Tooshlights is a first-to-market public restroom lighting system. The system lets patrons “know where to go” as denoted by the lighting systems installed above the public restroom stalls. The LED lighting system expedites restroom wait times, enhances restroom security and assures restroom privacy. The lights are 100 percent accurate as to whether the restroom is available for use.
Nora Systems Inc., manufacturer of commercial rubber flooring, revamped its Noraplan Eco Line with 16 new colors. Aptly named, the eco-friendly, economical floor covering uses recycled materials to create a smooth, high-performance floor covering that features a two-tone randomly scattered color chip pattern. More than 86 million square feet of the popular flooring have been sold since its introduction in 1999 for use in a variety of applications, including health care and education.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA recently announced the availability of its new SK210D Multi-Dismantling machine in North America. Popular in scrap metal yards, machines like the SK210D are multifaceted when it comes to dismantling complex equipment that requires delicate handling. Rather than requiring a team of workers, dismantling can now be handled by one machine and one operator. The SK210 is the first of KOBELCO’s demolition machines available in North America.
TJI Joists are now available with a new fire-resistant solution called Flak Jacket protection. Flak Jacket protection is a proprietary, patent-pending coating that enhances the fire resistance of TJI Joists and enables them to meet fire protection code requirements. Flak Jacket protection helps solve the challenge of shifting code requirements while providing quality and cost efficiency, allowing buildings to achieve a one-hour, fire-rated assembly with just a single layer of gypsum and no expensive mineral wool.
Ames’ Roof Coatings are premium elastomeric coatings that seal out moisture and renew old surfaces. Excellent over tar, metal, rolled roofing, EPDM rubber, concrete and many other surfaces, Ames’ coatings form a waterproof seal to preserve and protect school and university roofs.
Commercial and professional grade Double Hung Windows by Marvin come in a variety of design options and work well in classic, traditional school and university construction and renovation projects. The company offers the Double Hung window in Ultimate Double Hung, Round Top, Magnum and Speciality options, as well as models with high-thermal and sound performance. Both wood and clad options, as well as tilting models, are also available.
Sempergreen Flexipanels are the most flexible system on the market for vertical gardens and are a fantastic learning tool for students. The approximately 62-by-52-centimeter panels are pre-cultivated in company nurseries, install easily and provide an instant green appearance. The panels are planted with a variety of plant species to suit the climate as well as the specific wall situation, ensuring that the living wall thrives whether it is in sun or shade, indoors or outdoors.
The Surface Antimicrobial System (SAS) is a comprehensive antimicrobial service developed by Coating Specialists that eliminates the presence of 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria, delivering continuous antimicrobial protection to surfaces for up to three years. Powered by the durable, high-performance antimicrobial product, SurfaceAide 1000, SAS has been used in numerous schools and universities to kill disease-causing microorganisms like H1N1Flu Virus and MRSA, and to inhibit the growth of microbial contaminants.
The GridPoint Energy Management System (EMS) is a complete hardware, software, and services solution that delivers the granular visibility, actionable analysis, and intelligent control capabilities to manage a facility’s energy endpoints, from HVAC and lighting, to refrigerators and more. With the GridPoint EMS, information captured about energy and facility environmental conditions provides the insights and recommendations to fine-tune sites to optimize energy efficiency and site operations.
Phifer’s Murotex is a high-performance, vinyl-coated polyester mesh engineered specifically for commercial wall coverings, acoustical panels and upholstery. Durable, easy to clean and flame retardant, Murotex fabrics meet most commercial office building specifications and codes. This product, a design within the Phifertex group, is antimicrobial, stain and fade resistant, and can be woven in any combination of colors and patterns.
