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Medical Facilities and ADA
When you think about a medical facility, you probably think about the doctors, the technicians, and the equipment. And those are all important, but they’re only part of the equation. Every facility is a complicated ecosystem with several moving parts—and how well...
Adopt-a-Cat Month, ADA, and You
At ADA, we always try to make life just a little bit easier—for humans, of course, but also for our furry, four-legged friends. As a team full of animal lovers (especially of the feline variety), each year we jump at the opportunity to give something back by...
All About Fire Door Inspections
Fire alarms and sprinkler systems are commonplace…you probably already know all about them. But how much do you know about fire doors? Fire doors are some of the unsung heroes of fire safety, and when they’re properly installed and maintained, they can save lots of...
Buyer Beware
Paying for a Project Vs. Investing in Quality The cheapest bid on any construction project, oddly enough, can end up being much more expensive in the long run. That’s because you’re living with the results of the contractor’s work over time—and if you’re not happy...
The Goldilocks Principle
Why ADA is “Just Right” for Any Size Job If you’re a large company, you might think you need to hire a large contractor for your automatic door needs. Think again! We’re certainly not the biggest players on the field, but that didn’t stop us from successfully tackling...
Cost vs. Value
As a property owner or manager, you’ve spearheaded dozens, if not hundreds, of projects. So, you know the budget is always at the forefront of the discussion…. “How much will this cost?” “What can we afford?” “Has anyone run the numbers?” Those are certainly important...
Giving Season is All Year Round
You may have heard November and December called the “giving season.” As the year wraps up, it’s common for people to look back on everything they’ve achieved or gained over the last year, to feel thankful, and to want to do something to pay it forward. At ADA, we’re...
One-Stop Shopping for Automatic Doors and Access
We’ve all been on one of “those” group text threads. You know the ones we’re talking about—the ones where people are always talking past each other, communicating on a lag, and no one’s ever up to speed. You’re dealing with several different parties, and it feels like...
Protecting Your Automatic Doors
Protecting Your Doors…and the People Who Use Them Safety is always number one, even if you’re doing something routine. Don’t believe us? Consider this. In 2018, pizza—yes, pizza—sent over 3,800 people to the emergency room. One unlucky person was eating a slice when...
A Fall Maintenance Checklist
Fall…it’s everyone’s favorite season. The leaves are changing, the sweltering humidity of summer is starting to fade, Halloween decorations are showing up on store shelves. And your poor, neglected automatic doors are begging for some love and attention. Those...