Construction & Retrofits

Retrofit strategies often involve modifications to existing commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency, optimize performance, decrease energy demand and solve sustainability issues. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings & facilities.



metal corrosion

Crevice Corrosion, And What To Do About It

This third article in a three-part series describes crevice corrosion, which occurs at or near areas where metal parts are joined in buildings and on other assets.
IECC

NIBS Shares Recommendations With Trump Administration

The National Institute of Building Sciences highlighted its key concerns regarding making buildings better, safer, more economical places to live, work, play and learn.
library design

What Do Students Need In A Campus Library? Just Ask Them.

To understand further how students are using their libraries, a Cincinnati architecture firm surveyed more than 20 of these higher education facilities.
LED retrofit

Human Centric LED Retrofit By Above All Lighting

Designed with healthcare and similar facilities in mind, this product mimics the natural Kelvin changes of the sun throughout the day.
level tool

Empire’s UltraView LED Torpedo Level Tool

The UltraView LED Torpedo Level integrates dual ultraviolet LEDs, an optical brightener, and highcontrast e-Band vials to deliver high definition viewing in all conditions.
corrosion

Galvanic Corrosion, And What To Do About It

This type of metal corrosion can cause serious failures, but understanding the factors and chemistry behind it goes a long way toward prevention.

New Report Supports Extending 179D Tax Deduction

Expired in 2016, BOMA and other industry stakeholders have released a study on benefits of reviving the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction.
construction

Improving Building Projects

Three ways for facility project managers to control construction costs — and obtain quality results.
hospital

Safety Net Hospital Strengthens Services

In Chattanooga, TN, Erlanger Health System transforms facility into first lifestyle hospital in the region.
STEM

Through STEM, Students Install HVAC System

Elementary students at a Minnesota school had the opportunity to install new HVAC equipment in their building.

Simon Roofing Featured On Office Spaces Episode

The Youngstown, OH company will showcase its supply chain model and commercial roofing products in a July 16 airing on Fox Business channel.
infrastructure

Pitting Corrosion, And What To Do About It

This type of corrosion may be difficult to detect and can cause serious damage to critical infrastructure and industrial assets.
recycling award

Duro-Last Singled Out For Recycling Award

The manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems has been recognized by the Michigan Recycling Coalition for Excellence in Recycling.
construction technology

DEWALT WiFi And IoT For Construction Sites

Focused on making jobsites safer and more productive, a new construction technology system launches with a patented WiFi network.
June 2017 Issue

Facility Executive | June 2017 Issue

The June 2017 issue features the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus a look at conferencing technology, HVAC systems, sustainable carpet, security, acoustics, construction projects, and energy management.
coupling

Baldor Adds Dodge Raptor Coupling Sizes

The Dodge Raptor coupling product line has been expanded to include sizes E100, E120, and E140 with a maximum torque rating of 340, 340 in-lb.
zero energy

New Partnership Focuses On Zero Energy Buildings

As a first step, International Living Future Institute and New Buildings Institute will consolidate certified, verified, and emerging ZE building projects into a single dataset.
lighting controls

Lighting Controls And BACnet

Innovative technology provides detailed power usage information and BACnet integration.
Constitution Wharf Boston

Boston’s Constitution Center Transforming Into Creative Workspace

Shoes.com will relocate its headquarters to 31,000 square feet of customized open workspace within the revamped waterfront facility, renamed Constitution Wharf.

Clarity 16E Wheelchair Lift From Ascension

This fully enclosed vertical wheelchair lift can be installed in facilities to reach heights up to 14 feet.
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.