Adapting Facilities For EV Charging

(Photo: Adobe Stock / Alina) By Tom McCalmontFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common for personal and commercial transportation, tenants and customers at commercial facilities will expect more from the EV...

GAF Master Flow Pivot Pipe Boot Flashing Provides Leak Protection

GAF’s Master Flow Pivot Pipe Boot Flashing, featuring a “ball/socket” component for simple rooftop pitch adjustment, helps protect against damaging leaks at plumbing vent pipe penetrations while adding to the aesthetics of the roof. Designed with an all-metal...

An Opportunity For Girls To Explore Skilled Trades Careers

Photo: Courtesy of NEST For the 16th summer, local girls entering grades 7 through 12 will get hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the construction and skilled trades industries due to the MyWIC (Mentoring young Women in Construction) program. This year,...

Crystal Sauna Turns Toxic Legacy Into A Heated Meeting Place

In northern Sweden, Crystal Sauna takes the form of a faceted lithium crystal, symbolizing the global transition from fossil dependence to renewable energy. (All images courtesy of Bigert & Bergström) This summer, Crystal Sauna — a large-scale public artwork and...

A Holistic Approach To Recycling Facility Design

By Craig Rutkowski, Caleb Bandy & Kristin Stubbs Located in Ohio’s oldest African American community, the American Addition area of Columbus, the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center (RRC) stands as a testament to the impact of thoughtfully designed...

Office Conversions Set To Outpace New Construction In 2025

More office space will be removed from the U.S. market this year than added to it for the first time since at least 2018 and likely longer, providing another indicator of the market’s stabilization and nascent recovery, according to a new report from CBRE. By the end...