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Trimco Partners with Scranton Products for Bactericidal Copper Partition Hardware
This new line of partition hardware from Scranton Products and Trimco's Healthy Hardware are manufactured to kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria when cleaned regularly.
Security & Safety
PDQ Introduces the SF Series Grade 2 Standard Duty Cylindrical Lock
Business
DHI conNextions Conference & Expo Introduces First-Ever Conference Advisory Board
Codes / Standards
SCIF Security and Egress Requirements
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USGBC 2020 LEED Report Reveals 60% of U.S. Green Buildings in Office, Healthcare and Education
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Glass Ceiling in Construction Continues as Female CEOs Lag Globally
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Security & Safety
PASS School Security and Safety Guidelines, 5th Edition
PASS School Safety and Security Guidelines provide best practices designed primarily for the team responsible for the security of individual schools and entire school districts.
Construction / Design
Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021
Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
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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Construction / Design
Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021
Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
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.
Business
Trimco Partners with Scranton Products for Bactericidal Copper Partition Hardware
This new line of partition hardware from Scranton Products and Trimco's Healthy Hardware are manufactured to kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria when cleaned regularly.
Access Control
dormakaba Expands Headquarters with Customer Discovery Center
Located in its Americas headquarters in Indianapolis, dormakaba has designed an interactive space that engages guests in hands-on, technology-driven collaborative activities.
Access Control
HID Global 2021 State of Physical Access Control Report
Changes to work and physical spaces introduced new challenges for security professionals.
Security & Safety
More Precautionary Measures for COVID-19
New products are being manufactured and implemented to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus.
Business
DHI And DSSF Announce The Departure Of Interim CEO Sharon Newport, CAE
DHI’s Board of Governors will begin a formal search process to hire a new CEO immediately, aiming to finalize the search in the coming months.
Business
Allegion Names Luis Orbegoso as Senior Vice President of Allegion Americas
In his new executive leadership role, Orbegoso is responsible for a business that generates approximately $2 billion in annual revenue and is supported by more than 7,000 employees across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Security & Safety
PDQ Introduces the SF Series Grade 2 Standard Duty Cylindrical Lock
The grade 2 cylindrical lock for multi-family, senior living, student housing, and more!
Codes / Standards
BILCO Provides Emergency Egress in 109-Mile Project
The order was one of the largest in the history of the 94-year-old company.
Business
State Construction Unemployment Rates End Poorly in 2020
December construction employment was only 3% below the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020, compared to overall nonfarm payroll employment, which was down 6.5%
Business
Banner Solutions Aquires the Wholesale Division of Builders’ Hardware & Supply Company
By acquiring the Pacific Northwest‘s leader in locks and hardware, Banner Solutions strengthens it’s position as the nation’s premier wholesale distributor, while growing an already industry-leading residential product offering.
Business
DHI conNextions Conference & Expo Introduces First-Ever Conference Advisory Board
The newly formed Conference Advisory Board reflects such dynamics with leaders and subject matter experts representing the door and hardware distribution channel of manufacturers, distributors, and others allied to the industry.
Construction / Design
National Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.8% in December 2020
Private nonresidential spending was down 1.7%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.5% in December.
Construction / Design
US Recession Recovery Shows Signs of Stalling with Just 4.0% GDP and 3.0% Nonresidential Construction Growth in Q4
Compared to 33.4% Q3 GDP growth, 4.0% represents drastic slowing, 'An indication of an economy still beset by uncertainty and interruption. Economic momentum has been decelerating rapidly since the summer,' says ABC's chief economist
Access Control
What does Access Control Look Like in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has changed end-user considerations and priorities.
Codes / Standards
SCIF Security and Egress Requirements
This document establishes requirements for three types of SCIF perimeter doors: main entrance doors, entry and egress doors that are not the primary doors, and emergency egress-only doors.
Business
Nonresidential Building Spending Expected to Decline Through 2021
Health care and public safety are the only major sectors that are slated to produce gains in 2021.
Access Control
PDQ Adds an Interconnected Lock to the Networked Access Control Device Lineups
The new lock expands the smart device portfolio which includes Grade 1 and Grade 2 cylindricals, Grade 1 mortise, heavy duty deadbolt and more.
Access Control
Allegion Falcon B Series Cylindrical Lock
The B Series medium-duty lever lock offers tough, reliable performance and is ideal for new construction projects in retail, industrial, multi-family, government and military applications.
Access Control
Hold On! How to Hold Open a Fire Door Safely
Fire barriers are walls that help to compartmentalize a building to deter the spread of smoke, flames and toxic gases during a fire.
Access Control
The Lock that Transformed the Security Industry
As the mechanical push-button lock prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its inception in 2021, it remains the most popular lock in the security marketplace and one of the most purchased items.
Access Control
Get More Out of Your Access Control
Access control readers using contactless technology can help prevent the spread of infection by limiting contamination of door hardware.
Business
Dunes Point Capital, LP Announces Unified Door & Hardware Group’s Acquisition of Joffe Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
DPC is a family office and private investment firm, pursuing control investments in companies operating in the general industrial sector.
Business
PSA Security Network Names Matt Barnette CEO
Bozeman has more than 40 years of experience in the security systems integration business and has been PSA’s CEO since 2000.
Security & Safety
The Days of Using Just a Lock and Key to Secure a Classroom are Fading
These devices are easy to use, can be operated in multiple ways and are much safer than hinge locks and door stops.
Healthcare
2021 Will Encourage New Healthcare Challenges and Greater Technology Investment
Security technologies such as network cameras, access control, touchless entry and analytics have clear uses for healthcare now and in the post-COVID world.
Access Control
Continental Access Launches Cloud-Based E-Access Embedded Platform
E-Access is said to be an easy-to-use platform of 1 to 4-door self-contained controllers with embedded software.
Codes / Standards
Guardian Fire Testing Laboratories Hire New Test Division Supervisor
During her career, Jones conducted numerous internal audits for laboratory departments including annual audits required by ANAB.
Codes / Standards
CSI Incorporates UNIFORMAT and ASTM E 1557 Standards into CROSSWALK
Applications that incorporate UNIFORMAT and ASTM E1557 now have a central location to access standards information specific to the project phase from feasibility to turnover.
