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SBC and NICET Announce National In-Building Public Safety Communicatio
Safer Buildings Coalition and NICET Announce National In-Building Public Safety Communications Certification Program is Now Available Chip Hollis, Senior Director, Credentials and Administration for the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), announces the availability of the first NICET Certification Test…
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PCTEL Announces Cloud-Based Reporting and Automation for Grid-Based Testing
PCTEL has announced the launch of SeeHawk™ Central, a cloud-based reporting and automation platform for in-building critical communications network testing. SeeHawk Central is an enhancement to the PCTEL® public safety network testing solution, which automates the grid-based testing and reporting process. With…
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Celebration of Freedom
As our communities come together to celebrate the founding of our country with family, parades, fireworks, music, food, and all the wonderful trappings of Independence Day, we at the Safer Buildings Coalition wish everyone a safe, happy, and joyous day! PLEASE take…
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Grid Testing: You Can’t Get the Gold Without the Grind
Grid testing emergency responder radio communication systems is mandated in the International Fire Code 510.5.3 to ensure adequate signal coverage throughout a building, including areas not typically prioritized for cellular coverage, like stairwells, escape routes, cellars, mechanical floors, and rooftops. Once a…
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2021 Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors Election
Call for Nominations! 2021 SBC Board of Directors Election SBC Expands Board – More Opportunity to Lead The 2021 election for the Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors is coming up. As always, we strongly encourage our members to vote in this…
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An Opportunity to Serve and to Grow
Message from the SBC Board President: An Opportunity to Serve and to Grow We are all called to contribute in a variety of ways. It is important to contribute to the success of our employers and of course our families, but also…
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Do You & Your Organization Measure Up to the Competition? Investing in
From the Chief’s Corner: Do You & Your Organization Measure Up to the Competition? Investing in Our Future… Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.), CFO, FM, Executive Director – Safer Buildings Coalition While preparing for some Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) activities and annual meeting…
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SBC Key Announcements and Updates – June 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition Key Announcements and Updates – June 2021 SAVE THE DATES! Election, Annual Meeting and Dinner @ IWCE, Nov. In-Building Forum, 2021 SBC Member Awards, and more… The Safer Buildings Coalition is pleased to announce items of significant interest to…
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Save the Date: SBC Annual Member’s Reception, Dinner and Meeting
SBC Annual Member’s event Returns @ IWCE in September The 2021 Edition of IWCE — the International Wireless Communications Expo — is around the corner, and Safer Buildings Coalition will be back in Vegas September 27- October 1. We’ll have a great…
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TATE Initiative
The Telecommunications Industry is Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking, Here’s How Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation (TATE) was established in 2020 in response to a need for more eyes and ears trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking in our…
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SBC WORKGROUP ROUNDUP June 2021
Safer Buildings Coalition WORK GROUP ROUNDUP – June 2021 Please watch this month’s video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five work groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs. Please watch the video messages below: Work Group Updates:…
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May Freedom Forever Fly
Safer Buildings Coalition proudly observes and honors American Flag Day which is recognized each year on June 14th. The flag of the United States represents freedom and loyalty to the nation and reaffirms our belief in liberty and justice. On this day,…
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With Immense Gratitude
It is with immense gratitude that the Safer Buildings Coalition observes the 77th anniversary of World War II’s D-Day commemorating the largest invasion by air, land and sea in history. We observe D-Day in the U.S. in memory of the Normandy landings…
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In the Company of Heroes
Safer Buildings Coalition proudly recognizes Memorial Day which is observed each year on the last Monday in May. As an organization, we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes and recognize the brave men and women who courageously gave their lives by making…
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Who Needs Public Safety DAS – And Why?
When First Responders Have Poor Signal Coverage, the Results Can Be Catastrophic. Randy O’Neill with SignalBooster.com says, imagine this scenario: You’re a firefighter in a burning building and you come across three unconscious people who have become trapped in a stairwell. You…
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Meet the Newest SBC Members May 2021
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 140 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to a few of…
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SBC No-Noise Task BHAG
SBC No-Noise Task Force Forges Ahead with a BHAG: Become the One Source of ERCES Truth BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal, an idea conceptualized in the book, “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” by James Collins and Jerry…
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The Origins of the Safer Buildings Coalition
From the Chief’s Corner: And so it begins: The Origins of the Safer Buildings Coalition Like me, I am sure many of you are involved in many different activities and organizations related to business, relationships, or even hobbies. I suspect for the…
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IWCE Webinar with Member Nextivity June 2021
SBC’s John Foley to Moderate IWCE Webinar with Member Nextivity Join Safer Buildings Coalition Managing Director John Foley who will moderate an expert panel that will discuss code advancements and new technology. As the workforce is returning to work, and buildings are…
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Safer Buildings is Back On The Road!
Tampa Seminar on July 14 is the first event since the 2020 shutdown The Safer Buildings Coalition, together with sponsors Alliance, Radio One, and Comba, are thrilled to announce our seminar in Tampa! The Details: Date and time:Wed, July 14, 20219:30 AM…