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01/30/2012

Is the Budget Free-Fall Over?

What are you doing to keep up? This question is paramount for facilities managers this year. In BUILDINGS’ second annual reader survey, 592 FMs explain how they stay current on budgeting, smart management, sustainability, and staff skills.

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	Should You Implement ISO 50001? Will ISO 50001 be widely adopted? I am not sure. 50001 is not a results-oriented program, which means that implementing it does not mean that a company has saved any energy although savings would be likely. Click here for complete article …
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Is the Budget Free-Fall Over?

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