Robert Dietrick Company, Inc.

08/28/2026

Fire doors are an important part of a facility’s life safety plan, but when was the last time yours were actually tested?

🔥A fire door inspection should involve more than a signature or an inspection sticker. Facility teams should know: Was the door actually drop tested? Is the inspection label current? Was the work completed by a trained, certified technician?

🎙️In the latest episode of Clocking In, Mike and Scott Smith discuss fire-door testing, documentation, and the importance of working with trained, certified technicians. Listen to the full episode to learn more about keeping your facility’s fire doors ready to work when they’re needed most.

08/26/2026

Through our RDC Cares Fund, we’re proud to support hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of conservation professionals. Thank you to Acres Land Trust for the opportunity, and to the interns for your commitment to protecting Indiana's natural lands!

08/24/2026

How confident are you that your facility's fire doors will work when they're needed?

Annual fire door testing isn't just about meeting code, it's about verifying that a critical life safety system is ready to perform during an emergency.

In our latest article, we break down why proper inspections matter, common issues that can affect performance, and what facility managers should know about NFPA 80 requirements.

Don't wait until an emergency to find out your fire doors aren't ready, learn more here:

Learn how proper fire door inspections, testing, and maintenance help protect people, property, and compliance.

08/14/2026

If you can see daylight around your dock doors, there’s more than light getting into your facility.

Gaps at the loading dock can allow outside air, pests, dust, moisture, and other contaminants to enter your facility, creating challenges for energy efficiency, sanitation, and environmental control.

Learn more about the 11 ways your facility can reduce gaps, limit outside contaminants, and create a better sealed loading dock in our Complete Guide to Eliminating Light at the Loading Dock.

Read the complete guide here:

Eliminating light at your loading dock helps reduce energy loss, pests, and contamination. Discover 11 proven solutions.

08/11/2026

Most facilities blame rising heating and cooling costs on the HVAC. But that's usually not where the money is going.

Here's what usually happens:
▪️The HVAC unit is fine. The dock door is the problem.
▪️Every time a dock door opens, 60 to 70% of your conditioned air escapes, driving up energy costs.
▪️Dock seals help, but wear over time and can't fully prevent air infiltration.
▪️Most facilities have never measured the true cost of air loss through an open dock door.

The surprising part? Only 8 to 10% of dock doors across North America have an air curtain installed.

In the latest episode of Clocking In, Mike Smith sits down with Cullen Luning and Sami Aslam of Schwank North America to break down why the biggest opportunity to cut heating and cooling costs may be at your dock doors, not your HVAC system.

08/03/2026

When was the last time your loading dock equipment had a preventative maintenance inspection?

It's easy to focus on today's work orders and equipment issues. But delaying preventative maintenance can lead to costly repairs, unexpected downtime, and shorter equipment life.

A proactive PM program helps:
▪️Reduce unexpected breakdowns
▪️Improve equipment performance
▪️Extend equipment life
▪️Keep your facility operating safely and efficiently

In the latest episode of Clocking In, Mike Smith and Bob Glover discuss why preventative maintenance is one of the smartest investments you can make for your facility.

07/28/2026

We're honored to be featured by The Hamilton County Reporter Newspaper for highlighting RDC's long-standing partnership with Orr Fellowship.

The story follows Bo Dietrick's journey from Orr Fellow to President of Robert Dietrick Company and how that experience continues to shape the way we invest in emerging talent. Today, RDC is home to multiple Orr alumni and current Fellows who are helping drive innovation across marketing, technology, business analysis, and other areas of our business.

Thank you to Hamilton County Reporter for sharing our story. We're proud to support the next generation of talent and look forward to continuing our partnership with Orr Fellowship for years to come.

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07/21/2026

The best time to identify safety risks is before they impact your people or your operations, and a proactive safety consultation can help you do just that. A fresh set of eyes can help uncover hazards, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen your overall safety program.

A safety consultation can help you:
✔️ Identify overlooked hazards
✔️ Improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety
✔️ Evaluate loading dock operations and facility equipment
✔️ Prioritize improvements that reduce risk and support long-term performance

Just like preventive maintenance keeps your equipment running, regular safety assessments help keep your facility operating safely and efficiently.

🎙️ Learn more in the latest episode of Clocking In, where Mike Smith and Ryan Werner discuss the value of proactive safety consultations and why an outside perspective can make all the difference.

06/29/2026

Robert Dietrick Company is proud to be recognized as both a 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and a 2026 Central Indiana Top Workplace by the IndyStar.

These recognitions are especially meaningful because they reflect what matters most, our people. Both awards are rooted in employee feedback, making them a testament to the culture our team has built together. At RDC, we believe that when employees feel supported, empowered, and valued, they do their best work for our customers and each other. We're incredibly grateful to every member of our team for making RDC a place where people enjoy coming to work each day.

Read more about these awards and see the full list of honorees here:
https://topworkplaces.com/award/indianapolis/2026/50-149/4493/
https://www.indianachamber.com/rankings-announced-for-2026-best-places-to-work-in-indiana/

06/26/2026

The best facility managers are the ones who figured out early that they didn't have to know everything.

Most don't figure that out early. They stay heads down, handle what's in front of them, and tell themselves they'll reach out when things slow down.

What gets left on the table:

• Technicians who've seen the same problem in 40 other buildings
• Consultants who can tell you what's coming before it becomes a repair bill
• Peer facility managers who already made the mistake you're about to make

Jason Meyer ran Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc.'s facility for years before he started having those conversations. Looking back, he'll tell you the information was always there. He just wishes he'd tapped into it sooner.

In the latest episode of Clocking In, Mike Smith sits down with Jason Meyer to talk about what he'd do differently, and why the people already standing in front of you are often the most underused resource in your building.