Opening Up About Door Closers
By Ryan Rouse
The term door closer barely begins to explain the many purposes of these widely used devices. Perhaps door controller would be a better term considering...
Expanding Under Lock And Key
In 2000, the former Good Samaritan Hospital became part of Banner Health, an organization that operates 20 hospitals in seven western states. With 17,000...
The Right Technology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is in the process of swapping out its access control system, which includes 800 card readers, 1,500...
Tech Watch
Cards, PINs or both there is a multitude of keyless lock products joining the ranks in access control. Here are some of the latest keyless locks available...
Streamlined Locks
By Carol Carey
A streamlined, updated door locking system has provided the Hilton Atlanta Northeast with greater reliability, versatility and style in managing guest...
One-of-A-Kind Keys
Maintaining building security for the large and growing University of North Carolina's historic Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) campus is a continuing job that requires...
Extreme Locking
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many vending machines in New Orleans belonging to Whitener Snacks Inc., Norco, La., were under water for three...
Beyond the Padlock
With thefts from commercial and delivery vehicles increasing, the hinge lock with a track record stretching almost 20 years is garnering renewed interest...
Wireless Locks Open New World of Access Control
By Randy Southerland
The 2006 New Product of the Year is a system of wireless locks from SimonsVoss Technologies Inc. that provides users with a full-scale access control...
Look Out for Lock Bumpers
Did you know that for $17.99 you could become an expert locksmith? More like an expert lock-picker. At one Web site, that $17.99 can buy you a set of...
From the field public venues
Keying Software Artfully Deployed at The Louvre Museum in Paris Keying is an essential part of a building's security. The Louvre Museum in Paris has selected...
Corrosive and Controlled
Doors and hardware at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California are put to the test daily. A large volume of visitors and a salt-laden, oceanside environment...
Dorm room locks enhance security at Mississippi State
By Karen Baxter
Students lucky enough to live in the new 400-bed Ruby Hall on Mississippi State University's (MSU) campus in Starkville, Miss., enjoy the finest housing...
Biomedical Research Locked Down in Calif.
The California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research, the largest biomedical university expansion in the country, will double The University...
In Compliance
As part of a district program to improve the accessibility and security of its nine high schools, the Glendale Union (Ariz.) High School District has...
Cambridge Secures Its Back Doors
Cambridge (Mass.) College needed to secure the entrances and parking structure at its main campus. Because the building is used by administrators, faculty,...
Product Focus
Grade 1 Mortise Locks Reversible latchbolt The Grade 1 mortise locks have a quick reversible latchbolt that allows users to press the latchbolt retaining...
Wright On Track
At the Marin County Civic Center, the challenges of maintaining door security while protecting life safety and providing accessibility are complicated...
Locks Bring Courthouses To Order
The historic San Luis Obispo County Courthouse, located on California's Central Coast, has chosen Schlage Locknetics on Board Computer-Managed (CM) locksets...
A Drive for Safety
Because of the sensitive issues involved and the competitive nature of the automotive industry, it is important to control access to training areas that...
Unlocking Ancient Rome
By Corrina Stellitano
In today's Las Vegas, ancient Rome is bustling with growth, expansion and renovation. Caesars Palace, a Park Place casino and entertainment complex, is...
Nike Puts Clamps on Tiger Center
At Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Ore., door hardware throughout the Tiger Woods Center was planned to support the building's diverse functions....
Whats New In Locks?
By Corrina Stellitano
When it comes to letting the good guys in and keeping the bad guys out, the first level of defense is doors and the devices that lock them. Industry experts...
Throw Away the Keys
By Randy Southerland
At California's Biola University, students in dorms are trading in conventional metal keys for hotel style cards. For this quiet suburban campus, it means...
Residential Revamp
By Corrina Stellitano
The University of New Hampshire, like most universities today, offers numerous residential options to students wishing to live on campus. Students may...
