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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Confused By Your Roofing Warranty? Sometimes it seems like both manufacturer and contractor roof warranties are purposefully confusing. An article in the February issue of Building Operating Management attempts to answer any and all questions regarding roofing warranties. It's quite the omnibus on the topic. Click through to check it out. Does it miss any questions you have? Evaluating New Options for Lighting Controls When you hear about changes in lighting technology, the first thing you might think of is LEDs. And that certainly makes sense. But LEDs aren't the only technology transforming lighting systems. Lighting controls offer a growing array of options. Finding the best option has become a complex matter, with considerations that range from utility incentives to energy codes to how well controls work with different LEDs. Click through to learn more. 'Right Lighting' Can Reduce Energy Use Reducing loads on a building locks in energy savings for the life of a building. For example, "right lighting" involves looking at the amount of light a space really needs, rather than relying on old designs or rules of thumb that result in a space being over lit, and then changing the lighting layout to deliver only the amount of light needed. Right lighting is a way to reduce energy use, because the revised layout will outlast any single lamp. It will also improve lighting quality by reducing glare and by adding light if needed. Click through to learn more about two other ways to reduce energy use permanently. MyFacilitiesNet is the online hub for the facilities management industry. It provides a fast, easy, no-cost way for FM professionals like you to connect with your colleagues, talk about strategies, share valuable resources and build strong relationships...all from your own computer. Go to MyFacilitiesNet.com now and get in on the conversation. |
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