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Products

Bird Spikes

16 years ago1 mins

Nixalite’s bird control strips are rows of spikes designed to keep birds and their droppings from facility signage, rooftops and ledges. Made from 316 stainless steel wire and strip, the physical barrier prevents birds from landing, nesting or roosting on all types of surfaces.

With up to 120 points per foot, the spikes can provide gap-free protection. A flexible base strip can be cut into custom lengths during installation and contoured with curved surfaces. The product features a mounting system that allows for removal and reinstallation.

Products

Outdoor Vacuum

16 years ago1 mins

The new RS 501 compact outdoor sweeper from Nilfisk is an all-season wet/dry sweeper with the power for outdoor maintenance. Its top-draw vacuum design can pick up sand, leaves, liter-sized beverage containers and other litter. Rear steering enables the machine to maneuver close to obstacles, including curbs and buildings.

The vacuum comes standard with a three-stage water curtain dust suppression system for dust control in open areas. Optional features include a pressure washer with 3,000 psi capabilities, a self-retracting 25-foot hose and a 10-foot rear vacuum hose.

Products

Portable Scale

16 years ago1 mins

The Deckhand one-person portable floor scale for shipping and receiving, bulk loading and piece counting, is available from Alliance Scale Inc. It features a battery-operated weight indicator, two wheels, a folding ramp, a column with handgrips and an optional ramp for wheeling containers on and off its platform.

Products

Emergency Exit Signs

16 years ago1 mins

Dual-Lite introduces the SCWL series of wet location-listed exit signs. Featuring corrosion-resistant .42-inch thick aluminum construction and a .125-inch thick polycarbonate face shield, the signs are secured with vandal-resistant stainless hardware. Offered in AC-only or battery back-up emergency use models, the series is available with red or green letters and single- or double-face configurations.

Products

Low-VOC Flooring

16 years ago1 mins

CBC Corp. announces the addition of five new colors to its Lintotesta line of vinyl flooring for light- and heavy-duty commercial environments. The stone-like resilient tile flooring is now available in 33 color selections. New additions include pearl gray, soft taupe, warm neutral beige, soft spruce green and tangerine. The 17.7-foot x 17.7-foot tiles are made from 50 percent post-industrial recycled content. Low-VOC emissions can contribute to LEED credits. Tiles are 0.12 inches thick.

Featured Articles

Q&A: Erin Rae Hoffer, Autodesk Manager

16 years ago16 years ago10 mins

Building information modeling, a technology that allows architects, engineers and contractors to create integrated, three-dimensional digital design documents, is at once a catalyst for tremendous change within the design/construction community and a source of confusion among design professionals and project owners.

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News

Under the Lights

16 years ago15 years ago23 mins

Athletic Facilities Take Center Stage in Establishing School Identities

By Amy Perry

Athletic and recreational facilities play an important role in the development of students at all levels of education. Whether they are used for academic programs, extracurricular activities or competitive spaces, gymnasiums and playing fields offer an alternative to indoor curricula and a chance for students to build skills outside the classroom.

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Products

INDIRECT/DIRECT LIGHT FIXTURES

16 years ago1 mins

Litecontrol manufactures the Arcos ID to provide an indirect/direct lighting option to meet the needs of many lighting applications. The Arcos ID is available with two control solutions by Litecontrol. The CS/dlh daylight harvesting control solution uses a fixture-integrated photosensor for active daylight harvesting and works with a 0-10V dimming
ballast to provide continuous dimming based on available daylight levels. The CS/av

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News

UAE Hospital Blurs Line

16 years ago5 mins

UAE Hospital Blurs Line Between Healthcare And Hospitality

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — A new $209 million hospital is expected to change the face of healthcare in the United Arab Emirates and provide a flagship facility with hospitality-based services for the country’s national health system.

Dallas-based architectural firm HKS Inc. was selected to design the 160-bed women’s and children’s hospital that is
planned to match many other architec- tural innovations in the UAE.

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Products

BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF BARRIER

16 years ago1 mins

Tidi Products LLC introduces a new disposable Blood Pressure Cuff Barrier that is effective against bacteria transmission, according to the company. The self-sticking barrier covers a patient’s upper arm before the application of an aneroid blood pressure cuff. The barrier
is made of a soft, absorbent tissue reinforced by a polyethylene film. The soft tissue side of the barrier is wrapped around the patient’s skin and allows for an accurate blood pressure reading. hinged battery cover hides controls and can be secured with a screw to prevent tampering.

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