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Balance rising safety concerns with the need to contain costs and uphold public services

Government agencies and military branches in the U.S. and abroad face unique safety, security, and risk challenges. Our team can help you navigate these complex issues across a wide range of services - from fire protection to environmental consulting to security solutions.

As industry leaders in the public sector, we've represented U.S. interests globally, working on high-security, mission-critical, historically significant, or architecturally sensitive projects. Our proven and innovative approaches, enhanced by our in-house fire lab and testing facilities, allow us to deliver tailored solutions for your agency's specific needs.

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Our team of experts are ready to help you

Meet the Experts
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Secure Facility Experience

We have provided fire protection engineering and life safety code consulting services for the design and renovation of numerous secure, mission-critical facilities for various U.S. Government agencies. For these sensitive environments, we can present design options that optimize fire and life safety while preserving security for the premises, equipment, and data.

Government + Military Industry Services

Learn more about our service offerings for federal, state and local government + military facilities.

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AHJ Representation + Plan Review

Whether a project is a renovation, addition, tenant fit out, or new construction, all facility designs are subject to compliance…
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Business Continuity

An unplanned event — such as severe weather, power outage or virus outbreak — can severely disrupt organizations and prevent normal…
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Catastrophic Response

What is a catastrophic event plan? After a major catastrophic event, you need a catastrophe response plan to get your disaster recovery…
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Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

From fire system design and testing to code consulting and building commissioning to structural, mechanical and…
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Combustible Dust Safety

Combustible dust explosions can be one of the most under-recognized hazards in industrial facilities. Without proper awareness and…
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Emergency Management + Response

We work closely with clients in industry and government to establish an all-hazards approach to comprehensive,…
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Emerging Hazards

Our team of experts provides comprehensive services to address emerging hazards, such as combustible dust, battery…
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Energy + Utilities

From power generation to transmission and distribution to energy storage, our experts are at the forefront of hazard…
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Expert Laboratory Services

We support our investigative work through in-house laboratory, testing and modeling services, providing you with insightful analysis and an…
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Failure Analysis

An interruption of business operations due to system, construction, or operational process failure can have significant legal, insurance…
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Forensics

Our experts can help determine the origin and cause of fires, injuries, or electrical and mechanical failures. We also…
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Hazardous Materials

Our global experts draw on our code, design and analysis expertise to create a prioritized mitigation strategy through onsite…
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Industrial + Process Safety

Our process safety consultants have a well-established team to help audit, develop, implement and maintain your process safety…
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Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Lithium-ion technology is evolving faster than regulatory bodies can track. Our experts provide custom and performance-based life…
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Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling

Knowing the performance of your facility during day-to-day operations is critical to understand. Whether it is a concert hall, airport…
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Police Department Assessments

Members of our team have planned and directed some of the most complex law enforcement initiatives federal, state and local policing…
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Security Risk + Public Safety

Our team of security advisors, protection specialists, emergency planners, threat managers, investigators and leaders…
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Smoke Control + Modeling

Codes and Standards require fire safety features based on a one-size fits all approach. While traditional compliance may be…
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Testing, Research + Development

Our performance-based design engineering approach is informed by our relentless commitment to delivering the most applicable…
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Threat + Violence Risk Management

Workplace violence is a risk for any employer, but is one we can help manage. We specialize in behavioral case management services…
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Wildfire Risk Mitigation

Development and recreation within our natural environments are contributing to an increased risk of wildfire and its negative…
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We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle

While many of our services and solutions are utilized across various markets and applications, dozens of others are highly specialized and unique to one industry or another. From aviation, power and healthcare to nuclear energy, insurance and manufacturing, our team of engineers and consultants includes the most experienced industry experts from around the world.

  • Built Environment + Resiliency
  • Code Consulting + Fire Engineering
  • Energy + Utilities
  • Emerging Hazards
  • Emergency Management + Response
  • Security Risk + Public Safety
  • Forensics
Our Office Locations

With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Our Offices
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