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www.securitysystemsnews.com Ja NU a RY 2018 SECURITY SYSTEMS NEWS news 6 Gregg Cliff Principal engineer VI/ project manager II, CHA Consulting Inc. Albany, N.Y. Day 1 Keynote Session: The Figures Behind the Future As a Senior Analyst for the research firm IHS Markit, Jim Dearing will provide exclusive research on some of the biggest trends impacting and influencing the security industry today, including mobile credentials, the IT threat and the integration of access with open standards. By analyzing the data on some of these disruptive trends, Dearing will provide insight into what the industry should be focused on and cognizant of moving forward. Sponsored by: Sponsorships available! Contact: Tim Purpura tpurpura@securitysystemsnews.com (207) 846-0600 x217 Speaker: Jim Dearing Senior Analyst, Security & Building Technologies IHS Markit Delray Beach February 26-27, Specifically Speaking How did you get started in security and designing/specifying? I started with Simplex in 1974 as a technician and grew up in the life safety and security industry. After 20 years with Simplex in various positions, I transitioned into sales and management with several large fire and security integrators and in 1999 was offered a posi- tion with a local consulting firm to lead their newly formed fire and security design division. That was my start into the consulting and design arena and after almost 15 years in consulting, I joined CHA Consulting Inc.'s Life Safety and Security market team. We are a full-service design and consulting firm serving clients throughout North America and beyond. What kinds of systems do you design/specify and what services does the company provide? Our life safety and security sub- market provides complete design and project management for all aspects of electronic physical security, communication, and life safety systems. We conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments for all types of facilities, and we pair the latest technology with creative solutions to provide our clients with secure facilities and peace of mind. In addition to the life safety/ security service, CHA Consulting Inc. is a full-service design and construction solutions provider. We design and specify mechanical, electrical, fire protection, struc- tural, environmental, land devel- opment, infrastructure design, civil, geotechnical, architectural, survey, sustainability, technology solutions, and health and safety components. What vertical markets does the company specialize in? We do work in the following areas: sports (NCS4 member), transportation, healthcare, correc- tional, mental health, education, government, land development, S PEA k IN g see page 7 Health - Midland Ontario Cana- da—Approximately $5 million in security for interior and exterior physical security systems and fol- low-up application consulting for secure forensics facility. • Manhattan Psychiatric Cen- ter—$10 million-plus interior and exterior physical security systems. • New York State Office of Mental Health statewide physical security systems standards devel- opment. parks & recreation, manufactur- ing, utilities, environment, avia- tion, water project management and CM. Any interesting projects that you can mention? Here are a few high profile proj- ects that come to mind: • Force Protection and Physi- cal Security Greenside Presidential Helicopter Hanger. Access control systems. • Waypoint Centre for Mental Can you talk about what new or emerging technologies you are see- ing or specifying today? CHA takes the lead on offer- ing our valued clients with time proven solutions coupled with some of the newest technologies through extensive investigation on emerging technologies, vetting and application testing. We work with systems that integrate: RFID, physical recognition, IP, web/ cloud-based, analytics, GeoSpace, new door control technologies, and software solutions. We take pride in listening to our clients to determine their immediate and long-term needs and finding cre- ative solutions to meet and exceed their expectations. We also strive to elate our clients with superior