Construction, Real Estate, Property Management

A new report predicts the threats that will be most prevalent in 2024

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

A recent report has analyzed emerging threat trends as well as potential trends that may grow in influence in the coming months.

Fixing physical security issues can increase construction costs by 20%

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Despite the commitment to security-by-design construction, gaps persist in building safety.

OSHA releases guidelines to prevent workplace falls

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is implementing a national program to prevent workplace falls and the injuries that follow.

Ohio floor mill cited by OSHA after multiple employee injuries

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:04:46 -0400

An Ohio flooring mill was cited by OSHA following multiple inspections. Two of the inspections involved employee injuries, including one amputation.

Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Rigorous cybersecurity practices are a mandatory aspect of real estate business operations. Realtors need to guard against cybersecurity risks and implement comprehensive data security protocols.

Tree service owner cited for OSHA violations after worker fatality

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:45:17 -0500

The owner of a tree service company has been cited by OSHA after a 17-year-old worker suffered fatal injuries following a woodchipper accident.

Financial fraud legislation aims to combat real estate money laundering

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:16:41 -0500

The ENABLERS Act aims to detect, disrupt and deter money laundering through real estate by requiring beneficial ownership disclosure and proof of funds for large real estate purchases.

Why construction sites need proactive security

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Construction security leaders can use video surveillance, analytics and people to ensure perimeter security and access control in work zones.

Luke Hands named Director of Health & Safety at Ardmore Group

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:27:45 -0400

Luke Hands has been named Director of Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality at construction firm Ardmore Group.

Multi-tenant office building controls access with smartphone ID badges

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:06:33 -0400

Chicago-based office building 167 Green has integrated ID badges for tenants in Apple Wallet, allowing access to facilities via tenant devices. Learn more in this case study.

OSHA implements weekend safety checks to mitigate fall hazards

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:58:37 -0400

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s "Weekend Work" initiative will conduct construction site safety inspections on weekends, when security supervision may be more lax.

How to protect workers from heat exposure

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:40:58 -0400

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a set of guidelines for security leaders to ensure worker safety by protecting against heat exposure in their environments.

How to defend against real estate wire fraud

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Despite industry efforts to mitigate it, real estate cyber fraud has steadily grown. Here is how best to mitigate the fraud risk in your organization.

Security's Women in Security program now accepting nominations

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Recognize a female security professional for Security magazine's annual Women in Security feature.

How access control is fueling change in our physical spaces

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Access control applications in business environments and commercial real estate can provide necessary data on COVID-19 workplace developments.

Sukumar Reddy Saddi hired as new CTO for Global Integrity Finance

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:08:06 -0400

Sukumar Reddy Saddi has been named Global Integrity Finance's Chief Technology Officer. Saddi will lead the company's end-to-end information technology strategy and development of financial applications.

Carrie Weber named CRO at LendingHome

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:05:02 -0400

LendingHome, a real estate loan provider, has named Carrie Weber their new Chief Risk Officer. Weber will develop a risk management strategy for the firm and oversee risk and compliance issues.

Roughly 25% of U.S. critical infrastructure is at risk of flooding

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:41:33 -0400

A new resilience and risk report from First Street Foundation, “The 3rd National Risk Assessment: Infrastructure on the Brink,” calculates the risk of five key dimensions of community risk: residential properties, roads, commercial properties, critical infrastructure and social infrastructure.

Joe Silva named CISO at JLL

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:44:58 -0400

In his new role as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at JLL, Joe Silva will oversee information security policies and threat management, among other responsibilities.

The Security Benchmark Report survey closes this week!

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:30:00 -0400

Don't miss this chance for your security program to participate in our editorial report comparing security roles, responsibilities, initiatives and more. Deadline is July 31, 2021!

Study finds over half of buildings in U.S. prone to natural disasters

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:45:00 -0400

A cooperative study by University of Colorado and Boise State University researchers has found that more than half of U.S. buildings are in areas prone to natural disasters.

San Jose rail yard mass shooting marks at least the 232nd mass shooting thus far in 2021

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:41:00 -0400

The California light rail yard in San Jose saw 10 dead, including the suspected gunman, who opened fire on co-workers. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there has been 232 mass shootings thus far this year.

Preparing to reopen - Rethinking hiring and onboarding

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As the light at the end of the tunnel becomes brighter, rethinking the hiring and onboarding process for security talent can be the difference between recovering out-of-work employees, getting them up to speed, and enduring unnecessary difficulties.

Securitas North America partners with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to provide extra training

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:40:00 -0400

The nonprofit National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) will provide focused training on missing and exploited children, correct reporting, and signs of trafficking to more than 100,000 security officers.

West Edge development project installs VMS

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:48:00 -0400

The W.E.O’Neil Construction Company installed a Security Management System for its high-end mixed-use West Edge development project in West Los Angeles.

Auto-pedestrian safety in parking garages

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Learn simple tips and solutions to mitigate risk within your facilities parking garages to boost safety and security and reduce liability.

Baltic beverage manufacturer deploys security upgrades to protect employees and assets

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:17:00 -0400

UAB Italiana LT needed to secure its Kaunas region factory, boosts access control, perimeter security and surveillance to protect employees and assets.

The inside threat posed by the transition of power

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Changeover is inevitable at every organization, all the way up to the chief executive, but former employees with a motive can abuse their privileges to access information they deem valuable or useful in the future, causing irreparable harm to the enterprise and its operations. This insider threat is preventable. Find out how.

Multi-tenant buildings in Maryland implement turnstile technology for mixed-use developments

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:13:00 -0400

Harbor East, a mixed-use community in Maryland, has installed turnstiles in several buildings over the years to provide safety and security to residents, visitors and employees.

Study shows 40% of lone rotational workers experience suicidal thoughts

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:24:00 -0400

A global report from the International SOS Foundation and Affinity Health at Work, ‘Mental Health and the Remote Rotational Workforce’ provides in depth insight into the psychological impacts of this unique mode of working. The new study provides evidence of the high level of suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, impacts on physical health (such as diet) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this workforce.