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10 Tips to Safeguard Your Master Key

July 25, 2011

How fast the fire department can access your building during an emergency is paramount. But what if locked doors prevent them from doing their job? External safes maintain a fine balance between security and life safety code. The risk is real – multiple businesses and hotels have been burglarized because thieves simply unlocked doors with a key obtained from a poorly maintained safe.

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Create Low-Cost Choices for Commuters

Accommodating alternative transportation is more than just painting a couple of special spaces or setting out a stack of bus schedules. Whether your company's plans are prompted by the possibility of LEED points or a near-capacity parking structure, the central point is the same – offer commuters more choices.

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EPA Announces National Grants for Green Jobs
The money will be awarded to 21 grantees to recruit, train, and place unemployed, predominantly low-income residents in polluted areas.Click here for complete article…
New Wind Farm Technology Increases Efficiency Researchers revisit some of the fundamental assumptions that have guided the wind industry for the past 30 years. Click here for complete article…
Modern Air Conditioning Turns 109
HVAC and air conditioning are always points of interest for facility managers and commercial building owners – but how did it all get started?
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The Basics of Security Door Hardware
While doors are a major factor, they’re only part of a well-designed security system.Click here for complete article …
Faulty Doors Can Leave You in a Legal Jam
Learn how faulty or damaged door hardware can turn into a personal injury liability case against you.
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