10 FENCING & SECURITY
McVeigh Parker open for business in Lancashire
McVeigh Parker have opened a new depot and distribution centre in Lancashire adjacent to J25 on the M6 to serve the North of England. They are offering free delivery on orders over £200.00 (within the catchment area) Call 01942 725523 to place an order! The new Lancashire branch will be managed by new recruit Kevin Irlam-Mowbray.
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* Osmose MicroPro technology is the first treated wood process to be certified under Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program based on Life-Cycle Assessment. It has now earned Green Approved Product certification from the National Association of Home Builders research centre under the National Green Building Standard program.
* The inclement winter weather has had a disruptive effect on the Fencing Industry as a whole with activity recorded at a record low.
* The Forestry Commission and ConFor have agreed to work together to identify how the forestry and wood- using sector can make the best contribution to the transition to a low-carbon economy. “Forestry and wood can provide significant employment, business and carbon benefits” said Colin Mann, ConFor Chairman
* Jacksons good fencing guide for this year is now available. The guide is packed with information on their range of Jakcured Timber fencing, gates trellis, decking and pergolas along with their range of agricultural and equestrian fencing and gates.
With money for
infrastructure investment in short supply and projected to remain so for some while yet, Richard Jackson CEO & Chairman of Jacksons Fencing argues that to procrastinate or cut costs when it comes to security is the wrong approach.
The perimeter security
market has been badly affected by the recession. Investment in perimeter security initiatives has been minimal with the exception of the Ultra High Security or High Risk sites within the UK.
Personally I feel that any potential spend on perimeter security has been held back until it is absolutely necessary or only undertaken when the worst-case scenario for which you are protecting against has already occurred.
Many people are
waiting for the economy to stabilise before committing to significant budget expenditure. There has been a definite shift in trends in terms of the type of perimeter security systems being used. Since cost is now the over- riding factor influencing purchasing decisions,
some
weakness in the overall security architecture. Sadly, fencing and gates are
only likely to be considered after the building, fittings and other major features of a site development are completed. Installing CCTV is deemed to be a fairly standard response to reviewing security requirements but of course, it is only an effective crime prevention / access control initiative if it is an integral part of a wider security upgrade and if it is monitored / linked to emergency services or a control room. If these measures are not taken CCTV will merely serve as a means of recording the security breach,
rather than
preventing it. In my opinion there is no substitute for fit for purpose security fencing and gates. The debate as to whether a
When perimeter security has been identified as a priority, cost factors have influenced the final installation which often represents a departure from the original specification.
This
response does not always make the best economic sense in the long run, since buying cheaper inevitably represents a compromise on quality / durability and the old adage – buy cheap, buy twice rings true.
clients have opted for welded mesh panels or chain link systems as opposed to the more secure vertical bar fencing. This in conjunction with other technological features such as electric fencing, PIDS or CCTV can still deliver good perimeter protection.
downgrading a vulnerable site with this choice of system but with no additional high tech features may result in a
However,
fence presents more of a deterrent than CCTV lingers on. Our response to this is that CCTV is now a common sight on the high street and in industrial estates / residential applications, so much so that it has almost become an accepted part of daily life with the majority of us not realising how often our image is being captured on CCTV. Fencing is a good deterrent especially if it is of a solid construction and represents a well thought out response to the needs of the site ie the right choice of fence has been identified / appropriate security topping. When these factors have been taken into consideration a fence / security topping combination can provide a much better deterrent than
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Downgrading a vulnerable site with this choice of system but with no additional high tech
features may result in a weakness in the overall security architecture
CCTV since it is capable of inflicting harm whereas a camera represents a passive tool against crime, vandalism and theft. At best a well designed security fence buys time to slow down an attack – and often triggers a decision by the would be thief to switch their focus and target a property that does not boast such good protection. There are some misconceptions that we have had to deal with on a regular basis in relation to companies specifying perimeter protection. We have started to notice a worrying trend which relates to a growing failure to appreciate the requirements of what actually constitutes a safe gate or gate automation installation.
alarming number of sites are in danger of breaching the safety standards by not complying with
the CE requirements. In addition, the ‘dumbing down’ of products already mentioned ie companies trying to buy cheaper at the expense of quality / durability represents not only a false economy but also a negative response to the universal call for more environmentally friendly buying decisions. In terms of predicting the
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future trends for 2010, we would anticipate that risk sites will increasingly need to demonstrate a more integrated response to the problem of site security, reviewing the site in its entirety and employing a combination of well thought out design and site appropriate, robust and fit for purpose external controls.
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