OPEN DOORS Compliance plus Competence plus Continuous Learning equals Confidence Following the Grenfell tragedy in June 2016, Dame Judith Hackitt called for a competent workforce in her Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety final report released in May 2018. This was closely followed by the Implementation Plan in December of the same year. Here we are, just over five years after its release and the word competence is now thrown around the industry with ease, but, do people fully understand what proving it means? In the bustling offices of dhf, competence isn’t just a buzzword, it’s at the heart of everything we do. Picture this: over the course of a year, our technical team has tackled a staggering six thousand technical queries. Each query isn’t just a problem to solve or an affirmation that what the person doing is correct, it’s a testament to the industry’s collective push towards doing things right - Compliance. And then, there’s our pride and joy, the training we offer. Last year saw the 5000th learner complete our ever-increasing educational programme. It’s a moment that speaks volumes. It’s not just about hitting a milestone, it’s about knowing that competence is front and centre for the year ahead - Competence. And then there’s our webinars. We’ve hosted over 20 of them in the last 12 months, attended by over 250 industry members, each one a carefully crafted session designed to spark discussion, inspire improvement, and drive progress and, to top it off, participants have racked up over 170 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in total. That’s dedication in action – Continuous Learning. So, as we move forward, we carry this anecdote with us – a tale of compliance, competence and continuous learning equals confidence. Because in our world, that’s what sets us apart and we make no apology for it … A regular comment column, brought to you by Bob Perry, CEO, Door and Hardware Federation For more information, please visit www.dhfonline.org.uk THE door industry journal spring 2024 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Bob Perry, dhf CEO Miller Edge Appoints New President Miller Edge CEO, Bearge Miller, announced the promotion of Flossie Miller to the office of President. Bearge previously served as President of Miller Edge for 35 years and will continue in his CEO role which he has held since 2009. Flossie previously held the position of Executive Vice President. In her new role, Flossie will continue to work with the CEO and Board of Directors to direct and assure the company’s strategic goals. “Our commitment to making the world a safer place for our customers and employees will continue to be our central focus as we move forward with continuous product innovations” states Ms. Miller. Flossie holds an MBA from Arizona State University along with Automated Gate System Designer and Certified Door Dealer Consultant certifications from IDEA. She has received recognition from IDA for her dedication to serving door dealers including the Presidential Service Award (2017) and Distinguished Service Award (2020). She has served on the Board of Directors of IDA and IDEA. Along with currently chairing the DASMA Education and Training Committee, these volunteer activities demonstrate her leadership and career commitment to improving industry professionalism and safety. Miller Edge is the leading North American manufacturer of UL 325 recognised sensing solutions for motorised commercial doors and automated vehicular gate systems. The product line includes touch-sensitive and non-contact devices such as sensing edges and photo eyes, in addition to a complete line of accessories designed to ease installation and enhance the level of safety for automatic door and gate systems. www.milleredge.com
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