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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. IBC articles below.

Security

SAFEBOLT Barricade Lock

August 14, 2020

The SAFEBOLT barricade lock has increased its fire rating for up to three hours.

Construction & Retrofits

ICC Approves Shipping Containers For Building Structures

February 20, 2019

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.

Building Envelope & Exteriors

ADA Compliance For Windows

July 7, 2016

Facility executives interested in accessibility issues should monitor the status of the update of ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.

Facility Management & COVID-19

New Tips Help Facilities Reduce Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure

January 14, 2021

Across The Globe, Employees Concerned With Healthy Workplaces

January 14, 2021

Analytics Solution To Ensure Clean Hands

January 13, 2021

Facility Executive Featured Video

Wiring & Cabling

Connectrac® Flex™ | Wireways, Power & Data For Any Environment

December 10, 2020

Connectrac® Flex™ provides invisible, movable power connections throughout a space via a unique floor-based power and data distribution system. We are quick to install and change without disruption unlike core drilling, trenching, and power poles.

FacilityBlog

Partnership Enables Remote Virtual Inspections

Safety January 18, 2021

ICC Community Development Solutions and Inspected partner to make remote virtual inspections accessible to code officials, homeowners, and contractors across the county.

Meet Evolving Needs With A More Flexible Operation

Facility Management January 15, 2021

The pandemic precipitated a nationwide shutdown for many businesses that caused disruptions to in-house printing and other services. It’s time to rethink how and when you outsource so your operations aren’t interrupted.

2021 SOLUTIONS: J-Series Restroom Dispensers From Coastwide Professional

Facility Management January 15, 2021

Coastwide Professional introduced its J-Series dispenser line in 2020. Susan Scapparone, director of product development there, discusses these products and other solutions for facilities’ janitorial needs.

Decreased Bystander Willingness To Perform CPR

Safety January 11, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, lay-administered CPR has suffered greatly due to fears of infection. Business facilities, by virtue of their high human occupancy and traffic, have a responsibility to institute relevant changes to empower employees to perform CPR safely.

Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion January 15, 2021
The world's largest flooring manufacturer will create 35 new jobs as it modernizes its production facility in Carroll County, VA. - Read: Mohawk Industries Investing $22.5M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads January 15, 2021
The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region. - Read: Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads at BusinessFacilities.com.
Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities January 14, 2021
Butterball will invest $4.7 million in Ozark and create 160 jobs there, and invest $4 million in Huntsville where it will create 200 new jobs. - Read: Butterball To Invest Total $8.7M In Two Arkansas Facilities at BusinessFacilities.com.

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