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Building #schoolsafety into school designs has been a topic since the Columbine era. Many architects value the input of #schoolsecurity professionals. But as I said in my NewsNation interview, successful school safety still relies upon people: Kenneth Trump, a school safety consultant, told NewsNation that while schools can improve the physical features, students and staff need to understand how to use these safety features. “You can either combine some basic fundamental physical security measures, limited access, secured vestibules, visitor management, adult supervision of children in common areas while still having the first and best line of defense being a well-trained highly alert staff and student body,” said Trump, president of the National School Safety & Security Services. Learn more in the story linked below. #schoolleaders #superintendents #schoolboards

🌟 Case Study Spotlight: Trump Green Infant School 🚸 When a disabled student was set to join for the new school year, ramped access to the reception classroom became a top priority. The school chose our modular ramp for its lightning-fast, 24-hour installation, rain or shine. Unlike concrete, which needs days to cure, our solution was ready in no time—efficient, reliable, and weather-resistant. Plus, we ensured full compliance with Parts M and K of the Building Regulations, ensuring the highest safety standards were met. Customer Feedback: "The communication during the process was excellent; thank you and well done!" - Operations Manager For Surrey County Council "I was pleased with the service received from Rapid Ramps with regards to installation" - School Business Manager, Trump Green Infant School Need fast, #compliant access solutions? Read the full case study ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehFAJb39 #Accessibility #Education #ModularRamps #BuildingRegulations #InclusiveDesign #SafetyFirst #Modular #Construction

StoneGate Associates, LLC has recently been contracted by several educational institutions, including the Westfield School District, Essex County Vocational Technical Schools, Union Township Public Schools, Special Children’s Center of Lakewood, Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, and Kean University, to create customized classroom and room-specific evacuation diagrams. These diagrams adhere to OSHA, International Fire Code, and New Jersey Department of Education standards, incorporating key features to help staff, students, and visitors safely evacuate buildings during all scenarios including fire, smoke, or “Run-Hide-Fight”. These features include: - Color coding - "You are Here" markers - Identification and locations of emergency devices - Primary and secondary evacuation routes - Exits, including accessible exits - Correct orientation #emergencyplanning #evacuation #runhidefight #internationalfirecode #evacuationdiagrams

I am quoted in an article about a campus shooting at Lehigh University in 1936 and the changes that have occurred in campus safety: https://lnkd.in/esQytqPN #campussafety #campussecurity #schoolsafety #schoolsecurity #threatassessment #warningsigns

All 5 Center for School Change case studies about public schools where students are learning construction skills as they build homes are found here: Thx to legislators like Rep Matt Norris and Sen Zaynab Mohamed for being child authors of legislation expanding these opportunities https://lnkd.in/dGxtB6Rz

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (F3 Law) attorneys are working with districts and architects to help make sure future school buildings are as safe as possible. This is an excellent article about considerations that go into building safe schools. #EducationLaw #F3Law

Last week marked the 7th anniversary of the unforgettable Grenfell Tower Fire. Those affected still seek justice. And the ensuing building safety crisis is impacting thousands of lives. Our Housing After Grenfell Blog provides an avenue for discussion about housing and law and our archive of blogs provides an insightful resource. We welcome new submissions on the impact of the Grenfell tragedy, the forthcoming Inquiry report, building safety, the outworking of the Building Safety Act, and reform suggestions for the incoming government. ➡ https://lnkd.in/e6s64MNE Sue Bright

🔒 **What is CPTED?** 🔒 CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is a strategic approach to deterring criminal behavior through thoughtful design and effective use of the built environment. In educational institutions, CPTED principles are applied to design school buildings and campuses that enhance safety for students and staff. This includes strategic placement of lighting, landscaping, and building entrances to maximize natural surveillance and minimize hidden areas where illicit activities could occur. By understanding and implementing CPTED, schools can create safer, more secure learning environments. #SafetyFirst #CPTED #SchoolSafety #CrimePrevention #SafeSchools #Education #CommunitySafety #BuiltEnvironment #CampusSecurity

Are your children really safe when they're at School? Did you know that according to research* between 2016 & 2021, 47 Primary & Secondary School buildings were completely gutted by fire. Here at Fire Door Specialists we're making it our mission to ensure Schools around #Mansfield and #Ashfield are fitted with fully working fire doors by offering 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 inspections to local Schools before the end of the current academic year. Our expert team will be on hand to take a look around your building and provide detailed, yet jargon free, information on any work that needs doing, and more importantly why! All of our inspections and subsequent quotes are obligation free, but do come with a 10% discount and 'complete by September' guarantee when booked in before the end of June! Find out more details https://lnkd.in/eQVC_PMM and ask yourself, does your school, make the grade? *𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩, 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘺 2021

Roofing Education: Cornice - The projection at the top of the sidewalls of the house to protect and ornamentally finish the eaves.