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The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



automated parking

NYC Automated Parking

A new state-of-the art structure offers robotically operated parking and retrieval for patients and visitors of a large hospital complex on the east side of Manhattan.
water heaters

New Aqua Pro Indirect-Fired Water Heaters From Weil-McLain

The advanced line of water heaters feature composite construction tanks built to handle even the harshest water conditions.
Illinois LEED green building

Illinois Ranked Top State For LEED Green Building In 2018

Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
cleaning market

Cleaning Market Collaboration

Diversey and RB have announced a strategic alliance in the North American industrial and institutional cleaning market.
access control

2019 SOLUTIONS For FM: Axis Communications Introduces Multi-Faceted Access Control

The AXIS A8004-VE Network Video Door Station provides visual identification, two-way communication, and remote entry control. Bruce Stewart, the company’s business development manager, elaborates on these capabilities for facility security.
rubber flooring

nora Launches New Color Palette For noraplan environcare Flooring

This adaptable, multipurpose premium rubber flooring offers 48 new harmonious shades designed to help evoke a sense of calm.
Super Bowl LIII

Friday Funny: Hey Bill Belichick, Who’s The Boss?

In advance of the Super Bowl this weekend, a Korn Ferry survey found that the Patriots’ Belichick would make a better CEO, but most would prefer the Rams’ McVay as a boss.
Super Bowl

Auburn U Student Wins Chance To Work With Super Bowl Grounds Crew

Wilson Morgan, winner of this year’s Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training competition, is in Atlanta preparing the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the big game.
electrical receptacle

Amerlux Light Engine 7-Pin Option

Amerlux launched a hi-tech, electrical receptacle for its Avista light engine that will turn light posts into the underpinnings of a smart city.
adopting technology

Did You Miss Our Best Practices For Evaluating And Adopting Technology Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn five key factors facilities professionals are using to evaluate technology, secure budget approval, and plan ahead.
Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis

Three-Acre Green Roof Helps Earn LEED Gold For Gateway Arch Museum

The new Visitor Center and Museum at Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO is one of only 10 National Park Service sites to be awarded LEED certification.
access control

2019 Solutions For FM: Connectrac Solves Cable Management For Flexible Facilities

The 2.7 Under-carpet Wireway from Connectrac is a floor-based cable management system to eliminate the need for core drilling, trenching, or power poles. The company's CEO, Clint Strong, elaborates on its capabilities.
change leadership

Change Leadership In FM: It Starts And Ends With The Tone At The Top

In an increasingly digital environment, facility management leaders foster successful evolution by showing their willingness to encourage change toward an innovation culture.
glazing system

Tubelite Glazing System

The 400 4-Side SSG Cassette Series glazing system is for building envelopes in low- and mid-rise commercial curtain wall applications.
Air Purifiers

Enhanced RxAir UV Light Air Purifiers Fight Flu, Colds, Airborne Germs

Vystar Corp.'s new and improved air purifiers feature longer-lasting, more effective UV light for more efficient inactivation of viruses and bacteria.

Water Conservation At Super Bowl LIII

The LEED Platinum certified Mercedes-Benz Stadium employs numerous design features and operational strategies aimed at reducing water consumption.
Chicago polar vortex

The Tracks Are On Fire!

Chicago rail crews are battling the polar vortex by setting the tracks on fire in an effort to keep trains running smoothly.
Centrifugal Pumps

e-HSC Double Suction Centrifugal Pumps

Series e-HSC double suction centrifugal pumps are designed specifically for HVAC systems and features advanced hydraulics.
data centers

Modular Data Centers: Solving Current And Future Capacity Requirements

Modular data centers offer multiple benefits for organizations looking to add new data center space at a rate that addresses actual capacity increases.
wall panels

New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group

High-performance, impact resistant wall panels feature a fiberglass core for added durability, strength, and fire resistance.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[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.