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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. A vestibule’s ability to provide such defense is twofold.

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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. However, it is important to note that some municipalities, Chicago for instance, require all components of a corridor to be fire-rated. If this is the case, then a system would need to offer both security and fire ratings.

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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL

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Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The community’s manufacturing base is anchored around the Village’s general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport. Chicago Executive Airport has seen significant improvements recently, many of which are ongoing.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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For consultants and executives intrigued by Iowa’s ambitious plans for its future, here’s more good news: finding a suitable piece of land for business relocation can be a fast, painless undertaking in Iowa. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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constructionattorneyblog: Arbitrations are not always private

Construction Lawyer

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.