Building Envelope & Exteriors

Shannon Global Energy Solutions helps Baxter Medical Center & Miramichi Regional Hospital save steam, energy, and money with reusable insulation blankets and heat shields

Over time, monuments and memorials are subject to weathering and damage. Here is a look at five notable restoration and construction projects.

In response to COVID-19, GBCI introduces these credits focused on landscape management and zero waste for buildings and sites.

Here are four ways a renewed focus on facility landscaping will benefit operations, revenue, and safety for businesses as shelter-in-place orders lift.

The company worked with R.P. Fedder Industrial, which developed a filter solution to create this portable hand drying station for expanded hand hygiene options in and around facilities.

In addition to water infiltration, rainscreen systems also manage air infiltration, negative wind pressures, heat transfer, and vapor transmission into and out of a building.

Alterra Robotics' Sirius Autonomous Security Rovers are designed to augment existing security teams by serving as a force multiplier, autonomously patrolling facilities using the latest AI technology.

For outdoor security, emergency stations installed around facilities and other spaces can serve as a beacon to people in distress.

Proper specification and installation of windows, skylights, and related products protects facilities during extreme weather events.

WorkWell is an ecosystem of prefabricated components designed to allow employers, schools, venues, airports, and public spaces to screen large groups of entrants for signs of infectious disease.

The PV Booster rooftop tracker mounting system unlocks the full potential of solar panels by tracking the sun all day.

The Capped Conversion Kit converts old, leaking, cracked capless industrial skylights and smoke vents into more trusted capped systems.

The renovation and expansion of historic Pioneer Hall at the University of Minnesota was honored with a design award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI).

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) has granted its certification to Toter for its 64 gallon and 96 gallon Bear Tough Carts.

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced a strategic collaboration to address the global issue of light pollution that negatively affects our environment and the human condition.

From the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) here are five actions for facility management as these pests have increased opportunity to gain access to buildings.

The AC85 Acoustic Casement Window is a sound reduction window suitable for buildings situated near airports, rail lines, highways, heavy-traffic city streets, or other demanding high-noise locations.

The Nanimarquina Collection for Coalesse is a line of handcrafted natural rugs for indoor and outdoor use.

In its eighth year, the competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to help address stormwater pollution.

The DTK-DF120S12 Deflector Series Surge Protective Device model is specifically designed to protect convenience stores and multi-dispenser fueling stations from unnecessary damage caused by electrical surge events.

The Scottsdale SCM luminaire is a highly configurable LED light fixture for gasoline canopy applications.

The company’s service involves the application of disinfectant products to walkways, patios or decks, fences, gates, playground equipment, stadium seating, park benches, outdoor furniture and tables, and most other outdoor hardscape surfaces.

Across the U.S., 16 hospitals are recognized for campus initiatives in wellness and community engagement through trees.

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association, celebrates roofing industry partners who have donated their time and expertise to work with Ronald McDonald House programs across the U.S. 

This 24-floor office and retail space features a distinctive lighting design that utilizes products from Acclaim Lighting.

Universal Lighting Technologies introduced EVERLINE 180W PWX LED drivers designed for lighting applications with on-board sensors or radios that require power from a 12Vdc or 24Vdc source.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, facility management professionals are becoming more resourceful in monitoring the performance of their roofs.

Celebrating 125 years in business, the roofing and building envelope manufacturer will make a $125 donation to the charity of each employee’s choice as part of its charitable giving.

Autonomous vehicles are being used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

As more businesses are forced to temporarily shutter their storefronts, MaintenX International offers helpful hints for "dark store" maintenance.

Architecture that blurs the lines between the building and nature while welcoming members of the community is shifting the paradigm for today’s behavioral health facilities.

The roofing membrane manufacturer's engineers, product development and manufacturing staff have utilized their expertise in manufacturing flexible PVC and fabrics to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Starting March 29 and through April 2, Empire State Realty Trust and iHeart Media are partnered to beam a light show synced to the modern era anthem of NYC, Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind.

OMG Roofing Products introduced a new mobile app that puts virtually all company product and technical information at a user’s fingertips.

PlateSmart Technologies has deployed its ever vehicle recognition solutions to new customers and markets, including the motion picture industry.

In this annual survey from Facility Executive magazine, readers cast their votes for product and service suppliers preferred during 2019.

Codelocks announced the U.S. launch of two Marine Grade Tubular Mortise Locks—the CL510 and CL515—specially enhanced to withstand outdoor and maritime environments.

JLG Industries introduced an Augmented Reality (AR) App to provide customers with mobile phone and/or tablet-based productivity and safety advantages on the job site.

The start of spring is a great time for facility managers to check for winter roof damage and prepare for spring showers. 

The Lokotrack ST4.10 is the largest mobile screen in the Lokotrack range and is suitable for large-scale aggregates production.