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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
Business
DHI conNextions 2021 Releases its Conference Agenda
Webinars
7 Must Do's for Highly Successful Virtual Meetings
April 8, 2021
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Business
Trimco Partners with Scranton Products for Bactericidal Copper Partition Hardware
Security & Safety
PDQ Introduces the SF Series Grade 2 Standard Duty Cylindrical Lock
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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.
Access Control
Hands-Free Opening Solutions from ASSA ABLOY
These door hardware solutions help improve the facility safety by minimizing the spread of germs through high-frequency touch points within a building.
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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.
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
Codelocks Promotes Matt Welty To Vice President, Americas
Welty will be responsible for all day-to-day business operations, as well as continuing to implement growth strategies in the Americas.
Business
How to Ensure All is Forgiven Under the Paycheck Protection Program
When it comes to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, forgiveness is more complicated than you think.
Sustainability
USA-made Fire Rated Glass Helps UC Merced Achieve Triple Zero Sustainability
This project was designed to be “Triple Zero” – zero net energy, zero landfill waste, and zero net greenhouse gas emissions and is the first public research university in the U.S. to achieve carbon neutrality.
Access Control
Nexkey Released its 2020 Access Control Trends Review
44% feel that access control is more important after COVID-19.
Construction / Design
FireSlide Sliding Door System
FireSlide sliding door system allows for the ability to select your choice of finishes including a variety of wood species with a range of laminate and natural veneer options.
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.
Security & Safety
Protogetic Announces a New Protective Design Marketplace Catering to Manufacturers, Architects and Engineers
Protogetic is now available to protective design manufacturers in the vehicle barrier, door and window categories
Access Control
Hands-Free Opening Solutions from ASSA ABLOY
These door hardware solutions help improve the facility safety by minimizing the spread of germs through high-frequency touch points within a building.
Construction / Design
ASSA ABLOY Launches New Smooth Grain Door
New product provides the look of wood with the strength of steel to bring aspects of home to commercial spaces
Sustainability
ASSA ABLOY's Sustainable Solutions Line Up to Meet Net Zero Targets
World Green Building Week, September 21-25, highlights the need for action to deliver net zero buildings over the coming decade.
Access Control
ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Lock Technology with vIDix Control
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology.
Business
ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
The hardware company is an active member in the Connected Home over IP project within the alliance.
Business
The DHI Board of Governors and DSSF Board of Trustees Appoint New Chief Executive Officer
Cedric Calhoun has been appointed at the Chief Executive Officer effective April5, 2021.
Business
H.L. Flake Merges with Banner Solutions
This merger forms the largest security hardware distributor in America.
Security & Safety
Did the Pandemic Increase the Importance of Physical Security?
The pandemic put security and facility managers in the position of needing to protect health and safety in addition to their usual responsibilities for people and physical assets.
Business
The Cook & Boardman Group Acquires H&H Door
The company will continue to operate under the H&H name, and customer contacts will remain unchanged due to the acquisition.
Business
How Building Materials Companies Can Make Themselves Essential
As a building materials company, you can protect yourself from being replaced, even when someone else is offering a lower price.
Codes / Standards
What is the Code for Patient Room Doors in Health Care Occupancies?
Past fires in hospitals and nursing homes and the resulting fatalities, have shaped the codes that we use today.
