The word “family” is one of the most loosely defined words in the English language because it means something different to everyone. Family is your parents, siblings, cousins, people of blood relation. For others, it is strong, bonded friendships you’ve...
How Government-Mandates Project Labor Agreements Will Harm the Economy, Workers, and Electronic Security and Life Safety Contractors On February 4, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14063 requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects of $35 million or...
Steve Firestone, as he explains it, has had two terms of service in the security industry. His first tenure began in the mid-1980s after leaving years-long positions in banking and then as a partner at an ad agency. A classified...
Can salespeople, especially those money-motivated folks who work on commission, be uncomfortable discussing money? Who would think it possible? Well, the truth is that more than a majority of all salespeople, across all types of sales roles and from nearly...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from June. Federal Legislative Report – June 2022 Congress managed to file several bills we can support during the month of June. Unfortunately,...
On February 4, 2022 President Biden issued an executive order (EO 14063) that will, when fully implemented, require Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on all federal construction projects of $35 million or more. This EO includes the work done by subcontractors,...
The Electronic Security Association recently installed two new members on its Board of Directors. The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA affairs and to set...
“Since implementing [simPRO], my profit margins have increased over 10% in just the last year.” - Frank Bauer, CEO Read why Proguard Protection Services made the switch to simPRO to improve business operations and increase...
Back in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T to the world. The first “affordable” car that would help fuel the creation of the middle class and transform our economy. Do you recall from history books when everyone took their...
SIAC is observing the news media reporting on a dramatic change in leadership in the law enforcement profession. According to CNN, “police chiefs in the largest cities across the county are leaving at an alarming rate.” Since 2000, more than...