DHI

Summer 2010

Publication of the Door and Hardware Institute Canada


2175 Sheppard Avenue East
Suite 310
Toronto, Ontario
M2J 1W8

Tel: 416-492-6502
Fax: 416-491-1670
info@dhicanada.ca
www.dhicanada.ca


Editor
Srikanth Bala

Managing Editor
Carolyne Vigon

We Want to Hear
From You

Please send your press releases / announcements to info@dhicanada.ca or complete your submission online.

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A Message from our Marketing & Communications Director

We're pleased to launch DHI Canada News - a quarterly online newsletter bringing you the latest trends, industry and association news, code updates and other important information.

We encourage members to send us their announcements on acquisitions, mergers, people on the move - anything and everything that will be of interest to members across the country. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Mark Wilson, AHC
Marketing & Communications Director

Market Trends

2010 Canadian Construction Market:  The story so far...
Construction activities and construction spend has been on the rise in the first half of 2010 compared to 2009. Continues...

Non-Residential Buildings: ICI Market – Market Health
First half commercial starts were down 4% in square footage year to date and construction spend was up 22% over last year.
Continues...

Industry Trends

UL now going mobile with Apple iPhone’s UL Connect Application
The Apple iTunes store now features UL Connect, an application that provides fast, instant easy access to UL’s product certification information and code compliance tools. Continues...

Changes to National Building Code and National Fire Code
The 2010 editions of the National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada are scheduled for release in November 2010.
Continues...

Products

Schlage Modular Cylinder
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Canada is proud to announce the launch of its new modular cylinder that can service virtually any lock on any door with just one cylinder. Continues...

People

Sorrenti Security Solutions Announcement
Mark Sorrenti, EHC is proud to announce the successful launch of Sorrenti Security Solutions on May 1, 2010. Continues...

Events

Chapter Golf Tournaments
Several of the chapter golf tournaments are behind us, but there are still a few coming up in late August and September. Click here for dates and locations.

Canada Night Celebration - Thursday, September 23 
We look forward to welcoming all Canadians attending the DHI Conference  & Exposition in Chicago to our event.  

This special evening would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Thanks to those companies that have already committed their support for 2010. We know there are many more to follow. Click here for sponsorship details.

Time Management Webinars - October 20 & 27
We're pleased to present this complimentary 2-part webinar on Time Management presented by a leading expert in this field - Harold Taylor, CSP. Click here for more information and to register online.

Leadership Conference - Friday, November 5
This full-day Leadership Conference features a morning workshop followed by keynote presentations on Dealing with Generational Differences and the Psychology of Leadership. Click here for more information and to register online. 

Annual General Meeting  - Friday, November 5 
Our Annual General Meeting will be held immediately after the Leadership Conference. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Notice of meeting and online registration available. 

2011 Technical School - May 30 - June 3
The 2011 Technical School will be held once again at the Delta Toronto Airport West Hotel, Mississauga. The course curriculum will be available shortly, but we encourage you to mark the dates and start making your plans to attend.

BOC Representative - Nomination Deadline: August 13
The deadline to submit your nominations is August 13th. Click here for further information and click here for the online submission form.

Board of Director Positions - Nomination Deadline: August 20
The deadline to submit your nominations is August 20th. Click here for further information and click here for the online submission form.