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 ROOFING
Green Roofs: From Fad to Fact
A few years back, a writer contacted a major trade
publication that focused on building and facility management to talk
about submitting an article on Green roofs. Discussing in greater
detail what he would like to write about, the editor interrupted him
to ask, “What do you mean by a Green roof? Does it mean the roof is
painted Green?”
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HEALTH
CARE FOCUS
A Surefire Cure for Hospital Doorway Security
Few facility-types encompass as many applications all under one
roof, or require as much attention to detail, as a typical hospital
building. Maternity wards, patient rooms, psychiatric wards,
business offices, surgical suites, storage rooms—each application
within a hospital, necessitates distinct door security solutions
that, although designed for different challenges, must integrate
together to form a comprehensive, yet easily manageable security
system.
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MASS
NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS
MNS Solutions for a Changing World
Lately, we have become all too familiar with the events that warrant
the use of a mass notification system (MNS). The recent shootings at
Northern Illinois University and last spring at Virginia Tech are
two tragic examples. To better protect their corporate offices,
industrial complex, or college campus, facility managers have begun
asking questions about MNS technology and its varied applications.
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 HIGH-PERFORMANCE
SCHOOLS
Integrated, Sustainable Design
The inherent aesthetics and unique functionality of woven metal mesh
make it a practical choice for almost any building application.
Within the healthcare and educational building sectors, the unique
material has become increasingly popular because of the added
sustainable benefits it provides – a key consideration in
conjunction with green building standards.
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Understanding an Evolving ‘‘Hot’’ Topic for School & Hospital
Facilities
Integrated pest management, commonly referred to as IPM, has become
a hot topic across the United States, especially for schools and
health care facilities. Thirty-three states have passed legislation
addressing IPM in schools. Concurrently, states, such as New York
and Louisiana, have begun to pass formal legislation mandating the
use of IPM in hospitals. Yet, there is little consensus about the
definition of IPM.
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 Inland’s RC 2000 White
Rubber Roof Coating can dramatically reduce surface
temperatures and the heat transfer into the building.
Energy required for cooling can be reduced by as much as
40 percent. RC 2000 has high tensile strength and
elongation, superb adhesion, long term weather
resistance and excellent corrosion resistance.
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