Have you ever stopped to think about what really happens when an explosion occurs near a building or critical piece of equipment? How do engineers protect people, structures, and essential assets? Explosions caused by industrial accidents, equipment failures, or external threats release incredible energy that can devastate nearby areas in milliseconds. To reduce those risks, … Read more
As a business owner or facility manager, are you taking the necessary steps to protect your employees from a potential active shooter event? In an era where active shooter incidents have become an increasing threat to public safety, the role of protective design engineering in mitigating these risks has never been more critical. Traditional security … Read more
In today’s world, the threat of explosive attacks is a serious concern for a wide range of structures, from government buildings and military installations to critical infrastructure and commercial properties. As a structural engineering company, we understand the importance of designing and constructing buildings that can withstand the devastating effects of blasts. Understanding the Challenge … Read more
Did you know that according to storefrontsafety.org, “every year in the United States there are as many as 22,000 crashes into stores, offices, bus stops, shopping centers, post offices, restaurants, and storefronts? More than 4,000 pedestrians, patrons, and employees are severely injured each year, and tragically preliminary data show as many as 500 deaths result … Read more
IEI routinely conducts peer reviews of both structural and physical security designs on behalf of the federal government. This is where we noticed the gap between theory and incorporation of physical security into the design documents. This appears to be the result of a couple of myths in the field of physical security, often referred … Read more
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire world has become aware of the impact a pandemic has on the way we live and do business. While COVID-19 is believed to be a natural outbreak of a new coronavirus and not the product of bioterrorism, it shows what a widespread pandemic can do to our … Read more
IEI’s ATFP Physical Security presentation at the SAME JETS Conference in Nashville was highly attended and well received. We estimate that approximately 30 individuals attended this presentation with many providing positive feedback at the conclusion of the session. As our featured speakers, Scott L Weiland, PE and Stephen L Morgan, EI did an excellent job … Read more