Building Security: Strategies and Costs

Theft, assault, corporate espionage, unauthorized systems access, terrorism, hurricanes and tornadoes, sabotage, vandalism, and fire—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 material and devices needed to fulfill them. Readers will learn how to identify threats, the probability of occurrence, and what the potential losses might be; perform a detailed risk assessment of an existing facility and prioritize and budget for security enhancement; and put effective crisis management and emergency response teams and plans in place. Building Security includes over 130 pages of means cost data for installation of security systems and materials, a review of more than 50 security devices and construction solutions, risk assessment checklists, and a glossary of terms.