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.



museum building

Museum Building Design & Construction

Design and construction processes for better museum building and experiences
exterior lighting

Exterior Lighting Retrofits

Five considerations to help maintain safe light levels, meet energy efficiency codes, and reduce costs when retrofitting your exterior lighting system.
February 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: February 2021 Issue

The February 2021 issue looks back at the facility management challenges of 2020, as well as exteriors, cleaning, security and more. Plus, our own office move!
salt spreader

Hilltip IceStriker 1200-4200AM Salt Spreader

The Hilltip IceStriker 1200-4200AM is a 12V and 24V electric sand and salt spreader for trucks from 1/2 ton up to 15000 lbs GVWR.
stair nosing

Spectra 2-Stage Safety Stair Nosing

Suitable for steel pan or concrete poured steps, Spectra two-stage stair nosing is available with 18 standard colors or with high quality photoluminescent NITEGLOW treads.
luminescent windows

Luminescent Windows Generate Energy From Inside And Out

Rice engineers have developed polymer cores that redirect light from any source to solar cells.
Salt Storage

Hybrid Hatches Solve VDOT Salt Storage Challenge

The Virginia Department of Transportation solves a salt storage problem with corrosion-resistant liners that will help extend its facility's roof durability up to 35 years.
infrared radiant heaters

Winery Toasts Efficient Heaters To Warm Outdoor Spaces

Two Twisted Posts Winery met the challenge of serving customers outside by using infrared radiant heaters to warm outdoor areas.
construction

KIOTI Construction Product Additions

KIOTI Tractor's products slated to hit the market in 2021 include the NS Series of tractors, K9 2400 Cab utility vehicle, CX2510H Cab tractor, field-option cab for the CS20 Series tractors, and a line of grapples, along with a compact track loader and skid steer.
National Park Service

National Park Service Requires Masks At Parks, Federal Buildings

Face masks are required in all National Park Service buildings and facilities, and also on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing can't be maintained.
stucco façade

Children’s Center Renovates Stucco Façade

APV's NeverFade Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec used by Restore Construction Group to renovate stucco facade on South Florida Children's Center.
thermal windows and doors

Hope’s Windows Adds Thermal Evolution Technology To One55 Series

The now-complete One55™ Series of doors and operable windows combines striking historical visual appearance with unmatched strength and thermal efficiency.
storm water ponds

Partnership Expands Capacity of Storm Water Ponds

Opti’s cloud-based, proprietary adaptive control technology will allow NST to generate off-site storm water offsets through enhancing existing performance of regional facilities throughout Florida.
self-closing hinges

Gate & Fence Self-Closing Hinges

TruClose Round Heavy Duty adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences include two options that self-close heavy or high-traffic gates weighing up to 154 pounds.
transparent OLED display

LG Transparent OLED Display Signage

LG Transparent OLED Touch Screen Digital Signage lets viewers see spaces that previously would be hidden away behind a display, to harmonize with its surroundings.
hurricane resistant storefront

StormMax Hurricane Resistant Storefront

New and improved StormMax hurricane resistant storefront framing systems stand up to wind, water, projectiles, and project headaches.
wind calculator

OMG Roofing Introduces Free Wind Calculator

OMG Roofing’s Wind Calculator tool determines the uplift requirements for anyone specifying an edge metal system.
freestanding entry station

Pedestal PRO Freestanding Entry Station

The Pedestal PRO 64TOW-AIP-001-304 freestanding entry station tower is designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP Video Entry Station component.
outdoor platform

Clima-Core Portable, Outdoor Platform

The Clima-Core outdoor platform is durable, semi-permanent, and weather- and water-resistant for a wide range of outdoor events and occasions.
healthy outdoor spaces

Landscape Forms Creates Healthy Outdoor Spaces

Healthy Outdoor Spaces is a collection of new products, modified products, and space planning solutions to help landscape architects create environments that support people’s health and well-being.
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%.