Building Envelope & Exteriors

Building envelopes (roof, walls, windows) control indoor air pressure, climate control and overall IAQ. Here we cover many important aspects of building envelope design; as well as other exterior architectural components. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings.



December 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: December 2021 Issue

The December 2021 issue focuses on HVAC systems, including IAQ, cooling, and equipment. Plus safety, sustainability, and FM Solutions 2022.
Kentucky tornado

OSHA Offers Tornado Preparedness, Response Guidance

In the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak across eight states, OSHA's Tornado Response and Recovery webpage offers tips to keep workers safe.
drones

NYC Department Of Buildings Examines Drone Use For Inspections

New report looks at the potential for this technology to be used for building façade inspections. Currently, legal drone use in New York City is restricted to approved government agencies in response to specific emergencies.
Weather

Hyperlocal Weather Insights To Improve Energy Efficiency

A key to meeting increased energy demand and improved carbon neutrality is using precise, real-time local weather data and modeling to optimize energy networks.
Roof Restoration

Everything You Need to Know About Roof Restoration

Compared with a full roof replacement, modern roof restoration can help bring commercial roofing systems back up to par at far smaller costs. Here’s what you should know to determine if roof restoration is right for you.
RTUs

Swarm IQ™ Fault Detection Tool for RTUs

Swarm IQ allows Encycle Swarm Logic energy management technology subscribers to have access to automated fault detection of HVAC rooftop units (RTUs) across their entire building and enterprise-wide portfolios.
Electric Vehicle Charging

US LED’s Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The TurboEVC Level 2 electric vehicle charging station for commercial and industrial applications is compatible with existing EVs on the market.
Airless Tire

OTR Introduces Airless Tire & Wheel System

The NDX airless tire and wheel system for turf equipment and utility vehicles solves the recurring problem of flat tires for vehicles operating on rough terrain.
Fleet Health

Integration Optimizes Fleet Health

Optimum Fleetio Health’s predictive solution detects unforeseen vehicle issues up to four weeks before failure, and provides an actionable resolution plan. Users can keep assets on the road and businesses making money by reducing unplanned breakdowns and spare vehicles costs.
DOWSIL™ Silicones for building facades

Dow Plans Program For Carbon-Neutral Silicones In Building Façades

DOWSIL™ Carbon-Neutrality Program to offer silicones for structural glazing, insulating glass, and weathersealing.
Water-Based Duct Sealant

Red Devil Water-Based Duct Sealant Line

Water-based duct sealant lines offers adhesion for metal and flexible ducts, vents, air conditioners, and other interior and exterior HVAC appliances.
floor

Winter Weather And Floor Maintenance

With colder weather ahead for many facilities, flooring maintenance contributes to a safe and clean environment.
De-icing Sprayers

Hilltip Tailgate-Mounted De-Icing Sprayers

SprayStriker 65 TR & 90 UTV de-icing sprayers for compact tractors, loaders, and UTVs for use on pathways and other narrow areas feature a 7GPM, 12V pump.
Fleet Sustainability

Azuga Launches Fleet Sustainability Service

Azuga has partnered with GreenerMiles to offer a Fleet Sustainability Service—a streamlined, telematics-enabled program to calculate, track, and neutralize carbon emissions across light, medium, and heavy fleet vehicles.
natural disasters

Delivering Disaster-Resilient Buildings

Building commissioning helps secure standards that help protect facilities physically and financially.
October 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2021 Issue

The October 2021 issue looks at maintenance data, variable speed HVAC, green cleaning, net zero energy facilities, renewed furnishings, remote inspections, and more.
Touch-Free Entry Phone

Viking Launches Touch-Free Entry Phone

The E-30TF-IP touch-free entry phone is equipped with a motion sensor to reduce exposure to germs and bacteria.
roofing maintenance

5 Tips To Make Sure Your Roof Is Ready For Winter Weather

With the start of fall, annual roofing maintenance season begins: A reminder that maintenance is key to avoiding problems, reducing costs.
Color Selectable

LED High Lumen Wattage & Color Selectable Series

The LED High Lumen Wattage & Color Selectable Series replaces up to a 400-watt HID lamp on a Mogul EX39, providing flexibility and full radial illumination to ensure correct light levels for internal and external applications.
Surface Preparation

MAGNETACH Surface Preparation Accessories

The MAGNETACH Tooling System is designed for use on single- and dual-head concrete grinding equipment with either left- or right-hand rotation.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.