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Articles Posted in the Exteriors Category
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Earth Day 2013: The World’s Largest Commercial Living Building, The Bullitt Center, Opens
The long-awaited grand opening of The Bullitt Center in Seattle took place on Monday, April 22, 2013—celebrating industry changing technology and innovation in Net-Zero and green design.
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SPECIAL FEATURE From Business Facilities: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy
With $60 billion in federal recovery aid and new initiatives, New York and New Jersey are gearing up to rebuild from the historic cataclysm that devastated the region last fall.
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Testing Lab Featured On Discovery Channel
Two segments appeared on the science news show Daily Planet and provided an inside look at blast resistance and forced entry testing.
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National Sustainability Rating System Certifies Four More Landscape Projects
Since June 2010, pilot projects have been testing the 2009 rating system created by dozens of the country’s leading sustainability experts, scientists, and design professionals. The diverse projects represent various types, sizes, and locations as well as budgets. Fifteen pilot projects have achieved certification to date.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Airport Hangar Receives A New Retrofit Roof System And Energy Upgrade
The Lafayette, Louisiana Regional Airport underwent a retrofit re-roof and energy upgrade on its 114 Borman aircraft hangar building. This Web exclusive was submitted by Mark James on behalf of Roof Hugger.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: DensDeck Prime from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
DensDeck Prime Roof Boards have been enhanced to provide broader compatibility and higher performance with roofing adhesives.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Parking Improvements
I am trying to figure out the best way to manage the parking situation at my facility and would welcome feedback on automation, revenue, and staffing.
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FM Issue: Recipe For Roof Coatings
Ensuring optimal results from this improvement project requires a holistic view. Rooftop coating and restoration solutions require proper planning and execution to deliver maximum performance.
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Building Stones Of Washington DC Landmarks
This article by Ari Massefski of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reflects on the geology that helped build Washington, DC. This information is based on a more extensive USGS publication, “Building Stones of Our Nation’s Capital.”
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Product Line App from ATAS International
This manufacturer of metal roofing and wall and ceiling panels has launched an app to provide facility professionals information about how its products can impact the appearance, function, and energy efficiency of their projects.
