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.



Porous Pave Permeable Pavement

San Antonio Schools Install 340,000 Square Feet Of Porous Pave

The North East Independent School District in San Antonio, TX has completed walking tracks at 44 elementary schools with Porous Pave Permeable Pavement.
insulated metal panels

CF Mesa Insulated Metal Panels

CF Mesa insulated metal panels serve as walls, ceilings, and roofs for cooler, freezer, and food processing facilities.

Duro-Last Recognized By OSHA For Iowa Plant Safety

This manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems was awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization's Voluntary Protection Program.
LED testing

Quality LED Testing Matters

All LED lighting isn’t created equally, so make quality testing a pillar of your buying decisions for your buildings and sites.
rooftop unit

DOE Recognizes Companies, Programs For Rooftop Unit Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded eight organizations for leadership in the Better Buildings Initiative’s Advanced Rooftop Unit (RTU) Campaign.
green roof

Bringing Rooftop Gardens To Ground Level

In Columbus, OH, building a green roof into an existing structure provided an innovative solution for parking needs and open space for an urban park.
seasonal maintenance tips

Seasonal Maintenance Tips For Commercial Properties

Thinking about maintaining your commercial property seasonally provides an effective blueprint for keeping your property looking good.
flipping

Flipping Commercial Landscapes: The Newest “Fixer Upper” Trend

Improving the landscape of a commercial property can raise value and elevate first impressions, especially if you're not ready to take on a full-scale project inside the building.
cool roofs

Million Cool Roofs Challenge Announces Judges

The panel of experts will select the most innovative approaches to scale cool roofs as an accessible and economical solution to reduce exposure to hotter temperatures.
building facade

Better Building Façade Inspections With Industrial Rope Access

This building façade inspection method enables inspectors to more easily navigate setbacks, projecting balconies, large cornices, peaked roofs, and spires.
bike racks

Duo-Gard Parkland Bike Racks

Parkland Series Bike Racks include the Small rack, Oval rack, P rack, Lock rack, Poolside rack, and Sector rack.
stormwater pollution

7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Winners Named

The national competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution.
enhanced weather protection

Phones With Enhanced Weather Protection

Viking Electronics offers Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) on select products for extra defense against mother nature and other hazards.
arsh Environment Connector

Series 696 Harsh Environment Connector

The Series 696 HEC panel mount connector features a new protective hose fitting that shields cable and single wires against external influences.
Ephesus Sports Lighting

Ephesus Sports Lighting is Official Partner of Triple-A Baseball

Ephesus Sports Lighting has been named an official partner of Triple-A Baseball for the 2019 season.
pest birds

Keep Birds From Nesting At Facilities

Examine the current situation, and evaluate the site to plan next steps to deter pest birds. Plus, advice for repelling mosquitoes.
UMass

UMass Amherst Expands With Business Innovation Hub

The expansion and partial renovation of the Isenberg School of Management nearly doubles the school’s current space to accommodate its growth in the last decade.
tall buildings

High-Rise And Urban Innovations Awarded By CTBUH

At its 17th annual awards program, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat named Salesforce Tower in San Francisco "Best Tall Building Worldwide", plus winners across 20 award categories.
conducting property inspections

3 Ways To Improve Property Inspections

Routine property inspections can provide valuable information to help facility management make more informed decisions when maintenance planning.
sustainable facilities

3M Products Help To Promote Facility-wide Sustainability

From cleaning products to window film and architectural finishes, the options are numerous for sustainable facilities.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

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.