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Entrances
Enhancing Elevator Safety: A Guide to Smoke Containment Systems and Solutions
August 23, 2024
The Smoke Guard system is equipped to deploy the elevator curtain upon smoke detection through its connected mechanism, providing enhanced safety measures in case of fire incidents. Learn more about our system's deployment process.
Opening New Doors: Rethinking Fire Protection with AMBICO Oversized Entrances
June 18, 2024
Fire safety regulations and standards have long been established practices in North America. While standard fire-rated door openings are widely available, options for oversized fire-rated doors have been limited. Recognizing the growing need for oversized fire-rated doors, AMBICO engineers have designed innovative solutions to address this gap.
BILCO Terrazzo Doors: An Exemplary Choice for Modern Construction
June 11, 2024
When it comes to reliable and efficient access solutions in construction, BILCO terrazzo doors stand out as a top choice for architects and builders. These doors seamlessly blend durability with aesthetic appeal, making them an ideal selection for both functional and design-centric projects.
Enhancing Safety and Efficiency: Embracing Touchless Entrance Solutions
April 9, 2024
Step into the future with touchless entrance solutions from Boon Edam. As technology continues to revolutionize our daily lives, the demand for safer and more efficient entryways is stronger than ever. From commercial buildings to public spaces, discover how touchless entrances are reshaping the way we interact with our environments. Explore the latest innovations, security features, and integration options designed to streamline access while prioritizing safety. Join us on a journey towards a touchless future with Boon Edam.
Introducing the Bil-Guard® 2.0 Roof Hatch Safety Railing System
March 14, 2024
Keep your building's roofing application safe and code compliant with the Bil-Guard® 2.0 Roof Hatch Safety Railing System.
Elevating Urban and Rural Spaces: Par-Kut's Architectural and Environmental Booth Solutions
February 22, 2024
Discover how Par-Kut's Architectural and Environmental Booths seamlessly blend into urban and rural landscapes, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any environment while meeting functional needs with precision and style.
Evolving Technologies in Fire and Smoke Control: A Deep Dive into Smoke Guard's Innovative Solutions
February 6, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of fire and smoke control, a harmonious blend of active and passive measures is proving to be the key to enhanced safety. One noteworthy advancement in this domain is the Fire Service Control Station (FSCS) introduced by Smoke Guard, which acts as a master control panel orchestrating all mitigation systems within a building.
Ballistic Glazing Solutions Guide
February 1, 2024
There are literally thousands of options when it comes to bulletproof glass. Finding the solution that’s right for you or your client is critical and details matter more than ever. This guide is a must-have for anyone working with ballistic glazing:
Innovative Natural Stone Panels Redefining Architectural Possibilities
January 2, 2024
Imagine the strength and timeless elegance of natural stone combined with lightweight, resilient properties. Enter a groundbreaking solution revolutionizing architectural design: a fusion of stone and innovation known across the industry for its unmatched versatility — a composite panel system redefining possibilities in construction and design.
Unveiling the Innovative Smoke Guard M4000: Ultimate Protection for Wide Openings
December 21, 2023
Welcome to the revolutionary M4000 by Smoke Guard, a cutting-edge solution engineered to protect openings up to 15 feet in drop length and an impressive width of 220 feet. Explore the capabilities of the M4000.
[VIDEO] Mantraps in the Real World
November 29, 2023
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Mantraps are used to add a layer of security to any building that needs to mitigate risk. These small, secure vestibules are practical solutions for all types of businesses; there are three basic mantrap variations.
Smoke Guard Draft Curtain: a cost-effective solution designed for warehouses, aircraft hangars and manufacturing environments
October 17, 2023
Smoke Guard Draft Curtain: a cost-effective solution designed for warehouses, aircraft hangars and manufacturing environments. This innovative strategy automatically removes smoke, channeling it away from the fire and out of the building.
BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device
October 10, 2023
Discover how a custom BILCO roof hatch helped safely deliver crucial medical equipment to a hospital in Louisiana.
A unique piece of medical equipment, a Gamma Knife, was installed at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. It is used to help fight brain cancer and there are only approximately 300 in use around the world. The device was lowered into the building by cranes through a custom 12-foot x 9-foot BILCO Type D roof hatch.The hatch allows for workers to install Cobalt-60, a radiation source which is used in the Gamma Knife and a portion of which must be replaced about every 5 years.
Determining the thickness of glass partition walls
June 21, 2023
Glass partition walls serve various purposes, from creating separate spaces in offices to enhancing the aesthetics of shower doors and storefronts. Avanti Systems, the market leader in designing, engineering & manufacturing glass wall systems for commercial interiors, offers insights into determining the appropriate thickness for these partitions.
Layering Physical Security Entrances to Protect Data Centers
May 23, 2023
Implementing a layered approach to physical security is the best way to mitigate unauthorized entry and all the associated risks and liabilities. In this blog, we’ll step through the critical security layers that data centers need, and discuss considerations for selecting the best security entrance solution for each layer.
Architectural and Environmental Booths
April 6, 2023
Par-Kut has taken strides to develop both features and fabrication techniques to make our buildings complement the environment and/or existing architecture. The design staff at Par-Kut works in conjunction with architects, contractors and developers to ensure that a Par-Kut building is an integral part of the site development plan. Through special facade applications, roof treatments, paint and graphic coordination and customized structural design, a Par-Kut booth will always enhance a particular urban or rural setting.
Considerations when installing bullet-resistant frames
February 14, 2023
In order to reliably increase building security, a barrier and access control system needs bullet-resistant frames for its ballistic doors and windows. At one time, architects and builders had extremely limited options for such ballistic framing. Today, advancements in designs and fabrication techniques have expanded the options significantly. This expansion has primarily been in aluminum framing systems, which have seen the most innovation in the past decade.
Ballistic entryways, access control vestibules and custom-fabricated entryways
December 9, 2022
Therm+ H-I Timber Curtain Wall Systems
November 21, 2022
The aesthetic and material benefits of sustainable, well-engineered timber curtain walls are well documented. But Unicel Architectural’s Therm+ H-I curtain wall systems with proven RAICO technology and high-quality glazing by Unicel Architectural take curtain wall performance to the next level. That’s because each Therm+ H-I curtain wall system (available in sizes of 56 and 76 mm) combines lightweight and elegant design with Passive House certification-level thermal insulation, along with superior wind resistance and greater air tightness than any other curtain wall product on the market.
4 Innovative Fire Protection Technologies for 2022
November 16, 2022
With contemporary technology, the fire safety business continues to see impressive leaps in innovation. Fire safety advances that would have seemed like science fiction a decade ago are now becoming a reality. Take a look at some of the most recent breakthroughs in fire safety technology and how they are saving lives: