Karen Rankin Profile

Working as a trusted Architectural Consultant with Allegion for the past 3 ½ years and with over 18 years of experience in the Technology sector, Karen works closely with Architects and Developers to support their projects with door hardware specifications in an ever-changing security-driven market for Multi-family, Education, Commercial, Government, and local Municipal projects.

Her professional experience includes working in a variety of industries including 2-way radio, telecom, RTLS RFID, software, electronic access control, and door hardware sectors.

She holds a DHI certification in COR 103, 104, and 117. Karen is proficient with Allegion's Overtur™, a cloud-based ecosystem, for the collaboration and coordination of door hardware as it applies to access control and electrical requirements. With her vast experience, knowledge, and her keen focus on clients' objectives for their target market, Karen recommends effective product solutions according to the project.

Contact Karen to assist with your next project or to book a time to provide your staff with the latest developments in Architectural Hardware at Allegion.

Services offered:

Prepare door hardware schedules and complete 08 71 00 hardware specifications
Collaboration support for access control with electrical and security integrator
Provide product catalog cuts and wiring elevations
Assist with product substitution requests, application, and product questions/RFIs and the value engineering process
Review and comment on hardware submittals
Offer AIA-certified training, electronic access control, vertical market topics and mechanical hardware
Consult on necessary building codes to ensure compliance with fire, life safety and accessibility requirements

*Fee for service available on large scale projects or Construction managed projects.