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FMLink
In light of growing concerns about the Zika virus and its potential complications, FMLink has examined government and private resources to inform facilities managers about the virus and to help them determine how concerned they need to be about the illness, and what role they can play in helping to prevent its spread.
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Hotel Management
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta never stops looking for ways to save energy, said Director of Engineering Robert Attaway. In his 16 years at the hotel, he has continued to find more ways to save.
In the U.S., hotels spend in excess of $7.5 billion on energy each year according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This translates to an average spend of nearly $2,200 per available room each year on energy by the more than 47,000 hotels and motels in America, which, in turn, accounts for around 6 percent of all domestic hotel operating costs.
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Plumbing & Mechanical
With the persistent drought in many areas and the general concern for water conservation, high-efficiency toilets have become more and more popular. As the number of gallons per flush continues to decline, concern continues among consumers about the quality of the flush. However, the technology behind each toilet has progressed over time to ensure a cleaner, powerful flush. Many tests are available for manufacturers to show plumbing professionals and their clients how well HETs flush the bowl cleanly with less water.
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Facility Executive
Identifying maintenance needs, prioritizing deferred maintenance, and strategizing for long-term building and equipment requirements is at the core of facility management. The goal of a facility manager is to proactively manage the growing list of maintenance needs associated with the facilities he or she oversees.
Planning for facility success includes looking at the past needs, present backlog and future expectations.
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IFMA's FMJ magazine
Facility management professionals have wholeheartedly accepted sustainability into their long list of job responsibilities, and the environment has benefited as a result. But with so many other duties to be managed on a daily basis, why should a facility manager add procurement to his or her list of responsibilities? In short, because the power of procurement is significant.
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Natural Resources Defense Council
Once all of America's approximately 4 billion lighting sockets contain energy-saving bulbs that meet the updated energy efficiency standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy consumers and businesses will save about $12.5 billion every year — and gain cleaner air and a healthier environment. In fact, few actions can reduce the dangerous carbon pollution driving climate change as cheaply and easily as the simple act of installing more energy-efficient light bulbs in place of the current incandescents.
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FacilitiesNet
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released its final report for Research Project 8018, Review of Refrigerant Management Programs. The objective of the project was to characterize refrigerant management and recycling programs implemented in key regions of the world, evaluate their effectiveness and determine best practices as they relate to the U.S. refrigerant landscape.
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BUILDINGS
Is your building still using more energy than it should be? A hidden leak in your envelope could be the culprit.
Cracks and gaps aren't just an opportunity for wind-driven weather to infiltrate your building, they're also an easy conduit for unconditioned air to enter and for conditioned air to leave, wasting heating and cooling dollars. Examine your envelope with these tips to ensure tightness.
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The Data Center Journal
Whether it's to check emails with our morning coffee, book a hotel room or run a global organization, everyone relies on the Internet, and its effective operation is now a crucial aspect of businesses around the world. With over three billion people online, the amount of data being generated is expanding exponentially, creating a huge increase in the demand for digital infrastructure.
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FacilitiesNet
When a facility elevator goes down — er, breaks — most occupants view it is a minor inconvenience, requiring them to either (gasp!) take the stairs, or wait a bit longer for the other still-functioning elevators.
But what if a broken elevator is literally dangerous? That's the case, apparently, at the Lake County Jail, according to this story in the Chicago Tribune.
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