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re: Schools, EPA Settle Over Asbestos Problems

BlakeTrent — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:36:42 GMT

It is a great start but we really have to be diligent! Even in highly-regulated areas certain areas containing asbestos were missed. It really was used in everything a few decades ago. Look at what I found, there was asbestos even found in school science kits! http://bit.ly/AsbestosinSchool

re: Schools, EPA Settle Over Asbestos Problems

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re: Schools, EPA Settle Over Asbestos Problems

BlakeTrent — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:14:46 GMT

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re: UPS Maintenance Checklist

SKuchle — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:26:48 GMT

Great write up, very valuable information.

Might I also recommend checking the air filters and changing if necessarily, it would greatly help with air into the system, and in turn help with keeping it cool. It's something that only takes a minute but make a big difference.

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re: ID Cards Require Card-Making Equipment, Scanners, Printers

Identicomm — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:06 GMT

If your considering implementing an ID card program you'll need a system designed for enrolling and issuing the cards. The system you choose depends on your volume of people and how secure you want your card to be. What you want to try to avoid is rolling out an ID system that requires too many steps and processes, like taking a picture, cutting it, adding the name and laminating it. Too many processes will make it hard to stock with the program on an ongoing basis. Our systems streamline the entire ID enrollment process, and also gives you plenty of features for designing and managing your ID cards and scalability to grow with the latest card technologies. You also want a system that produces a card that best represents your corporate image, and a card that is both secure and professional looking. After all, your ID card reflects your image as well as the person wearing it.

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re: How to Retrofit T12 Lamps with T8s, T5s

Bart — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:57:32 GMT

This article is somewhat misleading. Tio begin, there are added lighting options not even discussed, such as induction lighting or LEDs. Secondly, it overlooks the fact that simple replacement often misses out on real opportunity to increase light levels and increase productivity. Things like packing and shipping errors can be reduced with proper lighting design. A professional lighting retrofit company, like Aelux will provide a free lighting audit and retrofit recommendation at no cost and show just how good the ROIs can be. If you're finally going to do something about your old lighting, why not to it right?

re: Successful Maintenance Planning Streamlines Operations, Saves Money

smglobal — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:37:36 GMT

Great article! It really explains the importance of the planning function. I should probably point our customers to this article so that the understand what planning is all about. My company sells a maintenance management product called FastMaint CMMS and we frequently have to convince customers of the importance of planning and how crucial it is to maintain original data from prior work orders so as to continually improve the planning function.

For example we have a planned date on every work order that represents when the work order is to be scheduled according to the maintenance plan put together by the planner. The system uses this to alert users of work orders that are past due. One of the most frequent requests we get is how to alter these planned dates on the work order. I suppose seeing too many warnings or having reports that show major delays in work order completions presents a problem for maintenance personnel when their superiors see it!

Sanjay

SMGlobal Inc.

http://www.smglobal.com

re: Managers Need to Keep up with Changing Technology

MissionCriticalPower — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:45:20 GMT

Dear Mr. Meyers,

Hello, just a quick comment. Your article may have implied that it might be better to go with line-interactive UPSes, because they provide 96-99 percent efficiency. Indeed, this is probably OK for non-mission-critical environments. There is a trade-off, however, for opting for line-interactive over a 'true' online UPS typology: end-users who purchase line interactive UPSes will no longer have zero-transfer time, an important characteristic of online UPSes, especially for mission-critical environments. This difference is often overlooked and is a ongoing frustration for data center and facility managers.

re: What to Put in a Green Cleaning RFP

MarkBell — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:11:26 GMT

Very detailed and incorporating an environmental section to any RFP is good business practice. We have created a detailed RFP to help building maintenance personnel solicit accurate vendor responses as it highlights all areas which should be addressed in a cleaning RFP. We have posted a sample of it here www.youtube.com/watch

re: The Three Types of Air Filters

Curtis Bowe — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:42:10 GMT

I am a fan of the washable air filters. I'm a big fan of eliminating waste and being able to use the same air filter over and over saves waste. It doesn't matter if you need washable Honeywell or washable <a href="www.iaqsource.com/.../aprilaire-filters filters</a>, washable filters are made for every unit. Help eliminate waste and go with a washable filter!

re: Obama Focuses on Energy Efficiency

Curtis Bowe — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:57:07 GMT

The Portland roofing contractors are taking advantage of the tax breaks and rebates. There are a ton of construction projects going on here in Portland. Pretty much every building downtown is getting a new roof and are becoming "green." Good for the businesses though! They are helping the environment and saving money too!

re: Technology Solutions for Door-Hardware Retrofits

Curtis Bowe — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:04:10 GMT

There are a lot of different doors with security entries you can use to keep you and your employees safe at work. If you contact a <a href="www.angieslist.com/.../doors.htm">charlotte door installation</a>, they can explain all the different options you have. To get in my building, you have to have an electronic swipe card to unlock the door. There are several other different kinds available to businesses.

re: Solar Compatibility, Rainwater Collection Two Benefits of Metal Roofs

rainwatergeek — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:17:19 GMT

While metal roofs are preferred, especially for potable rainwater systems, most other roof materials are acceptable with the possible exception of built-up roofs with gravel ballast. Metal roofs do make it easier to flush particulates off the roof in the first moments of a rain event (first flush) keeping the stored water cleaner. The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association has a lot of good information on their website: www.arcsa.org

Another good source of information on rainwater harvesting, including a link to a study about suitable roof materials can be found at: www.rainwaterharvestingtexas.com

re: Sustainability Strategies for Urban Health Care

Jimmy Timko — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:28:08 GMT

There are a lot of things that the health care community can do to sustain itself. One way to do so is to become more green. There are a lot of Indianapolis Plumbers that can help hospitals and health care facilities find the best way to become more green. Not only is it good for the environment, but they can save a lot of money too.

re: Survey: Facility Managers Had to Take Hard Look at Spending

brad — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:28:43 GMT

Very informative article. Thanks! In times like these, it's critical to ensure your business survives in the short term so it can thrive in the long term. It's clear that deferring while taking a hard look at spending, facility managers need to realize that deferring facility maintenance is not advisable. Systematic facility maintenance can reduce the cost of ownership through increased occupancy and decreased emergency maintenance costs.