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.



Duro-Last Expands With Duro-Shield Silicone Roof Coatings

The new Duro-Shield Silicone line is a silicone-based roof coating designed to resist natural weathering while providing long-lasting watertight protection.
glass canopy

EXTECH Glass Canopy System

The SKYSHADE 2500 Series glass canopy system can be incorporated into freestanding structures, pavilions, walkways, and other covered entrances.
LEED v4.1

USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 For City, Community, Residential Projects

This new version of the LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities.
green solutions

Three Green Solutions To Maximize Facility Usage, Profit

Facilities that implement creative green solutions enjoy stronger constructions, lower costs, and more sustainable futures.
underwater restaurant Under

Friday Funny: This New Eatery’s Already Under Water. (Literally.)

Submerged 17 feet below sea level, Under — the world’s largest underwater restaurant — gives diners from around the world a look at Norway's diverse sea life.
resiliency

To Protect Property, Design Solutions for Campus Resiliency

Mitigate damage from flooding and other weather related threats by incorporating preventive measures in buildings and around sites.
sustainable landscapes

Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Certifies First Project

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the first project to be certified at the Platinum level under Version 2 of this rating system.

Husqvarna Intros Next Generation Chainsaws

Husqvarna has introduced five new tree care and forestry professional chainsaws to the North American market.
louvers

Ruskin Introduces EME420DDE And EME520DDE Louvers

Qualified to the AMCA 540 Missile Level E Impact Test (55 mph impact), these two louver models are designed to be ideal for buildings located in hurricane-prone regions.
building facades

Spring An Ideal Time To Clean Building Facades, Survey For Damage

Spring is an ideal time for facility managers to survey their buildings and structures for damage that may have resulted from winter weather.
training simulator

JLG Boom Lift Training Simulator

The AccessReady XR training simulator combines cutting-edge technology with training experience that helps trainees build the hands-on skills they need.
Facility Executive 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

2019 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2018.
building envelope

Recladding From The Past

With certain energy efficient building envelope improvements, facilities go back to the future.
monitor radon gas

Ecotrak Monitors Radon Gas in Soil

Ecotrak makes it safer and easier to monitor radon gas in soil, providing quick and reliable information after one to seven days of observation.
modular building

ICC Approves Shipping Containers For Building Structures

The addition to Chapter 31 of the International Building Code (IBC) will spell out what code officials should look for in container construction to confirm structural safety.
bike storage

Dero Bike Storage Lockers

Dero announced its five new and improved fully-enclosed bike storage lockers: Two-Tier, Vertical, Double, Single, and Veloport.
exterior cladding

Fortifying Against Water, Energy Waste

A leaky building at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH has a new lease on life with the installation of an exterior cladding product.
drones and facility management

Drones And Facility Management

These unmanned aerial vehicles are used increasingly for building and site inspections, and expanded capabilities are on the horizon.
February 2019 Facility Executive

Facility Executive | February 2019 Issue

The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Asphalt Roofing Award Winners

2019 Excellence In Asphalt Roofing Award Winners Announced

Projects honored by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) include a children’s hospital and a veterinary hospital.
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).

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