Tag: Exteriors
LEED Platinum Children’s Hospital Is First On West Coast
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the West Coast's first LEED Platinum children's hospital and only the second children's hospital in the world to earn that status.
Exmark Redesigns Quest Zero-Turn Riders For 2018
Exmark has updated its popular Quest residential zero-turn riding mowers for 2018, with improved engine protection, an updated control panel and a fresh, new look.
Maximizing Roof Space For Solar PV
Compared to traditional skylights, tubular daylighting devices provide more “roofing real estate” for solar panel installations.
Accessibility In Facility Renovations
Here are several keys to achieving ADA compliance in commercial buildings.
Five Leadership Lessons For My Younger Self
The director of landscape services at the University of Mississippi shares insights on cultivating success in yourself, and your staff.
2018 Top 10 Worst Cities For Weeds, Lawn Disease
In honor of National Lawn Care Month, the National Association of Landscape Professionals has forecast the cities that will be most affected by lawn threats this spring and summer.
Seeing The Way To A Well-Lit Exterior
Consider the potential for glare, and how to avoid its effects when planning an exterior lighting project.
Exterior Lighting Retrofits
Consider site and operations requirements when choosing the best approach for outdoor lighting projects.
Question Of The Week: Ways To Prevent Cigarette Litter?
Although cigarette smoking in America has decreased 28% in the past decade, cigarette butts remain the most littered item in the U.S. and across the globe.
Northwestern University Makes Buildings Bird-Friendly
Working with the local community and experts from American Bird Conservancy, Northwestern University is using state-of-the-art solutions to keep birds from dying in collisions with glass walls and windows.
Armorcoat Safety & Security Window Film By Solar Gard
While the discussion of school safety continues by lawmakers around the country, San Diego-based Solar Gard is speaking out and urging school districts to...
Minnesota’s New Metro Transit Shelters Feature Linetec Finishes
Constructed of aluminum and finished by Linetec in a clear anodize, the shelters and signage offer high-traffic durability in every season.
Roofing For The Ages, And The Elements
Sun, water, wind, hail... weather takes a toll on roof assemblies.
Building Envelope, Beyond Aesthetics
The functionality of windows, walls and doors need not be sacrificed for a grand facade.
Top Asphalt Roofing Projects Receive 2018 QARC Awards
Roofing projects recognized by ARMA’s Quality Asphalt Roofing Case-Study Awards program demonstrate asphalt’s beauty, reliability, and performance.
Rooftops Present Big Risks
The majority of the nearly 5,000 workplace fatalities each year occur as a result of a fall. Here are some questions to consider when allowing work to be performed on your facility’s roof.
Moisture Control And Pest Management
Do you know how moisture control factors into your efforts to protect your facility from pests? Take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test.
Gibraltar Anti-Ram Bollards Installed On Las Vegas Boulevard
Gibraltar's anti-ram vehicle barriers have been installed on Las Vegas Boulevard to protect pedestrians from errant vehicles.
Western Specialty Contractors Launches National Account Program
New program provides national and regional property owners and managers with a single-source for all of their building and structure exterior repair, restoration needs.
Tubelite Unveils New 400T Series Thermal Curtainwall
Tubelite Inc.'s new 400T Series Thermal Curtainwall is a thermally broken curtainwall product designed to meet or exceed today’s stringent energy codes.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and 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.