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Is Your Fire Alarm System Performing?

June 7, 2010

As a result of recent terrorist incidents, school shootings, and natural disasters, the role of a building’s fire alarm system has expanded. In addition to fire emergencies, these systems are becoming emergency communication systems that also provide information during terrorist incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.

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Is New Furniture Necessary?

Purchasing refurbished office furniture as opposed to buying brand new can save you money and time – without sacrificing functionality and style.

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Pilot Program Rates Actual Energy Use ASHRAE developed a program that assesses energy use in commercial and industrial buildings to help “close gaps between intention and operation.”Click here for complete article …
Top 10 Reasons to Consider Geothermal Geothermal hybrid heat pumps offer unmatched benefits over traditional heating and cooling systems.Click here for complete article …
Georgia Tech Striving for LEED Gold The Georgia Institute of Technology has updated its Facilities Design Standards to meet LEED Gold standards.Click here for complete article …
How Fire-Detection Systems Work The field of fire detection has advanced to where smoke detectors and alarm devices have combined to become life-safety systems.Click here for complete article …
Fire and Smoke Dampers: Is Your Building in Compliance? Did you know that the inspection of fire and smoke dampers is required by the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code?Click here for complete article …
Composing Collaborative Workspaces To encourage the spirit of collaboration, facility managers need to understand why and how the workplace is changing and support tenants/occupants with appropriate furniture systems and office arrangements. Click here for complete article …
BAMBU washroom vanity by Xylem
Xylem's BAMBU vanity is made with eco-renewable bamboo veneer (dark walnut) and raw bamboo stalk.
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9600/9700/9800 Series narrow stile devices by DORMA Architectural Hardware
The 9600/9700/9800 series, a line of Grade 1 narrow stile exit devices, combines performance and durability with an attractive, compact configuration.
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noraplan degree flooring by Nora Systems, Inc.
The noraplan degree is a high-performance rubber floor covering with a textured, modular look and versatile color palette.
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Protection of Seasonally Operated HVAC Equipment Used in Commercial & Institutional SystemsTrespa Meteon® Helps Inspire Learning in Harlem Heritage Glass Catalog
Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

KONE EcoSpace EB™

IntelaSun Catalog

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