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.



utility task vehicle

Polaris Utility Task Vehicle Now Gas-Powered

Polaris has added two new gas-powered models to its Pro XD UTV lineup.
Switch Cover

Bell Outdoor Decorator Switch Cover

Bell Weatherproof Decorator Switch Covers now include White and Bronze color options.
parking façade system

Wall-PF1 Parking Façade System

The Wall-PF1 exterior glass cladding system is designed and engineered specifically for parking façade applications.
rooftop solar project

Dynamic Energy Completes Rooftop Solar Project For Wacoal America

The 965 kW system is expected to generate 1.2 million kWhs of electricity annually, avoiding the emission of 935 tons of carbon dioxide per year, while contributing to New Jersey's renewable energy targets.
roofing systems

Tremco Roofing Cold Weather Roofing Products

A range of winter solutions help extend the longevity of roofing systems and safeguard them against serious damage.
intercom

Facility Management SOLUTIONS For 2020

SOLUTIONS 2020 takes a look at these facility management products designed to advance your operations & maintenance in the coming year.
Union Terminal fountain

More Than Meets The Eye: Restoring An Historic Fountain

Invisible waterproofing membrane performs heroically on Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal fountain.
Rolling Compactor

ROPAX Jumbo Rolling Compactor

The ROPAX Jumbo Rolling Compactor uses a rolling drum with sharp metal teeth to crush, macerate, tear, rip, and compress waste in large open top containers/dumpsters.
roof maintenance

Budgeting For Roof Maintenance

At Broward College in South Florida, roofing condition assessments drive planning for this building component.
water features

Diving Into Water Feature Design

Facility Executive spoke with Chris Roy, director of creative design at OTL, Inc., about considerations for water features inside and out of facilities.
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Protect Through Building Façade Inspections

Safety ordinances in major U.S. cities are prompting renewed focus on building envelope inspections.
December 2019 Issue

Facility Executive | December 2019 Issue

The December 2019 Issue looks at HVAC, smart building technology, and the building envelope. Plus green restrooms and wayfinding with color.
railing inserts

Fence Quarter Wood Deck & Porch Railing Inserts

Fence Quarter's debut product line of both wood deck and porch railing inserts seeks to mitigate the time-consuming, frustrating, and costly ventures associated with traditional decking and fencing solutions.
Color Of The Year

Color Of The Year Captured In Bendheim Glass Projects

The 2020 Color of the Year — Pantone “Classic Blue” — comes to life in projects featuring Blue Glamir™ laminated architectural glass.
exterior holiday decorations

North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath

Western Specialty Contractors installed the 1,000-pound, lighted wreath on the hospital’s façade, and offers tips on how to safely install your own holiday decorations.
white house

New Roof For The Truman Little White House

With the current roof in place since 1911, Florida's only Presidential Museum will be protected with a new roof this winter.

Emerson Upgrades Power Connectors

The Appleton 200 Amp Powertite series of pin-and-sleeve plugs, receptacles, and power connectors now provide faster and easier field assembly, greater environmental protection, and improved worker safety.
Bluetooth motion sensor

Bluetooth Motion Sensor & Configuration App

Bluetooth motion sensor for outdoor lighting and indoor high bay lighting applications allows the use of mobile devices to program and manage new LSI luminaires.
injectable corrosion inhibitor

Cortec Injectable Corrosion Inhibitor

MCI-2020 gel solves corrosion problems in areas where surface corrosion treatments cannot be used.
Kansas City, MO

An Historic Arena Renovation

In Kansas City, MO, HyVee Arena’s modern, multi-level sports complex repurposes an historic, single-story building.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

During this free webinar, 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.