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8/13/2019 Security Evaluation and Planning in Specialized Allied Services
The expanding need for security assessment ofbuilding facilities stems from the growth in terrorism,
translational crime, business fraud, environmentalconcerns, political activism, and other threats . Tohelp clients address threats posed by these activities,architects can avail themselves of specializedknowledge and skills aimed toward making buildings
more secure.“Security planning and evaluation services “
8/13/2019 Security Evaluation and Planning in Specialized Allied Services
• Security planning and evaluation services helpbuilding owners determine the levels of securityprotection for their building facilities and providearchitects with security design criteria to use inthe building design.
Why client may need these services?• To protect human and physical assets
• To ensure operational continuity• To minimize legal liability• To reduce insurance costs
8/13/2019 Security Evaluation and Planning in Specialized Allied Services
• Historically, the ability of buildings to protectpeople from natural and man-made threats largelydependent on the technology available. While thisis the case for building both public and privatesectors, it is important to remember that mostfirms and organizations find it difficult to quantifysecurity as an expense that has a return oninvestment.
• Not all buildings are the same, nor do they faceequivalent threats. Facilities most likely to sufferattacks and those most likely warrant securitiesare not necessarily the same.
8/13/2019 Security Evaluation and Planning in Specialized Allied Services
• There are few, if any, easy answers incorporatingsecurity concerns into building projects. Risks arenot always quantifiable, and when they are,statistics can be deceiving and offer little help inpredicting low-probability, high-consequencesevents. Overcoming actual or potential securitychallenges requires sophisticated analysis andsensitivity to nuances.
• Obtaining an understanding of fundamentals
security concepts however, can help architectsqualify and engage security consultants, cogentlydiscuss security matters with project teammembers during pre design activities, and achieveresponsive security solutions in the design phase.
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• Consideration of differentsocial, criminal. Andenvironmental problemsand the relative risk theypose to human life, assetprotection, institutionalreputation, and business
continuity at a projectsite
8/13/2019 Security Evaluation and Planning in Specialized Allied Services