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How Smart Buildings Can Help Fight Against COVID-19

August 25, 2021

Smart buildings aren’t exactly a new concept. For years, future-forward companies have been making their buildings increasingly smart, and now that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much, more people are wondering how to add to the intelligence of their buildings.

NIST to conduct investigation into the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium

The investigation could take years, lead to recommendations for building code and safety improvements.

July 8, 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it would launch a full technical investigation into what caused the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Survey says enterprises will invest in smart building technology and integrated security systems amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 50% of organizations plan to increase investment in building technology to protect health & safety of occupants

December 3, 2020

The findings of Johnson Controls' annual Energy Efficiency Indicator survey finds that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology next year, comparable with investment trends after the 2010 recession.

Risk Mitigation Among Essential Businesses

Maggie Shein

September 4, 2020

With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat, many essential businesses have learned important lessons about business resiliency, maintaining operations, and mitigating the unique risks and considerations that a pandemic such as this brings to the forefront.

Noblesville, Ind. Schools add barricading devices to enhance safety

July 16, 2020

Noblesville, Ind. Schools has announced a safety enhancement aimed to further protect students and school staff as they return to buildings.

Four Reasons to Integrate Security Early in Design: Safety, Savings, Aesthetics & Support

Ryan T. Searles

May 22, 2020

When we do a risk assessment, we evaluate the facility’s needs and identify any gaps in their physical security barriers and policies and procedures. Why should you integrate security early in the design process?

Can a Public Entrance also be Secure?

Glen Tracy

May 12, 2020

For business owners and property managers, public building security remains a universal challenge: How do you ensure the security of your staff and customers during hours of operation and protect your assets once regular business hours end? The conundrum that is security and safety in public spaces seems eternal, and the violence that fuels today’s headlines only exacerbates the urgency to find solutions to securing common building entrances.

Setting the Bar High with Access Control

November 27, 2019

Kemper Development Company (KDC) is a fourth-generation, family-owned real estate development company.

$245 Million Proposed for School Security in Detroit

June 17, 2019

Dearborn Public Schools in Detroit could add new security upgrades, such as security cameras, to its buildings if voters approve a $245 million bond issue, according to a news report.

Customer Service Vital to Security Officer Sector

From welcoming employees and guests with a warm and friendly smile to giving directions, the customer service role that security personnel play is infinite.