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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Time-Lapse Photography to Monitor, Document Projects We are an early stage startup from Toronto working on a time-lapse camera that I think would be of value to this community to document and monitor work over long periods of time. We are trying to find out who would get the most out of our product, an affordable ($199) battery-operated camera that can capture months on a charge. Right now we only have prototypes and want to learn what features exactly are needed to help people in this community. Communication Breakdown or Project Success? The University of Pennsylvania did an extensive overhaul of the mechanical and lighting systems in the 1973 wing of the Chemistry Laboratories, referred to as Chem '73. This upgrade was part of a larger $200 million project. Many factors contributed to the project's success, but as the construction manager said, communication was "the most powerful tool available for staying on schedule and on budget." Do you have communication tools and techniques to recommend, or examples of the consequences of communication breakdowns? Inquiring minds want to know...
High-Performance Lighting: Not Just About Energy Savings Discussions of high-performance lighting can sometimes leave the impression that the term simply refers to really energy-efficient lighting systems. That's true, but it's only half of the story, as Building Operating Management Contributing Editor Rita Tatum explains in her recent article on the subject. Check out what else Rita has to say and let us know how your facility has used lighting to improve occupant satisfaction.
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