Building Envelope & Exteriors

Vectorworks 2021 includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer, and Fundamentals, as well as 2021 versions of Vision, Braceworks, and ConnectCAD.

Under the Weather's newest product protects outdoor workers from a variety of insects and pests, including cicadas and mosquitos.

Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association sets new standard for safe generator use with ANSI/PGMA G300.

This IP65 luminaire featuring a slim profile and impact resistant lens is well-suited for wet locations, cold storage, and parking garage applications.

This collaboration focuses on developing night sky friendly lighting standards for NPS, and findings could benefit communities that encourage star gazing.

A burglary attempt on a cannabis facility in Colorado failed thanks to an investment in Trident, Securitech’s premier multi-point lock.

The R2632 electric scissor lift is rated for both outdoor and indoor use with a 26' platform height and narrow width that allows users to rent one machine to perform a multitude of construction and maintenance tasks on the job site.

SenScape SA area luminaires provide sleek and discreet area lighting with embedded camera for added safety and security.

Before you begin your next asphalt repair or sealcoating project, save yourself valuable time and resources by avoiding these common maintenance mistakes.

Portable ENVIRO Series Hand Wash Sinks include sensor activated faucet, soap dispenser, and hand towel dispenser.

The XXL Straddle Loader lifts its load and itself into and out of virtually any delivery vehicle.

Planned Companies' Pool Ambassador service provides clients with an on-site professional or professionals who are responsible for enforcing pool regulations such as making sure guests are socially distanced and public swimming areas are kept sanitary during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calhoun Super Structure launched two new fabric building product lines—its Side Entry (SE) line of building profiles and its Gable (GB) line of building profiles.

Even in densely populated locations, there are opportunities to design outdoor spaces for employees and visitors.

The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) announced the nation’s newest holiday—National Automatic Door Day on March 19th.

The Remote Expert Accelerator Program provides companies with instant access to LIbrestream's Onsight Connect remote expert and Onsight Workspace knowledge management services for 30 days.

Food facilities should utilize a thorough inspection of incoming goods to help prevent pest activity.

The Memoreyes outdoor surveillance system includes an Entry/Exit Monitoring System and an All Property Monitoring System that both report to a proprietary centralized data collection system and display.

Preventive, ongoing façade maintenance is vital to proper function and desired appearance.

With these simple sustainable groundskeeping ideas, grounds and facilities departments can show they care about practices that are economically and environmentally viable.

The adoption of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) or drones in building and façade inspections has significant time and cost benefits.

The Global Wheel Chock is a manually positioned extra-long footbed that allows tires to maintain continuous downward force, reducing potentially hazardous movement during loading and unloading.

At secure facilities, building envelope rehabilitation projects don’t have to mean temporary relocation of building users, equipment, or collections.

Design and construction processes for better museum building and experiences

Five considerations to help maintain safe light levels, meet energy efficiency codes, and reduce costs when retrofitting your exterior lighting system.

The February 2021 issue looks back at the facility management challenges of 2020, as well as exteriors, cleaning, security and more. Plus, our own office move!

The Hilltip IceStriker 1200-4200AM is a 12V and 24V electric sand and salt spreader for trucks from 1/2 ton up to 15000 lbs GVWR.

Suitable for steel pan or concrete poured steps, Spectra two-stage stair nosing is available with 18 standard colors or with high quality photoluminescent NITEGLOW treads.

Rice engineers have developed polymer cores that redirect light from any source to solar cells.

The Virginia Department of Transportation solves a salt storage problem with corrosion-resistant liners that will help extend its facility's roof durability up to 35 years.

Two Twisted Posts Winery met the challenge of serving customers outside by using infrared radiant heaters to warm outdoor areas.

KIOTI Tractor's products slated to hit the market in 2021 include the NS Series of tractors, K9 2400 Cab utility vehicle, CX2510H Cab tractor, field-option cab for the CS20 Series tractors, and a line of grapples, along with a compact track loader and skid steer.

Face masks are required in all National Park Service buildings and facilities, and also on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing can't be maintained.

APV's NeverFade Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec used by Restore Construction Group to renovate stucco facade on South Florida Children's Center.

The now-complete One55™ Series of doors and operable windows combines striking historical visual appearance with unmatched strength and thermal efficiency.

Opti’s cloud-based, proprietary adaptive control technology will allow NST to generate off-site storm water offsets through enhancing existing performance of regional facilities throughout Florida.

TruClose Round Heavy Duty adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences include two options that self-close heavy or high-traffic gates weighing up to 154 pounds.

LG Transparent OLED Touch Screen Digital Signage lets viewers see spaces that previously would be hidden away behind a display, to harmonize with its surroundings.

New and improved StormMax hurricane resistant storefront framing systems stand up to wind, water, projectiles, and project headaches.

OMG Roofing’s Wind Calculator tool determines the uplift requirements for anyone specifying an edge metal system.