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.



staging

New Reality of Staging & Seating Design

COVID-19 has led to a new norm of social distancing that will undoubtedly play a major role in how people gather at events in the coming months and years.
security glazing

ACCESSGUARD Security Glazing

ACCESSGARD laminated safety glass is designed to withstand extensive physical attack in a forced entry scenario, ultimately resisting entry until law enforcement or additional help arrives
rust converter

NanoPrime Multi-Purpose, Nontoxic Rust Converter

NanoPrime is a rust-killing base primer now available for usage by companies in the offshore, maritime, infrastructure, shipping, and mining industries.
steam system

Shannon Delivers Steam System Savings

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

Restoring And Protecting Monuments

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

Sustainable Ratings, SITES And TRUE, Release Safety First Pilot Credits

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

As Customers Return, Invest In Your Landscape

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

Excel Dryer Introduces Mobile XLERATOR® Hand Hygiene Station

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.
rainscreen systems

Rainscreen Systems Provide Moisture Protection, Insulation To Building Facades

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.
patrol bot

Sirius Autonomous Patrol Bot

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.
outdoor security

Emergency Towers Add Layer Of Facility Security Outdoors

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

Hurricane-Resistant Fenestration Should Combat Both Wind And Debris

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

Modular Health Screening System

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.
solar tracking

Point Load Rooftop Solar Tracking System

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

Conversion Kit for Industrial Skylights

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

UMN Pioneer Hall Project Receives PCI Design Award

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).
bear resistant trash cans

IGBC Certified Bear Resistant Trash Cans

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

Collaboration Addresses Light Pollution

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.

Rodents Adapt To Empty Facilities During COVID-19

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.
sound reduction window

Crystal Sound Reduction Window

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.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

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

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.