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1. New sports health and science research facility to be built in Manchester

   11 February 2015 11:54 am Leave a Comment

   Plans to build a new a new sports health and science research facility in Manchester have received the green light from the local planning authority, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHP) will be a multi-disciplinary diagnostic, education, research and development facility, and will be located in the Etihad Campus, adjacent to the recently opened City Football Academy.

   The institute is the result of five years of planning and research by a partnership team made up of Manchester City Council, City Football Group and Sport England.

   The MIHP will be operated by HCA, a private healthcare company which manages facilities across the UK. Preparatory work is starting on site and MIHP is scheduled to open in early 2016.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

2. New life science incubator facility set to be built in Nottingham

   5 February 2015 1:59 pm Leave a Comment

   A new life science incubator facility which will be located close to BioCity it set to be built in Nottingham, as part of an effort to provide more space for expanding bioscience businesses, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The project was designed by architects CPMG, with Gleeds as project and cost manager. Notts-based consulting engineers Morgan Tucker will also work on the scheme.

   Nick Heath, operations director at Willmott Dixon in the East Midlands, said: "This is a really exciting project for Nottingham as it looks to grow the bioscience industry within the city and we are thrilled to have been selected as the main contractor.

   "The new building will feature a number of state-of-the-art biology and chemistry laboratories in a range of sizes, as well as ancillary space for commercial lease to both start-up and existing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) within the sector.

   "BioCity is already a flourishing facility within the city and the addition of this new centre will further establish the hub of knowledge and skills within the city. It is hoped that this will help to nurture those businesses already present within Nottingham, but also work to attract new ones to the city."

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

3. Medical center employs RFID-based access control system to track staff training

   28 January 2015 11:17 am Leave a Comment

   An US-based medical center has decided to implement an advanced RFID-based access control and tracking system in order to monitor staff training.

   Saint Francis Medical Center holds 100 montly training sessions for its employees, meaning that every one of the facility’s 2,500 staff members attends some kind of training, which is provided in the hospital campus’ classrooms on a regular basis. Consequently, the medical center has a large volume of attendance records that it must collect and manage.

   In the past, the hospital tracked session attendance manually, via paper and pen. This required that personnel write their own ID numbers onto a piece of paper and initial the page, in order to prove they attended. Others then had to input the IDs into the hospital’s Learning Management software for each session. This could create errors if workers forgot to write on the paper, or if the ID numbers were transposed or illegible.

   For this reason, the organization decided to implement an advanced event attendance-tracking solution. Now, every hospital employee has a low-frequency (LF) 125 kHz RFID-enabled proximity badge encoded with a unique ID number assigned to that particular staff member in the company’s software.

   The badges are used successfully both for access control and attendance checking, thus making sure that each employee has undergone the necessary training.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. Access Control Systems are a must have for any science-focused educational building

   17 January 2015 9:44 am Leave a Comment

   A secure and reliable access control system is a must for any scientific research laboratory, especially those that double as educational facilities.

   This is also the case with the Science and Health Building that is currently being built for Coventry University, as reported by a media source.

   The £37 million contract will bring together the Faculty of Health and Life Science’s teaching and research facilities into a ‘superlab’ – a five-storey, 120,000 sq ft building on Much Park Street in Coventry’s city centre.

   BAM Construction has managed to secure the contract for building this impressive facility, which is due for completion in 2017.

   The building will house world-class teaching and simulation facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories. A mock operating theatre, fully-equipped ambulance and a community house to test the latest assistive living technologies will be among the health simulation features.

   A purpose-built laboratory for teaching and research in biological and analytic sciences will sit alongside a strength and conditioning room. A running track, sports therapy clinic and facilities for food and environmental sciences will also be part of the complex.

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. ONVIF to launch proactive education and enforcement campaign

   6 January 2015 4:53 pm Leave a Comment

   ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid.

   The education and enforcement initiative aims to help further educate the manufacturing community about the specific requirements of compliance and their ability to advertise individual products as ONVIF conformant.

   “We recognise that the credibility of the ONVIF brand is crucial to the success of the standard and the organization going forward, therefore we take the protection of this brand very seriously,” said Per Björkdahl, Chairman, ONVIF Steering Committee. “Our objective with this enforcement campaign is to reinforce to the market that the ONVIF name continues to represent interoperability to the market.”

   To augment these efforts, earlier this year ONVIF introduced a new level of membership to provide access to the ONVIF test tool, which is used to test the validity of product conformance. This Observer membership level allows consultants, systems integrators and media organizations to individually validate the conformance of a specific product to a particular ONVIF Profile.

   Access Control UK is the No.1 British designer and manufacturer of smart card – based access control and time and attendance terminals. We supply top-quality, reliable and secure Access Control Systems that adhere to the latest industry standards.

   You can control most standard types of internal/external electronic door releases and physical security devices such as barriers and turnstiles making full use of location points, whether in full view or hidden out of sight.

   Operated by contactless smart cards, key fobs or biometrics, any Access System from Access Control UK gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day, placing it at the forefront of security solutions.

   Our solutions are modular in design, and has the advanced capability of being able to be adapted and extended to integrate with a time and attendance system seamlessly and without complication.

   If you’d like to find out more about the extensive range of access control solutions supplied by Access Control UK, just contact us or Book a Demo, we’d be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

6. Work starts on new Educational Centre In Buckinghamshire

   2 January 2015 12:40 pm Leave a Comment

   Building work is underway on a new multi-million pound educational centre for the University Campus Aylesbury Vale (UCAV) project, which is being funded and managed by Aylesbury Vale District Council, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

   The four-storey building, which will include educational facilities and public amenities including restaurants, cafes and a new public square, is being built by construction firm Morgan Sindall and will expand the higher education offering for local residents, providing teaching space and break-out areas for students and staff.

   The centre aims to stimulate further economic growth in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire by offering a number of courses which are specifically designed to meet the local industry’s skills requirements. Around 2,000 students are expected to attend the centre.

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. Access Control records strong growth over 2014, poised for further rise

   16 December 2014 1:25 pm Leave a Comment

   The Access Control segment has surpassed video surveillance in terms of growth rate over the course of 2014 and it’s poised to continue this very positive trend over the next 5 years, new research by Memoori was able to reveal.

    

   The physical security industry in the first half of 2014 has well outperformed what most stakeholders had forecast. Despite setbacks in economic fortunes in the developed world, the business has grown by 40 percent from its decline in 2009.

    

   In the last 12 months, it has grown by 7.5 percent and we expect this to continue for the rest of the year, the research paper found.

    

   This steady consistent growth since 2011 has been driven by a combination of factors including strong growth in IP video networking and IP access control products. Unfortunately, security is still regarded by most end users as a cost center and as such has been slightly overlooked in terms of capital investments.

    

   Nevertheless, a gradual change in attitude is taking place, with buyers realizing that enhanced security can be a cost saver when reducing shrinkage (retail) and, that when integrated with other services, it can increase productivity in the business enterprise and therefore reduce operational costs.

    

   This has been made possible through IP convergence and the market has been quite quick to see the opportunities and changing requirements for more converged and integrated solutions.

    

   In order for companies to deliver such systems many have decided that it is necessary to acquire, merge or form alliances and partnerships with other suppliers. In order to maximize the opportunities of delivering on ROI, it is vital for suppliers to have specialist knowledge and experience in vertical markets.

    

   Access Control UK is a specialist manufacturer and installer of access control solutions that employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have. 

8. RFID-based Access Control and Tracking Systems can help Protect Students

   2 December 2014 2:13 pm Leave a Comment

   RFID-based Access Control and Tracking Systems can help keep tabs on students’ whereabouts at all times, ensuring a superior level of security within educational environments.

   One example of a successful RFID implementation comes from a Peru, IN, school, that has taken the necessary steps to implement such a program by issuing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards to its students.

   According to school officials, they were receiving at least one call a week from a concerned parent communicating that their child had not gotten off at their bus stop. But according to Peru Community Schools Transportation Director Dave Frushour: “This will save everyone time and give parents peace of mind to know that we know where their child is.”

   The student swipes a card when they get on or off the bus. This, in turn, allows the school district to track the student’s whereabouts, as far as what bus they are on. The ID card also has the bus number and stop stamped on it to help make sure they board the correct bus and exit at the correct stop.

   Furthermore, the card reader gives school officials access to information such as who rides regularly and how many empty seats are on any particular bus. Frushour stresses that no personal information is stored on the cards or readers.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

9. Carillion to provide facilities management services in public sector prisons

   24 November 2014 3:45 pm Leave a Comment

   UK services group Carillion has been appointed preferred bidder to provide facilities management services in public sector prisons, a recent news report was able to reveal.

   The contracts cover approximately 50 prisons and will be for an initial five-year period, with the potential for two subsequent one-year extensions.

   Carillion will provide a wide range of hard and soft facilities management services, including mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance, building fabric maintenance, energy and environmental services, waste management, escort services for contractors, cleaning services and minor building works.

   Mobilisation is scheduled to begin in 2015, while the contract is due to begin 1 June 2015. The combined revenue from these two contracts is expected to be between £35m and £40m per year.

   Managing the contractors’ access to the secure prison site can be a potentially troublesome issue, but this is specifically where the Visitor Monitoring Systems and access control systems from Access Control UK could really be put through their paces.

   The access control systems can operate up to 31 clocking stations, each of which can have up to twelve scanner controllers attached to it – in effect, the system can control access to 372 different areas of your site. Door access can be limited by the access control software, which controls the access profile of each employee or visitor who is enrolled on the system via their fire roll call status.

   Both smart card and biometric access control scanners can be combined on the same network, giving you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of day. Sensitive or dangerous areas can easily be denied to those who do not have the appropriate security clearance.

   Your access control system is completely bespoke and can be used to control most standard types of internal and external electro-magnetic door releases. In addition, your system can also control access control turnstiles, barriers and bollards.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

10. New £4 million Recovery Academy to be built in Greater Manchester

    17 November 2014 4:49 pm Leave a Comment

    A new Recovery Academy for Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will be developed with the aim to deliver a range of free educational courses and resources for people with mental health and substance misuse problems in Greater Manchester.

    Integrated Health Projects (IHP) has been selected as a main contractor for the new £4 million project. The new two-storey building will house the Recovery Academy on the ground floor and the Trust’s executive suite will be located on the first.

    A car park is also part of the contract to accommodate staff and students attending academy courses.

    Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

    Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.