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.



Green Operations And Water Features

Water feature technology continues to advance, providing greater conservation of resources, less waste, and more efficient operation.
building façade

Unlock Façade Insights With Data-Driven Technology

Data-driven technology helps facility managers future-proof a building’s façade during construction and prepare for anticipated renovations.
Groundskeeping Product Focus

Groundskeeping Equipment Product Focus

This assortment of groundskeeping equipment offers grounds and facilities departments smart solutions to maintaining their building exteriors.
building resiliency

Maintaining A Resilient Building

Given the state of climate change, along with an increased focus on building safety and security, building resiliency is more top of mind than ever.
Security Event Clock

Add Time To The Security Event Clock

Securing a building’s perimeter with sensors gives staff more time for a proactive response when the security event clock starts ticking.
October 2022 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2022 Issue

The October 2022 issue focuses on sustainability and renewable energy trends, plus indoor air quality, mass notifications, and more.

[VIDEO] ABM’s Solution for LAX Parking – The World’s Fifth Busiest Airport

ABM helped propel the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) parking offerings so far forward that LAX now stands as the industry's leading example of landside operations management and parking solutions integration.
VariSpace Coppell Dallas-Fort Worth

Vari Opens New DFW Global Headquarters

The office furniture company's new home is the third Fitwel-certified facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, showcasing Vari's commitment to healthy workspaces.

[VIDEO] Take Parking To The Next Level With Abmvantage

Introducing Parking Unparalleled. ABMVantage is an Integrated Mobility Solution designed to maximize revenue, increase efficiencies and deliver effortless guest experiences—from curbside operations to the world’s busiest airports.
TQL Stadium

TQL Stadium Wins Global “Best Venue” Award

With a capacity of 26,000, FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium registers among the largest soccer-specific stadiums in Major League Soccer.
Lucid Drone Technologies

Lucid Drone Technologies Helps Keep Facility Exteriors Clean

Lucid Drone Technologies is using drone technology to change the way commercial buildings and windows are washed. 
water conservation

The Urgent Need To Address Water Waste In Commercial Buildings

Facility executives could be wasting a precious resource and funds by not having a water action plan in place, especially during droughts.
Instaworthy offices

The World’s Most Instaworthy Tech HQs

The top 3 most Instagrammable offices in the world belong to leaders in the tech industry, including Facebook (Meta), Alphabet (Google), and Apple.

Keep Employees Safe On The Hottest Days Of The Year

High heat and longer hours put construction workers in increased danger of suffering a heat-related illness or accident while on the job.
ponding water

Tackling Ponding Water On The Roof

If not addressed, ponding water can do significant damage to your roof and building.
preventing falls

How To Prevent Slips, Trips, And Falls

Knowing where accidents may happen is the first step to reduce these risks.
Obstruction Lights

Selecting Dependable Obstruction Lights

For a building’s safety and compliance, facility managers need to explore options for obstruction lighting.
Dumpsters

Don’t Let Dirty, Smelly Dumpsters Dominate Your Landscape

The Nilodor Waste Container and Dumpster System helps keep dumpsters clean and deodorized. 
Rooftop Beekeeping

The Rooftop Beekeeping Buzz: Why Buildings Are Using Bees To Go Greener

Rooftop-beekeeping can be a simple and tangible way to demonstrate commitment to environmental action, social justice, and good governance.
The Center School

School Cuts Carbon Footprint With Roof Restoration, Rooftop Solar, Carport Project  

In Somerset, NJ, The Center School reduced its carbon footprint and serves as a positive example of environmental stewardship to its students and the community.
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%.