Tag: Brian Coulombe
“40 under 40†Class of 2019 — Brian Coulombe, 37
November 1, 2019SSN Staff
Brian Coulombe's current role is split between project management and managing the operations of his group within Ross & Baruzzini. “This split allows me to stay close to the industry while continuing to engineer and manage amazing design and consulting projects, while also using my business school experience to help drive the organization,” he explained. “For me it really is the best of both worlds.”
His first job out of engineering school was as a field engineer for...
World Trade Center consulting firm acquired
January 23, 2015Spencer Ives
ST. LOUIS—Ross & Baruzzini, based here, has acquired Ducibella Venter & Santore, a consulting firm currently working on the World Trade Center and the new Sandy Hook School.Brian Coulombe, principal at DVS, told Security Systems News that the deal, finalized on Jan. 6, will benefit both firms.DVS will help Ross & Baruzzini compete in more areas of the security market, Coulombe said. In turn, DVS can use the resources of Ross & Baruzzini to expand its footprint and become involved in larger...
Collaborating and constantly adapting: The World Trade Center security team at work
September 8, 2011Martha Entwistle
NEW YORK—The World Trade Center security team of engineers from Ducibella, Venter & Santore and integrators from Diebold spend a lot of time together.
They have official meetings at least twice a week to track progress. Since the collaboration began early this spring, long days have been the norm. And, with the Sept. 11 opening of the Memorial site approaching, longer days along with unofficial dinner and breakfast meetings are increasingly common.
“Normally when you work with an integrator...
Breaking new ground at the World Trade Center
November 4, 2010Martha Entwistle
NEW YORK—Designing and building the security systems and security operation of the World Trade Center complex is a process that involves a staggering number of stakeholders.
There are government entities, architects, engineers, contractors, and law enforcement—to name a few—and many of them have not worked together before.
The New York Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, and the Fire Department of New York were among those all working very closely with WTC security.
“There...