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Practical, hands-on expertise and technical data, covering essential issues in design, construction, operations and maintenance... The editors, a team of leaders in facilities and plant management, have selected key information with the most common applications in managing facilities operations. Coverage includes: Economics (budgeting/cost control, financial analysis, VE, etc.) Civil engineering and construction practices Maintenance (with detailed staffing guidance and job descriptions, CMMS, planning, scheduling, training, work orders, inventory, preventive/predictive maintenance) Energy efficiencies (optimizing energy use, including heating, cooling, lighting, and water) HVAC Mechanical engineering Instrumentation and controls Environmental, health and safety issues