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June 2012

Consider Greening Your Building

Building owners and property or facility managers have much to gain by considering the implementation of green buildings into their investments. In order to do so, the decision must be made early in the building process as the choice of material is crucial to the final outcome of the building. Through the use of rapidly renewable products, this can be obtained.

How Does Building Safety Save Money?

When it comes to painting your building, time is money. Keeping hallways closed or offices vacated means that there's no one using those areas, and that can mean that no one is renting them out either. So the faster the painting gets done, the faster it's back to business as usual in those areas. After all, if you can't use them then they aren't a resource you can draw on at that point in time, which costs you money for leaving them unused. Think of it like a farmer not planting in a field when he's perfectly capable of doing so.

Green is the Future of Healthcare Facilities

For the most part the healthcare facility construction of hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, dental offices, nursing homes and birthing centers are following the green building philosophy. Sustainability is of the utmost importance as is providing a non-toxic environment. From the top down, healthcare facilities are considering the best possible options for attaining sustainability. One option that has been utilized is the green roof which has a longer life span than conventional roofing.

The New Focus of Healthcare has Influenced Design Changes

Medical care is changing at a rapid rate. More and more healthcare is being provided to outpatients and specialized care. The huge hospital with multiple wings is becoming obsolete as fewer and fewer patients seek inpatient care. Consequently, the growth and popularity of smaller satellite facilities is inevitable.

The New Focus of Healthcare has Influenced Design Changes

A New Coating for your Commercial building

If you are considering a new coating for your building, a commercial painting company with experience in commercial buildings is a must. Most commercial painting companies will provide you with a comprehensive package which will include not only the coating but also window and joint sealing. The old seal will be removed and a new seal will be placed. These companies also tend to use the latest technology available in their coatings.

Food Plant Painting: Things to Consider


Choosing a contractor for food plant painting purposes is not something that should be done impulsively. There are several things that need to be contemplated – including whether or not the epoxy-based solutions you are investing in will be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Quality control is a serious issue, and an outbreak in the food you produce could cause serious illness, death, and the reputation of your company being irreparably damaged.

Healthcare Facilities Management at work

A Healthcare Facilities Manager's role is a more crucial version of a Facilities Manager role as it is in a healthcare setting where an oversight of a problem can bring about a life-or-death situation for some patients.

Green Architecture is the Wave of the Future

Green architecture philosophies are exceptionally popular at the moment, with businesses both small and large jumping on the bandwagon. The following are just a few reasons why there is value in "greening" your building, all of which are important to take into consideration.

Clients and Customers Love Green Businesses

Apartment Complexes are required by Federal law to protect tenants against lead poisoning

Today, apartment complexes are required by Federal law to protect tenants against lead poisoning and use lead-free paint when treating a building.

Intumescent coatings not just beneficial for steel structures

An epoxy intumescent will last longer than its prettier counterpart. This special substance gets harder and thicker, so it is much more difficult for it to corrode. Furthermore, it is made without water, so it will not be subject to damage from freezing and thawing. Special epoxies also exist for pipes. When pipes are exposed to fire, they melt and burst. This can be extremely dangerous depending on what is inside those pipes. Intumescents have been created that expand with enough force to close the pipe when it expands to prevent leakage.

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