Seven questions to ask when specifying fire-rated glazing in doors Fire-rated doors provide around-the-clock protection to help ensure people can safely exit a building in the event of a fire. When specified with fire-rated glazing, they can also help preserve sight lines and support aesthetic goals. |
Discover the Best Tools for the steel frame trade Marino\WARE® helps build America. As a 100 percent wholly U.S.-owned and operated steel framing manufacturer, the company produces a complete line of steel construction products and services used in commercial building across the country. |
Battling the barricade In the wake of any tragedy, society struggles collectively to process the loss. For some, it is the loss of friends and loved ones, but for most, it is the feelings of safety and trust that are diminished. In their place, is an overwhelming desire to do something to prevent it from ever happening again. |
Layering security controls for healthcare projects It is not difficult to imagine the need for security in healthcare environments. Where are the eyes and ears ensuring the safety of a newborn transported from labor and delivery? Can family members visiting a sick relative be confident their valuables are safe at bedside if they leave to grab a snack? What security precautions are taken when a rear exterior door to the hospital is propped open so staff can take a break? |
A View With Some Room: Steel windows accommodating high performance The most prized types of windows and doors—composed of custom, handcrafted, solid, hot-rolled steel—grace innumerable luxury residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and historically prominent structures across the United States. |
Trends in clean room/wash-down doors and walls Similar to most industrial sectors, regulatory requirements in both pharmaceutical and food manufacturing have become more stringent than ever. In response, the equipment and processes used in these industries have also become more sophisticated. |