A study conducted in 2012 found that Seventy-five percent of employees have stolen from their employers at least once, and over thirty-seven percent have committed the crime at least twice. The resulting loss for these businesses in 2012 was a staggering $50,000,000 in employee theft alone. Not to mention general shrinkage and waste, the numbers […]
Read moreWhen ordering locks, you will most likely need to specify the type of cylinder you need. The list of options is a long one: mortise, rim, key in knob, key in lever, deadbolt, and profile. But don’t let this throw you – it’s pretty easy to distinguish each of the types of cylinders. Before we […]
Read morePanic bars are a hot topic in the loss prevention and facilities management world. At a recent trade show, an attendee asked about the options available for rear door security. As a large national chain, his organization had fallen victim to some creative criminals. By prying out the bottom of the door, robbers were able to […]
Read moreDoor handing is a process explained in each of our departments on a regular basis. The ‘handing’ of a door refers to the direction in which the door swings. Door handing is important for a two main reasons. First, you want to ensure that the door you are installing swings in the proper direction. Second, […]
Read moreI was having a conversation yesterday about our Electromechanical Solutions department and the challenges the project managers are facing during specification. If our team (who is specifically trained in the fields of electrical and mechanical hardware) is facing challenges – someone with little or no knowledge of the industry is having these issues times ten. What […]
Read moreWhile door and lock maintenance isn’t the most glorious topic, we’re on a mission to get it into the “It’s not pretty but we have to talk about it” category. Many retailers and restaurateurs are heading into the busy season – the last thing you need is for malfunctioning doors and locks to slow you […]
Read moreGet excited – today we’re going to talk about gate hardware. While you may think it’s as easy as slapping a lock on a gate to control access to restricted areas, it’s actually not that simple – all sorts of codes apply. I usually consult (read: annoy) one of our Specification Consultants when I’m writing […]
Read moreBefore we start talking about Key System Records management I’m going to need a drumroll…………This post marks the end of a series that has spanned over two months and ten blog entries. But this, my friends, is the cornerstone of system maintenance that should not be glossed over. It’s taken serious blood sweat and tears […]
Read moreDo I feel a mini-series coming? I know we’re just wrapping up a behemoth series on key systems… I promise this one won’t be nearly as long, but it’s an important thing to consider nonetheless. Does your architect know everything there is to know about doors, frames, and hardware? What about fire and life safety […]
Read moreIf a key on your managed key system was flushed down the toilet, would you authorize a rekey? The knee jerk response of facilities managers is generally “OH NO! I can’t get those keys back. Someone’s going to find them and waltz right into my store!” Rewind. Let’s think about this for a moment. Who […]
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