FACILITY MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
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Integrating Advanced BIM Technologies in Facility Management
The significance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in architecture and construction industries cannot be overstated; it represents a transformative approach to designing, constructing, and managing the site. Its full potential is realized when it weaves its digital threads into the fabric of facility management.
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Effective Air Cleaning Technologies and Methods
A significant result of the recent pandemic is a heightened awareness of the need for better control of IAQ to include the mitigation of pathogens, gas phase pollutants and particulates from the supply air stream. There are many technologies available in the marketplace so facility managers have choices.
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The True Cost of Stair Tread Safety
Although simple in concept, the application and maintenance of safety stair tread striping is particularly challenging in outdoor or high-use settings. New 100% epoxy-based material containing embedded nonskid aggregate are now available that promise to last much longer, requiring minimal reapplication.
CASE STUDIES
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Schlage Secures Tarrant County College
Tarrant County College is the sixth largest college or university in Texas. Founded in 1965, it has expanded from a single campus to an institution that soon will encompass six facilities serving more than 50,000 students in the Fort Worth area. With Tarrant’s growth outpacing its existing key system, the college knew it needed an entirely new system to handle its 10,000+ doors.
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Vesda-E Vea Protects New Football Team Home
Clemson University looked to take their football program to the next level by building a new state-of-the-art facility. The intended design included a new two-story complex, but existing codes made this difficult as they required the complex and field spaces to be 60 feet apart or include a firewall in addition to fireproofing the entire facility. Xtralis provided a solution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION
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Drain Cleaning Dangers and Safety Measures
Being informed on the safety of drain cleaning and the dangers of it is very important – whether it be knowing what drain cleaning tools should be used for the job, what safety gear to wear, or the proper care for your equipment.
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Protect Equipment Against Heat Waves
Are your sensitive devices malfunctioning in extreme weather? One minute it’s chilly, the next there is a heat wave. STI’s AC/heated enclosures and covers are the solution to temperamental weather conditions.
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Ask the Drain Brains: Solving Basement Flooding Problems
Question: We maintain apartment buildings by the river. When heavy rains come in the spring and fall, the river rises, causing basement floor drains to back up. Is there a device that can prevent a major mess?
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JLG® X660SJ Compact Crawler Boom Lift
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh company and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, introduces its first straight-jib (SJ) compact crawler boom lift – the X660SJ.
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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?
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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.