The following list summarizes
the range of expertise offered by ASRA associates. The level of expertise
and industry knowledge amassed over many years of professional services
to the Security Community is unparalleled and can be called upon to
meet virtually any project requirement. Individual projects can be
addressed in phases, in order to facilitate client timelines and meet
budget constraints.
Experience, Expertise and Industry knowledge are the building blocks
that ASRA utilizes to deliver the project requirements. These qualifications
allow ASRA teams to deliver value engineering and thus cost savings to the
client.
Electronic Systems Engineering and Design
Integrated Security Management Systems
Access Control
Biometric Identification Technologies
Closed Circuit Television Systems
Patrol Technologies
Perimeter Detection Systems
Intercom System Design
Elevator Controls
Identification (Badging) Systems
Detention Systems
Physical Security Engineering and Design
Structural Design
From A-Z, ASRA design capabilities encompass the entire spectrum of design challenges. Each construction specialty on the project will be assessed and a design specialist will be engaged if required for the specific tasks at hand. Design specialties include such areas as Target Hardening, Classification of Security Zones, Security Gates and Fences, BioHazard and Blast mitigation, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning systems, Glass and Security Laminates, Builders and Detention Locking Hardware. The client can then be assured that all aspects of the design are addressed, not just the electronic systems requirements.
Structural Design: Detention-Institutional
Planning, Cost Control and Construction Management
Doors, Frames and Turnstiles
Glazing and Security Window Films
Structural Engineering and Blast Mitigation
HVAC Systems and BioHazard Mitigation
Finishes and Hardware Selection
Security Fencing and Enclosures
Architectural Services
Analysis, Surveys and Feasibility
Studies Facility Security Design Briefs (to RCMP and TBS Standards)
ASRA teams have created and delivered Facility
Security Design Briefs to Architects, Engineers, Client Project Teams
and other audiences. Each design document integrates the entire physical
security and electronic security requirements that are required for the
project. The document can then be integrated by the stakeholders into
the Architectural and Electrical design for the overall project. ASRA
applies the Construction and Engineering Standards required for the specific
project and the particular jurisdiction of the work.
Architectural Security Consulting
Services to the Architectural community include
value engineering and supply of professional expertise in the complete
design of buildings. Typically, ASRA will follow the MASTERFORMAT as
published by the Construction Specification
Institute (CSI) guidelines,
or the NMS set, depending on the client requirements. The construction
disciplines addressed by a Facility Security Design Brief may include;
Division 1 - General Requirements
Division 2 - Site work
Division 3 - Concrete
Division 4 - Masonry
Division 5 - Metals
Division 6 - Wood and plastics
Division 7 - Thermal and moisture protection
Division 8 - Doors and windows
Division 9 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special construction
Division 14 - Conveying
Division 15 - Mechanical
Division 16 - Electrical
Some of the specific areas that may be integrated into a complete
facility design include;
Building Structural Engineering
Blast Mitigation
Mechanical Systems
HVAC Systems
Biohazards Mitigation
Electrical Engineering
Requirements Gathering
ASRA methodology includes client interviews,
site surveys, threat analyses and industry reviews to establish the project
requirements. ASRA can offer proven solutions and recommendations on
system functionality, operating procedures and hardware specifications.
We have the experience and the expertise to add true value and deliver
a comprehensive solution that meets budget and time constraints.
Systems Design
ASRA defines the integration requirements
of diverse systems and applies the information gathered to create the
conceptual design standard for the project. Following approval of the
conceptual systems design, more detailed engineering will be undertaken
to achieve the design requirements.
Systems Engineering
The definition of the various systems to
be deployed in a specific project requires the assignment of dedicated
resources to design the various systems. In addition, the functionality
of the diverse systems must be integrated to achieve the project requirements.
Value engineering assures the Client that the solutions proposed are
within budgets and encompass the range and scope of the project requirements.
Finally, the system engineering is extended to the operator interface
to ensure proper utilization by the system users.
AUTOCAD Services (to SIA Standards)
ASRA has developed skill sets unique to the
Security Industry for the creation of professional drawings. CAD services
offered include the creation of drawings utilizing the Security Industry
Association standard symbol set. When creating drawings sets, the unique
project requirements are taken into consideration, including client specific
drawings standards, ARCHEBUS standards or other design standards as applicable
to the project. Drawings sets may include, for each system and subsystem;
General Details
Single Line Drawings
Functional Block Diagrams
Equipment Lists
Risers
Conduit and Cable Schedules
Device and Mounting Details
The creation, interpretation and maintenance of professional caliber
drawings is one of the tools needed to effectively communicate the
project requirements to the Contractor or service provider working
on the project.
Security Operations Center Design
Application of International
Standards for Command Center Design (ISO, ANSI, HMI, HFS)
ASRA has designed over thirty (30) command
and control centers for clients as diverse as the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police, United States Army, National Museums and Federal Government clients.
ASRA employs the latest international standards for ergonomic and task
analysis to achieve the clients goals and performance requirements the
command center.
Architectural Design including
Environmental, Structural, HVAC, Electrical Systems
All applicable Standards are investigated
and developed, including the ASHRAE and SMACNA Standards.
Console Ergonomics
According to ISO, ANSI and HFS (Human Factors
Society) Standards
Prioritization of Hardware
Including Task analysis and rack engineering
requirements
Fire Systems Engineering and Design
Fire System Design
Massing Studies
ASRA can provide complete fire systems engineering
and design, including electrical and mechanical systems, smoke control
for detention facilities, and evacuation and massing studies for use
by Architects and Engineers
Project Management
Experience with Project Management of Complex Integrated Security System projects includes major systems integration and deployment for clients such as the Canadian House of Commons, Canadian Museum of Civilization and Public Works and Government Services Canada. These projects included all aspects of professional project management practice encompassing;
Security Master Planning
Integration Management
Plan Development
Plan Execution
Change Control
Team and Resource Management
Time Management
Activity Definition
Activity Sequencing
Activity Duration Estimating
Schedule Development
Schedule Control
Human Resource Management
Organizational Planning
Staff Acquisition
Team Development
Risk Management and Mitigation
Risk Identification
Risk Quantification
Risk Response
Development
Risk Response Control and Mitigation
Project Plan and Schedule
Procurement Management
Procurement Planning
Solicitation Planning
Solicitation
Source Selection
Contract Administration
Contract Close Out
Integration Management
Plan Development
Plan Execution
Change Control
Scope Management
Initiation
Scope Planning
Scope Definition
Scope Verification
Scope Change Control
Quality Management Plans
Quality Planning
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Management Reporting
Communications Management
Communications Planning
Information Distribution and Project Archive
Activity Register
Performance Reporting
Administrative Closure
Cost Management
Resource Planning
Cost Estimating
Cost Budgeting
Cost Control
Policies and Procedures
Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
ASRA personnel have the ability to engage
diverse stakeholder teams, analyze and create Emergency Response Planning
documents. Through the use of industry standard and client specific templates,
and by applying decades of site analysis experience in assessment, ASRA
has the ability to deliver comprehensive documents that fulfill the client
requirements.
Business Resumption Plan (BRP)
ASRA personnel have the ability to engage
diverse stakeholder teams, analyze and create Business Resumption Planning
documents. Through the use of industry standard and client specific templates,
and by applying decades of site analysis experience in assessment, ASRA
has the ability to deliver comprehensive documents that fulfill the client
requirements. Elements of a successful BRP can include;
Project Initiation and Management.
Risk Evaluation and Control.
Business Impact Analysis.
Developing Business Continuity Strategies.
Emergency Response and Operations.
Developing and Implementing Business Continuity Plans.
Awareness and Training Programs.
Maintaining and Exercising Business Continuity Plans.
Public Relations and Crisis Coordination.
Coordination with Public Authorities
Commissioning and Due Diligence
Contract Review and Award Management
ASRA has been engaged at the bid review and
contract award stage. This is useful when an owner or general contractor
wishes to effect due diligence and obtain an independent, unbiased review
of the proposal and cost submissions. For relatively modest cost, an
independent opinion can be secured which reviews the fairness of pricing,
project methodology as well as compliance to the project scope and technical
requirements.
Acceptance Test Plans
Working with the Client and the Contractor,
ASRA will design an appropriate Acceptance Test Plan that addresses the
Specification Documents and the Contract Documents. All aspects of the
project requirements will be addressed in the commissioning phase.
Systems Commissioning
During commissioning, all aspects of the
system design are audited for compliance to the intent and technical
requirements of the specification documents. The review includes all
addenda and change orders issued during the life of the project. Each
device and software application is tested for operation, reporting, control
and system management. Often, commissioning activity generates a deficiency
list, which is then addressed by the contractor. Upon remedial work being
completed, ASRA will again commission the portion of the work that was
deficient. Upon successful completion of all commissioning activities,
Final Warranty can begin and ASRA will sign off on delivery of the project.
Clients are thus assured that system components will deliver the expected
results.
Due Diligence Audits
Compliance Consulting
ASRA teams have the necessary professional
experience and expertise to assess and report on system implementations
effected by other parties. For example, when we are called onto a construction
project as compliance consultants to ensure the completion of commissioning
requirements according to the specifications.
ASRA can effect due diligence audits to assure the Client that their
security dollar is being well spent and in compliance with management
requirements. In contract and performance disputes, ASRA can perform
the role of arbiter and assist in the resolution of the dispute, thereby
avoiding costly delays and litigation.
For ongoing maintenance contracts, ASRA can certify that preventive
maintenance testing is being performed according to the contract documents.
Audits can be random or scheduled to coincide with the maintenance
visits. Audits include the contractual commitment to provide spare
parts, stored on or off site, if required.
Threat, Risk, Impact and Consequences Analysis
Audit and Reporting
ASRA personnel have the ability to engage diverse stakeholder teams and conduct Threat, Risk, Impact and Consequences Assessments (TRICA). Through the use of industry standard and client specific templates, and by applying decades of site analysis experience in assessment, ASRA has the ability to deliver comprehensive documents that fulfill the client requirements.
Maintenance Audits
In the course of management planning, client departments require maintenance on existing facility plans to bring them into line with current events, recent threats and risks as well as internal policy changes. ASRA teams can provide the sum of decades of experience and deliver maintenance audits in a prompt and professional manner thereby allowing management to effect diligent planning.
Training
Client and Technology Specific Training
Security Console Design
Access Control Systems
ASRA has conducted training seminars for diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical staff. From half-days, to courses with weeks duration, we have designed and delivered training materials, including third party courses, that define requirements and successfully convey learning outcomes.
