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Apprentice winners announced
The Pyronix-sponsored BSIA Apprentice Systems Installer Awards were presented by the Princess Royal, president of the Patrons of Crime Concern, at the BSIA’s annual lunch at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
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Altron expands in move
Altron Communications Equipment, the manufacturer of CCTV mounting equipment is moving to a bigger factory, reflecting a forty fold increase in growth in 12 years.
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Archive TitlesDVR comes of age
… but what about the poor installer? … asks Dave Mulcahy of Vision Factory
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NSI gains an accreditation ‘first’
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has become the first inspectorate to be UKAS accredited for both fire and security systems. Earlier this year, it also achieved UKAS product certification accreditation for security systems.Its latest achievement is accreditation to the EN 45011 product certification for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of ...
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Archive TitlesWorking with DD243
Part 1 of Martin Kane's close-up look at DD243:2002 and the demand for confirmed alarms … This month: How to achieve an effective system
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Archive TitlesThe bench test 2: The black art of video motion detection
The Pathfinder VMD from Visimetrics. It is easy to incorporate into an existing installation
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Archive TitlesThe bench test 1: The feel of robust quality
The well-designed K4203 audio door entry system from SRS. It's hard to stand out from the crowd ...
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Archive TitlesIP Masterclass [Part 1] - Getting to grips with the IP revolution
A beginner's guide by Richard Lewis, IP Product Manager, Video Imaging Supplies Ltd
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Archive TitlesThe writing on the wall
Mahua Chatterjee talks to some east London teenagers about what made them cover their estate with graffiti – and what made them stop.
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Think tank
Get your repairs in orderWe are having problems with tenants counterclaiming for disrepair at the last minute during possession proceedings. This frequently happens at the hearing without prior notice. We serve a lot of NOSPs we serve, so it's not practical for us to inspect each property before beginning proceedings.What ...
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Archive TitlesRedemption songs
Redemption songs: Tenants of Hanover Housing Association's St Catherine Court in Gloucester sing traditional folk songs as part of the sheltered housing scheme's celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Jamaican independence last week. The scheme's Black Elders Lunch Club organised the event. Participants also enjoyed traditional storytelling and ate ...
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Selhal put under supervision
Registered social landlord selhal Housing has been put under the supervision of the Housing Corporation because of concerns over its finances.
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One to watch over us
Should the single inspectorate for housing be a hybrid of existing inspectorates or would it be better to start from scratch and create an entirely new body.
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Les mots justes
Can we improve social housing with a new name and better branding? James Tickell doesn't see why not – the French did
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No-star Sedgefield in major shake up of housing services
Fragmented services gathered into two directorates in preparation for ALMO or transfer
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South-east needs a million more homes
one million more homes will be needed in the south of England in the next 10 years, according to a report this week.
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Here's an idea
Getting outside help with IT worked for Gallions Housing Association. Could it work for you?
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Get shorty
Do you have properties sitting empty and vulnerable while you wait to renovate them? Deborah Ilott and Jonathan Ellis have the ideal answer: short-life tenancies
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Landlord plugs tenants’ internet gap
Transfer landlord South Liverpool Homes is to set up its own telecommunications firm as part of a drive to bring digital technology to tenants.