Electical Contractor

As network technology becomes increasingly important to operate security systems, and affordably priced Internet protocol (IP) cameras and video management systems (VMS) are used more often, system designers and installers, such as electrical contractors, are realizing the need and efficiency of usi

In response to the crime waves of the 1920s and 1930s in the United States, the security system service industry began with the simple installation of burglar alarms in banks, jewelry stores and warehouses.

There’s more to security system work than installing a few cameras and card readers in a building, but to understand the depth of security systems work, you have to understand what drives it.

Despite the recession, the global information security market grew 11 percent in 2010, representing more than $6 billion, according to New York-based ABI Research, a market intelligence company specializing in global connectivity and emerging technology.

As electrical contractors continue to penetrate the security market, they must keep current on the technological landscape and ensure that they receive the training that enables them to demonstrate vital expertise.

The healthcare market has changed quickly with the introduction of healthcare reform, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the high-tech focus in healthcare facilities.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said, "If you see something, say something," as he called for the public's help to be on watch for terrorist.

To state the obvious, detecting toxic or combustible gases—or the lack of appropriate oxygenation in an area—before an event occurs is an important part of maintaining security in commercial, institutional and industrial applications, including wastewater plants, refineries and nuclear facilities.

When it comes to a facility’s physical security, lighting is often used as a preventive or corrective measure against intrusions or other criminal activity. It can, however, be counterproductive.