Touchless Restrooms: Upgrading to Sensor-Activated Solutions
There was a time when a touchless faucet in a commercial restroom felt like a luxury upgrade. That’s not really the case anymore. Sensor-activated fixtures have become the baseline expectation in most commercial facilities, and the gap between what buildings have and what occupants expect is more visible than ever. The shift isn’t just about […]
What Does it Take to Get a Commercial Door Right?
A door is one of the few building elements every single person in your facility interacts with multiple times a day. Most of them won’t think about it. That’s actually the goal. When a door is right for its space, it disappears into the background. When it isn’t, everyone notices it, even if they don’t […]
What Are Fire-Rated Commercial Doors & How Often Do They Need Inspections?
When a fire breaks out in a commercial building, the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophe often comes down to what is — or isn’t — installed in the wall. What are fire rated commercial doors, exactly, and why does your building need them? These are specialized door assemblies engineered to resist flames, […]
The Case for Wall Protection in High-Traffic Facilities
There’s a maintenance cycle most facility managers know well. A cart clips the corner of a hallway. A door swings wide and catches the drywall. A gurney makes a tight turn and leaves its mark. Nobody files a report. Nobody orders a repair right away. The damage sits there, gets a little worse, and eventually […]
How to Choose Commercial Window Treatments for Your Facility
Window treatments are one of those Division 12 decisions that tends to get made at the end of a project, when the budget is tight and the timeline is tighter. A quick selection gets made, the blinds go up, and nobody thinks about them again until they’re broken, faded, or failing to do the job […]
Secure & Stylish: Evolving Locker Solutions for Modern Facilities
Locker systems are no longer just basic storage. In 2026, they are a key part of how facilities operate, impacting security, user experience, and long term durability. Businesses, schools, and fitness centers are investing in commercial locker solutions that are built to perform while adapting to modern needs. From evolving school locker trends to advanced […]
Balancing ADA Compliance and Effective Branding with Commercial Signage
In today’s commercial environments, signage does more than guide people from point A to point B. It plays a major role in shaping customer experience, reinforcing brand identity, and ensuring accessibility for all. For businesses across Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia, achieving the right balance between ADA signage compliance and cohesive branding is essential. The […]
Summer Renovation Checklist: Upgrading School Facilities with Holman, Inc.
Summer break may feel far away, but in the world of education facility renovations, summer construction planning starts much earlier than most schools expect. For administrators, facility directors, and school boards, summer is the prime window to complete upgrades without disrupting students and staff. But here is the challenge: if planning does not start early, […]
Plan Accordingly: Commonly Overlooked Division 10 Items
A Simple Checklist to Help You Avoid Project Delays In commercial construction, it is rarely the big-ticket items that delay a project. It is the small, easy-to-miss details. Division 10 products are often installed at the end of a project, which means they are sometimes ordered late. When they are not on-site in time, inspections […]
Beyond Compliance: Designing Inclusive Commercial Restrooms
Meeting ADA standards is essential, but modern commercial restroom design is moving beyond basic compliance. For businesses in Jacksonville and Southern Georgia, inclusive restroom design is becoming a key part of creating welcoming, functional spaces for employees, customers, and visitors alike. Going beyond compliance means designing restrooms that account for real human needs, not just […]