AAMA and IGMA Becoming FGIA
The memberships of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) both voted to proceed with combining into one organization with a new name, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).
$28.5M Update Earns Whiteman AFB Clinic LEED v4 Certification
The Air Force collaborated with architects at Hoefer Wysocki to transform the clinic into one of the first facilities to earn USGBC’s most advanced sustainability rating.
Are Your Buildings Feeling The Heat?
New research from Urban Land Institute explores impact of rising temperatures, heat waves on urban development.
Facility Executive | August 2019 Issue
The August 2019 issue looks at workplace violence, security trends, and fire safety.Plus HVAC controls, roofing maintenance, energy storage, and more.
How To Calculate Square Footage In Your Facility, The Easy Way
Inaccurate square footage metrics can lead to major issues, including complications with building projects and excess spending across multiple facilities.
Friday Funny: Who’s Your Favorite Dirty Dog?
Everybody loves a good makeover. Take a look at America's Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers of 2019 and cast your vote in Wahl’s eighth annual Dirty Dogs Contest.
The Top 6 Benefits Of An Office Relocation
Although office relocation can be an unwelcome distraction for some employees, moving your office can result in a more comfortable, productive, and appealing space for all.
St. Louis Seismic Renovation Completed With Occupants In Place
McCarthy Building Companies employed alternative methods to improve the seismic performance of the Robert A. Young Federal Building in St. Louis, MO.
Dallas Architecture Organizations Merge Into New Space
The American Institute of Architects' and Architecture and Design Foundation's Texas-size project inspires local Dallas architecture and design community.
HYDRO BAN Linear Drain Grates & Troughs
LATICRETE expanded its HYDRO BAN linear drain grates and troughs while the ordering and logistics process for distributors has also been approved by now offering the troughs and grates as separate purchases, instead of packaging them together.
Academic and Residential Complex Celebrates Opening at UIC
Thornton Tomasetti, Solomon Cordwell Buenz and American Campus Communities collaborate on a public private partnership.
Job Order Contracting (JOC): Stay On Time and On Budget
Job Order Contracting is a proven one-bid procurement method that helps get projects started faster than traditional procurement. But does that make it right for every project? Learn more.
ESB Unveils Latest Observatory Experience
The Empire State Building now features 10,000 square feet of interactive gallery space where visitors can learn about the history of the building.
Vanderbilt University Residence Hall Safely Imploded
Close to students and a major roadway, implosion of a Vanderbilt University residence hall required months of careful planning. Watch how it all came down.
MCI POWR 100 Concrete Surface Treatment
MCI POWR 100 is a silane water repellant containing Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI) and an oleophobic additive that provides reinforcing steel with corrosion protection.
Friday Funny: Feeling Groovy?
HGTV has restored the beloved Brady Bunch house to its groovy 1970s glory and is giving fans a chance to “live like a Brady.”
BIM: Digital Data To Enhance Facility Management
After being utilized during a construction project, Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be used to assist the operations and maintenance of the facility.
IMETCO Launches Refreshed Website
IMETCO launches a redesigned website to mark a milestone in the company’s history. The new website offers visitors a new online experience.
Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture
The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks.
Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Makes Korean Heritage Shine
When Gyeongju City decided to build a showpiece structure for the center of the Gyeongju Cultural Expo Park, the team knew it would have to be exceptional.
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.
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.