A lot happens on construction sites. Unlike most other work environments, construction doesn’t take place inside an established company building, but rather in an open, outdoor space partway through the process of becoming a building. The very structure of the work area is constantly changing. Everything is always in motion. In such an environment, security is a highly pertinent issue....
Door knock scams are rampant during the peak summer months. What they entail are out-of-state traveling salespeople trying to sell security systems and services in your area. The “security experts” go door to door and mostly make egregious claims to consumers in homes for a signed contract. Once inside your home, they mainly use high pressure or scare sales tactics...
Video surveillance is a common security practice in many workplaces and office buildings. In 2010, a business could expect to spend $13,280 on a set of 10 cameras. Prices have dropped since then, but a complete video surveillance system still isn’t cheap. Despite the price tag, business owners know that the importance of video surveillance justifies the cost. That’s why...
For any building, security is an essential element of facility management and all buildings have different safety needs. Schools are no exception to this, and schools, colleges and universities are in particular need of integrated security systems to keep our youngest citizens safe. Schools and colleges of all grade levels and types can easily be targets for all sorts of...
Your alarm system is no good if you can’t respond to it. What if you’re out of the house or, for any reason, unable to answer the call? Monitored security systems help keep your home safe by adding a layer of support to your alarms. You may have wondered if you really need something like this. After all, it is...
