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Forum Post: GreenEnergy Global’s Intelligent Lighting solutions are one the fastest ways to save on your monthly energy costs.

Rob Reardon — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:06:00 GMT

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Forum Post: ASHRAE Guideline 1.4P For Systems Manuals Aims To Get Design Information To Facility Staff

Ed Sullivan — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT

ASHRAE has long been recognized for standards that set design criteria in areas like energy consumption or ventilation. But in the past few years, ASHRAE has been paying more attention to what goes on in buildings after they are designed. Another example of ASHRAE's broader outlook is on the way. It's called Guideline 1.4P, The Systems Manual for Facilities, and it will establish a uniform procedure for creating a systems manual to transmit design, construction, testing and operational information to building owners and operators. The proposed guideline is available for public review until June 2, 2013. Click here to read about ASHRAE Guideline 1.4P for systems manuals to get design and related information of facility staff.

Forum Post: Re: Roof replacement

roofmaster.net — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:25:00 GMT

Many property owners find they are in need of a combination waterproof roofing system and rugged decking membrane. For example, on apartment building balconies. Or sometimes over a homeowner’s garage a rooftop deck is desired for lounging. Rooftek staff specializes in a system of PVC membrane that is used both as a roof and as a deck membrane which is very tough and capable of handling patio furniture, chairs and human and pet traffic. It is even excellent for those “bare-foot” applications such as tops of docks, pontoon boats, swim rafts, etc. where one wants a slip-resistant, clean surface that is cool to the touch even in the sun, but splinter free and maintenance free, while protecting the wood substrate and structure underneath. Imagine being able to sunbath or dive off your slip-resistant PVC coated dock or swim raft, not fearing splinters. PVC decking membrane, a very under-used product, is one of the best products to save homeowners and cottage owners time and money on wood deck replacements, staining, scraping, sanding, etc. We offer the only 20-year warranty PVC decking membrane that is washable, and gives years of peace of mind to property owners.

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Forum Post: Re: Roofing Materials

roofmaster.net — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:24:00 GMT

Typically the warranties on PVC roofs and EPDM roofs are in the range of 10 years. They are preferred by some companies on very large roofs because of the ease and speed of installation as they come in very large sheets, are easily seamed together at the laps, and simply ballasted down to hold in place. Punctures in these membranes are exceedingly difficult to locate. There is a thicker, walk-able, furniture and foot-friendly version of the PVC membranes available, which is ideal for smaller applications like decks, docks, boat tops, etc.

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Forum Post: Avoiding Pitfalls With Exterior Lighting

Ed Sullivan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:56:00 GMT

The process of planning exterior lighting brings its own set of challenges. Consider the importance of a risk assessment — hardly a major consideration for interior lighting projects. And even when the factors to think about also arise with interior lighting — like whether new technology is suited for a specific application — the outdoor environment raises issues that have to be considered. Click here for a report on how to avoid pitfalls with safety and security lighting.

Forum Post: Re: Web Based CMMS Software

queendiana — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT

The CMMS is computerized software that is used to improve the effectiveness of maintenance activities in organizations. It picks up the organizations by the maintenance functions of planning, scheduling and also monitoring the whole company. The real of abbreviation of CMMS is computerized maintenance management system that is one of the best ways to improve the maintenance activities in the organization. If you are management or working is a huge company, you can know the importance of report submission, which is used to refer all employees works. With the installation of CMMS software in your system, you can easily get your reports about your employees works and the equipments condition.

If you want more information about CMMS Software, Please visit us @ http://www.nexgenam.com/

Forum Post: Leather Furniture Care Tips

davidhood — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:57:00 GMT

Here are some simple tips to take care of leather to make it look fresh and new all the time.

Dust the leather furniture with a soft and dry cotton cloth regularly.
Keep away the leather furniture from direct sunlight.
It is better to take advice from expert leather furniture professionals if you get any sort of stain on your furniture.
In case something spills on the leather furniture, do not wipe it off as this can spread the moisture. Instead, use a dry cloth to blot and let it air dry later on.

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Forum Post: Home Office Furniture Buying Guide

davidhood — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

Having an office at home requires careful planning with respect to the layout and furniture of the room. Check our this link for Tips On Buying Home Office Furniture.

Forum Post: Re: Waterless Urinals

Ken Herne — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMT

Waterless Urinals work great at test sites and on paper, however,

Who has a maintenance staff (contractor) at a commercial bld. that knows how to maintain correctly?

That is the ISSUE, Real World vs paper test world.

I was an Accredited Green Plumbing Instructor and still listed on Green Plumbers for Wash.DC.

I Want water use reductions also, however this technology only works WHEN maintain properly and when you see someone spraying one down with their normal cleaning materials, you also know its just a matter of time before they have an issue with odors and performance.

Sorry no axe to grind here, and do not sell urinals of any style, just my field experience taken form projects I have seen where they spent a lot of money to go back and put in low flow fixtures instead.

Forum Post: Re: basic, low-cost CMMS recommendations needed

queendiana — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

A CMMS also known as computerized maintenance management software, is one that is used to take up the corrective and preventive measures for your company’s requirements. Many business owners require integration of the Maintenance Management Systems with other features of their company.

Today you will find the CMMS systems in your company to be a tool that undertakes a lot of functions and be a gigantic help to the workers. There are many brands of these systems out there that are going to give you such a huge advantage when it comes to controlling, managing, maintaining as well as monitoring your assets.

You know you are in need for a Web based CMMS Software when there are more mistakes to keep up with, where there is a lack of an organized structure, where work does not go as planned, where your inefficiencies are obvious, where your technology and resources are outdated. Yes, it’s not a gimmick that you need to worry about; honestly such a system does exist, with multiple advantages and limited restrictions.

If you want more information about CMMS Software, Kindly visit us @ http://www.nexgenam.com/

Forum Post: Prevent costly hail damage to HVAC systems before it happens

Tova Osofsky — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:23:00 GMT

With the hail season here, facility managers are thinking about damage to roofs, drains, windows, awnings, signs and other structural elements and the costs of repairing or replacing them. But many people are unaware of just how much hail damage to HVAC systems costs over the course of years—or of how little it costs to prevent that damage.

Even small hail that passes almost unremarked is strong enough to flatten delicate condenser fins and dent coils and reduce airflow. Reduced airflow means lower energy efficiency, higher power consumption and ultimately, a shorter life span for your HVAC system.

So now, at the very start of the hail season, shouldn’t you prevent HVAC damage before it happens? Permatron HailStop Hail Guards mount easily over HVAC intakes and keep airborne debris as well as hail away from fragile, easily-crushed fins. HailStop polypropylene guards are weather-proof and durable and can be easily cut to size.

Stop expensive damage and higher energy costs before they happen by protecting outdoor HVAC equipment easily with cost-effective Permatron HailStop Hail Guards.

Forum Post: US Communities Awards National Janitorial/Cleaning Contract to AmSan-Cleansource

stevekol1 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:50:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fresno, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 17, 2013 -- AmSan – CleanSource Solutions We are the leading solutions-based provider in the industry. We offer high quality products and resources that help our customers better manage total costs. Our services and cost-saving programs are designed to help you enhance efficiency, improve quality, and increase productivity Green Solutions AmSan - CleanSource has a long tradition of environmental stewardship and a commitment to sustainability. AmSan - CleanSource offers a full line of certified and environmentally-preferable chemical products, tools and equipment. Certified products by independent third parties such as Green Seal, Environmental Choice, Design for the Environment (DfE) and EcoLogoTM include the following product categories: Floor Care Products General Purpose Cleaners Industrial Cleaners Carpet Care Cleaners Restroom Towels and Tissue Hand Care Products Cleaning Equipment Many other categories AmSan - CleanSource sales consultants will be your resource in developing a green solution designed to reduce the environmental impact of your cleaning process while promoting a safer and healthier indoor environment. Your AmSan consultant can also work with you to identify and implement specific labor and supply cost reduction opportunities while creating a greener, healthier, and safer working environment. Give your AmSan - CleanSource representative an opportunity to show you how to put science-based green standards into practice through technical staff training and cleaning program analysis. AmSan – CleanSource Benefits Here are just some of the ways buying through the U.S. Communities AmSan - CleanSource Partnership can benefit you: Reduce Inventory Costs Product Standardization Guaranteed Everyday Low Prices Just In Time Stock Replenishment Eliminate Cash Flow Problems Lower Acquisition and Accounting Costs Single Point of Ordering Eliminate Multiple Purchase Orders Eliminate Multiple Deliveries Lower Product Quantity Requirements Summarized Monthly Billing (Optional) Detailed Monthly Usage Reports Available Web Based Budget Management Paperwork Reduction Improved Labor Productivity and Safety We Provided Professional Training and Development Furnish Professional Labor Study and Audit Standardized MSDS Product Consolidation Enhances Trainability AmSan – CleanSource FAQ How do I place an order with AmSan - Cleansource? AmSan and Cleansource accept orders by phone, fax, email, and website: Phone: 1-800-393-1131 Fax: 856-533-3458 Website: www.amsanandcleansource.com Email: uscommunities@interlinebrands.com Lead Referrals: john.pettinelli@interlinebrands.com becky.newall@interlinebrands.com How can my agency participate in the U.S. Communities program? Complete the online registration. Who can participate? All States, State Agencies, Counties, Cities, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Non-Profits and Special Districts. Does my agency need to be a member of ASBO, NACo, USCM, NIGP or NLC to participate? No, All qualified agencies can participate in the program. My state requires local governments to bid everything. Can local governments in my state use this program without going out to bid? Yes. The contract has been competitively bid by a government agency. Through the Joint Powers Authority or an inter-local agreement, local governments can "piggy-back" this competitively bid contract through U.S. Communities. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements in most states. See state by state laws on intergovernmental purchasing. What does a government agency need to do in order to participate? Complete the free online registration found on the U.S. Communities website. During the registration process, you will be asked to select the suppliers you are interested in. The suppliers that you select will contact you with detailed pricing and ordering information. Is there a fee associated with joining U.S. Communities? No, there are no costs or user fees to the local agency to participate or register. If my agency already has an account with you, do I need to set up a new account? No. Contact your AmSan or CleanSource Account Representative at uscommunities@interlinebrands.com to have the U.S. Communities program linked to your existing account. Does the competitive pricing apply, regardless of quantity? AmSan – CleanSource and the U.S. Communities partnership assures an agency they are getting a very competitive price on any size order. There are no costs, minimum quantity requirements or spend limits associated with using the AmSan – CleanSource U.S. Communities program. More information can be found online at http://www.uscommunities.org

Forum Post: Re: Asset Management Software

andreacmms — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:52:00 GMT

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Can Go By Many Names:

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM),

Computerized Maintenance Management Information System (CMMIS),

Integrated Information Management System (IIMS), etc.

Lastest Mobile Asset Management

Forum Post: Six Factors To Be Aware Of For Wireless Building Automation Systems

Ed Sullivan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:31:00 GMT

When IT staffers look at a wireless BAS, they see six factors to keep in mind. These range from the technology used to the way that devices will be powered. Click here to learn more about those six factors and to learn when wireless is a good option to consider for both the BAS and lighting controls.

Forum Post: Re: Achieving Higher Performance Operations In Any Building

Doug Aldrich — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:18:00 GMT

Thanks for the follow-up question. My “back room” examples would be monitoring/improving $/sf

statistics, executing capital projects on time/budget, and managing my staffs. Frankly, users weren’t

really interested in those activities; those were my stewardship responsibility. My VP R&D boss used

to say, “I know you’re doing your job when you’re invisible!”

My “front room” statistics were based on meeting user needs. One was turning my labs around quickly

for new equipment or bench layouts to meet new programs or customer needs; my general goal was

one week, which was speedy compared to their past experiences before me. Another was using

“one-stop shopping” for new equipment purchase/install. I teamed engineering/purchasing/safety

etc to do everything so users didn’t get bogged down or into unfamiliar fields. Users really liked that

and we reported openly about performance stats!

A third was overseeing maintenance/repairs with a focus on quality (do it right the first time), function

(user sign-off) and cost which was competitive but third. User satisfaction went from 72% to 97% in

two years for 1,300 in the US, and we posted stats too. (We had different scorecards outside US.) I

put together a case study about this last, and it seemed to be a good communication.

Dr Doug Aldrich, CFM

IFMA Fellow

Forum Post: motion bulb infrared light

James Hong — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMT

When day time, led bulb not affected by the human body sensors,will not start;When night falls, or light-dark place, in the humanbody close to 5-10 meters, the lamp will be light automatically andcontinuously light-40second then automatically turns off. In evening, when person about 3 meters from the bulb, the lightwill on automatic and keep lighting for 40second.

Forum Post: SMD2835 have more lumen much brighter when used in led bulb

James Hong — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:31:00 GMT

such as in gu10 mr16 spotlight, our website www.lylight.com for your checking

Forum Post: Furniture for kids room

davidhood — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:21:00 GMT

If you are planning to refurbish your kids room, consider Furniture Zone & Sleep Shop. The store has a wide range of kids beds, armories, media chests, vanity sets, study table and a lot more.

Forum Post: Engineer1946

engineer1946 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:48:00 GMT

My comment for this is simple. As NICE as it sounds, it is a PC attitude and simplistic VIEW of reality. To say that "If people cared, they would FIND or MAKE the time to "DO IT RIGHT" is obtuse, and simplistically "LOOKING at the problem through Rose Colored Glasses". The fact that we are ALL being made to DO MORE WITH LESS, meaning less money as well as "PERSONNEL" means that MANY things DO go unmaintained, and uncared for. THIS is the REAL truth and fact. In an IDEAL world, one would have all the Engineers one needs. In the REAL world, "I" had to operate an 850,000 sq ft. bldg. with 3 Engineers. And Management MANDATED "FURRLOW DAYS"!!!!! Not to mention required use of Vacation time to remain within Management mandated limits.

Chillers, Pumps, Domestic and Heating HW Systems, Cooling Towers, well in excess of 1000 VAV’s, E. Gen’s, Fire Suppression System, Mandated Regulatory Weekly and Monthly tests, Varied Emergencies, and Day to Day Operational Building Calls, ….. Not a complete list by any means. And this does NOT account for changing ANY Filters What-so-ever!!!!!!

Verbiage is NICE, but Facts are Facts. Until or Unless Management and Ownership realizes the VALUE of maintaining equipment and infrastructure, and is WILLING to spend the money to provide proper staffing and man-hours needed TOO maintain a facility properly, it just WILL NOT HAPPEN! No matter HOW MANY PROSE you proliferate, or what Rose Colored Glasses you wear!