Building-security costs a new reality in age of terrorism
So far, efforts by Singapore building owners seem basic, barely going beyond hiring guards and CCTV monitoring
Singapore
RISING security risks amid mounting global terror threats have made enhancing security at buildings and installations a necessary fact of life.
But such measures also pose a challenge for budget-conscious building owners here. Most have done little to protect their assets against such events.
Rather, security measures taken by local building owners have largely been in the form of hiring of security guards and installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
The task at hand is daunting.
Decade-old buildings need retrofitting t…
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