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No End in Sight as Engineering and Construction Costs Edge Upward for the Eighth Straight Month
IHS Markit reports engineering and construction costs rose for the eight month in a row in June, with all materials and equipment categories reporting increases for the sixth straight month.
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Construction Starts Dip Slightly Downward as Higher Material Prices Hit Housing
Business
Employee Owned Companies Announce the Formation of APTURA Group, Inc.
Security & Safety
A Conversation with Mark Williams, Board Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Construction / Design
Multiax America Provides Supply and Demand Solutions for the Commercial Door and Hardware Industry
Codes / Standards
The International Code Council's Celebrates it's 41st Annual Building Safety Month Campaign
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Business
Privacy Glass Solutions Brings BetweenGlassBlinds to the US
These products will be used in thousands of healthcare, commercial, education, and high-security environments throughout North America.
Codes / Standards
After 30 Years, Schools are Not ADA Compliant
About 70% of school districts have plans to improve the accessibility of their facilities in the next three years.
Business
DE LA FONTAINE Industry Launches New Factory
This facility, DE LA FONTAINE industries’ fourth in the United States, was officially launched on March 1st and is now fully operational.
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ACCELERATE 2021 Conference Co-locates with DHI conNextions
This year’s theme, “Information Flow”, will deliver clarity and insight on how business information flows through Opening Suite.
Access Control
What’s Best? Mag Lock Applications and Alternative Electrified Hardware Solutions
Mag Locks have been the go-to security solution due to the low cost, ease of installation, durability, and minimal maintenance since there aren’t any moving parts.
Access Control
Product Spotlight: Accurate Lock & Hardware M9100ELR Motor Drive Electrified Latch Retraction Mortise Locks
The M9100ELR Motor Drive Electrified Latch Retraction Mortise Locks features keyless entry via Bluetooth/Wifi communication that is controlled by a proprietary app for ease and convenience.
Events
DHI's 2021 Fall Technical School
October 3, 2021
October 10, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 DHI Fall Technical School, taking place in Lansdowne, VA.
Business
dormakaba Acquires Solus Security Systems
Solus Security Systems (Solus) provides integrated solutions for access control, time and attendance, visitor management, vehicle access and security, as well as the services required for managing these solutions.
Construction / Design
Nonresidential Construction Sheds 22,600 Jobs in June Due to Worker Shortages
The construction unemployment rate rose to 7.5% in June. Unemployment across all industries increased slightly from 5.8% in May to 5.9% last month.
Business
Warren Doors and Access Control Launches DoorTalk.com Website for Door Security and Safety Professionals
Weekly Door Talk program and Tech Talk videos to include product demonstrations, engaging interviews, and how-to’s.
Business
KENDELL Acquires Hardware Distributors Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina
HDI shares KENDELL’s expertise in doors and hardware and retains a knowledgeably skilled staff that will support and complement the KENDELL team.
Construction / Design
INOX Introduces the TL7 Magnetic Door Latch
INOX's new TL7 magnetics door latch uses stealth technology to match modern architectural needs.
Business
DE LA FONTAINE Seeks Independent Sales Manufacturer Representatives
DE LA FONTAINE has job openings in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida for sales manufacturer representatives or agencies.
Business
Employee Owned Companies Announce the Formation of APTURA Group, Inc.
The holding company formation is intended to align subsidiary’s operating assets to their respective markets, increase its operational flexibility, and grow its product and service offerings in the expanded geographical area.
Security & Safety
More about Mark Williams, Board Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Mark Williams, Board Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) answers more questions about himself.
Business
Allegion Expands the Schlage Product Portfolio with Schlage RC Reader Controller
The benefits of having a panel and reader in a single enclosure not only eliminates the need for multiple devices, but creates a simplified architecture with ease-of-installation.
Business
ASSA ABLOY Acquires Sure-Loc in the USA
The acquisition of Sure-Loc complements ASSA ABLOY's mechanical hardware portfolio, supporting their ambitions to grow their residential business in the US.
Codes / Standards
How to Know When to Choose a Clear-Swing Hinge Over Other Hinges?
The purpose of this type of hinge is to swing the door completely out of the opening when the door is open 90-95 degrees.
Construction / Design
National Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.5% in April
Spending was down on a monthly basis in nine of 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Business
Privacy Glass Solutions Brings BetweenGlassBlinds to the US
These products will be used in thousands of healthcare, commercial, education, and high-security environments throughout North America.
Security & Safety
A Conversation with Mark Williams, Board Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
This October, Mark Williams, Board Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), will present a pre-conference Workshop, “PASS Partner Training Program,” to attendees of DHI conNextions 2021.
Construction / Design
April Construction Employment Goes Unchanged
Over the last year, the industry has added 917,000 jobs, recovering 82.4% of the jobs lost during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction / Design
Multiax America Provides Supply and Demand Solutions for the Commercial Door and Hardware Industry
With the creation of the C Door Series CNC Feed Through Door Machine, distributors like Midwest D-Vision Solutions are using this machine to get construction projects back on schedule.
Codes / Standards
The International Code Council's Celebrates it's 41st Annual Building Safety Month Campaign
The virtual Building Safety Month campaign begins May 3, 2021.
Codes / Standards
DHI Passes HEA 1270 in Indiana
It corrects Indiana State Code language that allowed for barricading in classrooms due to the activation of a fire alarm.
Construction / Design
Construction Unemployment Rates Point to Industry Recovery
The not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 33 states, fell in 15 states and were unchanged in two states.
Construction / Design
Investment in Nonresidential Structures Declines in Q1
The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.4% annualized rate during the first quarter of 2021; however, investment in nonresidential structures declined at a 4.8% rate for the quarter.
Business
DHI conNextions 2021 Releases its Conference Agenda
Coming off its 2020 virtual conference and trade show, DHI conNextions is “thrilled" to be bringing the show back to a live format for 2021 with proper safety measures in place.
Business
INOX Introduces the PD97 Motor-Driven Electric Mortise Lock for Sliding Doors
The PD97 utilizes a sensor-controlled motor that sends a signal to the lock, prompting it to automatically engage or retract without needing to touch the lock or handle.
Access Control
dormakaba Introduces the Crane Motion Assist 360 Revolving Door
The Crane Motion Assist 360, a low energy, manual revolving door that offers 360 degree continuous rotation.
Business
Banner Solutions Acquires H.L. Flake Security Hardware
This acquisition will enable Banner Solutions to further strengthen its offering to that critical customer base.
Security & Safety
Do Door Barricades Provide Security in the Classroom?
The requirements for free egress, fire protection, and accessibility must be considered in conjunction with the need for security.
Business
American Building Services Launches New Website and E-commerce Portal
The ABS management team worked with Cook & Boardman’s corporate marketing group and Dallas, TX-based digital agency Imaginuity to create the site, which launched to the public on April 1, 2021.
