Stairwell Boosts Connection At University Facility
At Washington University in St. Louis, updating a facility housing labs and offices included a new central stairwell.
During Tax Season, CPA Firm Renovates in Place
With little time to spare during its busiest time of the year, Edelstein & Company in Boston, MA had its project team coordinate a three-phase construction schedule.
Seven Tips For Keeping Workers Safe From Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer often brings extreme heat: Here's how to keep outdoor workers safe, courtesy of Western Specialty Contractors.
Rimkus Consulting Group Forms New Firm
The new Rimkus Building Consultants works with clients to identify and mitigate the risks inherent in procurement, design, construction, and operation of large-scale facilities.
The Impact Of Daylighting On Office Design
With a goal of improving office workers’ comfort, wellbeing, and productivity, buildings are being designed to bring as much daylight as possible into occupied spaces.
World’s First Biophilic Office Project Studies Buildings, Nature
The research project will provide environmental and human data as evidence of biophilic design’s positive impact on the health and wellbeing of office occupants.
Advantages Of High-Density Polyiso Cover Boards Outlined
A new technical bulletin from PIMA details the benefits in weight, durability, R-value, ease of installation, and environmental impact of these roofing system components.
Subterranean AUTOParkit™ System Installed
Creative Office Properties and Dasher Lawless Automation broke ground last month on the largest fully automated parking structure below grade in the U.S.
Roofing Renovation: 3 Energy Efficient Strategies
Roofing projects are an opportunity to bring this building envelope item up to current building codes, including energy performance aspects.
STINGER CH38-2 Cap Hammer
The CH38-2 cap hammer is a non-pneumatic cap fastener that eliminates the hassle of hoses and compressors—which also improves safety.
School Athletic Center Gets A Makeover
Since Portville Central School’s newly renovated athletic complex opened at the end of January, the New York school has seen increased use of its facilities by students and community members.
Master Snow Retention Calculator From S-5!
This online tool assists building owners, architects, specifiers, contractors, and roofers in determining which snow retention system would work most effectively for a metal roofing project.
Keeping Construction Projects On Track
Facility professionals should plan for the best, but also have a contingency plan with their general contractor to handle potential disruptions.
New Jersey High School Of The Future Becomes Reality
The school will be among the nation’s first to meet LEED's rigorous platinum standards and requirements for sustainability.
Facility Executive Live! Presents Stories From The Field
Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Construction, Staff Development... and the list goes on when it comes to the work of facility management.
Apogee Releases Booklet On Benefits Of Window Replacement
This 28-page paper provides insight for facility managers to evaluate and maximize the benefits of window system renovation and upgrades.
ASHRAE President, Officers, And Directors 2017-18
In an inaugural address, the new ASHRAE president announced the theme of his term will be: Extending Our Community.
Green Globes Certifies 45M SF For MGM Resorts
Eight Las Vegas properties in the MGM Resorts International portfolio have earned the highest level of this certification from the Green Building Initiative.
Environmental Impacts, Safety, Costs Of Drinking Water Pipes Explored
New study evaluates the cradle-to-grave sustainability of commonly used drinking water and sewer pipe materials over a 100-year service period.
Rite Hite Uni-Dox Inflatable Shelter
The Uni-Doxis inflatable shelter inflates rapidly after the truck is docked and deflates before it leaves.
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.