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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.
Click here for more information on this product…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.
Click here for more information on this product…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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