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I've uploaded an interesting slideshare in my blog for Tork UK which lays out an eight step process for effective sourcing in FM. At a time when efficiency and streamlining of activities is of great importance, effective sourcing through FM can pay dividends. I'd love to hear what your thoughts...

C hillers consume more than 50 percent of the electrical usage in many facilities. They use approximately 20 percent of the total electrical power generated in INDIA, and it is estimates that chillers expend up to 30 percent in additional energy through inefficiency. With more than 100,000 chillers in...

References to DOE CALiPER testing must take into consideration that DOE is well behind this curve. Their Energy Star program will not consider the new retrofit tubes above 4100K. Go figure out that one. They also want 2800 lumen for a 4-foot tube with all this light directed at 120 degree beam angle...

Note: I am an independent consultant and contractor. I am not on the payroll of any manufacturer. Fellow professionals: I am wondering if these impressions have changed since LightFair 2010. I see a lot of people swearing by the HO FL in their postings, which with the right CRI is a good technology ...

Thanks for the welcome, Eric, and greetings to all in the forum. My name is Robin Shaffer and my company, NK Technologies, is a provider of current and voltage sensing technology to commercial and industrial markets. As one might imagine, I am interested in anything that involves the sensing, management...

Data entry for PM systems is always a fast and affordable option with Que Centre CMMS (www.quecentre.com) It costs about $0.03 per square foot in most cases; plus travel. One or two days is sufficient with our XML based data gathering program. If you have purchased a PM program of another brand we can...

Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. From the building owners who pay for them, to the designers and engineers who design them, to the...

Hello, I am looking to bring a Columbus-based video team into a college, hospital, industrial, or other facility that can really showcase their use of Building Automation Systems (BAS) including Direct Digital Controls (DDCs). We are also looking for a separate showcase venue for Computerized Maintenance...

This is an interesting question. I recently gave a talk focusing on how well we know the average price for construction, the basic cost of new equipment, and the cost for repairs. The attendees had a good perception of all. When it comes to the cost of maintaining an optimal building.......... well....

Recent dramatic changes in the marketplace have resulted in new and growing concerns for building owners: Soaring energy costs are causing operational costs to climb. Growing awareness of environmental concerns is putting pressure on building owners. Attracting good tenants (and talent) is becoming more...

I apologize that I did not read the eintire thread before posting the information about the Ecoblue Cube. Obviously, I sell this system so my post is "salesy". However, very few people in North America know about this very effective system and I want to get the word out about it. One of the...

An extremely effective way to deal with conventional flush urinals and waterless urinals is to use the Ecoblue Cube. If you have a flush urinal, it can be modified for very little cost and in minutes, saving the cost of a waterless urinal and avoiding diposal of an otherwise perfectly good urinal. If...

Thursday, July 09, 2009 2:00 PM Eastern Planalytics and USM, the nation's leading provider of snow & ice management services, invite you to join a special webcast event. Winter weather, particularly snow, has a significant and material impact on our economy. However, the volatile, seemingly unpredictable...

Download a PDF of the page Introduction Creating a best-practice operation-and-maintenance (O&M) program increases the efficiency of facility staff, improves building operational practices, and reduces utility costs. The O&M process helps sustain a building's profitability by reducing costly...

Introduction Activities that improve a building’s energy performance fall into four general categories: enhanced O&M building tune-up commissioning capital projects Best-Practice O&M Program discusses elements of enhanced operation and maintenance (O&M). This document describes the...

High performance schools don't have to cost more. The key is to bring your school's administrators and occupants (students and staff) and your design and construction team together early and create a plan for your high performance school. Please note, the links in this article take you to case...

Download a PDF of this interview Note: The tools and resources discussed in this interview can be found under the Hospital & Healthcare section of the BetterBricks website. Mike Hatten is an internationally known engineer, recognized for his expertise in building energy efficiency and is a principal...

Mechanical equipment in buildings, such as boilers, air-handling units, and motors varies greatly in age, size, type, model, fuel used, and condition. Operating and maintaining that equipment properly ensures that it uses energy as efficiently as possible. Our objective is to present the following types...