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.



landscape water

Five Ways To Conserve Water For Landscapes

Smart management of landscape water pays big dividends. Take a look around facility grounds to identify water efficiency opportunities.
2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

2022 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards

These 18 companies are recognized with our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards based on reader interest shown during 2021.
Exterior Cladding

Focus On: Exterior Cladding

Take a look at this assortment of exterior cladding solutions that can help you meet your facility management goals in 2022 and beyond.
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New Orleans Convention Center Capital Improvement Plan Progresses

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Capital Improvement Plan is transforming the facility into a cultural destination.
View Smart Windows Installed at Redmond Amazon Office

Smart Windows by View Installed at Redmond Amazon Office

View Smart Windows use artificial intelligence to adjust to outdoor conditions, maximizing natural light while controlling heat and glare.
Pests to Protect Against Ants

Which Pests To Protect Against Ahead Of Spring And Summer

With warmer weather approaching, here are tips for which pests to protect against, and the steps you can take to prevent them from intruding.
Commercial Facilities At Risk for Pest Infestations During Peak Season

Commercial Facilities At Risk for Pest Infestations During Peak Season

The NPMA recommends prevention tips to aid businesses in deterring pest infestations at their facility ahead of peak pest season.
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Winners of 2021 Brick in Architecture Awards

The Brick in Architecture Awards honor winners in commercial, educational, international, and historic renovation categories.
California irrigation

California Calls For Ban On Irrigating “Non Functional” Turfgrass

Drought measure would only apply to turfgrass adjacent to large industrial and commercial buildings.
San Francisco Giants

Batter Up! MLB San Francisco Giants Players Get New Training Center

San Francisco Giants Player Development Center at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ redefines spring training facilities with sophisticated design and best-in-class technology.
Citi Field

Mets’ Citi Field Partners With Samsung For Dynamic Digital Displays

Part of a multi-year partnership with Samsung, Citi Field is undergoing a complete digital transformation.
Concrete Parking Structure

Penetron System Earns GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Penetron’s GREENGUARD-winning Penetron System has been tested for acceptable for use in environments like schools and healthcare facilities.
Typical installation of lighting protection at roof of building

LMC Establishes Bolt, a Division for Commercial Lightning Protection

Bolt Lightning Protection, a new division of Lightning Master Corporation, provides cost-effective commercial lightning protection.
sealant waterproofing restoration

SWR Institute Honors 2021 Award Of Excellence Winners

The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute's third annual Award of Excellence program recognized three contractors for excellent work and innovation in the industry.
Eagle Eye License Plate Recognition

Eagle Eye Networks Introduces License Plate Recognition Service

Eagle Eye Networks introduces Eagle Eye LPR, making highly accurate license plate recognition possible with any security camera.
Stop Water Intrusion

Need To Stop Water Intrusion Into Your Building Enclosure? Watch This Webinar!

Building enclosure leaks are often challenging to diagnose and costly to repair. This free video webinar features case studies of water intrusion on actual projects.
Weather Shield Creates Window Replications for Coca-Cola Restoration Building Exterior

Weather Shield Creates Window Replications for Coca-Cola Restoration

The 1930s-era art deco Indianapolis Coca-Cola Bottling Plant was restored with historically accurate window replications sourced from Weather Shield.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Building Exterior

Precast Concrete Offers Cost-effective Option for Winning Design Project

With the 2022 Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, to be presented on Sunday, March 27, here's a feature about the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures design project, leveraging precast concrete, which won a 2021 PCI Design Award.
Mitrex Solar Brick

Solar Brick Building Facade From Mitrex

Mitrex Solar Brick provides building-integrated solar products to the construction industry that generate energy without sacrificing aesthetics
Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems

DOE Seeks Input On Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Solar building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems offer other ways to site solar technologies on buildings, such as integrating solar modules into a roof or building facade.
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%.