Blast window sourcing and installation represent a unique set of challenges to building managers. Not only are these windows very expensive and disruptive to install, there are a limited number of blast window manufacturers so the design selection is limited. Thermolite has been provi
By and large, the physical security in schools across the country is insufficient. If elementary, middle and high schools shared the same level of safeguarding as banks, it would be harder for madmen to carry out attacks on school premises. A single point of entry, electromagnetic doo
In the case of the Las Vegas shooting, one measure that would have made it more difficult for the shooter is a laminated security window system. Although not 100% bullet-proof, laminated windows don’t shatter. If fired at with a gun – even at close range – the glass breaks but remains
A Budget Neutral Approach to Upgrading Military Buildings Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) is a budget neutral approach to implementing building improvements that lower operating expenses and minimize energy use. Essentially, building owners pay for today’s facility upgra
The Trump Administration is reportedly preparing to release $1 trillion in federal funds to improve our nation’s infrastructure. This is good news for ESCOs, as the proposed bill applies to upgrading the energy infrastructure of both commercial and government buildings. According to t
On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of United States of America. Although the nation will have a new leader, one of our greatest challenges will remain the fight against terrorism. According to a report released in December by the Staff of the House
Bomb blast windows offer protection for buildings that are high profile targets for terrorist attacks, including government and military facilities. In general, bomb blast protective measures – especially blast resistant windows – must be integrated into the architectural design of th
On October 4th, the controversial media organization Wikileaks celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing it would release millions of classified documents over the next ten weeks, many of which are expected to be related to the U.S. presidential election on November 8th. Founded i
Designing your bomb blast window solution Bomb blast windows offer protection of buildings such as government or high profile buildings at risk of terrorist attack, and are essential to protect life, infrastructure, and assets. Bomb blast resistant protective measures – especial
Folks tend to throw the term “bullet proof” around quite easily. Case in point: this slick marketing campaign from a well known manufacturer. They loaded a bus stop advertisement with $3,000,000 in cash, and dared anyone to break the “bullet proof” glass. This