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Better software has not closed construction's oldest gap: the right information still reaches the right people too late. This three-part series shows why trusted data and early openings expertise, not tools alone, decide whether technology delivers.

PART 1

Why BIM adoption has not solved construction's coordination problem →

PART 2

Technology raises the ceiling. It does not replace the expert. →

PART 3

Openings expertise belongs at the start of the project →

In the Field with Randy

After 40 years in the door and hardware industry, Randy Greer has seen what goes wrong onsite and how to catch it early. In the Field with Randy is a short video series covering real openings issues, one field observation at a time. Watch the episodes below.

Episode 1: Security in the wrong hands

Randy spots something at a building entrance that's putting security in the hands of anyone who walks up to the door. Can you spot it too?

Episode 2: The cost of one missing screw

How much damage can one missing screw cause?

A Contractor's Guide to Doors, Frames & Hardware

After more than 20 years in construction, Roland Cooper knows what separates a clean install from costly rework. This short video series covers how to store, install, and maintain openings, one practical lesson at a time. Watch the episodes below.

Episode 1: The problems that keep you up at night

Doors, frames, and hardware keeping you up at night?

Episode 2: Damaged before installation

Are your doors damaged before they even get installed?

Episode 3: Where door problems start

Where do most door problems actually start?