Blast mitigation window products are one of the best ways to protect a building’s occupants in the event of a bomb blast. While the initial impact of an explosion is dangerous, data shows that the majority of injuries and fatalities during bomb explosions actually result from flying g
After the 9/11 attacks, many military building managers installed a simple blast film over its existing windows to offer protection in the event of a terrorist explosion. Although inexpensive to install, the overall life-cycle cost of the film proved substantially greater than the cos
While the U.S. Department of Defense has prohibited the use of blast film on windows in most military buildings and facilities, the government has different security standards for federal buildings. The Public Buildings Service Leasing Desk Guide, which details the policies and proced
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a major expansion to the NYC Carbon Challenge, a partnership between the city’s public and private sectors aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through building modernization. In In early February, the NYC Carbon Challenge expanded to
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
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
A 21-year-old man living in Jamaica, Queens will face trial this month for a plot to detonate a bomb outside the Federal Reserve Bank in Manhattan in mid-October. Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis was in the U.S. on a student visa and was actively recruiting others to help him wage
In a world of growing violence and unrest, many businesses and government entities may find that their buildings are not able to withstand the impact of a bomb or ballistic attack. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), glass is often the weakest part of