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9:00AM - 10:00AM Gate and Gate Operator Safety 101
Mike Gulledge, Thornton Fence Consulting Group
This session provides a foundational understanding of the essential safety standards, best practices, and procedures required when installing, servicing, or operating automated gate systems. This session covers UL 325 and ASTM F2200 compliance, proper site assessment, entrapment zone awareness, and the safe use of control devices. Participants will learn how to identify potential hazards, ensure operator and pedestrian safety, and reduce liability risks. Ideal for installers, technicians, and company managers committed to maintaining a culture of safety in every gate operation project.
10:00AM - 11:00AM Understanding Canadian Fence Standards Development
Sam Bradbury, Binns Canada Security Fencing and Gates
This session provides an inside look about the role of the Canadian Fence Standards Committee, the collaborative process that brings together manufacturers, contractors, and industry experts, and how national standards such as CAN/CGSB-138 help ensure consistency, safety, and quality across the fencing industry. Attendees will gain insight into how standards impact daily operations, product specifications, and installation practices—and how they can get involved in shaping the future of fencing standards in Canada.
11:00AM - 12:00PM Operations Efficiency to Enhance Profitability
Tony Thornton, Thornton Fence Consulting Group
This session focuses on improving operational efficiency within a fence company to drive greater profitability. Participants will explore proven methods to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and optimize resource management from estimating to installation. The discussion will cover key performance indicators, job costing, scheduling, and communication strategies that improve productivity and customer satisfaction. Attendees will leave with practical tools and insights to identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and build a more profitable and sustainable fencing operation.
2:00PM - 3:00PM Eight Ways a Gate Installation Goes Sideways…and What You Need to Know to Prevent Them
Sara Vaage, Wallace Perimeter Security
Vehicle gates are a defining element of any fenceline. When chosen correctly, they seamlessly secure a site and facilitate effortless traffic flow. The wrong gate, on the other hand, will compromise a site’s overall security, make entry/exit into the site difficult and frustrating, and require constant service calls and adjustments. This presentation introduces eight key considerations that are frequently missed during the gate design process. By highlighting these, we aim to equip you with insights on assessing a site’s unique security requirements—from cycle counts and user types to environmental challenges—and on selecting the right type of gate for the application (e.g. swing, sliding, folding).
3:00PM - 4:00PM 7 Strategies for the Professional Fence Contractor
Tony Thornton, Thornton Fence Consulting Group
Putting the 7 Strategies to Work- this workshop will move your company from "knowing" to "doing" by applying the strategies directly to the attendee's business, through interactive and structured discussions lead by Tony Thornton, Thornton Fencing Consulting Group. This is a must-attend session that will enhance your company's efficiency and profitability.
4:00PM - 5:00 Professional Certification Institute's Certification Exams
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