innovative expense-slashing solutions drive operational efficiency and maximize cost savings.

		Is Your Building a Candidate for Thermal Energy Storage?
	Evaluate your bill and load to determine if thermal storage is right for you.

		Product Innovations 2012
	BUILDINGS is proud to present Product Innovations 2012, recognizing products that combine performance, aesthetics, and function.

		Alternative Mounting Options for Solar
	How to install solar panels when your roof isn’t an option

		Energy Consumption: You Can't Control What You Don't Measure
	Making Intangible Energy a Tangible Matter

		Newsworthy
	Grid-level energy storage. Worldwide field test on LED savings. New industry coalition lobbies against LEED. And more.

		Construction Trends: Gaining Ground Despite Cost Spike
	Trends in construction activity and materials prices.

		Comparative Building Costs: Office Renovation Projects
	A comparison of office renovation projects.

		Maximize Your HVAC System with Duct Sealing
	Inspect your HVAC system to determine if cleaning and sealing are necessary.

Smarter Buildings

Easy LED Replacement

Make LED replacement easy with interchangeability standards poised to reduce cost and labor investment.

Management On the Go

Get to the root of building system inefficiencies with cloud- or mobile-based help.

Evaluate Your Envelope for Efficiency

Defects, failures, or unsatisfactory appearance may require recladding or renovation.

Acoustics: The Biggest Complaint in LEED-Certified Office Buildings

Design and materials address a familiar problem.

A Guide to Dry Pipe Sprinklers

Learn how dry pipe systems can benefit your building

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