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On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits

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By Greg Schreiber Physical security retrofit is not as simple as it used to be. With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings. Photos courtesy Boon Edam.

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Better estimates.

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Detailed line item data organized with expanded CSI MasterFormat 2X+ faster than manual or spreadsheet estimating Complete audit trail Remove data sharing barriers – Copy, paste, share estimates securely Mitigate errors and omissions Export to spreadsheet or PDF Cloud, SQL technology [contact-form] The post Better estimates.

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How AI can improve the security of facility entrances

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While artificial intelligence (AI) has made an impact in a myriad of technology sectors, it is still in its infancy in the physical security industry. AI’s ability to simulate the human intelligence process by acquiring and learning certain tasks and behaviors is well suited for some of physical security’s redundant tasks.

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FedRAMP limits Construction Productivity and Innovation

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While FedRAMP aims to enhance the security of cloud services used by the federal government, it negatively impacts small businesses, the overall attempt to improve the AECOO sector’s low productivity, and innovation. FEDRAMP is a clear create a barrier to entry for smaller businesses, reducing competition and innovation in the market.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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1 FEDRAMP was initially establish to provide a standardized method for ensuring digital information security for federal government agencies. Not doing so, negatively impacts the efficiency of these organizations, in contradiction to FAR regulations and their fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Agroforestry in Africa Produces Food Security, Economic Resilience and More

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The report confirms that their Forest Garden Approach effectively achieves the triple bottom line of food security, economic resilience, and environmental impact. Farming families exceeded the global target for food security in two years. Key takeaways from the report: 53 million trees planted between July 2021 and July 2022.