Tag: Exteriors
Sustainable Landscaping Project Earns Idaho’s First SITES Gold
HP Inc.’s Boise, ID property is the first corporate campus in the world to be certified using the SITES v2 rating system.
Museum Roof Beneath St. Louis’ Historic Gateway Arch Gets Overhaul
The restoration/waterproofing work is part of a multi-phase project to expand and renovate the underground museum, plus renovate the grounds surrounding the Arch.
FM Alert: New Guide For Trash Management Available
NACS and Keep America Beautiful have teamed up to publish a guide to help retailers end littering in America.
The Perfect Weather For Painting
Even if there’s no rain in the forecast, painting under conditions in which temperatures or humidity are too extreme can mean all your hard work could wind up being for naught.
Chicago Tops Rattiest Cities List
For the third time, Chicago tops Orkin’s annual list of the rattiest cities. Plus, a handy guide to patching rodent holes.
FM Alert: BOMA Releases New Office Measurement Standard
BOMA 2017 For Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement reflects changes within the commercial real estate industry since the standard’s prior release in 2010.
Winter’s Coming: Now’s The Time To Prepare Your Facility
Routine inspections of your facility from roof to foundation in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.
ARMA Roofing Design Guide Available In Digital Form
Modified Bitumen Design Guide is now being sold in eBook and print-on-demand versions.
Planning Facility Signage
Establish wayfinding standards to improve visitor and staff experiences, now and in the future.
Greening The Roof
Roof gardens help ease stormwater management, as well as HVAC system and general maintenance demands.
Five Steps To Greener Groundskeeping
Shifting to more sustainable landscapes may often be easier than expected.
LEED Case Study: The Show Will Go On
In Little Rock, AR, the transformation of a historic performing arts center earns LEED Gold certification status.
Facility Executive | October 2017 Issue
The October 2017 issue features a focus on sustainability, including groundskeeping, lighting, roofing, energy purchasing programs, and more. Plus, a look at emerging tech, HVAC, and strategic planning.
3M™ Safety-Walk™ Slip-Resistant Tapes And Treads
3M recently launched three new highly visible and graphic-friendly 3M Safety-Walk Slip-Resistant General Purpose Tapes and Treads products.
New Guide To Purchasing Snow Services Available
Winter’s not far off: Start planning for purchasing snow and ice management services now with SIMA’s free guide.
Targetti Expands STORE Lighting Series
The STORE Series offers an efficient and intelligent solution for lighting projects in the retail and hospitality market.
Overlooked Hazards, Risk Zones Cause Workplace Falls
Many organizations underestimate floor safety risks and are unaware of high-risk walk zones that exist within their buildings, according to a recent New Pig survey.
New Metal Stair Products From ErectaStep
Three new products are designed to fill the demand for higher quality metal stair kit solutions to serve the commercial and architectural marketplaces.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Tips, For Facility Management
On August 21, many people will be at work, school, or another type of facility when a solar eclipse occurs.
Time For Pest Birds To Leave The Nest
Identify behaviors to implement effective bird control around facilities.