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ROOFING CASE STUDY
Bayne--Jones Army Community Hospital's SPF Roof Holds Firm in 180 mph Hurricane
        In 1941, the United States Army built the Fort Polk base in Louisiana to train soldiers for combat in World War II. Fort Polk remains in operation today and is now known as an elite training ground called the Joint Readiness Training Center, where soldiers come to live and train in a realistic conflict environment.
        Nearly 70 years old, the base is undergoing one of the biggest construction booms in its history, with over $300 million in new construction and ongoing renovation projects.
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FIRE SAFETY
Ideal Solutions for Campus Fire Alarm Networks
        Choosing the right fire alarm system and network design for a campus is not a matter of “one size fits all.” Questions need to be asked and answered. What is the goal of the system? Is central monitoring needed? Should it be a proprietary, non-proprietary, or an integrated system?
        The answers lie in today’s fire alarm network technologies and with an experienced, competent engineer and installer who knows how to use the technology to create the best fire alarm network for a school or health care multibuilding setting.”
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ARCHITECTURE
Star Performance: Integrating Architecture and Engineering in the Valley Performing Arts Center
        Few higher education buildings have the same intricate design goals as performing arts facilities. As centers of artistic expression, higher education performing arts centers must reflect a flair for drama and creativity, yet must also weave complex mechanical, electrical and structural systems into the design. These design goals often create both opportunities and challenges for the architectural team.
        The 163,000-square-foot Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), now under construction at California State University at Northridge (CSUN), is no exception. The university wanted the VPAC to serve as a memorable architectural and cultural landmark for the entire San Fernando Valley, yet also wanted it be cost effective and energy efficient. At the same time, the facility must provide a superior acoustical environment for the audience.
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PRODUCTS IN ACTION

        Continental Access, an industry leading access control provider since 1961, continues to manufacture advance security solutions for today and tomorrow. Our feature-rich CA3000 comprehensive facility management software is recognized by hospitals around the world for its flexibility. Our software allows healthcare facility managers to view their premises around the clock using a single user-friendly graphical interface that integrates access control, alarm monitoring, photo badging, video and more.
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        Kaba Access Control is pleased to introduce the E-Plex 3700 Series Narrow Stile PIN/PROX Lock to its E- Plex product line. The E-Plex 3700 is an electronic PIN and/or PROX lock for narrow stile aluminum glass doors and works with HID®’s PROX credentials (cards, fobs, etc.). PROX credentials can be quickly enrolled at the lock or with optional software.
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