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Pella Adds To Acquisitions With Duratherm Windows
The Iowa based company has acquired this Maine based manufacturer and designer of customizable hardwood windows and doors.
Communication Tower Lighting Impacts Bird Collisions
To date, operators of more than 750 tall towers throughout the U.S. have updated lighting systems under new guidelines put in place by FAA and FCC.
Duro-Last Roofing Reaches Platinum For NSF/ANSI 347
Certified by UL, the Sustainability Assessment for Single Ply Roofing Membranes standard applies to the company's white, tan, gray and dark gray single ply membranes, and 50 mil terra cotta membranes.
Solarban 70XL Glass Marks 10 Year Anniversary
Developed by Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG), this high-performance, triple-silver-coated, solar control low-e glass was introduced in 2006.
Chicago Riverwalk Expansion Complete With New Amenities
Sasaki and Ross Barney Architects created new connections to enrich this outdoor facility and diversify activities along the Chicago River with the addition of six "rooms."
Detroit Lions Choose Tremco For Roofing Maintenance
This follows the 2016 restoration of the 340,000 square foot domed roof atop the team's Ford Field for which Tremco provided product and services.
5 Ways Window Film Can Protect Your Facilities
Beyond energy efficiency benefits, window film adds a level of safety for facilities as well.
Citi Facility In Hong Kong On Track For WELL Certification
Having achieved precertification toward the WELL Building Standard marks a milestone for the global bank as it hones its focus on workplace wellness.
Staples Easy System Gets “Smarter”
The next phase of this office supply reordering system integrates IBM Watson technology.
ePIPE Restoration Project Swiftly Reduces Lead Levels
Testing showed lead leaching in the tap water was significantly reduced after this epoxy coating was applied to lead pipes in a recent residential project.
Echelon Masonry Products Obtain EPDs
Oldcastle Architectural's Echelon Trenwyth CMU block and InsulTech wall system have obtained an Environmental Product Declaration under ASTM C90 guidelines for loadbearing concrete masonry.
AT&T Shares Cybersecurity Guide
A newly released document from AT&T on navigating this threat landscape asserts that most cyberattacks currently impacting businesses are "known" or common threats.
EPA Grants For Urban Water Improvement Projects
Several K-12 and higher education facilities are among the 22 organizations receiving up to $60,000 each for water quality initiatives.
Enocean Launches Dolphin Brand
This global developer of energy harvesting wireless technology is offering its wireless modules and white label products under the new brand name.
New U.S. Courthouse In Los Angeles In Operation
With LEED Platinum in its sights, the new facility also resolves long-standing security and space needs, says GSA
Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment: Phase Down HFCs
This amendment to the Montreal Protocol focuses on a global phase down of production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
BOMA Publishes 2016 Office Market Data
Utilizing data from its 2016 Office Experience Exchange Report (EER), BOMA compiled a list of the most and least expensive office markets in the United States, both in terms of operating expenses and rental rates.
Slim Fire Extinguishers From Oval Brand Fire Products
The three models from Oval Fire are ADA compliant, and do not protrude more than 4"four from a surface when properly mounted.
Boral Drain-N-Dry Lath For Moisture Control
This building envelope product combines a reinforcing lath and a rainscreen that replaces the need for a secondary water resistive barrier.
From Building Automation To Smart Buildings; Are You Making The Move?
Recent research finds that the smart building market suffers from a fragmented ecosystem and that proprietary building automation solutions dominate. Still, that is expected to change. Where are facility management stakeholders on this spectrum?