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There are approximately two million non-residential buildings in the U.S. over 40 years old. With a building boom that spanned many decades, more facility managers are shifting their focus to retrofitting as opposed to building new.

The last thing you need on a scorching hot day is HVAC system failure. But, if you find yourself faced with a cooling emergency, you've got to act quickly to keep your facility fully operational and maintain a comfortable environment for occupants and visitors. Robert Long, general manager of Johnson Controls Rental Solutions, offers advice.

Working with Schneider Electric, the school district, which serves over 5,100 students from kindergarten through grade 12, has seen its utility costs reduced by 15%, resulting in annual savings of close to $250,000.

Slip lining can be a solution to achieve minimal disruption to operations.

Moisture control during summer, even if the building is not occupied, is essential to prevent mold growth and other IAQ issues, especially in schools.

In this web exclusive, Don Leick writes, "Contrary to the common belief, the so-called flash-to-bang method—determining the distance of a storm by counting the time between the lightning flash and the sound of thunder—is not safe or accurate."

This Q&A with Kimberly-Clark Professional addresses pursuing sustainability and health goals through cleaning products and practices.

... elements to choosing an outside contractor successfully — for plant managers.

To honor the church’s historic district status and vibrant past, a church building committee was established to turn back the clock on its exterior.

This Web Exclusive is a recap of results from a recent office ergonomics survey conducted by Staples Advantage. The pain in your neck at work...

In this final piece in the series, Columnist Krall looks at how recycling programs at large facilities can have big benefits.

The right equipment can help facility managers to keep polyester (PET) strapping and steel banding out of landfills.

In this followup article, Columnist Daniel Krall explains lamp recycling options, especially for smaller facilities.

This Web Exclusive article is contributed by Tim Croll, manager of business development for FXI Building Products Corporation, maker of Leaf Defier® gutter protection...

This web exclusive comes from Paula D. Ziegenbein, LC, LEED AP, Application Marketing Manager, OSRAM SYLVANIA.

This Web Exclusive comes from Lisa Brosseau, ScD, CIH, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences.

In addition to paper files, what other items should facilities consider keeping secure upon disposal?

This article on fire safety measures comes from the director of training and technical support for ServiceMaster Clean.

With the thousands spent on architecture to make a parking garage appealing, it becomes even more important to keep it clean and sanitary.

This article is provided by Robert E. McLean, CAE, executive director of the Photoluminescent Safety Association (PSA).