training simulator

JLG Boom Lift Training Simulator

The AccessReady XR training simulator combines cutting-edge technology with training experience that helps trainees build the hands-on skills they need.
Facility Executive 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

2019 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2018.
pig pets in the workplace

Friday Funny: This Little Piggy Went To… Work!

A Long Island, NY company has put a new spin on the pets in the workplace trend.
intelligent lighting

Intelligent Lighting That Drives Automotive Plant Operations

The efficiencies made possible with a digital LED infrastructure help to deliver a more productive and safer manufacturing environment.
cr pump

CR Pump Delivers Industrial Solution

Grundfos CR vertical, multistage, centrifugal in-line pumps work for industrial solutions, including for high-pressure, hot, flammable, and aggressive liquids.
building envelope

Recladding From The Past

With certain energy efficient building envelope improvements, facilities go back to the future.
physical security

The Invisible Failure Of Facility Security Programs

The tactical elements of physical security programs often get the most attention, at the expense of strategic factors.
monitor radon gas

Ecotrak Monitors Radon Gas in Soil

Ecotrak makes it safer and easier to monitor radon gas in soil, providing quick and reliable information after one to seven days of observation.
ceiling grids

New Life For Old Ceiling Grids: EZ-On Grid Covers

EZ-On Grid Covers by Ceilume are an easy way to rejuvenate dirty ceiling grids.
Pittsburgh

U.S. Steel Tower Achieves LEED Building Operations, Maintenance Certification

The 64-floor skyscraper in downtown Pittsburgh is now the second-largest LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings V4 office building in the world.
University of Maryland Facility Executive of the Year

Facility Executive Of The Year 2019

Richie Stever, director of operations and maintenance, University of Maryland Medical Center, aims high and delivers results.
modular building

ICC Approves Shipping Containers For Building Structures

The addition to Chapter 31 of the International Building Code (IBC) will spell out what code officials should look for in container construction to confirm structural safety.
bike storage

Dero Bike Storage Lockers

Dero announced its five new and improved fully-enclosed bike storage lockers: Two-Tier, Vertical, Double, Single, and Veloport.
student housing

Practicing Sound Design For Student Housing

Understanding sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and room acoustics is essential, and KWK Architects of St. Louis, MO provides insight on designing facilities that deliver.
elevators

The Effects Of Regenerative Elevators On Generators

Although recent advancements in technology have made elevators more energy efficient than ever, regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building’s generator from performing its essential job.
gunfire detector

Safe Zone Gunfire Detector

The Safe Zone Gunfire Detector will be displayed at ISC West Booth #4117 from April 10-12, 2019 in the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
exterior cladding

Fortifying Against Water, Energy Waste

A leaky building at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH has a new lease on life with the installation of an exterior cladding product.
NASCAR

LG Air Conditioning Technologies Begins 2019 NASCAR Sponsorship

The HVAC company joins Baker Distributing Company to support champion driver Gus Dean and Young’s Motorsports.

Scope Your Way To Better Budgets

An accurate budget estimate begins with a clear, detailed Scope of Work. So what does a scope need to contain? Here’s the guide on everything you need to know.
BitterWorld app

Friday Funny: Feeling Bitter? Need To Vent?

There’s an app for that. Artist Patrick Mimran has unveiled his new app BitterWorld, a platform for venting.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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.