Building Operating Management's Supply Line Building Operating Management's Solutions Building Operating Management's Showcase: Carpeting Building Operating Management's SupplierSpotlight Building Operating Management's Paper Trail supply line Washfountain Bradley — The Bradstone Classic Washfountain features 9-inch-deep bowls and lightweight plastic construction. The units are available with foot control and infrared-activated components. There are two color options available in 36- or 54-inch sizes. Metering valves and electronic push-button units are also available. Flooring Preverco — The Engenius line of engineered flooring features a 1/8-inch sawn wear layer with 3/8-inch 7 hardwood plywood. The flooring is available in 3-inch-wide sawed sections. It can be glued, nailed, stapled or floated and is available in random lengths up to 60 inches. Notification devices GAMEWELL — The Gamewell line of commercial notification devices includes horns, speakers, strobes, chimes and sounders. The equipment meets NFPA/ANSI guidelines, while the speakers, strobes and chimes are ADA-compliant. The devices are designed to interface with the company’s fire system panels. Emergency Lights SafeTGlow — The company’s fiber optic lighting system uses LEDs to provide side-emitting illumination. The 2-, 3- or 4-foot light strips are available in a variety of colors, consume 20 milliamps of power at 5 volts DC via an AC adapter and can be mounted using screws, glue or double-sided tape. Custom sizes and battery backup power are also available. Lighting Automation Encelium — The company’s intelligent control system has a graphical interface with a rack- or wall-mounted processor unit to communicate with individual ballasts and occupancy sensors over its GreenBus network. The network uses standard Category 3 or Category 5 cable and eliminates the need for separate power supplies. Disintegrator Security Engineered Machinery — The Model DS-200 dual-stage disintegrator uses a paper shredder and a disintegrator to reduce paper and other bulk materials small enough to meet requirements set in NSA/CSS 02-02 standards for destruction of classified documents. The unit uses a separate slot to destroy CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, credit cards, I.D. badges, microfilm, key tape and audio cassettes. Video Monitoring Guardian Solutions — The FenceWatch system converts existing fence-line camera and digital video recorders (DVR) into an automated intrusion detection system by interfacing with a DVR’s video loop and processing each camera’s video stream to differentiate between normal and abnormal scene activity. The prepackaged system is user-configurable to support up to 16 video channels. Smart Card Programmer HID — The iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card programmer enables graphical-user-interface-based programming of security applications, biometric capabilities and card management functions. Users can program cards on site with access control data, biometric templates and personal identification number codes for additional security. HVAC AERCO — The electronic controls package for the company’s steam-to-water and water-to-water heaters uses a pilot assembly, balanced lower piston design and equal percentage flow plug to deliver a response of less than seven seconds for a 1-2 valve to reach full-open, full-close or fail-safe shutdown. The controls package uses the Modbus open protocol to maintain compatibility with building automation software and energy management systems. Switchgear GE — The company’s Entellisys is a software-based, low-voltage switchgear solution with nominal ratings of 600 volts AC, 5,000 amps and 50/60 hertz. The system is intended for facilities with continuous power needs and is designed for temperatures between minus 30 and 50 degrees Celsius. The switchgear complies with ANSI standards C37.20.1, NEMA SG-5 and is UL-Listed. Ceiling-Mounted Spot Cooling MovinCool — The company’s ceiling-mounted package air conditioner includes mounting brackets, can be controlled by most off-the-shelf thermostats, connects to building control systems and has a condenser that can operate from 60 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit includes warning signals for condensation overflow and unscheduled shutdown that can be wired to a central location. Lighting Control Watt Stopper/Legrand — The company’s BACnet-native lighting control unit allows the building automation system to schedule, monitor status, and override lighting. It is compatible with the company’s line of occupancy sensors. Of Note Honeywell announced that it has acquired Tridium, a privately held software-development company based in Richmond, Va. Tridium will operate as a separate entity within Honeywell’s Environmental and Combustion Controls business. Tridium developed the Niagara Framework, a software framework that integrates diverse systems and devices into a unified platform that is managed and controlled in real time over the Internet or an intranet using a standard Web browser. solutions Mobile System Streamlines County’s Workflow The facility and property management organization for Harris County, Texas, was drowning in paper. Some maintenance technicians for Texas’ third-largest county were responsible for maintaining as many as 13 buildings each. With a workload spread out over 1,800 square miles, the task was daunting enough. But the organization’s work order system only added to the challenge. A paper-based workflow meant that technicians had to start and finish at a central place where they could pick up work orders and update their status at the end of each shift. Harris County sought a way to improve communications, streamline the workflow of its technicians and increase productivity. The county chose FacilityCenter 8i, a Web-based facilities management application from Tririga, which allowed constituents to enter work requests directly from their desktop PCs. Also selected was a mobile solution from Syclo to ensure technicians were able to complete their work more efficiently. Mobile FacilityCenter by Syclo manages work order assignment, timekeeping and work order closure using a hand-held device. Using PocketPC devices, technicians receive work task assignments, record time and status against work tasks, and communicate work task closure to FacilityCenter 8i. Under the old system, supervisors required nearly three hours each day to gather completed work orders and close them out. The new system frees up supervisors for more strategic work while work order status is updated promptly with the new mobile system. FREE INFO: Circle 265 showcase: carpeting read carpeting article Antron StainRESIST fiber technology is available for cut and tip shear applications, in addition to loop constructions. This technology allows flexible styling when a white dyeable fiber with stain resistance is required. The fiber technology is backed by a limited lifetime stain warranty, a limited lifetime antistatic warranty and a limited 10-year warranty for fiber loss from abrasive wear. Bentley Prince Street Blaze & Blinding Light, the company’s newest product collection, includes two complementary grid patterns. The collection’s accent yarn allows for high-contrast dyeing. The collection is available in 21 colors and is an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certified by Scientific Certification Systems. Designweave The company’s tooXtwo 2-foot-square carpet tile is a coordinated package of scale, texture, pattern and color. Styles include the bold, modern, big stripes of Too Handsome, thin textural stripes of Too Cute, and a coordinating texture called Twenty Too, which is available in 22 colors. The tile is backed by EcoWorx, a non-PVC, sustainable backing system, and fibers contain a minimum of 25 percent recycled content. The backing and fiber are recyclable. Dow Chemical The company’s cushioned polyurethane backings with Enhancer technology are made to absorb sound, foot traffic and to withstand heavy loads found in offices, stores, airports and churches. Enforcer technology, used in noncushioned polyurethane backings, is designed for use in entryways and any areas subjected to heavy foot and wheeled traffic, such as hospitals, schools, banks and casinos. Interface The B&W Collection is available in 10 patterns that can be used alone, in combination with each other or with solids. The black-and-white patterns include animal prints, botanicals, Greek keys and houndstooth. Lees The Motivo Collection offers five coordinating patterns for use in corporate, retail, health care and education facilities. Broadloom products include Breve, a small-scale random, organic pattern; Mezzo, a medium-scale geometric configuration comprising rectangles and squares; and Venti, a large-scale geometric design. Modular products include Texture Blocks, comprising an organic pattern overlayed on geometric squares, and Square Montage. Milliken TractionBack is a rapidly renewable technology used on the company’s modular carpet tile products. It is a high-friction coating that eliminates the need for wet glues or peel-and-stick dry adhesives. Floors need not be primed and sealed before carpet is laid. The company includes a lifetime floor compatibility warranty that guarantees the backing will not react with old adhesives. Solutia The company’s Ultron carpet fiber has undergone third-party certification by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry as a cradle-to-cradle material. Nylon 6,6 is recyclable via traditional mechanical processes, such as grinding, melting and re-extruding, as well as via dissolution and decolorization. Tandus Monterey Carpets’ Colouresce Collection is available in a variety of broadloom and carpet tile constructions, from velvet cut-pile to level loop and woven tweeds. The collection features five broadloom styles and one modular style in a space-dyed palette of hues and neutrals. Patcraft In Motion tile is dominated by organic color bands to create a layering of color texture. Combinations of barber-poled yarns with multicolor, highlighted yarns define pattern and field. Stripes are softened with a hand-drawn characteristic designed to evoke primitive, hand-woven textiles. Installation options include monolithic, ashlar, quarter turn or random. Shaw PowerEdge, a secondary backing, is designed to prevent roll crush at the edges of a carpet and check edge ravel at the seams. The backing also includes a directional marker system that facilitates installation. The backing system provides 50 percent more lamination strength along the roll edges than previous systems, according to the company. J&J Commercial The company’s Realm and Radius carpets can be used alone or combined. Realm features a subtle wave pattern that spans the width of the carpet and a tailored pinstripe running perpendicular to the wave. Radius features a stripe that mimics the background of Realm. Both products are standard as broadloom and offered in a modular option. Each is constructed with Encore SD Ultima nylon. Zeftron Select fiber can be provided in a range of color and styling flexibility by combining running line palettes and custom-coloring capabilities. Utilizing a variety of dye level methods provides custom colors with low minimum requirements. For complex, sophisticated texturing and styling options, the fiber is available in a range of deniers, twists and plies. The fiber is stain-resistant and backed by a lifetime performance warranty. SupplierSpotlight S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Carpet ANTRON The third issue of the company’s Color Point of View explores five essential color trend indicators and five emerging trends. Trend indicators are areas that have been influencing color and design for a long time and will continue to be trend indicators. Emerging trends are areas affecting color and design that might not have been thought about in the past. Controller TAC Xenta 121-HP is a programmable controller for heat pumps with up to three compressors and is configurable with either electric or gas reheat. The controller has advanced fan control functions, including on/off delays, boosting and conditioning. The product is an open, LonMark-compliant device and can operate either as a stand-alone controller or as part of a system. Towel Dispenser Georgia-Pacific The enMotion recessed automated touchless towel dispenser is an advanced hand-drying system that will enhance the image of any washroom and improve the overall tenant experience. The dispenser features stainless steel styling, creates a more hygienic washroom environment and offers higher capacity than traditional folded towel dispensers. Roofing Sarnafil The company’s metal retrofit system offers a watertight solution for a metal roof retrofit. The membrane is installed directly over the existing metal roof, eliminating the need to reseal, coat or replace the existing metal roof. The reflective EnergySmart roof and additional system insulation will also reduce roof surface temperature and heat transfer into the building. Waterless Urinal Falcon Waterfree The company’s urinal saves an annual average of 40,000 gallons per urinal. Without flush valves, plumbing repairs and emergencies are eliminated. Several models are available that earn LEED points. The company’s urinals are in use in stadiums and arenas, schools and universities, airports and every type of commercial and institutional facility. Software TMA Systems The TMA Room Inspections module allows facility managers to inspect the rooms in a facility and record the condition of assets in the space. The module can be utilized to automate condition or safety inspections and to streamline move-in and move-out inspections for staff relocations. Bid Management Blue Book BB-Bid is a free online solution for bid communication. BB-Bid enables management of the bidding stage by providing tools needed to upload and message customized forms, send RFQs, and manage private vendors. BB-Bid also provides direct access to the more than 1 million company listings in the company’s database. Power Control Systems Russelectric The company designs, builds, commissions and services power control systems for hospitals, data centers, ISPs, airports and other critical facilities. Systems can provide sophisticated control functions, such as emergency and standby power, peak shaving, load curtailment, utility paralleling, cogeneration and prime power. Fire Detection SimplexGrinnell The company can provide integrated security and life-safety solutions thanks to technology that integrates two flagship products manufactured by Tyco Fire & Security. The integration technology brings together the capabilities of the Simplex 4100U fire detection and alarm platform and the Software House C·CURE 800/8000 security management software. Exit Sign Accessories Safety Technology International The company has added a larger exit sign damage stopper to its line of steel wire guards. Designed to protect wall-mounted, lighted, glass exit signs against vandalism and accidental damage, this stopper features 9-gauge steel wire with corrosion-resistant polyester coating. It measures 20.5 inches long by 15.5 inches wide by 6 inches deep. Ceiling Armstrong SoundScapes acoustical canopies combine an aesthetically pleasing visual with the ability to provide spot acoustics in open spaces. The sound-absorbing properties of the canopies help reduce reverberation time in the space below them. As a result, they are ideal for use in open plenum areas as well as over spaces such as workstations and reception desks. Carpet Tile Shaw Neat is a walk off tile from the company’s Steppin Out collection designed for both aesthetics and high performance. It is manufactured with a high strength PET fiber to enhance performance characteristics by reducing 80 percent of the soil brought into the building, while maintaining superior durability and strength. The style is available in seven colorways. Faucets Sloan The company’s new QuickTop manual faucets, constructed of heavy-duty, cast brass, can be installed in minutes. Faucets also feature above-deck removal for fast change-outs. Model QT-1320 manual lavatory faucet has an elevated spout for handwashing. Power Baldor In addition to offering standby/ prime rated diesel and gaseous packages, the company designs custom mobile containerized power packages using ISO containers for both 20- and 40-foot trailers. The company performs high-voltage tests (to 7.2 kv) and load testing to 2 mw. Each component is tested to applicable specifications, including NFPA 110, prior to assembly. Software Automated Logic WebCTRL 3.0 uses XML/SOAP to integrate a building automation system with utility systems, weather forecasts, and similar applications worldwide. Standard features like learning-adaptive optimal start and request-based control provide a comfortable workspace for the least possible energy use. The system makes energy-saving programs such as real-time utility pricing and optimized ice storage practical. Commercial Roofing System Duro-Last The company manufactures a custom-prefabricated, reinforced, thermoplastic membrane roofing system for flat or low-sloped applications. Leak-proof and virtually maintenance-free, the company’s roofing system is also durable, reflective and installed without disruption to daily operations. Curtain Wall Kawneer The new 1600 SS curtain wall system provides faster installation without sacrificing performance. The 1600 SS’s screw spline joinery allows it to be preassembled and joint-sealed in more controlled shop conditions than job sites provide. By preassembling and then delivering “ready to glaze” larger units to the job site, installation time and effort required in the field are minimized. Window Frames Pella Impervia fiberglass composite fixed frames offer the design flexibility and price point of fixed aluminum glazing systems while improving energy efficiency. Unlike aluminum systems that are glazed in the field, fixed frames are glazed in a controlled factory environment, improving quality while reducing field-installation time. UVC Emitter Steril-Aire Model DE UVC emitter is the most popular device for commercial, health care and institutional UVC applications. Installed in medium to large air handling systems, it improves IAQ and infection control, reduces absenteeism and lowers HVAC energy and operating costs. The Model DE produces five times higher output than other UV devices. Carpet Nylon Zeftron The Cityscape Collection by Blueridge Commercial Carpet delivers long life cycles and recyclability. The Cityscape Collection features solution-dyed Zeftron Solure Enviro6ix nylon with a minimum 25 percent recycled content but, more importantly, 100 percent recyclability. Three coordinated patterns and colorlines have been developed for intensive use environments: education, institutional, corporate, healthcare and retail. Louvers Vistawall The company recently introduced Solar Eclipse, a sun control product that is installed into its CW-250 or Reliance curtain wall systems. Solar Eclipse can add different design elements to a building while also shading its interior and conserving energy. Louvers are available in radius, airfoil, diamond, circular, rectangular, square and Z-shaped. The minimum total projection for Solar Eclipse is 24 inches, and the maximum is 36 inches. Lamp Recycling Air Cycle The premium Bulb Eater system not only crushes spent fluorescent lamps into 100 percent recyclable material, but also captures more than 99.99 percent of the vapors released. A recent study showed non-detectable levels of escaped mercury vapor even after crushing 1,500 lamps. A new safety control panel has also been added, giving the operator added security by monitoring seven aspects of the machine to better ensure operator safety. Enclosure Platforms Wright Line Paramount enclosure system offers a multivendor compatible platform to effectively store the servers and network equipment that house and process business-critical information. The enclosures can house virtually any server. The enclosures also feature quality integrated technologies for thermal management, power distribution, cable routing and security. Switchgear ASCO The new 4000 Series digital generator paralleling control switchgear represents the first integrated line of configurable systems available to building owners and managers. The multiple-engine power control system starts, synchronizes, parallels, monitors and protects emergency, standby and prime power systems. Carpet Wilsonart The company’s commercial flooring lends the look of natural wood to commercial settings while eliminating the durability and maintenance issues typically associated with wood. This high-pressure laminate flooring is wear-, fade-, stain- and scratch-resistant. Static load tested to 2,500 psi, the flooring is installed without epoxy adhesives. Products are available in 27 natural woodgrains and are Greenguard-certified for producing low VOC emissions. Roofing Seaman With the strongest fabric and proprietary formula with Elvaloy, FiberTite retains its flexibility and resists chemicals, punctures, cracking and peeling despite environmental extremes. FiberTite’s long-term performance, lower maintenance and energy efficiency make it a lower life-cycle cost system. Window Film CPFilms Vista window film can provide buildings with safety and security, energy savings, a better working environment, defense against fading and deterioration of furnishings and improved building aesthetics. The solar control window films are virtually invisible microthin products composed of polyester and metallized coatings bonded by adhesives that are installed onto glass surfaces to provide significant benefits for buildings. Interior Panels Georgia-Pacific DensArmor Plus paperless interior panels, with smooth glass mats on both sides, address mold and can reduce the time and expense of replacing or repairing alternative products damaged from incidental moisture and at risk of growing mold. In large construction projects with tight deadlines, DensArmor Plus can be installed before a structure is completely dried in, which often can reduce construction schedules. HVAC Mitsubishi Electric CITY MULTI S-Series offers small offices all the features and benefits of the large commercial CITY MULTI systems. The S-Series features the single-phase PUMY outdoor unit with variable refrigerant flow zoning technology to cool or heat multiple zones. Up to eight indoor units and the CITY MULTI Controls Network make it easy to manage comfort. The compact PUMY outdoor unit utilizes R410A refrigerant and an inverter-driven compressor to effectively use energy. Hinges Select Products The company’s geared continuous hinges are protected by its continuous warranty, which covers any hinge failure with no expiration date and is backed by 20 million cycles in independent testing. Exclusive Pair-Matched hinge leaves, lifetime lubrication and anodizing after machining work together to assure reliable performance. Stainless steel pin and barrel continuous hinges are also available. Roofing Stevens The company’s green GardenRoof system is available in two options: intensive or extensive. Intensive systems have a growing medium of 6 inches or more and the extensive systems have soil depths of 2 to 4 inches. The system includes a 60- or 80-mil EP TPO membrane or a 60- or 80-mil EV (Elvaloy/PVC) membrane, as well as insulation, drainage components, insulation adhesive, fasteners, sealant and edge metal. Faucet Technical Concepts Three new Surround Sensor AutoFaucet designs, the Capri, Sienna, and Verona, join the company’s current Milano SST faucet, creating the broadest range of designs available in the away-from-home market. All designs use exclusive Surround Sensor Technology. The omnidirectional activation replaces outdated infrared sensors. In addition to enhanced hygiene, the SST reduces water use up to 70 percent. The AutoFaucet SST incorporates dry cam-gear reliability, eliminating solenoid failures. Bird Control Bird-X GooseChase is a safe, food-grade taste aversion agent, made from concord grapes. The product, sprayed on grass, renders grass unpalatable and inedible. The product is diluted, sprayed onto dry grass, allowed to dry, then reapplied every 7-14 days or after mowing. Geese cannot habituate to the taste; they leave for better food sources. Field tests have shown reduced goose activity. GooseChase, developed with USDA assistance, is environmentally safe and biodegradable. Lighting Inverter Controlled Power Meeting NFPA 101 and NFPA 111 standards, the UL 924-listed UltraLITE, Model ELU centralized emergency lighting inverter is considered life safety equipment. The UltraLITE provides uninterrupted, regulated, continuous sine wave output for use with “normally on” lighting fixtures and exit lamps, as well as standby output for use with “normally off” emergency lighting fixtures. The product is available in 1.5 to 3.5 kva / kw single phase sizes, and is ideal for schools, stadiums, hospitals, airport terminals and other heavily populated areas. paper trail Property Loss FM Global — The 2006 Property Loss Prevention Resource catalog includes a variety of publications, learning kits, videos, CD-ROMs and training courses to help manage property-related threats, prevent facility damage and minimize business interruption. The catalog also includes materials that cover construction and maintenance, equipment hazards, facility and warehouse protection and emergency planning. Data Loggers Onset Computer Corp. — The company’s 2006 product catalog offers detailed product descriptions, specifications and prices for its lines of PC and Mac-based HOBO data loggers, weather stations, and Tattletale logger-controller products. The company’s new alarm software provides real-time notification of environmental conditions via e-mail, pager and text messaging. Web-based service Honeywell — The brochure describes Honeywell Service Online, a suite of online tools, information and system support that gives users access to real-time facility information. The online tools can be used to view service status, order parts and access technical documents, such as product bulletins, user manuals and white papers. Furniture Gunlocke — The brochure describes the company’s new Menu casegoods platform. The line includes 10 worksurface shapes and varied storage components. It includes a variety of painted finishes, wood veneers and translucent materials. The line includes products that address a variety of size and scale issues. Data Analysis Cimetrics — The brochure describes the company’s Infometrics system that collects data from a facility’s BAS and sends it via the Internet to the company’s engineers. Energy, electrical, mechanical and controls engineers analyze the data and produce customized reports on facility performance to help optimize the facility’s systems and reduce energy usage. Instrumentation ABB — The 32-page, color brochure covers the company’s line of products, including instruments for measuring flow, temperature and pressure. Information on analytical instrumentation, recorders and controllers, actuators and positioners, and instrumentation services is also included. Toilet Partitions Bobrick — The brochure describes the company’s lines of toilet partitions. It includes independent ASTM testing results and describes how the partitions contribute to a building’s LEED certification by using recycled and rapidly renewable material in their construction. Four solid colors are available. Track lighting Hubbell — The 36-page, color catalog details the ArchiTrak broad-based specification track lighting system from the company’s Prescolite division. The system accommodates one- or two-circuit lighting in a single, low-profile direct ceiling-mounted or suspended aluminum extrusion.