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 Report On Workplace Violence Focuses On Role Of Facility Managers

The report was made possible through contributions donated in memory of W. David Beverly, the late husband of Linda Beverly, CAE, IFMA’s vice president of administration. A long-time engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, David Beverly was killed on April 20, 2007, at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, by a contract engineer who shot him and held another coworker hostage before committing suicide.

FM Issue Bonus: Maintaining Order When The Power Goes Out

In this Web exclusive, Brian Phelan of ASCO takes a look at power delivery to healthcare facilities,

HID Global Takes A Logical Step In Convergence Of Access Control Solutions

Newest products aid with computer security.

Hirsch Earns Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Award

Hirsch's advanced security products continue to receive recognition.

Hirsch Earns Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Innovation Award

Hirsch's advanced security products continue to receive recognition.

Hirsch Electronics Recognized For Tech Innovation

The supplier of IP-enabled access control and security management solutions recently received the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in the North American electronic access control systems market.

Grant Program Focused On Graffiti Prevention

Keep America Beautiful, Inc., along with The Sherwin-Williams Company, has announced the recipients of three $2,000 grants under the 2008 Graffiti Hurts Grant Program

Office Technology Trends: A Change in Direction

Office machines once considered essential have been pushed aside by newer products.

Napco Security Systems, Inc. Acquires Marks, USA

Napco adds to its security portfolio with purchase of the largest independent manufacturer of grade one industrial and commercial locksets.

Alliance Between Johnson Controls And Carter Brothers

Among the resources the two companies now offer to facility projects are fire and security service platforms.

Universal Protection Service Has New President

The provider of security services recently introduced Steve Claton as its new president.

Hirsch Electronics VP Honored By Security Industry Association

Zivney receives SIA Statesman Award.

Security Trends: Threats In The Dark

New security technology helps facility managers monitor dangers in the workplace.

New Security System Keeps Horses Safe

Acclaimed as one of horse racing’s best settings, Arlington Park, outside of Chicago, boasts hundreds of thousands of visitors to its clubhouse and grounds...

Fire Management Trends: Escaping The Ring of Fire

During a fire, facility managers need to evacuate employees and protect the building's future.

Companies Get Together To Help Phoenix Charity

While children undergo medical care at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, many parents will be staying next door at the new Ronald...

Largest Southern California Security Company Reintroduces Janitorial Services

Universal Services of America (USA), a full range of building services including janitorial, maintenance, and security, re-opened its janitorial division—Universal Building Maintenance. This division...

Tricks Of The Trade: Super Smart Cards

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gets help from TFM Facility Technologist Tom Condon and reviews the limitless possibilities of today's technology.

US Private Security CEO Addresses Mexican Government Leaders

Kent Moyer, CEO of The World Protection Group, a company specializing in executive protection, uniform protective services, investigations, and threat management based upon proactive...
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%.