Technology

Buildings can be smart, as technologically complex as computers, due to building automation, interoperability, wifi, HVAC, and other high tech components.



elevator shutdowns

thyssenkrupp Elevator Introduces MAX Digital Service Packages

MAX Plus, MAX Pro and MAX Premium offer varying levels of real-time predictive maintenance service protection, ensuring smarter and safer building management.
IT challenges 2020

Top Seven IT Challenges For 2020

Targeted ransomware, attacks on AI-based solutions, and data privacy are the top three IT challenges for businesses this year, according to Netwrix.
Future Of Facilities Management

Are Your Facilities Ready For 2020?

A new guide from Aramark identifies the top 20 trends that will influence the future of facilities management.
workplace analytics

iOFFICE Has Acquired Teem

This combines the iOFFICE strengths in cloud-based and mobile solutions for enterprise workplace optimization with the meeting space and analytics expertise of Teem.
compliance reporting

BuildingReports Reaches Six Million Inspection Reports

Since 2000, service providers using the company's compliance reporting tools have inspected fire alarm, fire sprinkler, life safety, fire suppression, security, and HVAC systems.
SGIA

Canon Wins Three SGIA Awards

Three Canon U.S.A. products—Océ Colorado 1650 large format graphic printer, Océ Arizona 1380 XT UV flatbed printer, and Océ Touchstone Software—have won 2019 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) “Product of the Year” Awards.
restrooms

TOTO And GP PRO Partner For Smart Restrooms At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The companies’ collaboration at the world’s busiest airport creates a smart, connected restroom system that keeps facilities maintenance teams up-to-date on conditions and supply levels.
Interlock Controller

Enhanced Dortronics Interlock Controller

The newly enhanced 4800 Series offers an abundance of intelligent interlock features providing a higher degree of versatility to accommodate a range of applications and markets.
virtualization

HiveIO Enables Virtualization Tech Deployment

HiveIO Inc. released version 7.4 of Hive Fabric, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ready solution that enables organizations to deploy virtualization technology without vendor complexity or the need for specialists.
intercom

Facility Management SOLUTIONS For 2020

SOLUTIONS 2020 takes a look at these facility management products designed to advance your operations & maintenance in the coming year.

Three Hidden Risks In Your RFPs

Avoid these three risks inherent to the common Request for Proposal (RFP) process that could be costing you money, time, and occupant satisfaction.
Rolling Compactor

ROPAX Jumbo Rolling Compactor

The ROPAX Jumbo Rolling Compactor uses a rolling drum with sharp metal teeth to crush, macerate, tear, rip, and compress waste in large open top containers/dumpsters.
events industry

10 Tech Trends For Event Venues In 2020

Sustainability will be one central theme in the 2020 event landscape, as attendees are demanding more eco-friendly practices.
mounted ball bearings

Regal’s Mounted Ball Bearings IP69K Certified

Regal Beloit Corporation's Sealmaster PN Gold mounted ball bearings have achieved third party IP69K certification.
smart buildings

Smart Buildings In Real Time

In an evolving landscape, smart buildings dynamically respond to the immediate and future needs of facility management and occupants.
data center trends

10 Data Center Trends For 2020

Uptime Institute report identifies key data center trends for 2020, and finds industry is expanding and increasingly embracing new technologies.

Key and Equipment Management Integration

The integration of Maxxess eFusion with ASSA ABLOY's Traka allows powerful tools for managing keys and high value assets to be used seamlessly within centralized management platforms.
shredders

GBC Relaunches ShredMaster Shredders

GBChas relaunched its classic ShredMaster line with a new modern look but the same shredding capabilities.
December 2019 Issue

Facility Executive | December 2019 Issue

The December 2019 Issue looks at HVAC, smart building technology, and the building envelope. Plus green restrooms and wayfinding with color.
food heating

ThermalWell Food Heating Technology

The newly revised ThermalWell drop-in heating system improves on its low-wattage use with an even more efficient method of heating.
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.