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.



hurricane

Protect Facilities Against Pests During Hurricane Season

Here are tips to prevent pest infestations when facilities are impacted by water and wind brought about by a hurricane.
roofing

IKO And NWiR Step Up With Roofing For SoCal Women’s Shelter

After an electrical fire damaged the facility, IKO, the SoCal Council of National Women in Roofing (NWiR), and several industry partners, worked together to provide a new roof for the building.
Jones Beach

Tensotherm Roof Helps Revitalize Jones Beach Boardwalk Café

Birdair’s twin PTFE tensile roof structure pays homage to original café while providing a modern aesthetic.
Door Opening

ASSA ABLOY New Multi-Solution Door Opening

The Multi-Solution Blast and Hurricane Door Opening is designed to provide extra protection against explosions and hurricane force winds.
roof hatch

Three BILCO Roof Hatch Models Approved For Hurricanes, Wind

These models join the company's line of specialty access products previously approved to withstand severe weather conditions.
Porcelain Surface

Corian Endura Porcelain Surface Material

Suitable for use indoors and out, Corian Endura offers resistance to extreme heat, abrasions, scratches, and stains, and does not promote the growth of mold, bacteria, and mildew.
pavers

Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff

A new medical office building in Charlotte, NC had special considerations for its parking lot — stormwater runoff on a space-limited site.
robotics

ViaBot Provides Facilities With Automated Outdoor Maintenance

The San Francisco-based company is offering facility maintenance and management robot-as-a-service for large properties.
Newark Symphony Hall

Historic Newark Symphony Hall Unveils New Façade, Streetscape Design

A five-year, $50M restoration of New Jersey’s largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue is underway, includes reimagining an entire city block.
View Smart Glass

Walmart Selects View Smart Glass For New Home Office Campus

View smart windows automatically adjust in response to the sun, increase access to natural light, minimize heat and glare, and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
drone

AERAS Sanitization Drones Help Disinfection At Kentucky Derby

Powered by its AER-Force technology, AERAS drones release a uniform output of droplets to create a disinfecting barrier along grounded surfaces.
eco-friendly flytrap

Flybuster Eco-Friendly Flytrap

The Flybuster Commercial eco-friendly flytrap is made for heavily fly-infested areas, capturing as many as two million flies with natural, raw materials that draw flies from up to 196' away.
thermal insulation panels

GREENGUARD GOLD Thermal Insulation Panels

The SOPRA-XPS product line is a mix of extruded polystyrene thermal insulation panels made of cellular foam and primarily used as thermal insulation for foundations, walls, and inverted roof systems.
convertible laptops

Military Standard 360 Convertible Laptops

The LT300 line of fully rugged, 360° convertible laptops is designed for versatility, durability, and reliability in harsh conditions with an antimicrobial enclosure.
automatic doors

Automatic Doors Required at Public Building Entrances

The International Building Code (IBC) for 2021 mandates the inclusion of automatic doors for entrances to public buildings.
facility management

2021 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2020.
stretch hood film

EcoCortec Stretch Hood Film Packaging

Cor-Pak Stretch Hoods powered by Nano VpCI deliver corrosion protection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They allow industries to quickly and securely wrap and contain heavy loads while protecting metal components.
Vectorworks 2021

Vectorworks 2021 BIM & Design Software

Vectorworks 2021 includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer, and Fundamentals, as well as 2021 versions of Vision, Braceworks, and ConnectCAD.
WalkingPod cicadas

WalkingPod Mesh, Portable Bug Screen Protection

Under the Weather's newest product protects outdoor workers from a variety of insects and pests, including cicadas and mosquitos.
portable generators

New Standard for Safe Use of Portable Generators

Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association sets new standard for safe generator use with ANSI/PGMA G300.
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%.