Bring The Outdoors In… To Workplace Design
In a recent survey of U.S. and UK workers, access to natural light was found to be an important factor in their level of job satisfaction.
OnSSI Ocularis v5.6 Enhances VMS Performance
Ocularis 5.6 enhances overall VMS performance and operator functionality, delivers heightened system security with fortified dual authentication measures, and provides enhanced mobile and web access capabilities.
Industrial Ethernet Connectors & Cordsets
Industrial Ethernet-M12 automation technology in A-, D-, and X-Code industrial Ethernet connectors and cordsets deliver high-speed transmission up to 10 Gbps with superior overmold tools, cable flex rating, jacket material, color, and inside/outside usage with cordset lengths up to 295'.
U of AR Installs UV Technology In HVAC Equipment
Since 2008, the university's facilities department has pursued improved IAQ (and energy savings) by retrofitting campus AHUs with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI).
ASI Gekko Vitta LVT with setaGrip
Gekko Vitta LVT merges organic textures and wood grains from light to dark colorations with a setaGrip™ installation system.
Yogi Tea Company Opens LEED Certified Plant
Located in Eugene, OR, the 189,000 square foot building is the first LEED-certified tea manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Friday Funny: Time To Share Your Potty Opinion
As summer winds down, it’s time to vote for your favorite of the top 10 public restrooms that made a splash in this year’s America’s Best Restroom contest.
DAP’s DynaGrip Advanced Subfloor Adhesive
DynaGrip Advanced Subfloor adhesive delivers a high strength weatherproof bond on wet, frozen, and treated lumber, and is easy to gun, even in cold temperatures.
Improving Strategy For Capital Allocation In Higher Education
For higher education facility leaders, aligning projects with institutional goals may help to boost funding for capital projects on campus.
IDEC PLCs Now Offer BACnet/IP Support
IDEC Corporation announced built-in support for the BACnet/IP building automation protocol by its family of MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLCs.
Mass Notification Partnership From American Signal Corp.
Through an application process going on now, college and healthcare campuses may be chosen by the company to receive new or enhanced mass notification systems.
Uptime Institute Surveys Data Centers Around The Globe
The results of this 8th annual survey examines how operators are handling challenges, including the business case and cost of hybrid IT approaches.
Facility Executive | August 2018 Issue
The August 2018 issue features facility security, including biometrics, school security, and stopping hackers. Plus, HVAC, roofing, restroom maintenance, lighting, and more.
Kemper GreatSeal PE-150 Joint Sealant
GreatSeal PE-150 is a single component, multipurpose interior and exterior sealant for use in both moving and non-moving joint applications. It is suitable for sealing joints in roofing, walls, siding, concrete, and masonry, as well as in gaps around penetrations, flashings, windows, and doors.
NSPF Endorses Model Aquatic Health Code Adoption
A five-state study of inspection data showed that 12.3% of routine aquatic facilities inspections resulted in immediate closure due to violations seriously threatening public health.
Nordeon’s Strada LED pendant
Strada is a sleek, cylindrical LED pendant that can be used individually (Strada solo pendant) or combined to form a continuous row (Strada system) with uniform light distribution suited for a range of interior applications.
Question Of The Week: What Sustainability Means Today
In the 1700s, sustainability meant “sustained yield” and referred to harvesting just enough trees so that the forest could naturally regenerate tree growth. What does the term mean for your facilities in 2018?
Operation Safe Gate Targets Automatic Security Gate Tragedies
Approximately 300 emergency room visits each year can be attributed to injuries caused by automatic gates, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Fire Prevention Groups Focus On Sprinkler Awareness
Following a fire in San Marcos, TX in July, five national organizations have joined forces to educate stakeholders on the benefits of installing fire sprinklers in dorms and off-campus housing.
Integrity 4200 Ceiling Suspension System
Chicago Metallic Integrity 4200 is a ceiling suspension system with a 9/16" narrow face that showcases the smooth, white finish of a Rockfon tile with a double-reveal grid profile.