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Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

From our humble beginnings that were sketched out on Ron Blank's mother's kitchen table, a vision was conceptualized for connecting architects and building product manufacturers in a way that had not been done before. Since that moment, RBA has strategically evolved into a multi-platformed suite of services for building product manufacturers and design professionals that aim to connect, educate and energize the professional goals of those who engage them.
  • Contact: Andres Nunez - CE Department Director
  • Phone: (800) 248-6364
  • Email: andres@ronblank.com
  • Website: https://www.ronblank.com/

  • Course Description: Ron Blank & Associates: The Threshold of Specification: Door Hardware, Product Consultation and Spec Writing

    Join us for this one-hour Spec Shaman CE Podcast Course conversation on door hardware, product consultation and architectural specification. In this podcast, listeners will explore the groundbreaking work of Specifiers & Product Consultants Alliance (SPC) with founding members Peter Sedgwick and Michael O'Connor. Throughout this conversation, we will expound on central topics of specification writing for door hardware, the challenges faced by architectural firms and the innovative solutions provided by highly specialized product consultants and specification writers of door hardware. Kicking off the launch of this educational podcast series, this inaugural episode offers valuable insights into industry trends, best practices and the nuanced minutia that inform integrating door hardware into project design. Future episodes in this series will feature industry experts that create a range of door hardware, highlighting site-specific case studies integral commentaries for design professionals and the building construction industry. By the end of the podcast course, listeners will garner a profound understanding in ADA compliance, aesthetic appeal and safety mechanisms related to door hardware, product consultation and specification writing.


    Examine origins of organizations that integrate meticulous knowledge on door hardware to consult and specify the appropriate building materials for project design centered on safety, aesthetics and ADA compliance.

    Explore the challenges inherent in writing specifications for door openings and hardware and learn how to address universal design and security challenges.

    Garner insights into the importance of material and component quality in specification writing and its impact on architectural projects for end user wellness and inclusive design.

    Reflect on the role security and durability play in product selection and the consequences of incorrect specifications on occupant safety.

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