Tag: Exteriors
thyssenkrupp Elevator Installing Longest Pedestrian Bridge In The U.S.
Six iwalks ranging in size from 150- to 200-feet will be installed on the 1,000-foot-long pedestrian bridge at United Shore's Pontiac, MI campus.
A Historic Restoration: L.A.’s Landmark Greek Theatre
Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre, a 5,900-seat outdoor music venue built 90 years ago, was recently rehabilitated and restored by the architects and historic preservation experts at Page & Turnbull.
Laser Focused On Pest Birds
A new laser technology is suited to keep away pest birds from flat roofs and open spaces.
Drones And Roof Maintenance
Commercial roofing inspections can be made easier and more effective with this technology.
ECHO Bear Cat® Is Now Crary® Bear Cat
Customers can expect the same world class outdoor power equipment and support as ECHO Bear Cat transitions to Crary Bear Cat.
Rainscreen Systems Provide Moisture Protection, Insulation To Building Facades
In addition to water infiltration, rainscreen systems also manage air infiltration, negative wind pressures, heat transfer, and vapor transmission into and out of a building.
Four Tips For Dark Store Maintenance During COVID-19
As more businesses are forced to temporarily shutter their storefronts, MaintenX International offers helpful hints for "dark store" maintenance.
Spring Is Go-Time To Assess, Repair Roof Damage
The start of spring is a great time for facility managers to check for winter roof damage and prepare for spring showers.
Miami Leads Second Annual Top 50 Termite Cities List
Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa, and New York are frontrunners for the second consecutive year, and Atlanta joins the top five.
Paints And Coatings For Commercial Spaces
Appearance is everything, but so is performance when choosing surface finishes in the facility.
Plazas And Terraces: Construction Considerations
Building or improving these outdoor spaces requires attention to safety and performance.
Addressing Moisture Intrusion In Buildings
Examine facilities inside and out when investigating building envelope intrusions.
Protect Through Building Façade Inspections
Safety ordinances in major U.S. cities are prompting renewed focus on building envelope inspections.
Facility Executive | December 2019 Issue
The December 2019 Issue looks at HVAC, smart building technology, and the building envelope. Plus green restrooms and wayfinding with color.
Color Of The Year Captured In Bendheim Glass Projects
The 2020 Color of the Year — Pantone “Classic Blue” — comes to life in projects featuring Blue Glamir™ laminated architectural glass.
North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath
Western Specialty Contractors installed the 1,000-pound, lighted wreath on the hospital’s façade, and offers tips on how to safely install your own holiday decorations.
An Historic Arena Renovation
In Kansas City, MO, HyVee Arena’s modern, multi-level sports complex repurposes an historic, single-story building.
Friday Funny: This Hotel Rocks!
The world’s first guitar-shaped hotel, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, made its debut in Hollywood, FL last month.
Friday Funny: Philly Skyscraper Springs Mysterious Leak
Last weekend, a torrent of water mysteriously gushed from a Philadelphia skyscraper, drenching the streets below it and confusing onlookers.
Empire State Building 102nd Floor Observatory Renovation Completed
The centerpiece of the 102nd Floor renovation was replacing the old windows with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed, panoramic views of the city.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.