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Keypad Locks
Keypad locks offer the advantage of removing the need for keys, while sill maintaining a secure opening. The opening security is controlled by changing the keypad combination.
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Namesake Racing Cars
Call it a fascination. Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Prosoco seminar about fluid applied air barriers at the Simeone Foundation...
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Importance of Tables of Contents
Tables of Contents are a valuable coordination tool to ensure the project manual includes everything required without duplication or conflict. The...
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Impractical Surface Bolts
Top and bottom surface bolts are used on the inactive leaf of pairs of doors. The bolts hold the door closed until the full door opening is require....
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Lavatory Exposed Pipe Insulation
Accessibility standard ANSI A117.1 requires exposed water supply and drain pipes to be insulated or configured to prevent contact. Here is a lavatory...
Large Format Tile Revisited
The publication of 2011 versions of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 addressed the challenges in large format tile installations. This...
Consider the Consequences
It must have seemed a good idea at the time - inexpensive, easy to install. Add a barrier to keep objects from falling from one parking level to...
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Specs Must State the Architect's Intent
"Why is it that Architects specify 'Intent' and can not specify what products they require? I have a real problem trying to price an Architect's...
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Construction Improvisation; Acceptable Quality?
Construction sites often present challenges for completing the work as the architect intended. But when contractors improvise, the results may not be...
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Succeeding with Substitution Requests, Contractors
This month's Tech Tip, geared toward product reps, is a good start to ANYONE interested in proposing substitutions. Randy makes a few excellent...