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Building Security: Strategies & Costs
Contributor(s): Owen, David D. (Author), Rsmeans Engineering (Author)
ISBN: 0876296983     ISBN-13: 9780876296981
Publisher: Rsmeans
OUR PRICE:   $101.60  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: April 2003
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Annotation: Theft, assault, corporate espionage, unauthorized systems access, terrism, hurricanes and tornadoes, sabotage, vandalism, fire, explosions, and other threats ... All are considerations as building owners, facility managers, and design and construction professionals seek ways to balance security needs with safe access and a building that functions efficiently. This comprehensive resource will help you evaluate your facility's security needs -- and design and budget for the materials and devices needed to fulfill them. Learn how to: * Identify threats, probability of occurrence, and potential losses to determine and address your real vulnerabilities.* Perform a detailed risk assessment of an existing facility, and prioritize and budget for security enhancement.* Put effective Crisis Management and Emergency Response teams and plans in place. * Includes over 130 pages of RSMeans Cost Data for installation of security systems and materials.* Includes an interactive Risk Assessment spreadsheet downloadable from a dedicated Web site.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Facility Management
- Technology & Engineering | Construction - Estimating
Dewey: 658.473
LCCN: 2004301624
Series: Rsmeans
Physical Information: 1.32" H x 8.72" W x 11.14" (3.42 lbs) 416 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Theft, assault, corporate espionage, unauthorized systems access, terrorism, hurricanes and tornadoes, sabotage, vandalism, fire, explosions, and other threats... All are considerations as building owners, facility managers, and design and construction professionals seek ways to meet security needs.

This comprehensive resource will help you evaluate your facility's security needs - and design and budget for the materials and devices needed to fulfill them. The text and cost data will help you to:

  • Identify threats, probability of occurrence, and the potential losses - to determine and address your real vulnerabilities.
  • Perform a detailed risk assessment of an existing facility, and prioritize and budget for security enhancement.
  • Evaluate and price security systems and construction solutions, so you can make cost-effective choices.
  • Design security into new construction or remodeling projects - and integrate it with other building systems.
  • Put effective crisis management and emergency response teams and plans in place.

FEATURES:

Includes:

  • Over 130 pages of sample Means Cost Data for installation of security systems and materials.
  • Review of more than 50 security devices and construction solutions - how they work, and how they compare.
  • Interactive Risk Assessment Matrix, downloadable from a dedicated website, which helps you determine your real vulnerability, and where your security dollars should be invested.