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More than 59 percent of main instructional buildings were built prior to 2000. So much has changed in safer school design since then. As schools renovate existing buildings, they can improve the level of safety and security on campus by updating their locking hardware. In his latest blog for Building Design + Construction, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy for Allegion, states visual indication trims that are backwards compatible not only support school safety but can also be cost-efficient for retrofits. Find out why below: http://ms.spr.ly/6040mnUfK

More than 59 percent of main instructional buildings were built prior to 2000. So much has changed in safer school design since then. As schools renovate existing buildings, they can improve the level of safety and security on campus by updating their locking hardware. In his latest blog for Building Design + Construction, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy for Allegion, states visual indication trims that are backwards compatible not only support school safety but can also be cost-efficient for retrofits. Find out why below: http://ms.spr.ly/6044mXAXQ

More than 59 percent of main instructional buildings were built prior to 2000. So much has changed in safer school design since then. As schools renovate existing buildings, they can improve the level of safety and security on campus by updating their locking hardware. In his latest blog for Building Design + Construction, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy for Allegion, states visual indication trims that are backwards compatible not only support school safety but can also be cost-efficient for retrofits. Find out why below: http://ms.spr.ly/6043mb0Wt

More than 59 percent of main instructional buildings were built prior to 2000. So much has changed in safer school design since then. As schools renovate existing buildings, they can improve the level of safety and security on campus by updating their locking hardware. In his latest blog for Building Design + Construction, Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy for Allegion, states visual indication trims that are backwards compatible not only support school safety but can also be cost-efficient for retrofits. Find out why below: http://ms.spr.ly/6040mgfvQ

5 Benefits Of Using Bollards In Schools & Universities: 1. Protects Students 2. Illuminates Walkways 3. Encourages Cleanliness 4. Promotes Parking Lot Orderliness & Safety 5. Improves Campus Aesthetic Bollards protect students by creating clear lines between street traffic and walkways. They prevent accidental vehicle ramming on curbs and otherwise stop drivers from coming up onto school property, which is especially beneficial in dormitory areas. Bollards also help students travel safely from one building or area to the next when they are placed at intersections and public transportation areas. These products let students know what sections are off-limits, such as a construction area, to further help them to stay safe. https://lnkd.in/gnKe6-W #urbanarchitecture #construction #projectmanagement #civilengineering #constructionsite #builders #contractor

We're transforming this original 1970s house in Stamford with an open floorplan!  Jobs like this with structural wall removals are one of our the most common calls we get: Converting to an open floorplan is tempting, and extremely trendy right now, but there's a lot of work that goes into reconfiguring your floorplan to make it work.  That's why we're documenting as much of this job as we can: Tons of homeowners in Connecticut want more space, and whether it's by moving, building a home addition, or opening up your existing floorplan, knowing the steps to making large structural changes like load-bearing wall removals puts you a step ahead of other homeowners (and some contractors!) https://lnkd.in/eJEJMSC9 #StamfordCT #HomeRemodel #1970s #OpenFloorPlan #FineHomeContracting

#CompleteSolutions When specifying in an education environment, there are several things to consider in order to create a safe, yet inspiring setting for students to learn and thrive in 💫   With a proven history in the education sector, Gerflor UK & Ireland and Gradus Limited offer a host of experience and a wide range of products to help create functional learning spaces.   From sturdy flooring solutions to protective wall coverings and inspiring lighting, we can help to create sustainable, cost-effective education environment which meets specific needs.   👉 Read our latest Education blog to find out more about what products should be considered, and how to specify them - https://lnkd.in/dQS2h2UC #EducationFlooring #ClassroomFlooring #SchoolFlooring #UniversityFlooring #NurseryFlooring #WallCovering #LearningEnvironments #SafeFlooring #CarpetTiles #VinylFlooring

You've learned about the flashy new blast doors and remember the massive opening widths McKEON Door protects in iconic buildings like Ion Houston, but did you realize #McKEON Door can help with protecting smaller openings too? They're not limited, and neither are you. Take these two examples: Up first is the McKEON Model CFS in the open and closed position at an MD Anderson Cancer Center Pathology Lab built by York Construction and designed by HOK. This 2’-6” W x 9’-0” H fire shutter shields building occupants and safeguards lab contents in the event of any emergency. We'd like to give Matthew Leinart, AIA, MBA, LEED GA with HOK a special thank you for all the work you put into this project, and kudos to our team - Michael Bertoncini, Hoang Huyen Le, and Dustin Adler - for their work on this project. The second - pictured at far right - is a different McKEON CFS fire-rated counter shutter protecting lives in the much-anticipated Nickel City bar and restaurant opening soon in #HTown. It measures just 2'-7" W x 3' 0" H, but its power is mighty. This inauspicious addition to the space will allow dozens of customers to safely enjoy the latest addition to our great food city. And editor's note here - we are excited about having a new happy hour spot! Thanks to RB Dillard Group and Taft Studio (looking at you, Lizzy Bufton RID) for giving us the opportunity to work on the project. (Team members involved for this second project were Michael Bertoncini, Dustin Adler, Kevin Ham, Samantha Savanah, Matt Mccabe, James Marrow, David Gilg III, and Jeremy Hicks.) #WhatWeveBeenBuilding #SafetyFirst #FireSafety #LifeSafety #FireDoors #Architects #Architecture #Design #Healthcare #Pathology #Lab #Medicine #Foodie #Bar #Restaurant #Construction #Design

When a building is constructed faster and trades are more efficient… everyone wins! Particularly in the world of skilled labor challenges the AEC industry faces daily. This is a great school project testament to how SIPS can positively impact the entire project. Premier Building Systems

#ThrowbackThursday. I was thinking the other day about a trip I did last year for a conference in #WashingtonDC. The primary debate during my time there was regarding a proposed change to the building height limit. The city has a consistent height calculation that buildings are required to adhere to. A 1910 federal law imposes maximum heights on buildings within Washington, DC based upon the width of the street, to a maximum height of 130 feet (commercial streets) and 90 feet (residential streets), and 160 feet for parts of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. The height limit does allow the landmarks of the city, such as the Washington Monument and the capitol to stand out from certain viewpoints. The questions are: what design opportunities are available with or without height limits, what’s the proper role of height in buildings generally, and how can limits define/restrict the city’s street character?