Artificial intelligence is helping transform and accelerate construction schedules for the intelligent buildings of tomorrow. Learn how Vanguard and the different phases of project development are changing with AI-driven technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the construction industry at every stage of a project — from early planning and design to construction execution and long-term building management. Companies are slowly beginning to use AI for i

Northern California commercial buildings in downtown Sacramento protected by Vanguard smoke and fire curtain solutions serving Sacramento and Chico. Northern California is growing — fast. New commercial building towers rise in Downtown Sacramento, fresh developments pop up near Chico State and renovated commercial spaces are transforming both cities. These new and modern developments deserve building protection that meets high quality standards. Vanguard Smoke & Fire Curtains

Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains is happy to serve commercial and mixed-use properties throughout coastal Newport Beach. Newport Beach is home to some of Southern California’s most exclusive, beautiful and innovative properties—from the waterfront businesses in Lido Marina Village, to the luxury retail storefronts at Fashion Island, to the modern offices along MacArthur Boulevard. These spaces deserve fire and smoke protection that is as clean, elegant and reliable as the bui

Bay area building occupancies, like the downtown San Francisco high-rises, deserve the highest quality smoke and fire safety solutions from Vanguard –– serving SF, Oakland, Burlingame and other Bay areas. The Bay Area loves innovation — autonomous cars, AI breakthroughs and technological advancements. So why not innovate when it comes to smoke and fire safety solutions in buildings? Vanguard has a smarter, sleeker solution. From the skyscrapers of San Francisco to the creativ

Vanguard's Annual Service Maintenance Agreement helps smoke and fire curtains remain CBC-compliant for years increasing the longevity while maintaining safe operational functions for fire and building safety. Smoke and fire curtains are essential components in managing life-safety systems designed to protect people, control smoke migration and comply with building code standards for many building types. Like any passive fire-protection system, smoke and fire curtain longevity

Vanguard protects Irvine's clean and modern developments with trusted smoke and fire building safety solutions. Protecting What Makes Irvine Shine Irvine is known for its innovation, modern design and strong sense of community. From the UC Irvine campus to the mixed-use buildings throughout the city and the retail and residential properties throughout the Irvine Spectrum –– this city represents the best of Southern California's architectural design. At Vanguard Smoke and Fire

Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains helps San Jose and Silicon Valley meet the latest building safety standards to protect the heart of innovation. In the heart of Silicon Valley, technology and innovation drives everything — including building life safety. As new commercial towers, tech campuses and mixed-use projects are constructed across San Jose territories, the demand for modern, code-compliant fire and smoke containment systems continues to grow. Vanguard Smoke and Fire C

Old soul and historic charm meets modern innovation –– Vanguard protects Pasadena's historic architecture with code-compliant smoke and fire safety solutions. Pasadena's architecture tells a story — one of historic charm meeting modern innovation. From restored heritage buildings to state-of-the-art institutions, each Pasadena structure deserves top notch safety that respects its architectural character. That’s exactly what Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains delivers. A Modern

Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains provides the highest level of safety and fire protection for Beverly Hills. From iconic hotels and luxury condos to designer boutiques and high-end office buildings, Beverly Hills defines itself through luxury and sophistication. Every structure in this city deserves fire and smoke protection systems that provide a level of safety to match its refined design. That’s where Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains can help by providing code-compliant, d

CBC-compliant BLE Elevator Smoke Curtains installed by Vanguard provide effective smoke and fire containment across multiple elevator openings while meeting California Building Code smoke containment requirements and preserving modern design aesthetics. When it comes to life safety and smoke and fire protection in modern buildings, elevator shafts present a unique challenge. Elevator shafts are a permanent breach to a building’s fire and smoke compartmentation. During a fire,

Understanding the California Building Code (CBC) can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to fire and smoke protection requirements. But one of the most important, and often overlooked, steps toward compliance is identifying your building’s occupancy classification. At Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains, we help building owners, architects, engineers and property managers navigate these requirements everyday — ensuring their spaces are not only compliant but also safe fo

Vanguard Smoke and Fire Curtains are excited to be exhibiting at this year’s A’22 Architecture Expo in Chicago. The A’22 Expo is part of the AIA Conference on Architecture organized by The American Institute of Architects. The conference brings together the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals, thousands of specifiers and decision-makers. Vanguard, exhibiting alongside BLE Smoke and Fire Curtains, are one of the hundreds of exhibitors at this year’s

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