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1. Electronic Access Control Systems Market to hit USD 31.2 Billion by 2019, research report estimates

   8 July 2014 2:43 pm Leave a Comment

   The global Electronic Access Control systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million in 2019, the new market report published by Transparency Market Research was able to reveal.

   The rather lengthy report called "Electronic Access Control Systems Market Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014 – 2019" points out that security has become one of the major concerns for every individual, organization and government agency. The high accuracy, convenience, and time efficiency of Electronic Access Control (EAC) systems have managed to further bolster the segment’s appeal in the global security market.

   The major end-users of EAC systems are the commercial sector followed by government and industrial sector. Most of the companies produce different types of EAC system products such as authentication systems (biometric and card based authentication systems), intruder alarm systems and perimeter security systems (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security systems).

   The advancement of mobile devices and sensor technologies is currently generating a shift toward biometrics system. EAC system is majorly divided into three major technologies, authentication system (biometric and card based authentication system), intruder alarm system and perimeter security system (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security system).

   The global market for EAC system in value term grew from USD 10.1 billion in 2009 to USD 15.4 billion in 2013, and is expected to grow to USD 31.2 billion in 2019 growing at a CAGR of 12.6%. The authentication system (largest market in 2013) increased by 13.1% CAGR during 2009-2013 to reach USD 11.7 billion in 2013.

2. Extensive student accommodations to be built at Swansea University

   27 June 2014 3:04 pm Leave a Comment

   545 new student apartments are set to be built on behalf of Swansea University by St. Modwen as part of a £50 million deal, bringing the total amount of new student residences to 1,462, a news report in the local media was recently able to reveal.

   The new development will also deliver important ancillary facilities for students and staff at the Bay Campus development, including a dedicated sports hall and recreational gym, a flood lit outdoor pitch, a crèche facility and a number of music practice rooms and communal space to support clubs and societies. In addition within this student facing complex there is the provision for a dedicated Students Union facility thereby creating first class amenities for campus users to enjoy.

   Rupert Joseland, South Wales’ regional director for St. Modwen, the land owner and partner developer for the Bay Campus said: "The development at the Swansea University Bay Campus is starting to take shape with many of the key buildings now well underway as the project’s first phase gears up to complete next year. This new campus development is a major highlight of St. Modwen’s ongoing 3,500 acre regeneration programme across South Wales and this latest agreement with the University is the next step in the vision to create a world-class educational establishment that will benefit students, staff and the local community for generations to come."

   Given the long-term planned use for this facility, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted (teachers-only areas, etc.).

   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.

3. Plymouth College of Art opens new £6m workshop

   23 June 2014 3:29 pm Leave a Comment

   The Plymouth College of Art has recently inaugurated a new £6m state-of-the-art workshop block that was built on an area of vacant land within the heart of Plymouth’s busy city centre. The four-storey building will provide 3,444m2 of specialist workshop space and will house ceramics, glass and digital design workshops, as well as student workstations, communal hubs and display areas.

   Construction services company Balfour Beatty was awarded the contract for building the new workshop. The scheme has seen close collaboration with the students and staff at the College through the provision of work experience, resulting in an apprenticeship with Balfour Beatty being awarded to one student. Students were also allowed supervised access to the site to collect waste materials to use on their projects and the team involved them in the design for the site hoardings.

   The developer incorporated a number of energy saving elements and design features in the building which is set to achieve the industry-recognised BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, including the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and heat recovery from kilns in the workshop, where hot water is heated to provide warmth for other buildings on campus. There was also a clear commitment to reducing waste on the project with 99.81% of all site waste recycled.

   Any modern building of this type should also be equipped with a suitable range of access restriction systems. 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.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   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 hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. New multi-million pound primary school to be built in Dorset

   17 June 2014 3:53 pm Leave a Comment

   Construction work on a new multi-million primary school in Dorset has recently started, with the main development works set to be completed by spring 2015, a news report in the local media could recently reveal.

   ISG is the main contractor for the Pimperne CE VC Primary School project. The £3.9m building will provide single-storey accommodation for pupils aged 5 to 11 and will include classrooms, a multi-use hall and outdoor hard and soft play areas.

   The primary school was established in 2005 in the premises of the former Pimperne CE VC First School, following a change of the education system in Blandford from three- to two-tier.

   A detailed study by Dorset County Council found the existing building could not be extended or replaced on the current site to accommodate the two additional year groups, so the council decided to replace the school on a new site in the village.

   Any educational organization wishing to ensure safe and secure access to its site for its employees should also consider the implementation of a very solid and reliable access control system, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could put its extensive experience in the field to very good use.

   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.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   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 hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. Security and access control solutions revenues to reach $15B globally in 2014

   12 June 2014 4:33 pm Leave a Comment

   Revenues resulting from the sale of video surveillance equipment globally are expected to rise to $15 billion in 2014, up from $13.5 billion in 2013, the latest research from the IHS could reveal.

   The market research firm pointed out that the world market for video surveillance equipment grew by almost seven percent last year and that the ongoing migration from analog to IP also accelerated, with revenues from network equipment being higher in all four major world regions analyzed (Americas, China, ASIA, and EMEA).

   “IHS forecasts that the pace of transition will continue to be rapid in 2014 and 2015 before slowing slightly from 2016 onwards. In the next two years, a number of major vendors will continue focusing their efforts on their network equipment at the expense of analog,” said IHS Principal Analyst Jon Cropley.

   In terms of revenues, the market for network cameras was much larger than the analog camera market in 2013. However, unit shipments of network cameras are not forecast to exceed those of analog cameras until later in the decade.

   Access Control UK specializes in supplying fully integrated, vertical access control solutions, fully compatible with a variety of external systems, including CCTV.

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system. Whether you are expanding your site and require more equipment for wider access control, or need particular management information from employees access records, our helpdesk are on hand to advise.

   If you’d like to find out more about our advanced, yet very reliable solutions, just contact us or Book a Demo, our representatives will be more than happy to answer all of the questions and queries you might have.

6. Leeds cooling systems to have new factory built following industrial fire

   9 June 2014 4:24 pm Leave a Comment

   Airedale International, a Leeds-based manufacturer of specialist cooling systems, is set to move to a new £25m replacement facility after its factory was partially destroyed by a fire last year.

   BAM Construction will be in charge of all the construction work on the new factory, which will occupy an area of 166 x 130 metres – broadly similar to the original plant. However, the internal layout will be totally redesigned to meet the needs of a modern, world-class production facility, a news report in the recent business media has revealed.

   Construction director Kelvin Pollard said: "BAM is looking forward to providing a first-class facility for the staff of Airedale International.

   "Airedale showed tremendous determination in getting back to ‘business as usual’ so quickly, and has some hard-hitting plans for future growth in the UK and globally. We will use all our skills and experience to help them into a new era."

   Any industrial facility, especially one involved in such a high-precision production segment, should be fitted with a reliable access control system that will grant users fast and easy access to a particular location, while in the same time making sure that only authorized personnel is allowed to enter on the premises.

   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.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   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 hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. University of Wolverhampton commissions new £13.5m business school

   2 June 2014 11:49 am Leave a Comment

   The University of Wolverhampton has commissioned a new £13.5m six-storey building for its new business school, a news report in the local business media could recently reveal.

   International support services and construction group Interserve has managed to secure the contract for building the new facility, in partnership with project managers and cost consultants Gardiner & Theobald and the structural and M&E consultants Arup.

   The new facility, due to open in August 2015, will serve as a gateway to the University’s Molineux Campus. It amounts to 6,000 square metres gross internal area and will house teaching facilities for the Business School, including undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education, plus offices, meeting rooms and a café.

   Dr Anthea Gregory, Head of the University of Wolverhampton’s Business School and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, said: "After many months of planning it is wonderful news that work on the new building is imminent. It has been a competitive process and we were very impressed with the bid that Interserve put together and are looking forward to working with them on this project.

   "This will cement the Business School’s reputation in the region and nationally, not just with students but with the business community. It is also great news for Wolverhampton and shows confidence in the local economy and the city."

   Given the long-term planned use for this facility, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted (teachers-only areas, etc.).

   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.

8. University of Derby to build new £10.8m sports centre

   27 May 2014 12:23 pm Leave a Comment

   A new £10.8m sports centre is set to be built at the University of Derby’s Kedleston Road site as part of an initiative to promote sports-related activities within the university, a news source could reveal.

   The multi sports facility will be open to students, staff and other community organisations and will enable users to stay fit, active and healthy thanks to its impressive facilities which include eight badminton courts, sports hall, gym furnished with the latest equipment, dance studio, squash courts and a climbing wall.

   The centre will also feature a three lane indoor sprint area with adjacent strength and conditioning areas plus an analysis lab will also enable users to take their training to the next level. The centre will also be used by the University’s sports students to do certain practical work as part of their programme.

   Hari Punchihewa, Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director at the University of Derby, said: "At Derby we are serious about sport, and have shown it by making such a significant investment in the new centre. When completed, the building will give us some of the best sporting facilities in the Midlands, providing the perfect place for our students to participate, develop and achieve even more through our Team Derby brand."

   Given the future use of these new facilities, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted (teachers-only areas, etc.).

   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. 

9. Formula E headquarters in Donington Park now officially open

   23 May 2014 3:38 pm Leave a Comment

   The headquarters for FIA’s new Formula E global racing series, located at Donington Park, Derby, have been officially inaugurated, with teams and staff already starting to move in, a news report in the local business media has recently revealed.

    

   The new facilities available on the site include new headquarters, offices, stores and workshops. All of the new buildings meet the BREEAM Very Good sustainable construction standards, plus the government’s Low Carbon Economy and National Planning Policy Framework requirements. Vinci Construction UK was the main contractor for the site.

    

   Chris Hamer, Managing Director, VINCI Construction UK, Building – Regional, commented: "We are very pleased to have played a critical role in making the Formula E headquarters fit for purpose, and of course, to play a role in supporting and reinvigorating the British motorsport industry."

    

   Given the future use of these new facilities, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted (teachers-only areas, etc.).

    

   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. 

10. Colchester train station to be upgraded as part of £7m programme

    15 May 2014 5:16 pm Leave a Comment

    The ageing railway infrastructure around Colchester station will undergo an extensive improvement programme worth an estimated £7m, as part of an initiative to improve the train services quality and reliability in the area, as the number of passengers using them grows.

    Improvement works will be carried out at weekends from 17 May 2014 to 6 July 2014 to ensure the least disruption for passengers and will mean some of the railway lines around Colchester will be closed on these dates, a news report in the local business media could reveal.

    Richard Schofield, route managing director Anglia, Network Rail, said: "We are investing millions of pounds to upgrade the tracks at Colchester station so that passengers across Anglia get more reliable and punctual trains. This is urgently required work and will deliver a much better level of service to the growing number of passengers that rely on rail services.

    "We’re sorry that some disruption will be caused over the weekends that we do this work and have worked closely with Abellio Greater Anglia to minimise the impact on the travelling public. We ask passengers to bear with the temporary disruption so that we can give them a better, more reliable service for the long term."

    For security purposes, any train station should also implement a very solid and reliable access control system, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could really put its experience to very good use.

    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.