FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
Extraordinary Insights Mined Through Data
Today, institutional facilities professionals as well as industry OEMs use sophisticated equipment to track and report data. This data can be collected while measuring and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, whether on the manufacturing plant floor, onsite, or in the field.
Automate Your Swim: Smart Pool Solutions for Convenience
Technology integration for operational efficiency is paramount in facilities management. Smart pool technology stands at the forefront of this evolution, offering a myriad of benefits. Let’s dive into the world of smart pool solutions, emphasizing their significance in contemporary facilities management.
PVC Versus Cast Iron Piping
If you’re building a commercial structure, there are several different types of plumbing pipes to choose from. The most common of these are PVC and cast iron. While these are the most common materials used in the commercial plumbing industry, it’s important to know which one is right for you.
CASE STUDIES
New Tower Goes “Smart” with Tufftec Lockers
Considered one of the state’s most comprehensive health care networks, the Missouri University Health Care System recently expanded its services with the grand opening of a new $190 million patient care tower. Among the amenities was the specification of nearly 700 Tufftec Lockers from Scranton Products for use throughout the facility.
Liftpod Earns High Marks in Education
Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the flagship campus in the University of Alaska system. As the school’s Facility Services safety officer, Robert Miller is responsible for building and infrastructure maintenance at the university’s campuses throughout the state. Part of Miller’s duty is reducing the risk of falls; JLG provides a solution.
Insulfoam Improves Seattle Landmark Roof
When the Seattle Convention and Trade Center’s existing roofing system was failing due to age and weathering, Insulfoam was chosen not only to provide the long-term durability and performance required for its continued uninterrupted operation, but also contribute toward the environmental benefits of the facility.
A Tale of Two Masterpieces
To preserve Michelangelo’s frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Carrier engineers developed a masterpiece of their own. In 2014, Carrier installed an innovative HVAC solution at the Sistine Chapel, specially developed to help preserve Michelangelo’s masterpieces against deterioration caused by an increasing number of visitors.
Saniflo Delivers Reliable Drainage at NYC Restaurant
Rather than installing conventional below-floor drainage for a staff washroom, SNC Mechanical opts for a heavy-duty above-floor solution, saving the owners of a midtown Manhattan restaurant roughly $6,000 by avoiding the need to break through concrete. The drainage solution SNC ultimately chose to install was a system made by Saniflo.
DuraLife Lockers® Bring Academy Color & Style
Walk the halls of the latest addition at the Cologne Academy, a charter school in Cologne, Minnesota, and you won’t spot a single metal locker. The halls of the newest addition are adorned with stylish-looking, durable, HDPE (high-density polyethylene) school lockers in blue and yellow, the school colors, thanks to DuraLife Lockers®.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION
Ask the Drain Brains: How To Repair a Pipe Without Shutting Down the Whole Building
Question: We had a lot of calls for broken water lines this past winter. It was a pain to my customers when the water had to be shut off each time we made a repair. Is there a better way?
Announcing New Vape Detector Guard
STI is excited to announce the new durable 9-gauge Wire Guard Damage Stopper® for use with vape detectors and other vital air sensors. Flush mounted wire cage is easy to install with mounting clamps and hardware included.
Ask the Drain Brains: Solving Stubborn Toilet & Urinal Problems
Question: I’ve got apartments where the toilets clog constantly and the plunger just isn’t doing the job. Is there anything better I can use to do the job right?
BAC Sets Standard in Cooling Solutions
Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a marketplace leader in cooling solutions, highlights their efficient, reliable cooling solutions for green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
City Workers Really Warm to General’s Pipe Thawing Solution
Frozen water lines are such a problem in Ft. Lupton, CO, that they earn a special page on the city’s web site. So, city crews sought a fast way to minimize the potential damage from burst pipes: they got a Hot-Shot 400® from General Pipe Cleaners.
3 Reasons to Use STI’s Product Application Guides
Learn how STI’s enhanced product application guides can help protect you and your facility. The recently updated guides showcase several of our products installed in various settings.