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Articles in November 2006 issue of Buildings

• Fire detection.(Tools of the Trade)
• HVAC--Baltimore Aircoil Co. has added Whisper Quiet fans to its Series 1500 Product Family (Series 1500 Cooling Towers, FXV Closed Circuit Cooling Towers, and CXV Evaporative Condensers).(Tools of the Trade)
• Furniture.(Tools of the Trade)
• The Heavy-Duty Two-Handle Commercial Faucet Series from Moen's commercial division features contemporary style, durability, and quality.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• AAMA to develop voluntary standards for window/door performance.(Newsworthy)
• Lamps.(Tools of the Trade)
• The status of the U.S. office market.(BOMA Files)
• Fire detection--Fire-Lite Alarms' MS-9050UD combines the capabilities of Fire Alarm Control Panel and Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter (DACT) into one circuit board, offering a compact, cost-effective design.(Tools of the Trade)
• Tools/equipment.(Tools of the Trade)
• Roofing--Conservatek's[R] Stadiaform[TM] double-layer space frame system combines the design advantages of aluminum with the strength of double-layer configurations, conforms to the building footprint, and can accommodate spans in excess of 600 feet.(Tool
• Construction supplies.(Tools of the Trade)
• Combining modern design and functionality, SCA Tissue offers three new Tork[R] brushed-aluminum restroom dispensers: an interfolded hand-towel dispenser, a soap dispenser, and a mini jumbo bath-tissue dispenser.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• Survey reveals gaps in disaster preparedness.(Newsworthy)
• Tools/equipment--Rotronic offers the DampGuard[R] indicator to help building occupants monitor indoor wall-surface humidity levels.(Tools of the Trade)
• Power reliability.(Tools of the Trade)
• Pest control.(Tools of the Trade)
• Lighting--The Sunday Sconce from Donovan Lighting creates a dramatic effect on any wall.(Tools of the Trade)
• Fire protection.(Tools of the Trade)
• Powered high-density mobile storage systems.(STORAGE/FILING)
  by Batterman, Christopher T.
• ASHE commits to energy efficiency.(Newsworthy)
• Flooring--The nine new hues of Amtico's Color Brights, part of the Color Zone Collection, meet the need for more vivid color in commercial settings.(Tools of the Trade)
• Furniture--offering better work and collaboration solutions for shrinking workspaces and technology management, Allsteel's[R] Merge[TM] tables make more efficient use of time and space in informal conference rooms, private offices, and workstations.(Tools
• Waterless[TM] Co.'s Yukon[R] No-Flush[TM] urinal helps reduce restroom odors.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• Roofing.(Tools of the Trade)
• Software.(Tools of the Trade)
• The shopping center's future.(BUILDINGS of the DECADES)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• IREM releases latest Income/Expense Analysis[R] reports.(Newsworthy)
• The exit-sign revolution.(SIGNAGE)
  by O; '; Connell, Michael
• Window accessories.(Tools of the Trade)
• The green benefits of rubber.(BUILDINGS INTERIORS[R]: FLOORING)
  by Fudge, Carol
• Carpet.(Tools of the Trade)
• Flooring.(Tools of the Trade)
• Boeing delivers the future of work now.(WORKSPACES)(Cover story)
  by Madsen, Jana J.
• Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires.(Newsworthy)
• Ballasts.(Tools of the Trade)
• An International Building Code update.(BUILDING CODES)
  by Orsborn, Maureen
• Contract/maintenance services.(Tools of the Trade)
• The piping debate: copper vs. CPVC.(PIPING)(chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)
  by Massel, Tina; Kireta, Andrew
• Planning sprinkler retrofits.(SAFETY & SECURITY: SPRINKLERS/SUPPRESSION)
  by Ellsworth, Douglas G.
• Lighting.(Tools of the Trade)
• Sealants/coatings.(Tools of the Trade)
• Occupant feedback.(Best Practices in Sustainability)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Surfacings.(Tools of the Trade)
• A systematic approach to sustainability.(SUSTAINABILITY)
  by Monroe, Linda K.
• The rise of desiccant dehumidification.(DEHUMIDIFICATION)
  by Brown, Russ
• ASHRAE proposes new moisture control standard.(Newsworthy)
• Curtainwall: not just another pretty facade.(THE BUILDING ENVELOPE: CURTAINWALL)
  by Sanders, Russell M.
• Pest control--Bird Jolt FlatTrack by Bird-B-Gone is a low-profile track system that emits a mild shock to birds as they land upon its surface.(Tools of the Trade)
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. has redesigned its B-386 Stainless Steel Partition-Mounted Dual-Sided Toilet Tissue Dispenser.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• NEII launches online code database.(Newsworthy)
• Monitoring.(Tools of the Trade)
• Get ready for winter weather.(WINTERIZATION)
  by Garris, Leah B.
• What owners need to know about commissioning buildings.(COMMISSIONING)
  by English, Michael
• New York City has nation's highest maintenance and repair costs.(Newsworthy)(Brief article)
• Minimizing electrical risk.(BUILDING INTEGRATION: ELECTRICAL/WIRING)
• HVAC.(Tools of the Trade)
• Especially useful in schools and restaurants, the Hand Hygiene Voice Module from Kimberly-Clark Professional[R] provides a friendly reminder to restroom patrons.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• New medical center is equipped for disaster.(Newsworthy)
• Roofing--Structeavent[R] systems provide structural support for the roof deck through their base-angle design and create intake venting for roof-deck systems at the eave.(Tools of the Trade)
• The green (r)evolution?(FastTalk)
  by Monroe, Linda K.
• Get real about roof tear-offs.(ROOFING)
  by Suttell, Robin
• Modernizing vertical-transportation systems.(ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION)
  by Papio, Drew
• HVAC.(PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE)
  by Suttell, Robin
• Software--Servidyne's iTendant provides an efficient way to monitor and manage preventive-maintenance and tenant service requests online.(Tools of the Trade)
• By giving users a choice of flushing capacities, Sloan Valve Co.'s UPPERCUT[TM] Dual-Flush Flushometer reduces the amount of water used.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• ASE honors 2006 "Stars of Energy Efficiency".(Newsworthy)
• HVAC--Thermotech Enterprises Inc. offers two energy-recovery wheel systems for new and retrofit applications.(Tools of the Trade)
• Symbiot releases snow-removal cost index.(Newsworthy)(Brief article)
• Flooring--NOW Series Porcelain Stone[R] tile from Crossville offers a refined stone look for minimalist designs.(Tools of the Trade)
• Security.(Tools of the Trade)
• Building controls.(Tools of the Trade)
• Roofing--with the highest per-square-foot power output in the industry, Open Energy's SOLARSAVE[TM] roofing membranes are building-integrated solar roofing systems for new construction and re-roofing projects.(Tools of the Trade)
• Furniture--Storwal[TM] furniture from Inscape is a storage-based, open-plan workspace system that mixes fixed and movable components.(Tools of the Trade)
• The single-supply, non-mixing design of the 3400 Metering Faucet from Chicago Faucets Co. features a dependable MVP[TM] metering cartridge.(CLOSE-UP ON PLUMBING/WASH ROOMS)
• AGC: construction costs rise, inflation to increase.(Newsworthy)
• Walls.(Tools of the Trade)
• NIST releases report on progressive collapse.(Newsworthy)(National Institute of Standards and Technology)(Brief article)
• New insurance products good for environment & owners.(Newsworthy)(Brief article)