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		<title><![CDATA[Minding Power Quality]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=101088]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As facilities and businesses become increasingly dependent on digital equipment, the quality of electricity that powers that equipment becomes more important. Computer processors, servers and certain pieces of telecommunications equipment are extremely sensitive to the quality of electricity fed through plug outlets. Momentary glitches in a power feed can cause...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Air Filtration Can Make Breathing Easier]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=101086]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In recent years, people have become aware of the issue of indoor air quality as independent studies have focused attention on the deleterious effects of airborne contaminants and the relationship of "sick building syndrome" to higher absenteeism and lower productivity. In turn, facility executives have felt increasing ethical, legal and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lamps in a New Light]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=101087]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The newest generation of lamps can reduce long-term operating costs of fluorescent lighting systems in institutional and commercial facilities. Making investments in these new lamps can improve the lighting and reduce both energy and maintenance cost. Managers have so many lamp choices, however, that making the right choice can be...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Training Spotlight: HVAC Systems]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=101089]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Managers seeking to improve technicians' inspection and troubleshooting skills must make tough decisions related to worker training. Maintenance and engineering managers know that worker training is critical in protecting organizations' investment in facilities. And of all such investments, managers often rank HVAC systems as the most critical area of operation....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Closing the Door to Trouble]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65262]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the importance of door hardware, few people pay attention to that topic in building construction and renovation projects. Door hardware represents a small fraction of the overall project cost. Therefore, many facility executives simply use what they have used in the past with no consideration of differences between the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Moving to the Top of the Class]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65274]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2001, about 28 percent of new construction and 24 percent of re-roofing projects incorporated EPDM roofing membrane systems, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association NRCA. Considering the number of available roofing system choices, this market share illustrates the faith that building owners, design professionals, and in-house maintenance and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Restroom Retrofits: Matching Form and Function]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65346]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article asserts that the most important factor in real estate is location. In restroom retrofit, the most important factors is preparation. The more research and groundwork that maintenance and engineering managers do, the more successful the renovation project is likely to be. The challenge for managers is taking into...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Function and Image: 6 Steps to Cost-Effective Design of Restroom]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65463]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The privy, the john, the lav — restrooms go by many names, and their designs can vary widely. However, all have one trait in common: some thought and planning can help ensure that they're built and operated as cost-effectively as possible, for as long as possible. When looking at a...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Helping Facilities Keep Their Cool]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65349]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A growing number of building operations have become highly dependent on the operation of building air-conditioning systems. Without air-conditioning, computers and telecommunications equipment can overheat rapidly. In the past, maintenance and engineering managers had few options in the event of the loss of air-conditioning. They could distribute fans to building...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Painting Projects That Last]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65375]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Successful painting projects require that managers coordinate a range of products, activities and facility activities. These challenges require that managers develop and carry out strategies to orchestrating projects with facility schedules and activities, keep abreast of changes in paints and paint-application equipment and specify the most appropriate paints and coatings...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Shrinking Spaces]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65169]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the financial prosperity of the day, however, few employees find themselves swimming in personal space; the grumbling that accompanied the downsizing of a few years earlier has largely subsided, and real estate costs give organizations all the incentive they need to keep tight reins on personal workspace. Article notifies...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Window Replacement: 7 Mistakes to Avoid]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65219]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Replacing building windows requires a major commitment by building owners and facility executives. A bad selection, while it might reduce energy use somewhat, will not be as energy efficient as other options. Maintenance costs may stay the same, or they may even increase. And building occupants may find that the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Does One Size Fit All?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65229]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Although it might sound good on paper, standardizing a roofing specification is risky business for most building owners. For other owners, standardized specifications are risky, especially if the buildings are in multiple locations, are small and have different construction. Using a standard specification will produce some good roofs and some...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Flooring: The Real Bottom Line]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65324]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Of all the components that make up a building's finishes, flooring is the one that is subjected to the most daily wear. Nevertheless, most organizations fail to consider anything beyond first costs when evaluating flooring options. In reality, more time is spent selecting colors than materials, evaluating style than flooring...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Floor Planning]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65333]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In any facility, hard-surface floor care is a large part of the building maintenance program. Floors probably receive more abuse than any other surface in a facility. Aesthetics and fashion play an increasingly large influence in the production and selection of today's floor surfaces. The challenge in caring for different...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<category domain="http://resources.bnet.com/topic/facility.html"><![CDATA[Facility]]></category>
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		<title><![CDATA[Reroofing Dilemma]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65353]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It has been seen that a replacement roof costs more; a recover may not last. Too often, roof replacement comes as a surprise because there are no regular maintenance programs in place; and it always seems to happen when money is least available.  One option is recovering an existing...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Roofing Gains Come at Steady Pace]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65354]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The past decade has seen significant changes across the spectrum of roof systems. Here's where things stand today. In the roofing industry, where durability is of primary concern, claims for "new and improved" may well be a cause for concern. It is the slow and cautious approach that builds confidence....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Steps to Selecting the Best Floor]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65168]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Article examines existing notions about flooring materials can pay unexpected dividends in appearance, cost and longevity. It states To uncover the right product, facility executives should be guided by the overall goals of a project. Given the advances in flooring technology and materials, facility executives will need to re-examine any...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sounding Off On Acoustics]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65431]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Addressing occupant concerns about background noise and privacy improves workplace comfort and productivity. Commercial tenants know what Class A space looks like when they see it. They also know that there is more than meets the eye — such as good acoustics. Noise and the absence of acoustic privacy are...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Keeping Plumbing Upgrades Flowing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=65372]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article asserts that plumbing system upgrades are among the most popular options for institutional and commercial facilities seeking to control water use, as well as to enhance access and minimize both maintenance time and costs. Successful plumbing system upgrades, however, require maintenance and engineering managers to consider a range...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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