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HPUE Technology on FirstNet LTE Band 14 and Beyond
Since the 1970s, the frequency of natural disasters has risen four-fold to an average of 13 per year. Coupled with a similar rise in the number of manmade disasters, our Public Safety and Emergency Response systems need the latest technology to keep…
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Knowledge Solves Problems
From the Chief’s Corner: Knowledge and Competence Solves Problems… By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director During my travels across the US and Canada, people often ask me why some Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) stakeholders don’t have a better…
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IWCE 2023
The Coalition Hosts 2023 Annual Member’s Meeting and Dinner at IWCE in Vegas Let your voice be heard: Which day should we host next year’s dinner? The Safer Buildings Coalition team descended on Las Vegas for the 2023 installment of IWCE. On…
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Complete ERCES Handbook Now Available to Order
The long-awaited Complete ERCES Handbook with NICET In-Building Public Communications (IB-PSC) Study Guide is now officially available to order! Active Safer Buildings Coalition members receive a discount. For bulk orders, custom promotional opportunities are available. Books are scheduled to ship late May.…
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Registration for Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Is Open
The first-ever Wireless Tech & Policy Summit is now open for registration. REGISTER BY MAY 10th: SAVE $50 OFF REGULAR PRICE WITH PROMO CODE SBCMAY10 Hosted by the Safer Buildings Coalition at the stunning National Housing Center just a few blocks north…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members April 2023
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – April 2023 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the latest…
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SBC Leadership Available for Meetings at Connect X
Safer Buildings Coalition is a proud partner of Connect (X), which takes place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans May 8-10. SBC Founder Seth Buechley and Managing Director John Foley will be in New Orleans for the duration of the…
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ADRF Launches New FiRe™ Public Safety Repeater For Larger-scale Deployments at IWCE Expo
ADRF Launches New FiRe™ Public Safety Repeater For Larger-scale Deployments at IWCE Expo Fiber-optic Repeater Solution Headlines Other Event Product Launches Including ROM BOM Tool V.2, the New UL 2524-certified Remote Unit and Battery Backup LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advanced…
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ERCES Handbook Press Release
The Safer Buildings Coalition Launches the Complete ERCES Handbook at IWCE 2023 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only association purpose-built to lead national policy and education for in-building wireless services, today, at IWCE 2023, revealed its long-awaited Complete ERCES…
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2023 Annual Video Report to Members: SBC Member Advocacy Work Group
This video report by Work Group Co-Chairs Jason Jacobs and Aaron Friedman is shared in advance of SBC’s Annual Members Meeting and Dinner at IWCE. It covers the Member Advocacy Group’s accomplishments for the past year and plans for the coming year.…
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2023 Annual Video Report to Members: SBC Government Affairs Work Group
This video report by Work Group Chair Jim Loftus, is shared in advance of SBC’s Annual Members Meeting and Dinner at IWCE. It covers the Government Affairs Work Group’s accomplishments for the past year and plans for the coming year. Related Article:…
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2023 Annual Video Report to Members: SBC Codes & Standards Work Group
This video report by Work Group Co-Chairs Jason Webb and Joe Kurdas is shared in advance of SBC’s Annual Members Meeting and Dinner at IWCE. It covers the Codes & Standards Work Group’s accomplishments for the past year and plans for the…
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Onward to IWCE and Beyond – Message from the President
By Prince Niyyar | President, SBC Board of Directors Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members, I am excited to report to you that in just a few days, at the IWCE Conference, SBC will publicly launch the first-ever book written exclusively for designing…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members March 2023
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members – March 2023 The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: Nanehi Networks, LLC and WISE Building Technologies, LLC. Welcome…
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Here Comes Class 4 Power: Differences Between Circuit Classes
There’s breaking news in the world of electrical system safety! When the 2023 National Electrical Code® (also known as the NEC or NFPA 70®) is released in Fall 2022, it will include Article 726 for the first time. This addition introduces new Class 4…
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iBwave Simplifies Public Safety Network Testing & Verification with Epiq PRiSM scanner and new Grid Test Functionality
iBwave announces the immediate availability of an updated version for its Public Safety survey solution, further advancing the network testing and verification capabilities offered by the existing iBwave Mobile Survey application and robust handheld Epiq PRiSM scanner. The new grid test capabilities combined with…
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Increasing Public and Private Parking Lot Security and Safety
5 Ways to Improve Parking Structure Safety Each day in the United States, millions of people park their cars in parking lots. For most of us, parking lots are just a part of the background and don’t impact our day much. However,…
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Multiple Ways to Fund In-Building Wireless Coverage Projects
Indoor Wireless Usage Is On The Rise As Landlines Fall By The Wayside Mobile phones have evolved from being a tool for outdoor and in-vehicle use to becoming a crucial aspect of everyday life for people of all ages and professions.…
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Taking the In-Building Message to Washington
From the Chief’s Corner: Taking the In-Building Message to Washington, D.C. By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director Who is the audience that needs to hear the message as it relates to illuminating wireless dead spots both cellular and public safety?…
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Texas Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans
Cites Cellular and LMR Coverage Problems during Uvalde Tragedy A recent report,Texas Senate Special Committee To Protect All Texans, found that communications issues at the Uvalde School contributed to the challenges law enforcement faced during the mass casualty incident. These issues were…