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.



spreader

SnowEx Spreader Fits UTVs & Compact Trucks

The HELIXX 0.35 cubic yard offers many of the same features found on SnowEx’s larger stainless steel hopper models but was developed specifically to fit UTVs and compact trucks.
outdoor spaces

Wollaston Development Announces Outdoor Conference Room Concept

Businesses are utilizing outdoor spaces for meetings to keep employees safe throughout COVID-19. The Boston-based firm has previously introduced outdoor classroom spaces.
outdoor seating

ICC Insight For Businesses With Outdoor Seating Spaces

Before setting up your tent or other enclosures, consider these four questions to ensure code compliance and life safety.
louver

Ruskin Introduces HZ700 Louver

The HZ700 is a double frame extreme performance louver with a two-piece blade design that provides protection from wind-driven rain penetration.
cargotecture

Cargotecture: Green Office Solution Reduces Carbon Footprint

Cargotecture is the architectural practice of using and refurbishing old shipping containers and transforming them into various habitable structures
commercial garage doors

Haas Commercial Garage Doors

Lone Moose Lodge and RV Park added a special events venue to their complex, “bringing the outdoors inside” by incorporating Haas commercial garage doors into the design.
modular bathroom

Modular Bathroom For High-Rise Projects

The H³ Wellness Hub is a modular bathroom system specifically engineered to be lifted and hoisted vertically.
carbon footprint

Carbon Footprint Focus Of ASHRAE 2020 LowDown Showdown

Now in its sixth year, ASHRAE’s LowDown Showdown engages architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers by working on integrated teams to create outstanding designs to solve building efficiency challenges.
Earthquake

BSSC Updates Earthquake Design Provisions For FEMA

The Building Seismic Safety Council's new seismic provisions for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program support strong standards and codes to bolster building resilience.
rainscreen

IMETCO Receives ICC Approvals On Rainscreen Wall Panel Systems

The company has received ICC approvals for its Latitude™ and Element™ architectural wall panels used as a part of its rainscreen systems.
wildfire preparedness

IBHS Offers Wildfire Preparedness Guide For Small Businesses

Amid an active western wildfire season, “Wildfire Ready–Business” provides foundational preparedness projects for small businesses and commercial building owners.
landscape

Maximize Service From Your Landscape Contractors

Communicate with your landscape service provider to cultivate beautiful results.
October 2020 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2020 Issue

The October 2020 issue looks at healthy, sustainable, resilient facilities, including mass notification, HVAC, green buildings, and more.

Bringing The Indoors Out For Workplace Design

Experts in workplace design, from HLW, Pininfarina of America, and Ted Moudis Associates, share insights on creating outdoor spaces for employees, as well as bringing nature inside.
LCD displays

All-Weather LCD Displays From SunBriteTV

SunBriteTV’s all-weather LCD displays help corporate facilities transform ordinary outdoor spaces into productive meeting rooms.
roofing membranes

OMG Tool Calibrates Roofing Membranes

RhinoBond tool with OptiWeld Technology provides automatic calibration on TPO and PVC roofing membranes up to 80 mils.
gutter system

RHEINZINK Zinc Gutter System

RHEINZINK architectural grade zinc gutter systems come in half-round or box shapes, a choice of more 300 parts and accessories, and are adaptable to virtually any roof configuration.
fawns

Orphaned Fawns Find New Home On Consumers Energy Land

The Michigan-based energy provider has collaborated with the state’s Department of Natural Resources and a wildlife rehabilitation group to provide three fawns a place to roam.
egress calculator

ASSA ABLOY Interactive Egress Calculator

The ASSA ABLOY Egress Calculator is an interactive tool that helps select the proper code compliant doors and hardware for various openings based on individual states’ adopted version of the International Building Codes.
fleet maintenance

Fleet Maintenance: Resource Highlights Advantages Of Propane Autogas

A new resource from the Propane Education & Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve fleet maintenance logistics and lower costs.
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%.