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Protecting students from modern security risks with rolling door and grilles

Construction Specifier

A rolling grille in a school to provide protection from modern security risks. By Jason Millard In recent years, the safety of students in schools has emerged as a paramount concern for districts across the United States. Photos courtesy Clopay® Corporation. However, preparedness goes beyond school officials and administrators.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

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Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place.

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design

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Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:16 Code-compliant locking hardware is essential to safer school design. The right lock can support access control for improved school safety. This is especially crucial when specifying locking hardware.

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Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

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By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. However, designers must prioritize comfort because it is fundamentally linked to customer satisfaction.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.