05
Jun
Commercial Bike Racks: Choosing, Installing, and Best Practices
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Ryan Fisher
With the sharp rise in bike theft, secure parking is more important than ever.
Tag Archives: Security
14
May
Parking Lot Bollards: Cost, Installation & How They Improve Safety
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Plan effective bollard installations for parking lots and building perimeters. Increase driver awareness and pedestrian safety.
27
Feb
Security Bollards: Types, Benefits, and How They Improve Safety
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Security bollards are essential components in modern infrastructure, serving as both protective barriers and traffic management tools. They are designed to prevent unauthorized vehicle access, protect pedestrians, and safeguard property from accidental or intentional vehicular impact.
29
Jan
Fortifying Public Spaces
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Vehicle-based terror attacks have become a significant threat to public safety, targeting both people and infrastructure with devastating impact. The tragedy that unfolded on New Year’s Day in New Orleans underscores the severity of these threats. These attacks, often focused on crowded public spaces and busy urban areas, are designed to cause maximum harm and disruption.
19
Dec
Bollards vs. Jersey Barriers
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From bustling urban sidewalks to high-speed highways, safety barriers play a crucial role in managing vehicle traffic and protecting people and infrastructure. Two of the most common solutions are bollards and Jersey barriers. While both serve to prevent accidents and provide perimeter protection, they are distinct in their design, functionality, and applications.
10
Oct
How Crash-Rated Bollards Get Certified
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If you’ve ever driven through a city, you have likely noticed that bollards are an essential part of the urban landscape. But how can we be assured of their protective capabilities? The key lies in the rigorous process of crash testing and ASTM certification that these bollards undergo.
11
Apr
K-rated Bollards
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For sites that are protecting against concerted criminal attack, a planner might include crash- or k-rated bollards, which are also commonly known as anti-ram bollards.
29
Nov
The New Age of Property Crime
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In today’s landscape, where property crimes are on a steady rise, businesses and public facilities are increasingly confronted with a daunting and destructive threat—the ram-raid. We’ll discuss the various strategies used to prevent these aggressive assaults, including the strategic implementation of crash-rated bollards, a proven and formidable line of defense. By delving into the nuances of security architecture and highlighting the role of well-designed, crash-rated bollards, this article aims to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their premises.
28
Jul
What Type of Bollard Do I Need?
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Bollards, short posts often used as visual guides and vehicle obstructions, are used in a wide variety of applications and come in many styles. Explore the four main considerations a site designer should consider before choosing a bollard model.
15
Mar
A Guide to Automatic Bollards
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The use of automatic bollards as a dynamic means of controlling vehicle access to restricted areas has increased in popularity as the technology that drives them becomes more sophisticated and reliable. Automatic bollards provide a more versatile option for creating site barriers, particularly in dynamic environments.
20
May
A Guide to Decorative Bollard Installation
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David Hilscher
The same decorative bollard may be placed on different types of mounts depending on the job the bollard is expected to do.
21
Oct
Shallow Mount Bollards
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The difficulty and cost of having to excavate several feet beneath the surface brought up the need for shallow mount bollards.
27
Jul
Industrial Bike Racks: Designed to Defeat Thieves
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Industrial bike racks can be installed in-ground, under concrete, making them undefeatable by bike thieves.
13
Jul
Florida: Making a Home for High-Tech
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For tech workers with remote work flexibility, there’s no need to be in a pricey location like the (San Francisco) Bay area.
12
May
In-Ground Safety Bollards
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Bollards help protect against unwanted vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Learn where to find them and how to choose the right one for your property.
01
Apr
Introducing: Crash-Rated Garden Gnomes
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Today, we do something new. Something bold. Something innovative.
10
Mar
A Complete Guide to Attractive Security Perimeters
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By using a variety of protective strategies, you can create a dynamic perimeter that does not bore the eye.
04
Feb
A Deep Look into Fabricated Bollards
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Fabrication is all about taking a raw piece of material and making it into something functional. It’s the building of some sort of structure with metal, usually steel to make something usable that will last a long time.
06
Aug
How can Municipalities Defend against Texting and Driving?
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Drivers distracted by texting are a recent but very large danger on the roads.
19
Mar
Bollard fencing?
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Is the Southern border really getting a “bollard fence” or a “bollard wall”?