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To mark this year’s International Security Officer’s Day (24 July), ISS has launched a new suite of security apprenticeship schemes to expand career opportunities for those working or wishing to work in security. The scheme will allow…
CIOB publishes playbook on AI in construction
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel has published a new playbook on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the construction industry, for built environment organisations of all sizes…
Orbis Protect acquires Optosafe Ireland
Specialist security and protection services business, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of CCTV and security services specialist, Optosafe Ireland Limited, to expand its service offering to customers in the UK, Republic…
Electrical contractors warn of capacity crisis ahead
Select president Mike Stark
Mike Stark, who took over as president of Scotland’s electrical trade association Select last week (6th June), said that the UK’s National Grid could struggle to satisfy the voracious energy needs of artificial…
Veriforce CHAS launches first Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set
In a landmark move to address the pressing issue of mental health within construction, Veriforce CHAS has launched the first Mental Health & Wellbeing evaluation for the sector. The question set is integrated as a voluntary module…
Mitie Security helps the National Portrait Gallery to become a ‘Safe Haven’
Mitie Security has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to implement measures that support the Safer Business Network’s Safe Haven Initiative. Safe Havens are a part of the collective effort to address the issue of Violence Against…
BSIA releases updated cyber exposure mitigation code of practice
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with a cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK…
Corps Security in NFU Mutual win
Corps Security has landed a contract with the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited (NFU Mutual), the UK insurance composite, to provide a fully integrated security service at over 30 of its sites throughout the UK. The…
Kier to design new Government Hub in Darlington
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Kier as its initial delivery partner to create a new state-of-the-art hub at the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC). The organisations have just agreed a pre-construction services agreement…
Construction industry shortage of skilled workers is more prevalent than in other industries
Skills shortages continue to be a significant challenge for the European construction industry, despite growth prospects in data centres, life sciences and high-tech projects. This is according to a new ‘Construction Market…
Bringing the latest access control technologies to private & social housing in West London
2N the global market leader in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has upgraded a residential project in the UK to improve security and enable residents to take calls on their phones when they are not at home. Sperry and…
Hörmann Industrial Sectional Doors achieve Secured by Design accreditation
Hörmann UK, market leaders in the supply of loading bay equipment and industrial doors for the warehousing and logistics markets, have announced that their SPU 42 and SPU 67 Thermo industrial sectional doors have been awarded Secured by…