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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.



April 2018 issue

Facility Executive | April 2018 Issue

The April 2018 issue features a look at lighting systems, wastewater recycling, restroom maintenance, and data center trends. Plus, how one school is building tornado-safe rooms.
rooftop unit

Trane New, Connected IntelliPak System

This next generation rooftop HVAC system connects with Trane's Symbio 800 for improved control throughout the unit's life cycle.
PGA

Lightning Safety At Outdoor Venues

Especially in summer months, lightning and other severe weather can threaten spectators, players, performers, and other guests at outdoor facilities.
New Energy

Ten Companies Named New Energy Pioneers

Innovative companies from around the world were recognized at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit for their leadership in clean energy technologies and business transformation.
emergency drivers

UNVLT’s EVERLINE Emergency Drivers

EVERLINE Emergency Drivers allow indoor LED fixtures to serve as code-compliant emergency lighting sources.
security revolving door

Tourlock 180+90 High Security Revolving Door

The Tourlock 180+90 is an automated four wing revolving door that allows security at entrances in a completely unmanned environment.
Schindler elevators

Schindler Elevators Slated For Midtown Manhattan’s Tallest Office Tower

Forty-two Schindler elevators and five Schindler escalators will move workers and visitors at One Vanderbilt, the 58-story, 1.7 million square-foot commercial office tower being built next to Grand Central Terminal.
Energy Efficiency Program

School District To Save $15.3M With New Energy Efficiency Program

California’s Escalon Unified School District recently completed a 1.2 MW solar photovoltaic and integrated energy efficiency and STEM education initiative.
label maker

Epson LABELWORKS PX LW-PX300 Label Maker

The Epson LABELWORKS PX LW-PX300 is a portable wire-marking, barcode, and general-identification printer.
filter

Mesofilter Mesopaper Air & Water Filter

Mesopaper is a paper filter that rapidly immobilizes harmful pollutants such as arsenic, lead, and other heavy metals, bacteria, viruses, and radioactive elements in water and air.
emotions at work

Getting Emotional In The Workplace

More than four in 10 workers have cried on the job; Nearly the same number of executives say that’s fine, according to a new Accountemps survey.
Boston Red Sox Clorox® Total 360® System

Clorox Professional, Boston Red Sox Partner To Keep Fenway Park Clean

The Boston Red Sox invest in the Clorox® Total 360® System to protect against illness-causing germs and help keep players in the game.
watering

Five Ways To Conserve Water Use For Landscapes

Identify inefficient watering practices and implement improvements to reduce your facility’s water usage and related costs.
power system

Power-Blox 200 Series Plug & Power System

The Power-Blox 200 Series is a modular and scalable off-grid energy solution that requires no professional installation, maintenance, or configuration.
fitness facilities flooring

Elevate Flooring Collection From Ecore

Ecore’s new Elevate flooring collection brings performance, safety, and beauty to fitness facilities.
zero waste

Question Of The Week: Zeroing In On Waste Reduction

Achieving a zero waste operation does not come without challenges, but the benefits are many: cost savings, energy savings, reduced air and water pollution, and more.
cybersecurity

Network Video Recording Platform First To Meet Cybersecurity Standards

The VideoEdge Network Video Recorder from Johnson Controls is the first product to attain UL 2900-2-3 cybersecurity readiness certification.
mini wall washer

WAC’s Landscape Mini Wall Washer

The LED Mini Wall Washer is engineered to illuminate exterior spaces with integrated LED modules for maximum energy-efficiency.
Active Learning Center

16 Schools Earn Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grants

The program supports active learning strategies in classrooms where teachers are already striving to implement related practices by installing furniture designed to encourage student engagement and success.
outdoor wireless control system

LightGrid Outdoor Wireless Control System

The LightGrid outdoor wireless control system helps municipalities realize energy and cost savings.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

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.