Tag: Extreme Weather
Protect Facilities Against Pests During Hurricane Season
Here are tips to prevent pest infestations when facilities are impacted by water and wind brought about by a hurricane.
Site Management Feature: Floodplain Models And Facilities
The nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by 45% by the end of this century: Work to reduce risk from floods by reassessing the conditions around building sites.
Ruskin Introduces HZ700 Louver
The HZ700 is a double frame extreme performance louver with a two-piece blade design that provides protection from wind-driven rain penetration.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide For Buildings Available From IBHS
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a free guide for facility management and small business owners, covering readiness, improvement options, and last minute prep.
NanoPrime Multi-Purpose, Nontoxic Rust Converter
NanoPrime is a rust-killing base primer now available for usage by companies in the offshore, maritime, infrastructure, shipping, and mining industries.
Hurricane-Resistant Fenestration Should Combat Both Wind And Debris
Proper specification and installation of windows, skylights, and related products protects facilities during extreme weather events.
Preparing Buildings For Hurricanes, And Other Extreme Weather
June 1 marks the beginning of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and the NOAA Climate Prediction Center says above-normal hurricane activity is expected.
Illuminating The Importance Of Emergency And Exit Lights
Facility managers should understand the role of emergency and exit lighting and the importance of maintaining these units.
Are Your Buildings Feeling The Heat?
New research from Urban Land Institute explores impact of rising temperatures, heat waves on urban development.
Four Tips To Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness
With temperatures in California predicted to remain over 90 degrees for the next two weeks, Cal/OSHA shares effective procedures to protect all outdoor workers from heat illness.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
Lightning Safety: Highlights From 2018
As lightning strikes threaten an increasing number of facilities and communities, the Lighting Protection Institute shares relevant developments and trends from 2018.
OMG Metal Edge Systems
OMG’s line of TerminEdge Fascia and PermaSnap Coping systems are suitable for use on hospitals, schools, or other buildings that are often designated as “shelters” during severe weather events.
Facilities Designed To Be FORTIFIED Against Extreme Weather
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a set of building guidelines and standards for protecting against extreme weather for increased resilience.
10 Tips When Water Damage Hits
When responding to a water-related disaster, time is of the essence. Here are 10 best practices to expedite the water remediation process.
Protect Facilities From Wind And Flood Damage
Cost-effective prevention is worth considering as the 2018 hurricane season is in full swing, and research from global insurer FM Global bears out this assertion.
Question Of The Week: What Factors Into Hurricane Preparedness?
With the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begun, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety provides resources on preparing buildings and sites for fierce summer storms.
Lightning Safety At Outdoor Venues
Especially in summer months, lightning and other severe weather can threaten spectators, players, performers, and other guests at outdoor facilities.
Ten Principles For Building Resilient Communities
A new report from the Urban Land Institute's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance outlines ten fundamental principles for building resilient communities that successfully...
LG Expands Use Of LGRED Heating In Its Products
LG expands its “Reliable to Extreme Degrees” (RED) heating technology to additional products in its portfolio.
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.