All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1296
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New owners at Guardian and Dedicated Micros
Independent physical security specialist The Guardian Group has been bought out by Duncan Horton, who is about to stand down as managing director of £10 million-turnover locking systems manufacturer Assa.Horton developed Assa from a small branch office with just 14 employees, but has been attracted both by Guardian's position as ...
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Private investigations: disposing of vital PC-based data
We examine why and how end users should delete vital information stored on hard drives before they are discarded or upgraded
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The classic sign of the Relcross
Access controlWhen Leeds City Council decided to upgrade existing security in the Lincoln Green area of the city to allow remote access control, the Council's security team turned to specialist systems provider Relcross.The end result? The DDS Toplock 4 access control system has been specified and installed, along with Amadeus ...
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Check out Icom's hand screen
Audio-visual receiversDeveloped by Icom (UK) for on-site security personnel, the IC-R3 is a stylish, hand-held audio-visual receiver incorporating a two-inch colour screen. Officers can use the receivers to monitor images generated by CCTV cameras on their own as well as other sites, and listen to other radio users.In use, the ...
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Cerberus
Cerberus n. 1. Greek mythology A three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades 2. A sop to Cerberus Bribe given to appease a potential threat
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Caught on camera by the CDH
CCTVModels in the CDH range of CCTV cameras from Baxall feature a switchable filter to accommodate both day and night-time viewing. The optical filter – which stops infrared light from reaching the camera sensor – is in place during the day for correct colour rendition.In addition, there is a motorised ...
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Looking out for Little Brother
Today's schools face many societal issues that threaten the well-being of students and teachers alike but, when compared to other public organisations like hospitals, colleges and corporate offices, they typically lag behind when it comes to security strategies. A project recently completed in south Wales shows that this needn't be ...
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Briefing Papers: An OASIS of opportunity
Security Management Today assesses a new breed of advanced security intruder alarm systems pioneered by property protection specialist Orbis
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Eye of the lens scans Birmingham
CCTVCanon lenses supplied by S&I Industrial form an integral part of a major CCTV installation covering the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham – a famous stretch of highway that's been redeveloped with the help of several EC regeneration grants.S&I has supplied installer and project security consultant Atec Security with ...
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Biometrics at the tip of a pen
The SMARTpen is a new biometric technology that offers proof of a persons identity across any distance by way of a simple signature. It writes like a normal ballpoint pen, but uses technology to measure, encode and match the unique dynamics of the way a person signs their name.SMARTpen works ...
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Jacksons keeps intruders at bay
Perimeter protectionAt four heights between 2.25 and 3 m, Jacksons' Barbican Defender constitutes a formidable security perimeter fencing for private and public sector sites alike, whether commercial or industrial.Jacksons Fine Fencing also makes the Barbican Defender Plus array, with an increased length of bent-over paling.In both configurations the panels may ...
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Aritech joins up with Interlogix
Access controlCCTVIntruder alarmsFollowing on from the merger of ITI and SLC Technologies to form one of Europe's largest manufacturers and distributors of security and fire systems, Aritech has been chosen to front the Interlogix Group's 2001 sales campaign throughout the UK.Already a market leader with its CD and CS panels, ...
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ADPRO is the real driving force
Video motion detectionADPRO fast scan transmission technology and video motion detection systems from Vision Fire and Security are playing a critical part in a major multi-million pound contract in Utrecht, Holland aimed at protecting the city's tram and bus networks.Seventeen tram stations have been fitted with the ADPRO Axiom video ...
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Access mastery at FAAC
FAAC (UK) has launched a range of access control products, including magnetic and proximity card readers and a radio-controlled system
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Staff theft costs retailers to the tune of £5.6 billion
A report published by Efficient Consumer Response reveals that stock loss from staff and customer stealing is costing retailers dear
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Group 4 supremo calls tendering into question
David Dickinson, former sales and marketing director at Group 4, has called for the industry to recognise that tendering for manned security services is no longer a cost-effective exercise, promoting best value as the way forward. In an impassioned speech during last month's IFSEC Exhibition, Dickinson – now the director ...
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Who should you vote for?
The construction industry employs over 1.5 million people. So the political parties fighting the general election on 7 June should be keen to get your vote. But do they really care? We quizzed candidates in three constituencies on three key election issues
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Urbis on the way
Following almost a year of pre-planning, NG Bailey & Co has started work on site at Manchester's Urbis Centre exhibition hall.
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What's in Stora?
Paper and paperboard producer Stora Enso has selected a Category 6 cabling system for its new London office.
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Shepherd threatens unsafe subbies
Shepherd Construction has threatened to throw subcontractors off its list of preferred suppliers if they don't sign up to its health and safety charter.