Saturday, April 13, 2013

Innovative Protection Solutions For Constructions

By Cindy Ingram


Finding a safe place that is free from natural and manmade attacks is almost impossible nowadays. Natural tragedies are rampant and the world is also on high alert from terrorist attacks. There are no certain ways to stop these threats from happening, but it doesn't mean we can't take any precautions. We can plan ahead and integrate protective and defensive solutions to edifices and other structures to make them disaster-resistant and blast proof.

It is more about making a structure last than by simply building one. Many organisations want the design of their project to not only fully follow government-issued safety regulations, but also obtain up-to-date advancements to guarantee its full physical protection. A simple and normal construction job would be sufficient, and is even faster and less expensive, true, but many companies choose more because they put high value on the protection of lives and physical assets.

This is where third party companies come in. These third parties specialise in designing construction solutions to strengthen the physical security of constructions. They design and implement details that protect their projects from fire, vehicle impacts, terrorist attacks, blasts, seismic activities, and other natural catastrophes. They are different from usual construction businesses that do typical construction jobs because they offer comprehensive structure protection solutions that include blast design constructions and other protective measures.

These solutions include assessment of the construction itself, its blueprint and designs, and the surrounding perimeter to find out the necessary actions to be done. They provide protective design solutions to already built constructions, like old buildings and bridges, and add retrofit solutions to reinforce their foundation, boost their resilience, and lengthen their life span. This is usually the case to help conserve national heritages and restore their original functions.

For structures that are still in the developing phase, they help determine what security requirement is appropriate for the physical security of the asset while taking into consideration client specifications. They propose plans and incorporate their innovative design and construction solution. The third party company is also often present in the actual construction to make sure that their concepts are delivered and applied as they require.




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