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1. New long-range iCLASS SE readers and cards offer enhanced flexibility

   16 September 2015 12:49 pm Leave a Comment

   The new long-range iCLASS SE readers and credentials developed by HID Global make it possible for organizations to combine parking, gate and door access control on a single card for a secure and convenient solution, the company has recently revealed.

   HID Global has expanded its iCLASS SE® platform with long-range ultra-high-frequency (UHF) solutions that provide new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance. The convenient solution makes it possible to read credentials from inside vehicle at distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) from the reader.

   The iCLASS SE U90 Long Range reader can be used from distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) and features advanced encryption along with end-to-end communications technology for the industry’s highest level of UHF access control security. Also available is a dual-technology iCLASS SE and UHF credential for use with the UHF reader and other iCLASS SE platform readers, providing a single solution for seamless door, parking and gate control.

   The new solution enables a new range of capabilities, such as hands-free parking access at the gate without having to roll down the window, as well as “No-stop” hands-free parking access with the iCLASS SE U90 reader and UHF credentials offering a highly secure, long distance option for parking gate control and the additional benefit of improved vehicle flow through parking facilities.

   Other important features include integrated parking and gate control with building access – high frequency architectures can combine door and parking control on a single credential, and improved security, because the readers support OSDP to extend security across all communications connections, including long distances between readers and controllers.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of latest-generation access control technologies 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. £1m visitor centre to be built at a nature reserve in Lincolnshire

   7 September 2015 12:15 pm Leave a Comment

   A new £1m visitor centre that will include a café and will deliver educational information is set to be built at a nature reserve in Lincolnshire, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

   The new facility at Gilbralter Point Nature Reserve will replace the former visitor centre which suffered flood damage during a storm surge in December 2013. The new building will be raised on stilts to protect it from future flooding.

   The project is being funded by Lincolnshire County Council, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund.

   Ensuring that only authorized and vetted personnel has access to restricted areas of the premises is very important for any facility of this type, so 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.

3. Offices at London’s Old Bailey to undergo £59m refurbishment

   1 September 2015 12:03 pm Leave a Comment

   The 1980’s era building at 20 Old Bailey will undergo a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme, involving extensive structural alterations and internal remodelling, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   Further works include renewing the frontal elevation and the addition of two further floors at roof level.

   The project also involves remodelling three existing basement floors to provide cycle storage, changing, shower and locker facilities.

   On completion, the building will provide circa 240,000 sq ft of high-specification Cat A office accommodation.

   ISG was contracted to fit out London’s Old Bailey by global investment and advisory firm Blackstone. Stuart Deverill, ISG’s Southern Regional Managing Director, said: "This highly specialised and logistically complex project plays to our significant strengths delivering central London heavy office refurbishment schemes and underlines our commitment to forging strong relationships and working in partnership with our existing customer base."

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, 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.

4. Fingerprint Access Control Market To Hit $4.41 Billion by 2022

   26 August 2015 12:28 pm Leave a Comment

   The fingerprint access control market could reach $4.41 billion by the year 2022, a recent report released by Grand View Research has been able to reveal.

   The firm cites government security measures and consumer electronics applications as the main drivers of the global fingerprint access control market. In the case of the latter, the increasing adoption of fingerprint scanning technology in personal mobile devices offers a major revenue boost, especially as user authentication becomes “crucial in the e-commerce sector”, which presumably includes the growing field of mPayments.

   The report notes that optical, ultrasonic, capacitive, thermal, and pressure sensors are the dominant technologies in the market, with optical in the lead, valued at $900 million last year and expected to undergo annual growth of 7.5 percent (CAGR) until 2022.

   Strong growth is also expected in the areas of biometric time and attendance systems, biometric access control for sensitive government facilities, and various government initiatives and consumer electronics applications in the Asia Pacific region, as well as Latin America.

   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.

5. Ambitious £55m building and landscaping project at Kingston University receives planning permission

   18 August 2015 12:10 pm Leave a Comment

   The application for a very ambitious building and landscaping project at Kingston University has been approved by councillors on the Royal Borough of Kingston’s development control committee, a recent news report revealed.

   University officials claim that the scheme at Penrhyn Road campus will ‘transform’ the learning environment, as it will include a modern learning resources centre over several floors, a 300-seat multi-media auditorium, rehearsal and performance space for the University’s dance courses, as well as three new public landscaped areas.

   Construction work is due to start in summer 2016, with the new building and landscaping scheduled to be complete in late 2018.

   Kingston University’s Director of Estates Sean Woulfe said: "Local people and heritage groups have responded very warmly to this project. The design reflects the University’s intention to engage with the public and open up learning opportunities for everyone.

   "The colonnade draws people in, and the lively landscaped terraces showcase the University’s learning activities to everyone passing by, on this key gateway to the town 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.

6. Joint venture selected to deliver new £430m hospital

   11 August 2015 4:18 pm Leave a Comment

   A Carillion joint venture has been selected to deliver the future Midland Metropolitan Hospital Public Private Partnership project, a new healthcare facility that will have approximately 670 beds and 15 operating theatre suites.

   Features include a fully enclosed Winter Garden, car parking within the hospital building on the ground and first floors to create a secure environment for both patients and staff.

   Financial close is expected around the end of 2015 with construction starting early in 2016, while completion is scheduled for mid-2018, with the hospital opening in late 2018.

   Carillion Chief Executive, Richard Howson, said: "We are delighted to have been selected as the preferred bidder for this important new hospital.

   "We look forward to working with the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver a state of the art facility that will enable the Trust to achieve its objectives for delivering significant improvements in healthcare services for the people of Sandwell and West Birmingham."

   Making sure that only authorized and vetted personnel has access to the premises is very important for any healthcare facility, so 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. New £10m Events Hall to be developed in Harrogate

   3 August 2015 12:26 pm Leave a Comment

   An impressive new events hall worth an estimate £10m is set to be built at the Great Yorkshire Show Ground in Harrogate, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The facility, designed by P+HS Architects, will provide 4,320m2 of open span, versatile space to suit a wide range of events from blue chip company conferences to large dinners, exhibitions and sporting events.

   Heather Parry, Deputy Chief Executive of Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) said: "We are delighted to be starting work on such an exciting project, the largest in our organisation’s history. There’s so much potential in this development for us, our region and beyond."

   The new events hall is scheduled to be completed in summer 2016 and will offer a café, large foyer, offices and dedicated workshop/seminar space, all set within a 250 acre site located on the edge of the town.

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, 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.

8. Global access control and authentication market to reach a market size of US$ 49,890.3 Mn by 2020

   28 July 2015 12:56 pm Leave a Comment

   The global access control and authentication market (electronic access control (EAC), automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), and document readers) was valued at US$ 18,723.6 Mn in 2013 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period (2014 – 2020) to reach a market size of US$ 49,890.3 Mn by 2020, the latest report from Research and Markets has been able to reveal.

   The "Access Control and Authentication Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 – 2020" report found that, in 2014, EAC systems occupied a major share of the access control and authentication market. This was due to the large demand for access control and authentication systems from various end-use sectors to enhance security.

   Furthermore, EAC systems are relatively mature technologies compared to ANPR and document readers. Rise in the number of road accidents due to breach of traffic laws is a common phenomenon observed across the globe.

   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. New community hospital opens up in Bicester

   20 July 2015 4:15 pm Leave a Comment

   A new £5m community hospital has officially opened in Bicester, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The ’boutique’ hospital, designed by architects IBI Group, comprises of 12 beds, diagnostic facilities, first aid unit, out-of-hours services, therapies and an outpatient department. The new healthcare facility is ‘highly sustainable’ and responds to the Bicester Eco-Town initiative.

   IBI’s Justin Harris said: "The design solution places patients and their wellbeing at the core of the concept to create an exceptional care experience.

   "End users benefit from a high standard accommodation, which provides a spacious well planned environment that promotes quality of care, integrated working and a sustainable approach to healthcare delivery."

   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.

10. Plans approved for six storey residential development in Wimbledon

    13 July 2015 12:34 pm Leave a Comment

    Plans put forward for redeveloping the site of an old, run-down car park have been approved by the local authority in Wimbledon, opening the way for its redevelopment into a new six storey building, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

    The site is located at a run-down car park at the junction of Milner Road and Morden Road and the residential project set to be built after the current site is prepared will comprise of fifteen apartments, three townhouses and a commercial unit at street level.

    The building, designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB studios), will be developed using CLT (Cross Laminated Timber).

    The architectural firm said the design had to incorporate lightweight construction materials due to a London Underground tunnel located directly under the site.

    Development is due to start on site later this year with completion due by mid 2017.

    We employ 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.