The SPC Alliance Podcast Series

The SPC Alliance Podcast Series

The Specifiers & Product Consultants Alliance (SPC Alliance) podcast series introduces the fascinating space of door opening and hardware specifications. SPC Alliance is a pioneering collective of independent manufacturers, sales representatives, and specification writers, united to provide unparalleled services to the architectural community. SPC Alliance champions the interests of architects and their clients, delivering comprehensive specifications tailored to secure and enhance any building project. Our members are the vanguard of the industry, holding prestigious BHMA Certifications, SDI approvals, and UL listings for fire and safety. This podcast series unveils the mission of SPC, exploring how the founding members' innovative spirit and resourcefulness are making a profound impact in door opening and hardware specifications. Working across a spectrum of markets, from domestic to international, covering multi-family residences, laboratories, government buildings, recreational facilities, education spaces and more, SPC is founded on intricate, industry expertise. Tune in to this series, as we discuss the future of door opening and hardware specification, the commitment to improving the industry, and integrating customized access control solutions. Discover how SPC is setting the standard in the builders' hardware industry, locking in quality and unlocking new possibilities.

Podcast Episodes

Season: 1

Future Directions and Current Contexts in Door Control and Access Technology
The SPC Alliance Podcast Series - Season 1 : Episode 4
Hosted By Laura Elliott on Thursday November 14, 2024
Featured Guest(s): David Price

Innovative design meets technological advancements in door activation, locking, control, and access products, focusing on enhancing occupant safety, health, and welfare.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
Shifting the Paradigm of Pocket Doors
The SPC Alliance Podcast Series - Season 1 : Episode 3
Hosted By Laura Elliott on Thursday October 17, 2024
Featured Guest(s): Harry Purdom

Shifting the paradigm of pocket doors comes down to the functionality of its hardware. In this podcast course, participants will examine the historical context of pocket doors and the barriers of operability for occupants that impacted the market success.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
Customization and Modification: The Dance of Determining the Right Door Hardware for the Built Environment
The SPC Alliance Podcast Series - Season 1 : Episode 2
Hosted By Laura Elliott on Thursday September 5, 2024
Featured Guest(s): Mateo Kristoff

Unlocking the intricacies of door hardware specifications, join us for this hour-long comprehensive course on electrified lock hardware systems, focusing on their advantages, security features and code compliance.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
The Threshold of Specification: Door Hardware, Product Consultation and Spec Writing
The SPC Alliance Podcast Series - Season 1 : Episode 1
Hosted By Laura Elliott on Monday April 22, 2024
Featured Guest(s): Michael W. O’Connor, Peter M. Sedgwick

Join us for this one-hour Spec Shaman CE Podcast Course conversation on door hardware, product consultation and architectural specification.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour