Southeastern Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (SMSHE)

SAVE THE DATE - Educational Meeting - Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
SPEAKER BIO:

Candace Kitchen
Candace is Total Door Systems’ lead presenter and educator for integrated door systems, life safety, and building code courses. With over six years of experience, she collaborates closely with architects, engineers, hotels, fire safety professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure they have the most up-to-date information on life safety building codes and product options for compliance. A key member of the Total Door Systems customer service team, Candace assists each client with her characteristic high energy and positive approach.
PRESENTATION:
Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net
Presentation Synopsis:
In this course we will discuss integrated doors systems, sustainability, compliance, and code. We will understand the importance of smoke and fire protection in various applications and vertical markets and how with the proper protection from integrated door systems, you can save lives. We will present benefits of the integrated door system for fire and smoke. As a learner, you will have the opportunity to see real life examples and apply those to current buildings. You will see how and when to use these systems and the simplicity there is when so much weight is on your shoulders.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Total Door

SAVE THE DATE - Educational Meeting - Freeze Thaw Cycles on Building Envelopes
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30
SPEAKER BIO:
Coming Soon!
PRESENTATION:
Freeze Thaw Cycles on Building Envelopes
Presentation Synopsis:
Coming Soon!
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by RAM Construction Services
