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‘Powerful’ integrated attack alarm solutions launched
With, it claims, ‘the majority’ of the UK’s acute hospitals, and many overseas, having already invested in a Static Systems Group (SSG) nurse call system, the company has developed two attack alarm solutions which use the same technology platform, allowing existing infrastructure, mobile, and indicating devices, to be ‘multi-purposed’. Static Systems said: “The benefits include reduced installation, set-up, and running costs, plus ease of use for staff.” The new Ultima and Codemlon attack alarm systems both operate in exactly the same way, using high-frequency infrared communication between the staff fob and ceiling-mounted receivers. To connect with other systems already on site, the Ultima solution uses the TCP/IP protocol at its core, and the ‘IP-ready’ Codemlon, LonWorks technology. The systems’ ‘platform-independent’ nature also makes them suited to integration with third-party
security and building management networks. SSG says its attack alarm solutions are ‘simple to use, and reliable’. In the event of an incident, the staff fob is ‘pulled’. Crucially, it remains attached to the individual, allowing the staff member to be located in real-time if they
move, and, if required, call for further assistance. The system displays multiple calls in order of receipt, with an attack signal overriding all assistance calls. ‘Sophisticated software’ provides site- specific programming of mobile devices, as well as desktop computers and indicators at staff bases.
Programming options include follow- the-light overdoor LEDs; automatic door operation; ‘silent mode’ to prevent aggravating critical situations; ‘zoning’ in areas so only local incidents are displayed; named user identification, and data recording and archiving for future analysis and reporting.
Change of leadership and ‘re-shaping’ at Imtech to meet market conditions
Imtech, jointly owned by EDF and Dalkia, has announced changes to its leadership and organisation as it ‘re- shapes’ to better meet the rapidly evolving market conditions across its business sectors and build on its diversified growth strategy.
In November, Gautier Jacob (Strategy director since 2017) will become Chief Executive, Imtech UK – heading up a UK- focused group of businesses including Imtech Engineering Services, Imtech Inviron, Capula, and Breathe. This will
follow the retirement of Paul Kavanagh, who will step down as CEO 27 years after jointly founding the business. Steve Wignall will become MD of Imtech Engineering Services, reporting to Gautier Jacob. ‘Taking account of predicted uncertainty in the UK construction sector’, Imtech has announced ‘the re- shaping’ of its Engineering Services business. It said: “A leaner organisation, simplified allocation of responsibilities and reporting lines, and increased business development focus, are all designed to meet the demands of the coming challenging period. This will include in particular the formation of a single, agile, business unit across the UK.”
Gautier Jacob. 16 Health Estate Journal October 2020
Gautier Jacob said: “I am very proud to succeed Paul as Imtech CEO. I am fully confident that the quality and the commitment of our teams, our broad range of skills, and our ability to deliver value-added services, will continue to drive positive results across the business. Longer term, the aim of achieving Net Zero and fight against climate change will be a priority for us all. Imtech, within EDF, and with the support of our parent company, Dalkia, is ideally positioned to mobilise our great talents in support of this ambition.”
New internationally recognised EC standards
Following the completion of its five- yearly Standards Review process – a wide-ranging consultation with stakeholders – the Engineering Council has published new editions of its internationally-recognised standards of professional competence and commitment. The revised documents are: n The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment (UK-SPEC).
n Accreditation and Approval of Qualifications and Apprenticeships (AAQA) [replacing the Approval of Qualifications and Apprenticeships Handbook (AQAH)].
n Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) Registration Code of Practice (RCoP), which sets out the regulations for registration.
Each standards document is accompanied by a summary of key changes. The Engineering Council says the overall approach in redrafting UK-SPEC was to aim for greater clarity, making the requirements (i.e. the standard itself) more obvious, while providing better examples of how applicants might provide evidence of having met the standard. An emphasis was placed on accessible language, clarity of structure, and internal consistency with other standards documents. No competences have been added or removed in this fourth edition. AAQA is broader in scope, to enable approval and accreditation of a wider variety of programmes, including those designed to develop engineering competence. It also introduces intermediate competences between EngTech and IEng to support progression and recognition of apprenticeships and competence development schemes at these levels. Revisions to AHEP aim to encourage development of innovative programmes and pedagogy, making clear that industry involvement in programme design and delivery is expected. The updated document also has a sharper focus on inclusive design and innovation, and sustainability and ethics. Changes to RCoP aimed to make the document ‘more general, simpler, and easier to navigate’. The deadline for implementation of these standards is 31 December 2021, except learning outcomes (31 December 2024). All current and revised standards documents are available on the Engineering Council website at
www.engc.org.uk/standards
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