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Studies : Overview
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CNN Center
Problem
Home to the world’s most
recognizable news outlet, the
CNN Center in Atlanta was determined
to “harden” its perimeter
as a result of 9/11. Turner
Properties had one goal summed
up best by the facilities management
team, “We need to stay
on the air, and we need to protect
our most important assets –
our people”. With thousands
of panes of glass on the interior
of the mall, Turner Properties
turned to 3M
and Window Expert, Inc., Inc.
to help protect its people from
the deadly effects of flying
glass in case of a blast event.
Solution
After studying proposals from
over a half dozen security glazing
firms, Turner Properties chose
Window Expert, Inc., Inc. of
Marietta and 3M
to help make the CNN Center
a safer environment. Company
President Jeff Franson states,
“Because of the ongoing
threat, we are careful not to
reveal the passive, defensive
measures our Window Expert,
Inc. team installed on the property.”
What is public knowledge is
that Turner Properties did not
hesitate to purchase the best
security solutions for the CNN
Center. Turner Properties’
choice did reveal how seriously
they take today’s threat
and the superior nature of
3M
micro-layered security films.
Results
A safer, more secure public
environment.
The Window Expert, Inc. Difference
Regarding the installation,
Project Manager Chris Sullivan
adds, “This was not an
easy installation. Night time
installations, scaffolding,
thousands of square feet of
glass, workstations, monitors,
wires, you name it. The entire
time we were working in an environment
that does not sleep. CNN is
24-7. They were not going to
stop for us and we wanted to
remain as invisible as possible.
Under budget and on time, we
achieved our goals and helped
create a safer environment for
everyone who works in and enjoys
the CNN Center.”
Turner Properties Contact
Information
Mike Adgie, Facilities –
(404) 827-5134
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