Like I said last week, key systems seem to be top-of-mind for many of you these days. In my last post, we reviewed some questions to consider when switching key system vendors. Today I want to dive into your options for switching between types of key systems. Key Systems – Types of Cylinders As discussed […]
Read moreWe’ve talked about green hardware a few times over the past few months, but it occurred to me while reading the latest edition of Doors & Hardware, which focused on green initiatives within the industry, that we hadn’t discussed the strategic factors of “going green.” LEED v4 went into effect in November of 2013; while […]
Read moreWritten by LockNet Technical Service Representative, Dillon Campbell We were told that we need to install exit devices on our storefront doors. What options do we have so that the doors will always be unlocked? When you think of an exit device, you typically picture a door that is locked from the outside and allows […]
Read moreI would venture to guess 75% of incoming phones calls in LockNet’s Nationwide Repair & Service Department start with, “This is Name from Company; my [insert hardware of your choice here] is broken. How do I get a locksmith out?” Stuff breaks – and it’s inevitable. Whether it’s your iPhone or the closer on your […]
Read moreWe just wrapped up PRSM – and it seems that the hot topic on everyone’s mind was key systems, key systems, and more key systems. We talked pretty in-depth about them during our ten week series on the five critical components of key system management, but today I want to dive further into the process […]
Read moreBeware: I’m on my “your door hardware specification is SUPER important, please stop neglecting it!” soapbox again. I can’t stress the importance of an adequately specified schedule enough – as seen in prior posts here, here, and here. That being said, I understand you don’t always have time to do a thorough breakdown of every component […]
Read moreThe issue of restroom vagrancy is popping up far too often for us to ignore. Even though we discussed urban bathroom lock solutions last year, the vagrants and drug users seem to be hitting the streets and finding our restrooms again. Many establishments, particularly restaurants, need to provide restroom access to their customers, but in […]
Read moreI’ve been charged with selecting the standard safe locks to be installed in our chain of facilities. There are a plethora of options and the process has gotten overwhelming. What’s the best approach in determining a standard lock to use? Options are supposed to be a good thing, aren’t they? Yet, when you’re faced with […]
Read moreFranchising is certainly not a new concept and I have no idea how many brands have turned their sights on franchising as a means to grow their business. But I don’t think that’s the important thing to consider. My question rather, is how many brands are doing it well? We talk to MANY franchisors during […]
Read moreIt’s tradeshow season, which means our sales team is working more from their laptops on Delta’s WiFi than from the office on their way to meet with some of you – our wonderful readers! As is true for any tradeshow jaunt, we get A LOT of….. interesting questions while we’re on the road. In an […]
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