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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Emergency Response in the In-Between Times Here's a not-so-hypothetical situation: As elementary students start reporting to school, the facility manager detects a whiff of gas. The outside temperature is dangerous with the wind chill factor – in fact, school almost was cancelled due to the cold weather. The facility manager calls the gas company to report the smell and then immediately calls the principal.
What is your next step? Justifying More Energy-Efficient HVAC Equipment As HVAC equipment nears the end of its expected life, facility managers have the opportunity to replace it with a more energy efficient unit. That approach pays long term dividends, but generally comes at a short term cost premium. A good way to overcome that first-cost hurdle is with a life cycle analysis of the options. Have you done such analysis? How did it help you? Click through to learn more about using life cycle analysis to justify more efficient HVAC replacement equipment.
Confused By Your Roofing Warranty? Sometimes it seems like both manufacturer and contractor roof warranties are purposefully confusing. An article in the Feb issue of Building Operating Management attempts to answer any and all questions regarding roofing warranties. Click through to check it out. Does it miss any questions you have?
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