BSCP™ Certification Benefits for Design Professionals

5 Great Reasons to Become a Building Security Certified Professional

1. This designation signals a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of building security in which architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical security considerations provide comprehensive strategies to improve building security. Your value increases with this specialized knowledge and offers new perspectives that open your firm to new opportunities.
2. Provide authoritative guidance about security issues.
   Many clients need guidance about security. As a BSCP, you can provide authoritative advice because you view security from a whole building multidisciplinary approach. A BSCP enables you to provide security as an integrated solution, rather than just on a piecemeal basis or as a security add-on.
3. Develop security options based on client priorities.
   Most clients lack return-on-investment (ROI) information for security measures. With a BSCP, you can offer clients sound advice about security options that are considered the most advanced building security strategies and their ROI, all with the goal of targeting your clients' real priorities more effectively.
4. Enjoy greater ability to deliver integrated design services.
   Optimum security solutions begin in the design phase for new buildings and major renovations. Many security professionals limit their services to physical or electronic security; while, in most cases, a thorough multidisciplinary approach is warranted. A BSCP increases your ability to incorporate security measures in which every design discipline provides prudent security solutions to increase building security.
5. Offer clients a discount on their PLUS^SM submissions.
   In addition to expert counsel, clients gain a $1000 discount when a BSCP participates in PLUS application preparation.

Other Benefits

• Listing in the BSCP database
  When owners look for professionals to prepare and submit their applications for a PLUS rating, they will find your name in the BSCP database on the PLUS website.

Qualifications

You must be a practicing and licensed engineer, architect, landscape architect in the U.S. or a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP). Learn more