Tag: Exteriors

Husqvarna Mars Rover

Happy Birthday Mars Rover! Love, Husqvarna Automowers

On August 5, Husqvarna Automowers® worldwide will sing "Happy Birthday" to the Mars Rover Curiosity on its 10th Birthday!
EV Charging

How Hoboken Is Expanding Its EV Charging Infrastructure, At No Cost

Thanks to a collaboration with Volta, Hoboken, NJ will offer accessible public electric vehicle charging, subsidized by 25 advertising-enabled EV charging stations.
School Of Medicine Landscape

New School Of Medicine Plans Landscape For Healing, Community

In Arkansas, the new Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will create a link between art, nature, and healing for a holistic learning environment.
electric vehicles charging stations

Parking Lots: Gearing Up For Green Transportation

The shift to electric vehicles is coming rapidly, and facility executives need to be prepared for the demand for EV chargers.
Lighting Solutions

Must-See Innovations In Lighting

These lighting solutions can be used to illuminate buildings and spaces of all shapes and sizes.
Pool drowning

Pool Safely Grants Aim To Prevent Drownings, Drain Entrapments

To reduce deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas, the Pool Safely Grant Program offers $2 million to state, local governments.
architectural louvers

Reliable® Architectural Louver Protects PTAC Units In Extreme Weather

Florida Building Code-certified AEL-42-7020-MD protects PTAC ventilation openings in building facades during high-velocity hurricane conditions.
Arrowhead Stadium

On The Turf At Arrowhead Stadium

Travis Hogan, head groundskeeper at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, keeps Bermudagrass green... in winter... in Missouri.
Louisville Free Public Library

Library Features RHEINZINK-prePATINA Exterior Wall Cladding

Louisville Free Public Library’s LEED Gold, Northeast Regional Branch features RHEINZINK-prePATINA zinc exterior to support a 100-year lifespan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
roofing drones

Maximizing Drones For Roof Inspections

This article provides insight on the use of drones for roof and facade inspections, and points out key advantages and shortcomings.
Roof Recovery

Roof Recovery Or Replacement?

When deciding between roof recovery or replacement, it's important to ask the proper questions to maximize cost savings and ensure success.
Xcluder Geo rodent-proof geotextile

Xcluder Geo Battles Rodent Problems At Their Source

Rodent-proof geotextile safeguards outdoor green spaces from burrowing pests without the use of chemicals, protects nearby facilities from infestation.
Cool-Sil fluid-applied membrane system

Cool-Sil Fluid-Applied Membrane System From Garland

New Cool-Sil fluid-applied membrane system restores roof performance without a full replacement; offers energy consumption, water runoff benefits.
Winter Injuries

Simple Steps To Avoid Winter Slip, Trip, And Fall Injuries

As winter weather targets much of the U.S., now's the time to prevent dangerous slips, trips, and falls, according to MEMIC.
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.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.