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Is it time to bring your school security planning up to current standards? Allegion US will be hosting a webinar on December 5, 2024, at 11 AM ET: “Best Practices for Planning and Implementing Physical Security and Funding.” Hear from Christin Kinman, MPH, CPTED as she shares her expertise on security planning and funding strategies. This free course provides a comprehensive guide to security management, helping you differentiate between safety and security while applying systems-based strategies for prevention, mitigation, and response/recovery. RSVP: https://ms.spr.ly/6043WlAwh. #K12 #SchoolSecurity #SchoolSafety

Technology is quickly changing the way we live! Thank you to Olivia Renaud for sharing about the advantages and future potential of mobile credentials in multifamily properties, technological advancements and practical benefits of integrating mobile access solutions, and the impact of mobile credentials on the multifamily living experience. #ittrends #technologyathome Allegion US Have a listen! https://ms.spr.ly/6042W1LoG

Thank you Paul Timm, PSP, for proving this current information regarding Education Safety, this is our number one priority right now as well. Thakn you Allegion US for spreading the word about #SchoolSafety and #SchoolSecurity.

Thank you to the team at BEAR Construction Company for making the time to meet with us, and tour our Door Division in Elk Grove. Special thanks to Anthony R. Izzi and Gordon Itami for bringing this all together! Our team at Anderson Lock is truly grateful for the collaboration with Bear Construction. With a specialty in commercial interior build-outs, Bear has had 40 years of success, with a team of 200 members and 30,000 projects completed, as well as responsibility for $3,000,000,000 in project work over the years (that’s billion with a ‘B’). Anderson Lock has been honored to collaborate with Bear Construction on various projects in the Chicago area, including the Elk Grove Village Hall and East Leyden High School, District 212. Here's to many more successful projects together! #bettertogether Devin Wascher, AHC Cortney Anderson Wascher, RL Scott Kurinsky Laura Miller Juliana Sannasardo

Doors play a crucial role in the safety, functionality, and design of any building. With commercial construction evolving, there’s a growing demand for innovative door solutions that meets the needs of modern spaces. Whether the projects you are contracted to build include offices, healthcare facilities, schools, or residences, security and project success is our number one priority. With thorough knowledge of commercial doors and door hardware, the team at Anderson Lock can assure you that building codes for education, healthcare, multi-tenant residents, and offices will be met. In today's complex world, commercial doors do far more than divide spaces—they offer security, privacy, and protection. As door experts, the range of products and services at Anderson Lock includes options designed for specific needs such as enhanced security, fire resistance, and design: 1. Security Doors:? Built for high-security environments like data centers and financial institutions, our security doors are made from reinforced materials and can be paired with advanced locking systems. 2. Fire-Rated Doors:? Essential for places like hospitals and educational institutions, fire-rated doors are rigorously tested to slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving occupants more time to evacuate. 3. FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) Doors:? FRP doors are ideal for commercial settings like pharmaceutical, food, healthcare, retail, and leisure industries due to their durability. Special-Lite’s HMR-FRP Commercial Doors resist scratches and dents, with easy repair options when needed. 4. Aesthetic Doors:? For spaces where style matters as much as functionality, we offer customizable doors in wood, glass, and metal to blend seamlessly with your building’s design. Additionally, our computer numerical control (CNC) machine makes cutting hinge and lock preps, vision lites, and other custom fabrications easy and faster. Our Elk Grove Door Division is equipped with state-of-the-art cutting, welding, and stamping equipment to fabricate just about any configuration of sidelight, borrowed light, and transom. To receive an overview of excellent solutions, let us guide you with your office, healthcare, residential, or education project needs to select the right doors, frames, and hardware that will work best with every budget. We’re ready to be your commercial door company, so call us today 1-800-323-5625 To learn more, visit our website https://lnkd.in/girncram Juliana Sannasardo Laura Miller

No matter which candidate you cast your ballot for come election day this November, there is one issue that both sides agree on without question: safeguarding our children from school shootings. Expressing concern for the safety of our growing children, J.D. Vance - Ohio Senator and Vice Presidential candidate - stated that schools should increase their security, urgently! “I don't want my kids to go to school in a school that feels unsafe or where there are visible signs of security, but I unfortunately think that we have to increase security in our schools. We have to make the doors lock better. We have to make the doors stronger“, Vance said. Echoing this sentiment, Minnesota Governor and Vice Presidential candidate, Tim Walz, agreed with Vance. “We have a responsibility to our kids to figure this out”, he said. This is a shared responsibility for a safer tomorrow. Parents, teachers, and school administrators - and politicians - share this responsibility of preventing harm and maintaining an utmost level of safety for the next generation. Classroom lockdowns are an essential part of that protection, offering a proven way to keep children safe during emergencies. Unfathomable events like the recent Apalachee High School shooting remind us that we must take every precaution to defend our schools.?DHI - Door Security + Safety Professionals (DHI) and DOOR SECURITY & SAFETY FOUNDATION (DSSF)?advise school districts and legislators to consult with door security and safety professionals, as soon as possible. At Anderson Lock, we are committed to helping schools implement comprehensive lockdown systems that work when they are needed most. By partnering with educational institutions, architects, and security teams, we ensure that every school is prepared for the unimaginable. We work to provide a simple, fast solution when emergencies arise. Hardwired or wireless access system doors allow for a complete lockdown with a single press of a button. With this fast solution, teachers can lock their classroom doors, preventing unauthorized access and giving law enforcement time to arrive and neutralize the threat. In these moments, when every second counts, the ability to secure students quickly is top priority to ensuring their safety. A risk assessment and school safety plan must be undertaken by an interagency, multidisciplinary team with one person serving as the team leader. The risk assessment will help you prioritize safety and security enhancements. By taking action now, you can schedule your complimentary school safety evaluation by calling Anderson Lock today 1-800-323-5625 https://lnkd.in/gbQn55PV. #schoolsafety #schooldesign Cortney Anderson Wascher, RL Laura Miller Juliana Sannasardo

Electronic locks are becoming increasingly popular for their convenience and enhanced security features. The global?smart lock market size was valued at $2.32 billion in 2023,?and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19.6% from now through 2030. However, like any other technology, they require regular maintenance to function optimally. At Anderson Lock in Des Plaines, Illinois, we understand the importance of keeping your electronic locks in top condition. Regular maintenance is crucial and can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. Regular maintenance of electronic locks not only prolongs their lifespan but also ensures your security and compliance with local regulations.?Keeping your security systems, including electronic locks, maintained and in good working order will help in the long run by: 1. Ensuring compliance with regulations, preventing potential legal issues or penalties. 2. Simplifying inspections by providing documented proof of compliance when needed during audits or reviews. 3. Keeping debris from accumulating around electronic locks, to maintain performance. 4. Checking batteries. Battery care is one of the most critical aspects of maintaining electronic locks. A dead battery can result in a lockout, which keeps employees from working and costs your company money. 5. Updating software. Like smartphones or computers, electronic locks require periodic software updates. Lock and unlock your doors several times each month to ensure they function properly. If you encounter any resistance or unusual behavior, it may be time for maintenance or repair. Anderson Lock offers comprehensive maintenance services to ensure your electronic locks are functioning correctly. Our team can spot potential issues that you might miss and provide necessary repairs or adjustments. To help you determine which electronic system is right for your property or project, reach out to Jeff Asta, our Access Control Estimator. Jeff has over 19 years of experience, specifies access control solutions for all types of facilities from small businesses to large campuses. To receive an overview of excellent solutions. Let us guide you to a system that meets your building’s needs and budget! 1-800-323-5625 “Jeff Asta has been great, always on top of things. Anderson Lock is reliable, dependable, and very professional.” - Joe Giglio, Jr., Director of Building and Grounds, Oak Lawn High School Learn more on how to maintain electronic locks via our blog article: https://lnkd.in/gnivQqRe Juliana Sannasardo

As you consider adding new technology to your residential communities, be sure to consider the needs of today’s aging population. Smart locks, for instance, allow you to enjoy peace of mind and freedom from keys. The technology is designed to perform locking and unlocking operations upon receiving instructions from an authorized device using a wireless protocol. They also monitor access and send alerts for events they monitor, and other critical events related to the status of the lock. Installation and programming are easy. Our team recently visited the kind and loving people at Westminster Place care community in Evanston, IL, to upgrade doors with a new Schlage electronic access system. This is in the Chicago suburbs, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and more senior care options. Knowing the range of resident needs, this Schlage access control system will provide the safest environment within this senior living setting. It's time to say goodbye to lost, stolen and forgotten keys. At Anderson Lock, we asked our Project Managers about the trends they are seeing in multi-unit living communities. Here are a few of their recommendations: 1. Property Managers can now keep an eye on their buildings from anywhere, and also have an audit trail that allows them to see who enters each room, and when. 2. Replacing Mortise locks with the new electronic access systems brings peace of mind. Don’t despair, your existing doors can be retrofitted with new key pass locks. 3. Upgrading from mechanical keys is helping to protect residents. We are seeing a big increase in key card/lanyard usage because this helps aging tenants, even those who are dealing with memory loss. These networks are focused on providing only authorized?access to rooms, while also creating an audit trail that allows facilities managers to see who has entered which rooms and when. 4. Property managers should be aware that most facilities with mechanical keys have had them forever. The concern is that they do not know how many keys have been made, and in many cases there are so many that the security is very compromised. By adding built-in intelligence and communication technology, Schlage Locks mobile enabled locks, NDE mobile enabled cylindrical locks, MTB readers and CTE controller can help your staff improve efficiency and convenience for your facility by securing every opening. From #seniorliving communities, small retail spaces, to complex university campuses and healthcare systems, we can help you put together solutions for every access point. https://lnkd.in/g2MmDDB2 To help you determine which approach is right for the property you manage, let us guide you to a system that meets your facility’s needs and budget. Call us for immediate assistance: 1-800-323-5625 #MultifamilySecurity #propertymanagement Cortney Anderson Wascher, RL Devin Wascher,Juliana Sannasardo Laura Miller

Multi-unit housing is a buoyant sector across the country. It typically thrives in strong economic times and hardens to inflationary pressures. As we follow the trends, we can see that renters these days cover the gambit from younger to older. These are no longer just the college grads in their 20’s, kicking-off their careers and saving-up to ultimately purchase a home and live out the American dream of home ownership. These are now people of all ages from 20-something to 90+ who want more than an isolated apartment to reside in. People are often looking for long term, and even high-end residences that are accompanied by common space, swimming pool, workout rooms, pet patios, and even yoga studios and small movie theaters. Close care of amenity spaces, technology, and shared areas are essential for #propertymanagers to maintain high renewal rates. Securing the various common and private spaces in these multi-tenant buildings while prioritizing the safety and well-being of residents can be a challenge for managers seeking a reliable, ongoing solution. Developing a comprehensive security plan that addresses a range of potential threats is essential for enhancing overall safety. At Anderson Lock, our team?has created a guide that provides practical tips and best practices to help design and maintain a robust security system to promote a safe and secure living environment for all residents. Key steps to enhanced security include: 1. Installing advanced access control systems and surveillance cameras. 2. Ensuring proper lighting throughout the property. 3. Hiring onsite security personnel. Please see our complete guide here for steps on how to best secure your multi-tenant buildings: https://lnkd.in/gsF5vwRr #Multitenant?#CommonAreas?#MultifamilySecurity Allegion US #condodesign #apartmentdesign Schlage Locks #securitysystems #constructiontrends When one source for doors, frames, and security systems is your top priority, depend on Anderson Lock for the most comprehensive and responsive service and support. Our unique qualifications mean that we know how to safely, securely, and effectively manage every opening in your building. 1-800-323-5625 / 1-800-323-LOCK Cortney Anderson Wascher, RL Devin Wascher, AHC Juliana Sannasardo Laura Miller

“When you lose anyone connected to a school, it’s so horrible, so tragic, and we all grieve, we all feel it.”? - Pamela Parks, high school counselor, Gwinnett County, GA. Tragically, we have recently heard of yet another devastating situation involving gun violence in a school. The team at Anderson Lock would like to thank the leadership of DHI - Door Security + Safety Professionals (DHI) and DOOR SECURITY & SAFETY FOUNDATION (DSSF) for issuing a joint statement in response to the Apalachee High School incident: “On behalf of DHI and DSSF, we are devastated to hear of yet another tragic incident involving gun violence at a school,” said Lewis Smith, CFDAI, President of the DHI Board of Governors. "While such violence is not completely preventable, and circumstance vary with each tragedy, there are actionable measures and safety precautions, specifically pertaining to doors and locks, which can and should be taken to mitigate loss of life.” DHI and DSSF jointly call on school districts and legislators to work with door security and safety professionals to assess and implement life-saving security measures. On September 4th, two students and two teachers were killed and nine more victims were injured during a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. As details about this horrific attack continue to emerge, DHI and DSSF emphasize the importance of door security and safety within the schools where our precious children thrive. As the leading door safety and security experts in the field, DHI and DSSF, these organizations encourage school districts to work with certified professionals who are skillfully trained to assess and recommend door and hardware solutions that can ultimately save lives. Thank you to James Gammon, MBA, CFDAI, Jim Tartre, and Lewis Smith, CFDAI President, for leading the way as you keep our communities safe. Our team at Anderson Lock is encouraging all building professionals to examine your facilities to ensure that new national standards are met. Levels of Security Required for Building Openings: Level 1 –?Basic?level of control and security.? Openings are flush and may or may not have a visible glass area within the door. Level 2 –?Intermediate?level of control and security.? Openings are flush or have a visible glass area within the door. Level 3 –?High?level of control and security.? Openings are flush or have a visible glass area within the door. They are securely latched, locked, and swing out. We highly recommend reviewing the DSSF ‘Are Your Door Openings Secure?’ report, outlining recommendations for levels of security required for building openings: https://lnkd.in/gskC5pWd To help you determine which system is right for the building you are responsible for, reach out to us to receive an overview of excellent solutions. 1-800-323-5625 https://lnkd.in/grij3cUy Cortney Anderson Wascher, RL Juliana Sannasardo Laura Miller