Building Envelope & Exteriors

Building envelopes (roof, walls, windows) control indoor air pressure, climate control and overall IAQ. Here we cover many important aspects of building envelope design; as well as other exterior architectural components. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings.



chainsaw bars

X-TOUGH LIGHT Chainsaw Bars

Husqvarna X-TOUGH LIGHT replaceable sprocket nose bars are lightweight, easy-to-maneuver, durable chainsaw guide bars, designed for tough conditions and long working days.
Bluetooth

Software Enables Bluetooth Pairing for Wi-Fi

New WAND software for X2 controllers enables Bluetooth pairing for seamless Wi-Fi setup in just minutes.
Gas Powered Generators

KOHLER REZXD Gas Powered Generators

The line of REZXD industrial gas powered generators includes 60Hz and 50Hz models, ranging from 300 kW to 500 kW, and targeting mission critical, industrial, and commercial applications.
RIBA architecture

British Architects, Google Arts & Culture Launch Digital Partnership

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the first UK organization dedicated to architecture to publish its collection on Google Arts & Culture.
Doosan Bobcat

Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold

Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
hurricane

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.
roofing

IKO And NWiR Step Up With Roofing For SoCal Women’s Shelter

After an electrical fire damaged the facility, IKO, the SoCal Council of National Women in Roofing (NWiR), and several industry partners, worked together to provide a new roof for the building.
Jones Beach

Tensotherm Roof Helps Revitalize Jones Beach Boardwalk Café

Birdair’s twin PTFE tensile roof structure pays homage to original café while providing a modern aesthetic.
Door Opening

ASSA ABLOY New Multi-Solution Door Opening

The Multi-Solution Blast and Hurricane Door Opening is designed to provide extra protection against explosions and hurricane force winds.
roof hatch

Three BILCO Roof Hatch Models Approved For Hurricanes, Wind

These models join the company's line of specialty access products previously approved to withstand severe weather conditions.
Porcelain Surface

Corian Endura Porcelain Surface Material

Suitable for use indoors and out, Corian Endura offers resistance to extreme heat, abrasions, scratches, and stains, and does not promote the growth of mold, bacteria, and mildew.
pavers

Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff

A new medical office building in Charlotte, NC had special considerations for its parking lot — stormwater runoff on a space-limited site.
robotics

ViaBot Provides Facilities With Automated Outdoor Maintenance

The San Francisco-based company is offering facility maintenance and management robot-as-a-service for large properties.
Newark Symphony Hall

Historic Newark Symphony Hall Unveils New Façade, Streetscape Design

A five-year, $50M restoration of New Jersey’s largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue is underway, includes reimagining an entire city block.
View Smart Glass

Walmart Selects View Smart Glass For New Home Office Campus

View smart windows automatically adjust in response to the sun, increase access to natural light, minimize heat and glare, and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
drone

AERAS Sanitization Drones Help Disinfection At Kentucky Derby

Powered by its AER-Force technology, AERAS drones release a uniform output of droplets to create a disinfecting barrier along grounded surfaces.
eco-friendly flytrap

Flybuster Eco-Friendly Flytrap

The Flybuster Commercial eco-friendly flytrap is made for heavily fly-infested areas, capturing as many as two million flies with natural, raw materials that draw flies from up to 196' away.
thermal insulation panels

GREENGUARD GOLD Thermal Insulation Panels

The SOPRA-XPS product line is a mix of extruded polystyrene thermal insulation panels made of cellular foam and primarily used as thermal insulation for foundations, walls, and inverted roof systems.
convertible laptops

Military Standard 360 Convertible Laptops

The LT300 line of fully rugged, 360° convertible laptops is designed for versatility, durability, and reliability in harsh conditions with an antimicrobial enclosure.
automatic doors

Automatic Doors Required at Public Building Entrances

The International Building Code (IBC) for 2021 mandates the inclusion of automatic doors for entrances to public buildings.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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