Anyone involved in construction should be abreast of fire codes, from occupancy limits to hazardous waste disposal to installing fans on industrial ovens. A builder will usually outsource fire code adherence to experts, because, for one, the documentation is exhaustive. New York State, for example, has a 45-chapter fire codes document; Los Angeles’s is 80 […]
Live versus digital, real versus virtual. This is a prevailing duality of our era, especially in the last few years with the takeoff of smartphones. So much of our socializing, shopping, studying, and deal settling can all be done virtually now, so the need for live meetings has dwindled. This new existence of both face […]
How much of a threat is really at stake? That is a major question for private security risk assessment. When calculating the level of private security you would need, knowing the likelihood of security risks will be a guiding factor. By and large, potential security risks are measured via the following reasons: 1. Valuables. You […]
Who, what, where, when? If you have the first three down, the fourth and final question rounds out the parameters of the subject at hand. In the case of assessing private security needs, the “who”, “what”, and “where” need addressing, but also, just as importantly, the “when” is critical, meaning, at what times do you […]
How much is it worth? That is the question. When assessing private security needs, valuables are taken into serious consideration. Here are some guidelines for thinking about how protecting valuables plays into your overall private security plan. 1. What are the valuables? Valuables are variable, but usually their worth is determined by monetarily. To be […]
We’re all familiar with the “Exit” sign. Designed with either green or red background and bold white capitalized lettering, the Exit sign staunchly proclaims how to get out of any building. “EXIT” is a kind of half offer, half command. Less so, we see signs which say “Entry” because entrances tend to be obvious from […]
Think that you’re safe just because you don’t have valuable inventory, or aren’t in an area with a high crime rate? Location might be relevant for certain types of security, but all commercial buildings and personal residences are vulnerable. What setup is the best filter for building security? A security concierge. Specially-trained to assist with […]
October, 2012. Hurricane Sandy rips through one of the most lauded cities of the modern world, our very own New York City. As anyone who lives here or saw the news can recall, people of all walks found themselves without roofs, electricity, and water, all in the midst of a freezing, snowy winter – for […]
For many travelers, it’s a given: When you travel, you, and/or your goods, need accompaniment. That’s where travel security comes in – it’s all about providing you a wing of protection on your entire journey. Anywhere, domestic or international. If you don’t arrange for travel security, the risk is simply too high, so there’s no […]
We say dogs are a man’s best friend, unless, of course, you happen to be the one caught in possession of prohibited substances by a canine contraband inspector. Dogs are experts not just at snuffing out their best spot at the doggy park, but their sense of smell is so highly-acute that, after receiving specialty-training […]
