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 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 moreIt’s finally closing time. The last customer of the day is out the door, the floors have been swept and mopped, you’ve counted, double counted, and triple counted everything on the list and you’re ready to lock up. You can feel the relief of walking out the door…. And you just broke your key in […]
Read morePanic bars are one of the most important pieces of hardware in your facilities. They are supposed to keep the bad guys out and they are supposed to let employees and patrons quickly exit in case of emergency. Unfortunately, time and time again, we see makeshift security measures put in place on exit doors that […]
Read moreThis time of year is exhausting for a million and one reasons. To-do lists often turn into year-end checklists or New Year’s resolutions, but I have a proposition for you. Instead of your typical goals and resolutions, step out the box. Walk away from your comfort zone and think about your facility’s efficiency in a new way. Say […]
Read moreWhen was the last time your technical knowledge was put to the test? For most of us, it’s hard not to become overly confident in our skills after working within the same niche for years, especially when the task is repeated a couple of hundred times a month. LockNet’s team of Project Managers is no […]
Read moreSubcontracting is standard practice in the realms of commercial construction and access control, but has gotten a bad rap in the Facilities and Loss Prevention worlds. Managers and facilities directors often worry about the cost of adding a “middle man” and loss of control. While this may hold true for some trades, that’s not the […]
Read moreWhat are you risking by not verifying the integrity of your openings? In a recent article I discussed the complications that arise when architectural plans contain an incomplete door and hardware schedule, but what happens when the specification is completed incorrectly? Although not as easily recognizable, an incorrect hardware schedule can have ramifications just as damaging as […]
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 negative impact on your bottom line, schedule, and time. From national chains that employ a construction department of 50 people, to […]
Read moreHow secure are your facilities? Over the last few years, you’ve probably experienced a rise in organized retail crime (ORC) and shoplifting. A survey performed by the NRF 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 organized retail […]
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