Fire code violations aren’t always top of mind – it usually takes an incident or a visit from the fire marshal to spur us into action. All public facilities are subject to fire code inspections; fire marshals will often arrive unannounced to perform inspections. If cited, managers and building owners are responsible for rectifying any […]
Read moreReading through various industry publications, I’ve noticed a disturbing increase in reports of organized retail crime (ORC). This unfortunate trend was confirmed by a survey performed by the NRF which revealed that in 2012, organized retail crime was the highest it has been in 7 years. Nine out of every ten retailers were affected by […]
Read moreHow much time and money could you save by getting it right the first time? Your door schedule is the foundation of your facilities’ physical security – failure to get it right has a host of negative impacts – your bottom line, your schedule, and perhaps the most valuable, your time. From national chains employing […]
Read moreIt doesn’t take much perusing through the various facilities and construction magazines to notice that going green is becoming more and more important in the industry. From green products to green practices, organizations are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental footprint on their community. For years, the environmental impact of ‘big business’ seemed insurmountable, ranging […]
Read moreIf you regularly call LockNet’s service department, you’ve likely heard a few new voices over the last few weeks and months. We’ve been ramping up staff in our Nationwide Repair and Support Department to accommodate our growing customer list – definitely a good problem to have. Many of our technical service representatives have been with […]
Read morePicture this scenario: Your trusted store manager John Doe has keys to your store. John has the ability to lock and unlock the store, arm and disarm the security system, and gain access to the safe. In essence, all of the store’s money lies in your trusted manager’s hands. But wait – it turns out […]
Read moreExit doors can take a beating. We receive over 31,000 service calls a year – so when I say we’ve seen it all, I’m not exaggerating. Take a look this back door. Before you ask – yes, this is a real door we saw in the field. While many of the service calls we receive […]
Read moreIn a post-recession economy, everyone is looking for ways to reduce spending. From grocery budgets to facilities budgets, costs have a sneaky way of creeping up. Innovative companies are looking for new and creative ways to reduce their overall budget, a recent addition to that list is reducing spend on their key systems by swapping […]
Read moreOur District Managers and after-hours vendors are having a hard time keeping track of keys to all of the locations they’re responsible for. What’s the easiest way to simplify our key system that will reduce the number of keys to manage? The short answer to this question is a master key system; this system will […]
Read moreWell fiddlesticks! (Yes – I unfortunately do really use that word now that I have a child.) You just broke a key off in your front door, and you need a locksmith – fast. If you’re like most, you will turn to our best friend Google to find a qualified locksmith, only to be floored […]
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