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.



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2021 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2020.
stretch hood film

EcoCortec Stretch Hood Film Packaging

Cor-Pak Stretch Hoods powered by Nano VpCI deliver corrosion protection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They allow industries to quickly and securely wrap and contain heavy loads while protecting metal components.
Vectorworks 2021

Vectorworks 2021 BIM & Design Software

Vectorworks 2021 includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer, and Fundamentals, as well as 2021 versions of Vision, Braceworks, and ConnectCAD.
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WalkingPod Mesh, Portable Bug Screen Protection

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

New Standard for Safe Use of Portable Generators

Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association sets new standard for safe generator use with ANSI/PGMA G300.
IP65

LSI Industries Launches Advantage Series Vaportite (EGA) Luminaire

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

Illuminating Engineering Society And National Park Service Partner On Night Sky

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

Securitech Multi-Point Lock Protects Cannabis Facility

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

JLG R2632 Electric Scissor Lift

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.
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Area Lights with Embedded Camera

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

Four Most Common Parking Lot Maintenance Missteps

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

All-In-One Hands-Free Portable Sink

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

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

Ambassador Service Enforces Pool Regulations

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.
fabric building

Side Entry & Gable Fabric Building Lines

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.
outdoor space

As Offices Evolve, Owners Look Outward

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

National Automatic Door Day

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

Librestream Business Continuity Support

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.
pest activity

Stopping Pest Activity At The Door

Food facilities should utilize a thorough inspection of incoming goods to help prevent pest activity.
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Memoreyes Outdoor Video Surveillance System

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.
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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