As the eyes of the sporting world watched the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in September, an innovative piece of VPS Site Security technology was helping to keep the TV coverage on-air for the millions of viewers.

VPS, the European leaders in vacant property management, supplied their award-winning SmartTower CCTV system to help protect and secure the television and media compound at Gleneagles during the event.

Action by The Survey Association (TSA) to protect businesses from the disruption caused by opportunistic, violent theft of specialist equipment has prompted the introduction of a bespoke, security system for the industry.

Datatag ID Limited, an experienced provider of effective equipment security schemes for other industries, now supplies anti-theft kits, supported by online registration, specifically for total stations used by surveyors in building and construction.

Kent based company, Green Gate Access Systems, has solved the on-going issue of access and security at Dartford’s ‘Orchard Theatre’ via the use of a cutting edge computer based access control system. The Paxton Net2 entry control system is connected to the building management network, allowing the use of swipe cards for employees and ‘disposable pin codes’ for known and pre-booked disabled visitors. 

The new security measures, put in place just two weeks ago, have enabled disabled visitors to request a parking space with a booking and receive a reservation and pin code emailed to them, for use on an allocated date and time slot. Theatre subscribers can also be issued with an annual swipe card. 

Visitors attending events at the new Leeds Arena will be protected by an advanced fully integrated security and safety system, which has been designed and is being installed by Reflex Systems, based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Ensuring that a business is adequately protected whilst there is no one on the premises is one of the most important factors of security for any business owner. Those who conduct all of their business from a commercial property will naturally wish to ensure that the building is kitted out with as many high-quality security features as possible.

Reflex Systems, the specialist provider of integrated security and fire life safety systems, is pleased to announce it has secured two Gold accreditations from NACOSS (National Approvals Council for Security Systems) and BAFE (British Approvals for Fire and Equipment).

The accreditations validate what Reflex Systems already does – delivering the very highest quality standards to customers requiring security and fire safety solutions.

Leading UK construction company Berkeley Homes has selected the award winning BioSITE Systems for its duration of the prestigious residential and commercial development site at One Tower Bridge.

Architecturally designed by Squire & Partners, One Tower Bridge blends four subtly complementary styles across its eight buildings. With every property having been designed to reflect the needs and requirements of the most discerning of individuals. The main contractor, Berkeley Homes, selected the UK’s leading security firm, Acetech security and biometric specialists, BioSITE Systems, to manage the large workforce and enhance security throughout the project.

BioSITE is new venture, recently established, to further develop BIOSITE, a biometric access control and workforce management ssystem, which has been deployed to over 60 construction sites in the UK, under the trading name D.C.S.

Launched in November 2008, development, BioSITE's flagship product BIOSITE helps many construction sites to comply with Health & safety regulations, maintain site security as well as reducing labour costs through efficient workforce time and attendance monitoring.

C.UK now provide security services for the Hampton based Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, having successfully won yet another long-term security contract.

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre was opened in February 1999 and occupies 318,686 square feet. C.UK have a team of 12 officers on site, who provide security to the Shopping Centre on a 24/7 basis and support the Centre Management’s exclusive events including charity occasions, and brand promotions. The majority of the security team have been taken on by C.UK from the previous security provider; however, several positions have recently been recruited from within the local Peterborough community.

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.

Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Security Consultancies section, said: “Security breaches or poorly implemented security measures can have a number of negative effects on construction sites, including financial losses, unplanned downtime, as well as health and safety issues caused by unauthorised tampering with equipment or procedures. Site security is therefore crucial to the successful and on time completion of a project, so its needs should be addressed at the earliest stages of a project, for example by implementing measures such as temporary CCTV or physical security from its inception.