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electrical box

Bell Weatherproof Outdoor Ceiling Fan Box

The PRCF57550 is weatherproof round electrical box specifically designed to safely support ceiling fans and light fixtures outdoors.
human centric lighting

Norb (Nutri-Orb) Human Centric Lighting

The Norb (Nutri-Orb) brand of LED light bulbs is a line of Wellness Lighting for Better Working, Learning, and Living. NorbSMILE and NorbSLEEP provide biologically-tuned, human-centric lighting that replicates the sun’s natural spectrum.
facility management award

Call For Nominations: 2020 Facility Executive Of The Year

With this annual award, our magazine highlights individuals for their work on a successful strategic initiative or construction project — recognizing the value they bring to their organizations.
diaphragm pump installation

Electric Diaphragm Pump Installation

Hydro Systems has introduced two pay-for-service Hydro Xtreme electric diaphragm pump installation options: installation supervision or a complete installation package.
super high output

G&G Super High Output Luminaires

G&G Industrial Lighting has developed a new LED board for the WPX harsh environment and HLX hazardous location series fixtures that has increased efficiency, now with up to 160 lumens per watt.
building performance

Energy The Key For ASHRAE 2019 LowDown Showdown

In its fifth year, this competition engaged architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers to team up and design a highly energy efficient building based on a specific scenario.
wet/dry vacs

Redesigned RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs

The RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacs line of 6, 12, 14, and 16 gallon models recently underwent an ergonomic makeover, with enhanced features designed to make job site cleanup easier.
collaborative work

Four Benefits Of Collaborative Workspaces

Advancements in hardware and software have made it possible for facility space planners to transform virtually any space into a collaborative work area.
Job Order Contracting from Gordian

Keeping Small Jobs Small With Alternative Project Delivery

From schools to parks to courthouses and beyond, Job Order Contracting from Gordian is a great tool to help the public sector finish high-quality construction work efficiently and keep small jobs small.
WELL Building Standard

The WELL Building Standard And Green Cleaning

Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.
Virtual Financial Analyst

Prophix AI-powered Virtual Financial Analyst

Prophix’s next-gen Virtual Financial Analyst improves insights, reduces risk, and drives efficiency, dramatically advancing Prophix’ continued mission to transform the Office of Finance.
3M Architectural Finishes and Window Films

Simple Solutions For Impactful Renovations

3M has developed a portfolio of Architectural Finishes and Window Films that are designed to improve the renovation process and help extend the time between costly and impactful full remodels.
stadium maintenance

Protecting Stadiums From Elements, Wear And Tear

Restoration experts Western Specialty Contractors recommend routine maintenance to extend stadium life and protect fans.
integration

Partnership Delivers Access Control Integration

Connected Technologies and 2N, an Axis Company, have developed a new integration to the company’s door entry systems that allows for extensive management and control of the user population across any enterprise or multi-tenant solution—all through the Connect ONE interface.
emoji at work

Friday Funny: Go Ahead, Give Your Boss A Thumbs Up

Americans are embracing the ability to use emoji in their written communications at work, as well as in their personal life, according to a new survey.
exit trim

Yale nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim

The Yale nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim is available in touchscreen or pushbutton models and provides key-free convenience as an upgrade or retrofit solution for exit devices.
October 2019 Issue

Facility Executive | October 2019 Issue

The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.
connected hospital

ThoughtWire, Schneider Electric Partnership To Create Smarter Digital Hospitals

The new partnership will help healthcare customers take advantage of the connected hospital and achieve their digital strategy objectives faster.
multi-site projects

For Your Multi-Site Projects, Are Contractors Part Of The Solution?

A new study explores critical success factors for multi-site projects, from the perspectives of both owners and contractors.
protect employees

Everbridge Partnership Helps Protect Employees

Everbridge announced a partnership with RiskBand as part of its strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, regardless of their physical location.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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