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As heat use rises, so do fire hazards: some checks to stay safe this winter

This past November was colder than usual in the U.S. (though it was exceptionally warm elsewhere in the world), which is likely to prompt increased use of heating devices in facilities and cause a corresponding increase in fire hazards. According to government research, December fires account for an average of 415 deaths and 1,650 injuries,

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As heat use rises, so do fire hazards: some checks to stay safe this winter

This past November was colder than usual in the U.S. (though it was exceptionally warm elsewhere in the world), which is likely to prompt increased use of heating devices in facilities and cause a corresponding increase in fire hazards. According to government research, December fires account for an average of 415 deaths and 1,650 injuries,

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Understanding how to determine roi from space management software

An organization’s Return on Investment (ROI) is one of the most critical pieces of information in determining the operating efficiency of a company. This “performance measure” evaluates the effectiveness of an investment or tool, as well as comparing one investment to another. The flexibility of this formula, with regard to the information used for computing

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Negotiation-Table

Using cmms to renegotiate supplier contracts: information is leverage

The “Great Recession” had an unexpected impact on the relationship between companies and their suppliers. At the depths of economic despair, companies reported concern for the welfare of their suppliers at roughly the same rate that they expressed worry over their own fortunes. Economic catastrophe, rather than straining these relationships, seems to have strengthened them

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Using cmms to renegotiate supplier contracts: information is leverage

The “Great Recession” had an unexpected impact on the relationship between companies and their suppliers. At the depths of economic despair, companies reported concern for the welfare of their suppliers at roughly the same rate that they expressed worry over their own fortunes. Economic catastrophe, rather than straining these relationships, seems to have strengthened them

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Winter-landscape

2 simple ways to keep heating costs down this winter

Over the past several decades, temperature fluctuations have made it difficult for facilities managers to estimate how much heating and furnace systems will cost to operate through winter. Regardless of how much these systems are used, however, there are some basic steps managers and maintenance staff can take to ensure that these systems are functioning

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2 simple ways to keep heating costs down this winter

Over the past several decades, temperature fluctuations have made it difficult for facilities managers to estimate how much heating and furnace systems will cost to operate through winter. Regardless of how much these systems are used, however, there are some basic steps managers and maintenance staff can take to ensure that these systems are functioning

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