This FastCompany article examines the feasibility of designing a structure to resist typhoon force winds. Robust building components, alternate building design, and cost are a few of the items discussed. One of the items discussed is a report written by the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council that speaks of the benefits of mitigation ($1 spent: $4 savings) […]
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GrideExII – Training Drill Involving The National Grid
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) conducted its second nation-wide grid security exercise, GridEx-II (http://stne.co/1j8XQF7), on November 13 and 14 2013. The exercise was intended to “validate the readiness of the Electricity Sub-sector to respond to a cyber incident, strengthen utilities’ crisis response functions, and provide input for internal security program improvements.” […]
Innovative Approach to Resilient Housing
Resilience is one of the key catch-phrases of the world of building design and renovation. Many of the solutions include more concrete and more steel….but here is a house design that uses bamboo to build resilience! [click here for link]
Welcome Mike Hahn!
We are thrilled to announce that Michael Hahn, MSc, MBA, PMP, is now a member of the team at Stone Security Engineering, PC. Michael has been working in the field of Security Engineering since 2001, including experience with Applied Research Associates, URS Corporation, and Applied Science International LLC. Michael brings expertise with blast, threat, and vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, […]
FedBizOpps: Pre-solicitation – U.S. State Dept OBO IDIQ – HUBZone & 8(a)
Worldwide Forced-Entry/Ballistic-Resistant (FEBR) Design-Build, Repair and Replacement (R&R) IDIQ (REF_NO_ SAQMMA-13-R0502 & SAQMMA-13-R0485) Summary: ”The U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Buildings Operations, is seeking proposals to pre-qualify firms for Worldwide Forced-Entry/Ballistic-Resistant (FEBR) Design-Build, Repair and Replacement (R&R) IDIQ contracts.” Response Date: October 15, 2013 Click here for the link (HUBZone) Click here for the link […]
Blast Mitigation Measures – An In-Depth Look at Products and Approaches to Protect Against Terrorist Attacks
We are pleased to announce that Hollice Stone, M.S.P.E. will be presenting an educational session at the Upcoming ASIS 5th Annual Middle East Security Conference and Exhibition. The Subject will be “Blast Mitigation Measures – An In-Depth Look at Products and Approaches to Protect Against Terrorist Attacks” and Hollice is looking for input on what […]