Security

Security in today’s complex facilities is a significant part of a facility manager’s job. Physical security, badging, access control, door locks, cybersecurity, biometrics, and other important issues are featured under this heading.



NEW PRODUCT FLASH: BHM Glazing Systems

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has introduced a line of blast hazard mitigation products.

FRIDAY FUNNY: Year End School Pranks

Outgoing students from Sutton Grammar School went to new lengths to pull off a rude, but imaginative joke which was unspotted for years. It was recently discovered by Google Earth.

Senior Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Chemical Facilities

This legislation makes CFATS permanent and enhances the program by making facilities, as a part of their vulnerability assessments, analyze how they can change their internal processes to reduce the consequences of a terrorist attack at their facility.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Off With His Head!

James Garfield is missing an important appendage.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Pushing Your Luck

In Swaziland, sports authorities are up in arms about damage at the country's Somhlolo National Stadium.

Smart Card Collaboration

The Smart Card Alliance has recognized HID Global through the association's Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards program.

Americans Rank Building Security as #1 Feature

The results of this survey revealed 28% of Americans feel security is the most important feature, while 12% of respondents indicated that fire safety is the most important aspect of a building's design.

FM Issue: Securing Office Buildings For Special Events

Guest Contributor Richard Purtell shares stories and lessons learned from the trenches of the Obama inauguration.

New Product Flash: KeyController From KeySure

These containers provide facility managers with physical accountability by encapsulating important items.

New Product Flash: STI-6200 From Safety Technology International

The battery operated alarm helps stop the theft and vandalism of fire extinguishers.

New Product Flash: Destroyit Shredder With Free Automatic Oiler From MBM

The 2604 is the latest addition to MBM Corporation’s line of Destroyit business shredders.

Services & Maintenance: Call To Action

The effectiveness of an emergency response plan relies heavily on team members knowing their roles.

Security Provider Selected For Vatican Video Surveillance

ioimage systems are being used to detect intruders at the world famous site.

SimplexGrinnell Earns Safety Act Certification

Certification of integrated fire and life safety services as anti-terrorism technologies provides liability protection to customers, helps protect citizens and assets.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: FBI Report Indicates Copper Thefts Still Threaten U.S. Critical Infrastructure

From January 2001 to March 2008, the price of copper increased more than 500%. This has prompted unscrupulous and sometimes unwitting independent and commercial scrap metal dealers to pay record prices for copper, regardless of its origin, making the material a more attractive target for theft.

Professional Development: Human Resource Management

Guest Contributor Tony Rankin asks, when facility managers are faced with personnel issues, how should they respond?

Modern Day Piracy Solutions

During the past year, nearly 100 ships have been attacked, resulting in nearly 50 hijackings and costing businesses millions in additional costs associated with altering shipping routes, lost revenue, and ransom payments.

Building Security Council Announces PLUS Rating Program Available for Public Use

BSC’s PLUS program is a system that owners and managers can use to determine building security needs. Going beyond simply evaluating existing security measures, PLUS also provides a set of clear and individualized guidelines to enhance each particular facility’s security.

The Right To Bear Arms…In Office Parking Lots

Keeping violence out of the workplace is a top priority for employers everywhere. But as more states pass laws giving employees the right to bring guns onto company parking lots, many facility managers are now concerned about compliance with OSHA workplace safety requirements.

Panasonic Security Systems Has New Name

The change is meant to reflect its ability to deliver a broad range of customer driven end-to-end technology solutions.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.