Yearly Archives
2025
Corps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories,…
Demand for green buildings has slowed according to RICS Sustainability Report
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, revealing a slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across…
SGC Security Services strengthens commercial leadership with industry veteran
Simon Anderson has been appointed to the role of Commercial Director at SGC Security Services, a leading UK security provider and an SIA Approved Contractor Scheme accredited company. Anderson brings over 30 years of exceptional experience…
Applications open for £1.5bn public buildings framework
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is seeking contractors for its £1.5 billion public buildings framework with applications now open until 9 December 2025. Known as PB4, due this being the fourth iteration of LHCPG’s Public Buildings…
Electric theatre
Milton Keynes University Hospital has recently refurbished and renewed its theatre suite. C&B Electrical Contractors provided a resilient and compliant infrastructure designed to support clinical teams and patients in high-pressure…
FBS Hörmann partners with CTS Shopfitting for prestigious supermarket project
FBS Hörmann, a leading supplier of access control and perimeter security solutions, has successfully collaborated with nationwide retail specialist CTS Shopfitting on a major installation for a prestigious supermarket chain in Lanarkshire.…
North secures £4.6m deal with Gateshead Council
Smart technology and surveillance specialist, North, has been appointed by Gateshead Council to deliver a £4.6 million programme upgrading door entry systems and video surveillance across 18 high-rise residential blocks in Gateshead, Tyne…
Red Construction Group reports £170m turnover and senior leadership appointments
RED Construction Group, a specialist main contractor, has announced its results for the 2025 financial year. Reporting a turnover of £170.8 million, the company continues to achieve sustainable profit, with the near 50 per cent turnover…
Funding secured to tackle £21bn quality crisis in construction
A major funding package has been secured to help the UK construction sector address the estimated £21 billion in losses each year from poor workmanship. Regeneration specialist, Equans, has secured £193,000 in Industry Impact Funding from…
New ‘S12’ Group to drive change across the security guarding industry
The newly formed Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) met yesterday with Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE for the first time at the International Security Expo, Olympia London, and announced Paul Evans (CEO, Carlisle Security) and Peter…
BCIS All-in Tender Price Index reports increased optimism
Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 2Q2025 and 3Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender…
Mitie research reveals rise in security incidents as firms adapt to the evolving threat landscape
Over half (56 per cent) of senior security professionals reported a rise in physical security incidents over the past 12 months and two fifths (41 per cent) cite that employee safety has been of greatest concern to their organisation during…