Doors and Hardware articles from February 2008

Doors and Hardware archives from February 2008

Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... March 9-12 2008 2008 International Hardware Fair/Practical World Cologne, Germany www.ahma.org April 29,-May 2,2008 SHDA 38th Annual Industry Advancement Summit Embassy Suites Chicago: Downtown/Lakefront, www.shda.org...

FDAI program creating exciting new opportunities.(in TOUCH)
February 1, 2008... SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRE DOOR Assembly Inspection program, I have had several conversations with members beginning to conduct inspections at schools, hotels churches and even health care facilities. In one such conversation, a member...

Our Super Bowl.(life safety & security)
February 1, 2008... AS I WRITE THIS ARTICLE, I DO NOT even know who the 2008 Super Bowl participants will be. By the time this is being read by each of you, we will know not only who is playing in the game, but who the champions are for the 2007-08 season. ...

Biometrics: handy prescription for security in healthcare facilities.(case STUDY)
February 1, 2008... Whether your healthcare customer wants to secure access to the front door, a data room, cafeteria or sensitive laboratory, think biometrics. From a reseller perspective, these systems are affordable, practical and easy to install. Plus, there...

Nanotechnology: fighting germs on the frontline.
February 1, 2008... When serious illness or infection strikes, we turn to our doctors and hospitals for treatment and recovery. But because they concentrate so many germs in one place, hospitals are themselves a leading source of infection. In fact, over one...

Balanced construction: a rational approach to passive & active fire protection.
February 1, 2008... PROTECTING A BUILDING'S occupants and contents from fire has long been a prime consideration in building codes, as evidenced by historic requirements for fire-resistant construction assemblies and automatic fire sprinklers. As the model codes...

Sustainable design: 'a new way of doing business'.
February 1, 2008... Sustainable design is the art of designing physical objects to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability. It ranges from the microcosm of designing small objects for everyday use, through to the macrocosm of...

Hose stream or smoke screen? What door manufacturers really need to know about fire-rated glass ...
February 1, 2008... IN THE ARTICLE TITLED STRENGTH UNDER FIRE, WHICH appeared in this magazine last November, the author drew an analogy between a pilot's flight test and the code required hose stream test. The assumption here seems to suggest that the hose stream...

Building better schools while reducing cost.(school SAFETY)
February 1, 2008... LAST WEEK, I WORKED WITH a school district that has experienced some safety problems. During our site visits, it became apparent that two recently constructed high schools have serious design flaws from a safety standpoint. Though beautiful...

Is there a difference between professional conduct & acting professionally?
February 1, 2008... What do architectural door and hardware businesses share in common with insurance consulting operations? If your answer is "absolutely nothing," you would be wrong because at the root both types of businesses exist with many of the same...

Automation, setting goals & shopping tips: one stop shopping to streamline your operation.(Reprint)
February 1, 2008... MOST HOLLOW METAL AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS have taken advantage of some form of automation through the use of programs such as Excel, Word or other generic accounting systems, to accommodate the complexities that are unique to our industry. A...

Click & tell: DHI members from across the country share some of the strangest things they've come across in their travels.(real openings: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY)
February 1, 2008... THIS DOOR CONNECTS TWO SEPARATE buildings at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Submitted by: Robbie F. McCabe Campbell-McCabe, Inc. Waltham, Massachusetts I RAN ACROSS THIS IN WATERLOO, IA at...

Can employers check social networking websites prior to hiring?(legal)
February 1, 2008... THERE HAS BEEN CONSIDerable media attention lately urging parents to be aware of what their kids may be posting about themselves and their friends on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. (1) But what about employers who want to be...

We've merged or reorganized. Now what? Successfully lead through major organizational change.(leadership)
February 1, 2008... TODAY, COMPANIES GET bought and sold at a dizzying rate, and reorganizations happen like clockwork. These changes are usually made with the best of intentions but unfortunately don't always end up with the intended results. That's because...

Five steps to build credibility: shed the Superman cape.(management)
February 1, 2008... SUPERMAN IS A SUPER HERO due to his many powers. However, even with all of his strengths, Superman has a vulnerability--Kryptonite--therefore, he is not perfect. He has a flaw. And in spite of this weakness, Superman's credibility is beyond...

Mick Jagger killed the mass market!(marketing)
February 1, 2008... YES, IT'S TRUE. Mick Jagger killed the mass market using the power of subconscious persuasion. In 1965, he wrote a song that became a huge hit with the baby boom generation and it changed our views of mass marketing. This song has been...

Mining your distribution data.(shelf life)
February 1, 2008... WHAT PERCENTAGE OF your distribution software are you currently utilizing? I ask this question to most of the groups I speak in front of. I get some really interesting answers. I always know when somebody's boss is in the room. "We use around...

Woodfold Mfg., Inc. announces addition of Michael Ghiotto to sales team.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... Woodfold Mfg., Inc. announces addition of Michael Ghiotto to sales team. Michael joined Woodfold in September 2007 and has recently completed an extensive training relating to Woodfold's manufacturing systems and product lines. Michael's...

Kaba's E-Plex 2000 is now compatible with best Interchangeable Core [EP2000 0407].(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Kaba Access Control is pleased to announce that the E-Plex 2000 is now available with a Best Lever that is compatible with Best or equivalent Interchangeable Cores. The new E-Plex 2000 Best Lever Lock will accept user-supplied 6 or 7-pin...

Marshfield DoorSystems[R] introduces Harmony Jambs and Casings.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... America's leading provider of commercial doors is pleased to announce a new product offering to complement our extensive line of fine commercial doors. Our new Harmony Jambs and Casings are the perfect complement to every Marshfield...

PGC changes name, President.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... The former Protective Glazing Council (PGC) announced a name change at its annual Symposium last week in Arlington, VA. The organization is now Protective Glazing Council International, a change approved by the membership as part of the...

Security door controls new--striking adaptability.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... One strike with all the features you need. The new SDC 45 series strike accommodates locksets with up to 3/4" latchbolts. The heavy duty, all stainless steel design is loaded with features to ensure adaptability to virtually any access control...

Hafele adds stainless steel Dialock Door Terminal product options.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2008... Hafele America Co. introduces two new Dialock Door Terminal options: Steel Hotel DTSH Tag-it[TM] and Steel Office DTSO Tag-it[TM]. The solid stainless steel internal and external covers provide maximum security in conjunction with the latest...

Product performance standards.(do you know?)
February 1, 2008... All ANSI/BHMA standards for builders hardware begin with A156 and are arranged by section for each type of product. Each product is given a five digit Identification Number preceded by a letter. The prefix letter refers to the BHMA Product...