Burj Dubai: innovations in crisis response
planning.(Reprint)
Burj Dubai, CURRENTLY being constructed in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, is slated for completion in 2009, and it is on its way to
becoming the world's tallest tower. With the design calling . . .
Glass doors go green.(case STUDY)
Glass doors, especially for glass-intensive convenience stores,
fast food restaurants and similar retail establishments, can do more
than simply display to prospective customers the level of . . .
The Americans with Disabilities Act: not to be feared ... not to
be taken lightly.
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) might be one of the most
misunderstood pieces of legislation that affects the construction
industry. While it is feared by some, loathed by others, and . . .
Legal Origin lumber: what is your responsibility to ensure the
wood in your product line is of legal origin?
IF YOU HAVE IN YOUR PRODUCT LINE WOOD THAT COMES FROM ANYWHERE in
the tropics, the Russian Federation, or China, chances are good that a
significant portion of that wood is of illegal origin. The . . .
In the news--school security.(life safety & security)
YOU SEE IT EVERYWHERE--THE TALK AND the action in schools, from
kindergarten to college campuses, from New York to California. School
officials are taking security seriously. From facial . . .
DHI members seize new opportunities.(in TOUCH)
THE LAUNCH OF A MAJOR NEW initiative for our industry took place at
the 32nd Annual DHI Conference and Exposition and the results were
exhilarating. The Fire Door Assembly Inspection (FDAI) program . . .
Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
December 7-9, 2007
DHI Fire Door Assembly Inspection Class Session
COR110 / COR115
COR140 / DAI600
The National Conference
Center Lansdowne, VA
January 27-30, 2008
WDMA 81st Annual . . .
Do you know?(tech tip)
Apopular concern with fire-rated doors has always been pairs of
doors and how to handle the inactive leaf when they do not pose a hazard
to safety of life, for example storage and equipment room . . .
Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and
Security.
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Marshfield DoorSystems acquires assets of Precision Architectural
Corporation.(CORPORATE CORNER)
Marshfield, WI Sept 17, 2007--Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc. has
purchased assets of Precision Architectural Corporation and is now
operating the former Precision Architectural factory in Largo, . . .
Detroit Door offers electronic requests for service.(CORPORATE
CORNER)
Detroit Door & Hardware Company customers can visit Detroit
Door's website to request service for doors, security and material
handling products.
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Anyone can visit . . .
Midwest Wholesale Hardware Company opens fourth
location.(CORPORATE CORNER)
Midwest Wholesale Hardware Co. is pleased to announce the opening
of our fourth location which is strategically located in the Harrisburg
Pennsylvania area at 32 Industrial Road, Suite 102, . . .
Alarm Lock's 700x28WP & 250x28WP now
weatherproof!(PRODUCTS)
Alarm Lock Systems, Inc., has released its weatherproof electronic
alarmed panic locks models 700x28 & 250x28. A well-established
leader in security and locking technologies, Alarm Lock has taken . . .
Alarm Lock's will soon unveil the PDL5300 to the Trilogy
family of products.(PRODUCTS)
Alarm Lock Systems, Inc. will be introducing the PDL5300. It is our
newest addition to the Trilogy family and features a double-sided keypad
with PIN-code and HID reader access on both sides of the . . .
Columbia thresholds' new lifetime warranty offers more
selling power.(PRODUCTS)
Columbia's 900 Plus Series thresholds provide unsurpassed
protection and weather resistance. The company's injection molded
and extruded substrate design guards against rotting, warping and . . .
Next Door announces new CEO and production VP.(PEOPLE)
Next Door Company, Weston, FL, announces that Jim Schechter joined
the company as President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition,
Justin Schechter joins Next Door as VP of Operations. Both Jim . . .
Reliant Glass & Door Systems expands team.(PEOPLE)
Reliant Glass & Door Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the
hiring of three key individuals to their team. Brent Henschel was
recently hired as VP--Business Development. Brent will be . . .
VT Industries announces new sales representative.(PEOPLE)
VT Industries welcomes Paul Winicki as an independent sales
representative. Winicki is responsible for architectural wood door sales
in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Winicki has over 20 years of . . .
Martin Similuk joins Marshfield Door as Director of Sales
North.(PEOPLE)
Marty Similuk has joined Marshfield DoorSystems as Director of
Sales North, Commercial Door Division. Marty has a background that
includes general management in the commercial openings industry. . . .
2007 Conference sponsors.
Thank you Sponsors
DHI would like to thank all sponsors for their continued support of
the 32nd Annual Conference and Exposition!
OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR & CONFERENCE TOTE BAGS
LUNCH ON THE . . .
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