Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Components, Codes And Importance
A fire alarm system is a critical component of a building’s fire and life safety solutions. Fire alarms save lives, help prevent major property damage, increase evacuation time, and trigger quicker emergency response. Given the many functions fire alarm systems provide, it’s a complex yet extremely important consideration for contractors, building managers, and other professionals […]
How To Choose A Portable Fire Extinguisher
Knowing how to choose a portable fire extinguisher for your home or business is extremely important. Having a portable fire extinguisher close at hand can dramatically improve your odds of stopping a fire before it gets out of control. But only if it’s in working order and is the right size and type of extinguisher […]
LVC’s Fire, Life Safety and Communications Systems Protect and Connect New RBC Gateway Building
LVC Companies is proud to have provided the design and installation of fire, life safety, and emergency communications systems in the new RBC Gateway building in downtown Minneapolis. We’re eager to continue to service these and other systems going forward. The 37-story, mixed-use skyscraper rises 522 feet, 6 inches above the north end of […]
LVC Companies Protects Minnesota Zoo’s New Treetop Trail
LVC Companies is proud to protect visitors on the Minnesota Zoo’s new Treetop Trail. The 32-foot-high, 1.25-mile walking path opened to the public on Friday, July 28.The Treetop Trail will provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with a year-round, accessible journey into nature. According to zoo officials, it is the world’s longest elevated […]
LVC Earns Sixth Straight ANSUL Double Diamond Recognition
LVC Companies has earned prestigious Double Diamond Distributor honors from the ANSUL Alliance Rewards Program for the sixth consecutive year. LVC utilizes ANSUL’s lineup of special hazard fire protection products in a variety of applications, ranging from hand portables to pre-engineered restaurant, vehicle, and industrial fire suppression systems. Diamond Distributor distinctions are based on achieving […]
LVC Companies Ranks Among SDM Top Systems Integrators
LVC Companies is honored to appear in SDM Magazine’s prestigious 2023 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report. Announced July 10, the report ranks North American companies by their security systems integration revenue. Rankings are based on audited or reviewed financial data provided to or, in a few cases, estimated by SDM. LVC ranked 22nd with $39 […]
LVC’s Integrated Solutions A Perfect Fit For Modular Apartment Construction
LVC Companies’ integrated solutions are a perfect fit for a variety of building and renovation projects, including modular apartment construction. Apartment construction in Minnesota can prove challenging, due to inclement weather and a host of other factors. One innovative solution to these obstacles is modular construction—in which apartment units are prefabricated in a warehouse […]
LVC Protects and Connects Menomonie Market Food Co-op
LVC Companies is proud to help protect and connect the new Menomonie Market Food Co-op in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. LVC is installing voice/data structured cabling, access control, and video surveillance security systems in the new two-story, 14,000-square-foot facility. LVC will also install a Bogen public address system to deliver paging and background music throughout the […]
LVC Companies’ Health And Safety Efforts Recognized
LVC Companies’ workplace health and safety efforts have once again been recognized with the Minnesota Safety Council’s Governor’s Safety Award. This marks the 13th time since 2007 that LVC has earned this prestigious honor. LVC was one of 210 Minnesota employers recognized for Meritorious Achievement. Attaining this level of recognition required having incidence rates better […]
Benefits Of Cloud-Based Access Control Systems
Cloud-based access control systems are an increasingly popular solution for managing access to physical spaces, such as buildings and rooms, using the latest cloud technology. These systems offer a range of benefits over traditional access control systems. Benefits include increased flexibility, scalability, and convenience. LVC Companies designs, installs, monitors, and services cloud-based access control systems […]
