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Articles in April 2007 issue of Buildings

• Security.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• February 2007 poll results.
• Insulation.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Why contractor safety is important for an owner: today's owners face a variety of risks when they undertake a construction project.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Safety)
  by Emmons, Jim
• Online exclusive.(BUILDINGS.COM)
• Additional insured coverage: unveiling myths and planning for reality.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT: INSURANCE)
  by Bennett, Lynda A.
• Security.
• Hardware/security.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Building the case for light shelves: while light shelves help redistribute the sun's direct visible energy deep into a building, they also reduce the amount of radiant energy at the building's perimeter (which, in turn, reduces the building's cooling load
  by Barber, Michael A.
• More on the New ADA Accessibility Guidelines online.(BUILDINGS.COM)
• Toasty toes takes the chill out of winter.(EDITORS' CHOICE: PRODUCT REVIEW SPOTLIGHT)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
• Building the perfect project team.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PROJECT TEAM)
  by Garris, Leah B.
• Carpet.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Global-warming issues take center stage.(BOMA FILES)
• Ceilings.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Wall base is no longer a thing of the past.(SMARTER BUILDINGS[R]: BUILDING INTERIORS[R]: FLOORING)
  by Tipton, Rachel
• Sealants/coatings.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Faucet solution pay off.(SUSTAINABILITY: FOCUS ON WASHROOMS)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Exteriors.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Signs of the times--and beyond: building professionals take note: the wide variety of signage materials, configurations, modularity, and flexibility can allow you to take off-the-shelf, made-to-order products and give them your own signature look.(SMARTER
  by Monroe, Linda K.
• Communications equipment.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Software.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Study finds deadly bacteria on common hospital equipment.(NEWSWORTHY)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Doors/entrances.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Power quality on the fly: the caliber of power-quality systems is often a defining factor for businesses that now endure the effects of power-related problems.(SMARTER BUILDINGS[R]: ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: POWER QUALITY)
  by DeLattre, Frank
• Flooring.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• HVAC/building controls.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE)
• ASHRAE opens BACnet addenda for review.(NEWSWORTHY)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Facades/curtainwall.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Project-management solutions for building owners and developers: construction is a complicated undertaking that requires a high degree of planning and coordination to bring various elements together successfully.(SMARTER BUILDINGS[R]: BUILDING INTEGRATION
  by Sappe, Richard
• Security: PassagePoint EDU from STOPware addresses visitor management in schools and school districts.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Everything you need to know about maintaining your lighting system.(LIGHTING)
  by Sundin, Jean
• Hilton receives green certification & award.(NEWSWORTHY)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Windows.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Permit expediting: one of the development industry's famous misnomers: unfortunately, there's no silver bullet that addresses all permitting issues unilaterally on a nationwide basis.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Permitting)
  by Eustace, Anne Marie
• Walls.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Mastering the new ADA accessibility guidelines: on July 23, 2004, the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Access Board, a federal agency committed to accessible design, published the revised Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (the New ADAAG)
  by Morgan, Gerald J.
• Raleigh aims to become an "LED City".(NEWSWORTHY)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Power.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• GSA incorporates new accessibility standard.(NEWSWORTHY)(General Services Administration)(Brief article)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Emergency lighting.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• How to ensure sprinkler-system reliability: when it comes to neglecting the necessary inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based sprinkler systems, what's worse: hoping you don't get caught, not realizing you're in the wrong, or simply not caring
  by Madsen, Jana J.
• Survey: many tenants not prepared for a building emergency: as building owners struggle with ways to best equip their tenants with emergency-response training, a recent survey finds that they could be doing a much better job.(NEWSWORTHY)
  by Goedken, Anne K.
• Seating.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• The results of successful project management.(FAST TALK)
  by Monroe, Linda K.
• Washroom accessories.(TOOLS OF THE TRADE: PRODUCTS)
• Using project-specific websites to manage construction project delivery: managing information continues to be a critical success factor for construction operations.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Project-Specific: Websites)
  by Cox, Robert F.
• Energy savings 101.(BUILDINGS.COM)