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Theft, assault, corporate espionage, unauthorized systems access, terrorism, hurricanes and tornadoes, sabotage, vandalism, fire, explosions, and other threats... All are considerations as building owners, facility managers, and design and construction professionals seek ways to meet security needs. This comprehensive resource will help you evaluate your facility's security needs - and design and budget for the materials and devices needed to fulfill them. The text and cost data will help you to: Identify threats, probability of occurrence, and the potential losses - to determine and address your real vulnerabilities. Perform a detailed risk assessment of an existing facility, and prioritize and budget for security enhancement. Evaluate and price security systems and construction solutions, so you can make cost-effective choices. Design security into new construction or remodeling projects - and integrate it with other building systems. Put effective crisis management and emergency response teams and plans in place. FEATURES: Includes: Over 130 pages of sample Means Cost Data for installation of security systems and materials. Review of more than 50 security devices and construction solutions - how they work, and how they compare. Interactive Risk Assessment Matrix, downloadable from a dedicated website, which helps you determine your real vulnerability, and where your security dollars should be invested.

Repair & Remodeling Estimating Methods fourth edition Edward B. Wetherill, R.S. Means Engineering Staff, and Merl Vandervort, CR, CGR, CMB Priceless Guidance for All of Your Remodeling Estimates The authors share their professional solutions to the unique challenges of estimating renovations in existing structures -- using the latest cost resources and construction methods. This new fourth edition includes updated cost and estimating examples -- in keeping with changes to the MasterFormat and UNIFORMAT II, the most recognized industry standards for project organization and costs. This book helps you determine the true costs of remodeling, beginning with: Part I -- The Estimating Process Guidelines for conducting the site visit and evaluating architectural details Estimate types and applications Taking off quantities accurately Pricing the estimate Calculating direct and indirect costs Summarizing the estimate Pre-bid scheduling Part II -- Estimating by CSI Division A chapter on each division, pointing out what to look for and unexpected cost items. Part III -- Estimating Examples Two complete sample estimates -- one Unit Price, and one Assemblies estimate -- show you how to assemble and record the information you have gathered. Part IV -- Disaster Restoration Contracting The special job planning and cost estimating requirements of reconstruction work -- following fire, flood, hurricane, or other disasters. Written by one of the nation's leading disaster reconstruction contractors. For over 60 years, R.S. Means Company, Inc. has been the leading publisher of construction cost data and reference books. The company services over 250,000 construction professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Clients include a mix of contractors, architects, engineers, facility managers, developers, appraisers, educatorsand municipal government agencies. With 27 annual print and electronic cost data products and over 60 reference books, Means also provides customized electronic databases, consulting services and seminars.