eNews for Government Buildings
August 2022
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Wood-Burning Boiler Balances Sustainability and Maintenance
The role of maintenance and engineering managers in government facilities is trying to ensure new and upgraded systems deliver intended sustainability and bottom-line benefits while still operating their departments efficiently and cost-effectively. For the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, the challenge involves a wood-burning boiler.
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For Library Facilities, Health and Wellness Become Crucial
For many library directors and managers, one of the biggest challenges they face moving forward is how creating an environment that is both safe and promotes health in a manner that preserves the essence of what makes libraries unique – an immersive experience.
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Municipalities and the Challenges of Dealing with Community Growth
Department of Public Works buildings are typically only constructed through referendums, meaning the project is reliant on voters to approve the budget. In addition, municipalities are often given one chance when constructing a new facility, so it is imperative to get it right the first time around.
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Redefining a Small-Town Fire Station
After 45 years of meeting the fire and rescue needs of Delavan, a small town in southeastern Wisconsin, the town’s firehouse was simply beyond repair and was recently replaced with a new building teeming with modern construction and high-tech amenities to meet the growing needs of the community.
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Security Window Film Helps Protect Texas Election Office
After a security assessment, election officials, nervous about possible violence, chose shatter-resistant panels and a security window film installation to safeguard their facility.
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