The Sprinkler System Hall of Shame

When you take your sprinklers for granted, you run the risk of compromising the entire system. Carelessness and oversight can produce corrosion, obstructions, seized parts, and inadequate coverage. From design debacles to neglected maintenance, don't let your sprinklers be an overhead embarrassment.

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Ceiling Tile Trouble

Ceiling tile selection is rarely based on just one decisive factor, like budget or acoustical performance. Fire resistance, humidity resistance, light reflectance, seismic compliance, and aesthetic appeal can – and should –factor into the selection decision. Address potential ceiling tile problems from the onset before you're in over your head.

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$85 Million Fall River Justice Center opens in Fall River, MA
LEED Silver certified Fall River Justice Center replaces two older courts.Click here for complete article…

Texas Medical Center Brings Combined Heat and Power Plant Online New Texas Medical Center CHP plant offers efficiency, savings.Click here for complete article…

Report Reveals Decrease in Operating Expenses
BOMA-Kingsley report analyzes operating costs and expenses.
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Fire Systems Go Hand in Hand with Human Factors Lack of regular inspection, testing, and maintenance can compromise the performance of fire-protection devices and have deadly results.Click here for complete article …

Fire-Sprinkler Plans That Work
Code compliance and proper design will ensure a successful application.
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The New Shape of Specialty Ceilings An improved focus on integration and specification has allowed ceilings to break free from their traditional, uniform construction. Click here for complete article …

Color Coated Ecoglass by Bendheim/Stonesource
Color Coated EcoGlass is eco-friendly, large-format, recycled glass.
Click here for more information on this product… High-Output LED Tape Light by Nora Lighting
Four times the illumination of standard flexible tape lights.
Click here for more information on this product… Seek Chair by Allsteel
Seek chair offers a durable solution.
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Whitepapers Case Studies Catalogs

Maintaining Uninterruptible Power Systems: the True Cost of UPS Ownership Continuum™ Brings Comfort and Savings to a Grand Hotel-The Breakers Maintain your Parking Lot - Video Catalog

Facilities professionals report that service contracts extend equipment lifecycles and reduce energy costs

Building Information Modeling Saves B&W Pantex Nearly $10 Million In Construction Costs

Heritage Glass Catalog

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Grading Green Results
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Cool Pavement Generates Hot Debate
Laying the Foundation to Your Composting Program
Retail Security and Alarms
From Stale to Stellar
7 Steps to Successful Facility Inspections
Green Sweep
The Great Wall ... of Glass
Office Buildings: Help Occupants Work Well With Others

October 11, 2010