With the tragic increase in school shootings over the past few years, a great deal of focus has been placed on exactly how we can make our schools safer. A lot of this conversation begins with the basic topic of security. What types of locking devices or other means of security could schools employ that […]
Read moreIt’s inevitable – for all of eternity we will associate restrooms with germs. They just go hand in hand… and unfortunately, those little germs sometimes hitch a ride on your hand, which you then may place on the door handle or knob, giving them a nice, little new home where they can just sit and […]
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 moreDuring a recent home-decorating adventure, I have become addicted to Pinterest (again), and regularly find myself sucked into the home décor category while planning our DIY projects to come. Pinterest is a rabbit-hole of sorts, where I quickly go from browsing curtains, to cabinet hardware, to DIY flooring, and then suddenly “Aww a pig in […]
Read moreFor many of us, we put down our pencil after the last exam in our formal education and jump for joy knowing that we’ll never take another test. I distinctly remember that feeling after my Strategic Business final my senior year in college – pure joy. As it turns out, there are many different professional […]
Read moreBefore I dive into how we increased our trade show efficiency, let me apologize for the delay in posting this… We had a minor office emergency yesterday in the form of this massive mess. Gutters and pipes don’t seems to do well with melting ice – which resulted in said pipe bursting and lots of flowing water. […]
Read moreDoing More With Less & Saving Money In The Process Co-Authors: Maureen Lux with Dollar Tree & Mark Coughlan with Officetrax Many organizations today are looking for ways to save time and money – to do more with less. We have more on our plates and less time to complete those tasks. Computerized Maintenance Management […]
Read moreAs we surge through the remaining 26 days of 2013 it’s important to take a moment to digest what we’ve learned over the last 365; only then can we craft an effective plan of attack for 2014. Year after year, the holiday season has proven to make or break the retail industry and the reputation […]
Read moreA few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a potential client. Just receiving a call from a highly sought after [potential] client is an exciting way to finish a long day at the office, but my interest peaked when he revealed his job function – “Design & Construction – National Accounts”. As it […]
Read moreSubcontracting is standard practice in commercial construction, but has somehow gotten a bad rap in the Facilities and Loss Prevention world. Managers and facilities directors worry about increased cost and loss of control. While this may hold true for some trades, it doesn’t in the world of doors and locks. For small, local businesses, self-performing […]
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