Although many construction practitioners are committed to principles of security-by-design, a recent report by Brivo reveals that there are still shortcomings in the industry. Despite attempts to integrate physical security with building design, many buildings do not meet security standards and are subject to post-build fixes that can increase costs by 20%.
This report surveyed 800 building design decision-makers internationally and indicated that physical security is among the top three focuses in building design, with safety and sustainability at the top of the list. Among Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners, 56% have a system in place to make physical security a part of building design. 41% are in the process of establishing such a system.