Security

Security directors from two signature buildings (one in Chicago and another in Philadelphia) explain how they secure their buildings’ perimeters. A bonus article explains the important role of lighting in perimeter security.

The University of Maryland University College created a hub of academic activity for its students and staff. This renovated building provides a new center of academic life.

One facility manager is looking for access control recommendations from facility management professionals.

The program ensures same day shipping for many of its products, when ordered by 11:00AM EST.

"If You See Something Say Something" program was launched by the DHS to help bolster security awareness and anti-terrorism efforts in buildings across the country.

Students and staff there are using their smartphones as their credential to access dorms, academic buildings, and administration offices.

This iPad app is designed to simplify finding the right access control locking solution for any door in a facility.

Since his identity was stolen in 2003, Daniel Bulley has volunteered as an advocate with the Identity Theft Resource Center. He offers these easy-to-follow tips for securing personal and business identity.

A new science education and research center at Georgia State University fosters innovative collaboration.

Blue Earth County in Minnesota steps up security, service, and sustainability with its new Justice Center.

In today’s changing climate, what’s the new normal in terms of security? Constantly evolving challenges of keeping a building secure are the reality for facility managers.

This storage facility in southern Florida provides a secure climate for high value items.

Brief audio interviews on some new products and services for 2012 are an expansion of content that appeared in the TFM December 2011 issue.

What do facility managers need to know about the government crackdown on I-9s?

This battery powered device is intended for low risk emergency exit only doors.

The design of this mission critical facility in New York City centers on reliability and flexibility.

As the Pentagon renovation manager, Lee Evey is not only the man responsible for overseeing the Phoenix Project—restoring the area damaged in last September's attacks–but he is also supervising the long-term renovation of one of the largest—and arguably the most famous–buildings in the United States.

The Gaylord Palms Resort And Convention Center, a 2.1 million square foot, $450 million landmark, situated on 63 acres, houses 400,000 square feet of convention space and a 178,000-square foot exhibition hall.

In 2008, a worker was trampled to death while a mob of shoppers rushed through the doors of a large store to take advantage of an after-Thanksgiving Day Black Friday sales event. The store was not using OSHA recommended crowd management measures.

Ameristar Fence Products recently acquired the assets of ATG Access Inc (Lillington, NC), a subsidiary of ATG Access Ltd based in Merseyside, England.