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DOOR HARDWARE
Demystifying Automatic Door Selection
   According to a recent survey conducted by SBC Research for a white paper put out by AAADM (American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers), 98.9% of patrons preferred facilities with automatic doors. Of those surveyed, 94.2% expected to find them in hospitals and 15% expected to find them in universities. The choice for your entrance system is an important one.
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LEED
How High Performance, Energy-Saving Glass & LEED can Maximize the Potential of GREEN
   Facilities managers understand that by making schools and hospitals more energy efficient and environmentally- friendly, they can reduce operational costs and increase building occupant productivity and health. That is the good news.
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Floor Care Equipment:
Dedicated or All in One
   Selecting a new floor machine can be as challenging as buying a new television. Facility managers, just like consumers, have to consider a variety of options before making their decision.
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DRAIN CLEANING
Clearing the Clog
   What problem do schools, universities, homes, offices, and hospitals all eventually have in common? While there may be quite a few, one of the most problematic similarities they all share is clogged-up drains. And when it comes to clogged drain problems, another thing they share in common is that there often is no rhyme or reason to the problem.
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INFECTION CONTROL
MRSA Prevention:
A Guide for Environmental Services
   First discovered in the United Kingdom in 1961, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is now found worldwide. Though the majority of MRSA infections occur among patients in hospitals or other health care settings, it is becoming more common in the community setting as seen by the numerous outbreaks in schools across the nation in 2007.
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ENERGY
Submeters Facilitate LEED Certification for Health Care Facilities
   According to industry estimates, overall facility operating costs are 10% higher than just four years ago, with combined utility costs up almost 20% over the last two years alone. Interestingly, electrical usage during the latter period fell almost 13%, most likely in response to continuing rate hikes and other factors driving increased awareness and implementation of enterprise energy management systems (EEMS), equipment efficiency upgrades, utility energy initiatives and other cost-saving measures.
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PRODUCTS IN ACTION

        The New Electric Eel Model CT features unique variable speed motor control that gives the operator maximum cable control and exceptional cleaning power from 75 to 350 RPM with constant torque. Professionally engineered to clean 3/4" – 2-1/2" dia. drain lines up to 50 Ft., the Model CT is the counter-top drain cleaner to count on for top performance.
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CALENDAR
 
July 20-23 ASHE Conf & Expo National Harbor, MD
Sept 11-12 Greentools for Healthy Schools Sacramento, CA
Sept 29- Oct 2 CEFPI Conf & Trade Show San Diego, CA
Oct 15-17 IFMA World Workplace Dallas, TX
Oct 20-22 12th Annual EC Summit
Environment of Care Conference for Healthcare Facility, Safety & Security Professionals
The Mirage
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 18-20 GreenBuild Boston, MA
Dec 8-11 EcoBuild & AEC-ST Fall Washington, DC
Jan 26-28 AHR Expo McCormick Place Chicago, IL
March 10-12 NFM&T Conference/Expo, Baltimore Conv. Center Baltimore, MD
Feb 3-5 International Roofing Expo, Mandlay Bay Conv. Center Las Vegas , NV

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