Protection Engineering Consultants provides research, design and consulting services to enhance the physical protection of people, systems and the built environment infrastructure. Working with government agencies, the design community and industry, PEC brings an understanding of the mechanics and dynamics of conventional and developmental materials subjected to extraordinary events and loads, with an expertise in multi-hazard assessment and protective design to mitigate blast, ballistic and vehicular impact attacks and accidents. Through the application of established and novel scientific methodologies as well as government and industry best practices, Protection Engineering Consultants helps architects in building designs, with security and safety professionals in multi-hazard assessments, with industry in the development of new materials and protective systems, and with Government in research and criteria development. Clients are able to maximize the physical security of plant, property and people while still preserving utility and aesthetics.