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Nashville Water Management Project Includes CorrosionResistant BILCO Doors

August 28, 2024

Nashville Water Management Project Includes CorrosionResistant BILCO Doors

In a milestone for Nashville's ongoing water management improvements, a significant project has been completed at the Gibson Creek Equalization Facility. This $18.9 million initiative, sanctioned by Clean Water Nashville under its Overflow Abatement program, aims to enhance the city's sewer infrastructure. Central to this upgrade are state-of-the-art BILCO doors, renowned for their corrosion-resistant properties crucial in the harsh environments of wastewater treatment plants. These doors, including robust H-20 models, ensure secure access to critical components like valve vaults and pump stations, reinforcing Nashville's commitment to sustainable water management amidst rising urban demands.

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Opening New Doors: Rethinking Fire Protection with AMBICO Oversized Entrances

June 18, 2024

Opening New Doors: Rethinking Fire Protection with AMBICO Oversized Entrances

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.

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BILCO Terrazzo Doors: An Exemplary Choice for Modern Construction

June 11, 2024

BILCO Terrazzo Doors: An Exemplary Choice for Modern Construction

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.

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Evolving Technologies in Fire and Smoke Control: A Deep Dive into Smoke Guard's Innovative Solutions

February 6, 2024

Evolving Technologies in Fire and Smoke Control: A Deep Dive into Smoke Guard's Innovative Solutions

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.

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Ballistic Glazing Solutions Guide

February 1, 2024

Ballistic Glazing Solutions Guide

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:

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Did you know that smoke is the most deadly part of a fire?

January 23, 2024

Did you know that smoke is the most deadly part of a fire?

BILCO fire safety products are designed for proper ventilation and emergency evacuation. Make sure your building is safe and up to code.

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Navigating the Maze of Bulletproof Standards: Making Sense of NIJ, UL752, and ASTM

December 28, 2023

Navigating the Maze of Bulletproof Standards: Making Sense of NIJ, UL752, and ASTM

Amidst a maze of acronyms and classifications like UL, ASTM, UL752, NIJ III, and more, deciphering the ideal bulletproofing standards for specific security needs can be overwhelming. Total Security Solutions simplifies this complexity, offering clarity in navigating these standards.

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[VIDEO] Mantraps in the Real World

November 29, 2023

[VIDEO] Mantraps in the Real World

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.

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Safeguarding Hospital Environments: 8 Crucial Measures for Enhanced Fire Safety

November 21, 2023

Safeguarding Hospital Environments: 8 Crucial Measures for Enhanced Fire Safety

In the realm of healthcare, the specter of fire hazards poses a particularly menacing threat due to the presence of immobile patients, volatile substances, and intricate infrastructure. Despite stringent regulations, hospitals remain susceptible to fire incidents, underlining the paramount importance of robust fire safety measures.

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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

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.

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BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

October 10, 2023

BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

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.

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Keyless Package Management: The Future of On- and Off-Campus Deliveries

July 25, 2023

Keyless Package Management: The Future of On- and Off-Campus Deliveries

How Package Concierge® is Revolutionizing Package Management for Gen Z Students

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Layering Physical Security Entrances to Protect Data Centers

May 23, 2023

Layering Physical Security Entrances to Protect Data Centers

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.

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Outdoor shades and windy conditions

May 11, 2023

Outdoor shades and windy conditions

Outdoor shades should be as resistant as possible to wind and weather. But while shades should never be deployed during damaging winds, the question remains: How wind resistant are they? And how do you prove it?

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8 Essential Solutions to Improve Hospital Fire Safety

April 11, 2023

8 Essential Solutions to Improve Hospital Fire Safety

SourceA fire in any type of building can cause injury, property damage and even death. A fire in a healthcare facility — where people may not be able to leave…

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Top 4 things to think about when specifying fire and smoke curtains

February 9, 2023

Top 4 things to think about when specifying fire and smoke curtains

As an architect or designer, there is a lot riding on your recommendation of who should provide smoke and fire curtains on a project. The provider should have a single source responsibility for materials and labor while also providing service capabilities once the project is completed. Here are the four key points we’ve found that need to be considered before making this vital decision.

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Fire and Safety Protection in High-Traffic Student Spaces

January 11, 2023

Fire and Safety Protection in High-Traffic Student Spaces

As part of the University of Arizona’s revitalization project, the school’s Bear Down Gym was remodeled to help create the university’s new Student Success District. The multiphase campus building renovation project included renovations to the Main Library, Science Library and Bear Down Gym buildings as part of the school’s initiative to enhance student performance. But this kind of undertaking comes with a number of challenges, especially when some of the buildings on the campus are almost 100 years old.

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Portable steel security buildings to upgrade your perimeter protection plan

January 9, 2023

Portable steel security buildings to upgrade your perimeter protection plan

To upgrade your perimeter protection plan, Par-Kut designs and manufactures portable steel security buildings. These standard and built to order factory assembled security buildings provide the specifier and owner with a high level of convenience and customization.

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LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

December 26, 2022

LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

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Ballistic entryways, access control vestibules and custom-fabricated entryways

December 9, 2022

Ballistic entryways, access control vestibules and custom-fabricated entryways

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