SilverShield Visitor and Information Management
The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is an effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility.
IFMA Releases Climate Change Report For Facility Managers
IFMA’s “Climate Change Fundamentals for Facility Management Professionals,” is the first report to address climate change as it relates to facility management roles and responsibilities.
Green Campus Revitalization
Sustainability plans for Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn, MI campus include net zero goals for energy, water, and waste.
Toxic Workplace Cultures Cost Companies Billions
American businesses lost $223 billion over the last five years due to bad workplace culture, according to a new report from SHRM.
Seem 2 Direct/Indirect Luminaires
Seem 2 Direct/Indirect luminaires are 2.5" aperture linear LEDs that deliver soft, yet powerful and even illumination, suitable for corridors, offices, hospitality areas, and conference rooms.
VARIDESK® Debuts Privacy Booth To Provide Personal Focus Space
The VARIDESK Privacy Booth offers a retreat for focus work, personal phone calls and other matters requiring greater quiet and confidentiality in collaborative environments.
Six Tips For A Successful Lighting Retrofit
Designing to code and considering future needs help to minimize obstacles and maximize investment.
Dyson Introduces Dyson Airblade 9kJ Hand Dryer
This energy efficient, HEPA-filtered hand dryer is the first Dyson Airblade model to feature two operating modes — Max and Eco.
Natural Gas Challenges In The Northeast U.S.
Insufficient natural gas infrastructure? Variable refrigerant flow and split systems can offer a no-compromise solution.
Technology For Workspace Planning
Room booking software and other tech tools empower employees to improve their working environments.
Speak Up With Audio; Deter Incidents At Your Facility
With new developments in technology, facilities today—more than ever before—can use network audio to proactively respond to incidents and deter criminals.
Bell Weatherproof Electrical Box
The PRCF57550 is weatherproof round electrical box specifically designed to safely support ceiling fans and light fixtures outdoors.
Keep Facility Grounds Safe And Sound
Here are 10 tips for landscape maintenance from lighting and hardscapes to rain, trees, and snow.
Norb (Nutri-Orb) Human Centric Lighting
The Norb (Nutri-Orb) brand of LED light bulbs is a line of Wellness Lighting for Better Working, Learning, and Living. NorbSMILE and NorbSLEEP provide biologically-tuned, human-centric lighting that replicates the sun’s natural spectrum.
Call For Nominations: 2020 Facility Executive Of The Year
With this annual award, our magazine highlights individuals for their work on a successful strategic initiative or construction project — recognizing the value they bring to their organizations.
Electric Diaphragm Pump Installation
Hydro Systems has introduced two pay-for-service Hydro Xtreme electric diaphragm pump installation options: installation supervision or a complete installation package.
Water Systems And Legionella
Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease in buildings could be reduced by practices and policy, states recent report.
The Cycle Of A Circular Economy
Facility professionals have the power to further the circular economy, and options are growing to discover new choices for office furniture and more.
G&G Super High Output Luminaires
G&G Industrial Lighting has developed a new LED board for the WPX harsh environment and HLX hazardous location series fixtures that has increased efficiency, now with up to 160 lumens per watt.
Greening The Building Envelope
The road to a more sustainable future for building materials and products is multi-faceted.
Energy The Key For ASHRAE 2019 LowDown Showdown
In its fifth year, this competition engaged architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers to team up and design a highly energy efficient building based on a specific scenario.
Job Posting: Director of Facilities
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is seeking a Director of Facilities Management and Planning. This individual will be responsible for ensuring College facilities support operational, administrative, and instructional requirements of the College effectively and efficiently.
LEED Case Study: A Place Of Honor Sustained
Built in 1938, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, MO has earned LEED Gold certification.
Redesigned RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs
The RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacs line of 6, 12, 14, and 16 gallon models recently underwent an ergonomic makeover, with enhanced features designed to make job site cleanup easier.
Four Benefits Of Collaborative Workspaces
Advancements in hardware and software have made it possible for facility space planners to transform virtually any space into a collaborative work area.
Keeping Small Jobs Small With Alternative Project Delivery
From schools to parks to courthouses and beyond, Job Order Contracting from Gordian is a great tool to help the public sector finish high-quality construction work efficiently and keep small jobs small.
The WELL Building Standard And Green Cleaning
Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.
Prophix AI-powered Virtual Financial Analyst
Prophix’s next-gen Virtual Financial Analyst improves insights, reduces risk, and drives efficiency, dramatically advancing Prophix’ continued mission to transform the Office of Finance.
Simple Solutions For Impactful Renovations
3M has developed a portfolio of Architectural Finishes and Window Films that are designed to improve the renovation process and help extend the time between costly and impactful full remodels.
Pursuing Zero Net Energy Buildings
Whether for new construction or renovation, early recognition of five key aspects is important.
Protecting Stadiums From Elements, Wear And Tear
Restoration experts Western Specialty Contractors recommend routine maintenance to extend stadium life and protect fans.
Partnership Delivers Access Control Integration
Connected Technologies and 2N, an Axis Company, have developed a new integration to the company’s door entry systems that allows for extensive management and control of the user population across any enterprise or multi-tenant solution—all through the Connect ONE interface.
Friday Funny: Go Ahead, Give Your Boss A Thumbs Up
Americans are embracing the ability to use emoji in their written communications at work, as well as in their personal life, according to a new survey.
Yale nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim
The Yale nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim is available in touchscreen or pushbutton models and provides key-free convenience as an upgrade or retrofit solution for exit devices.
Facility Executive | October 2019 Issue
The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.
ThoughtWire, Schneider Electric Partnership To Create Smarter Digital Hospitals
The new partnership will help healthcare customers take advantage of the connected hospital and achieve their digital strategy objectives faster.
For Your Multi-Site Projects, Are Contractors Part Of The Solution?
A new study explores critical success factors for multi-site projects, from the perspectives of both owners and contractors.
Everbridge Partnership Helps Protect Employees
Everbridge announced a partnership with RiskBand as part of its strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, regardless of their physical location.
7 Facts About Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
The right projects built with the right solutions will deliver important energy savings while making smart, financial sense.
Houses Of Worship And Children’s Health
The U.S. EPA has released a free booklet that facility managers at houses of worship can reference to identify and mitigate potential health threats, such as lead and radon exposure.
