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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

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PASS has developed a white paper that outlines common layouts , but it is encouraged that project stakeholders consult with a security expert to determine which design is best suited for the school. To do this, architectural firms have turned to multifunctional, fire-rated glazing assemblies.

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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design

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Using such glazing can complement a hardened building envelope by providing another layer of defense. If national model codes are expanded to include security, then it is important that new requirements do not forget about fire and life safety—especially since there are, on average, over 3,000 fires on school campuses annually.

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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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constructionattorneyblog: Posting Architectural Elevations on a.

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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constructionattorneyblog: Arbitrations are not always private

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Sabo & Zahn.

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