All Archive Titles articles – Page 945
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A unified ambient energy blueprint
We propose a comprehensive approach to using renewable energy technology in buildings.
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Architecture must change its agenda now
Paul Hyett, past-president of RIBA, and chairman of architectural practice Ryder HKS said that the construction industry must work together to produce more sustainable buildings.
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Partnering in action
We report on a strategic partnering project, initiated by Durham County Council, the Environmental Initiative and Client of the Year Winner in the Building Services Awards 2003.
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Carbon 60 competition launched
CIBSE has launched a competition to develop plans to cut carbon emissions from its Balham headquarters.
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Think tank
No rent demanded since 2002We are a registered social landlord and it has just come to light that a tenant has occupied one of our properties since 2002, but has never been asked to pay any rent. A tenancy agreement was never given to him and no rent account has ...
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Archive TitlesSWISS steel
Underlining the digital revolution taking place across Britain’s town and city centre CCTV schemes, the recently-opened Sheffield-Wide Imaging and Switching System (SWISS) reveals how the security management team in one major city centre is embracing the latest advances in surveillance technology to combat crime and disorder.
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Under siege in Thanet
As the Audit Commission has reported, tenants of Thanet District Council are not exactly satisfied with its performance on repairs. We were without a main front door for months and we still have no secure entry, that is, no lock on the front door leading to the lift or the ...
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Archive TitlesShedding a tier
Last Autumn, the Prime Minister voiced his desire to end the two-tier workforce in local Government. The recently launched Code of Practice on Workforce Matters in Local Authority Service Contracts is very much in line with that commitment, but what impact will it have on security companies?
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Archive TitlesRepair yourself
Repairs and maintenance can make or break a landlord in the eyes of inspectors and tenants. Over the next three weeks, Katie Puckett will report on ways to improve your performance. She kicks off with a look at how the council in Tony Blair's constituency pulled a no-star service out ...
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Reflections
Reflections: Deputy prime minister John Prescott used his speech on Monday at the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth to reflect on the promises made in his communities plan.Speaking on Monday, he also announced 1600 new homes to be built by Genesis and Bedfordshire Pilgrims housing associations on 56 publicly owned ...
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Not quite standard
Sir – We note the release of the statement on the proposed implementation of European Standards said to have been issued by those claiming to be the main UK industry organisations – described as the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the National Security Inspectorate ...
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Archive TitlesPlaying for Time
Adherence to the edicts laid down in the Working Time Directive necessitates forward planning by in-house security managers and their preferred guarding contractor(s). The first step on the road to a 48-hour working week is to examine major security objectives, and then draft your requirements for placement before the Board. ...
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Archive TitlesWhat the offenders say
Researchers at PRCI have completed a series of interviews with known and convicted retail thieves to find out what motivates them, how they go about stealing and what deterrent effect – if any – is promulgated by the deployment of electronic protection systems and security officers. Jerry Hart examines a ...
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New sheriffs in town
Your report on social landlords' involvement in crime and disorder reduction partnerships (12 September, page 13) does not fully reflect the important work of stock transfer associations across the country.In London, Orbit Bexley Housing Association reduced street robbery across one area by 85% as a result of a partnership with ...
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In need of Support
With the Security Industry Authority going great guns in its well-reasoned bid to regulate the private sector, the headlines greeting readers of London's Metro newspaper on 17 September couldn't have been more dispiriting for those of us involved in professionalising the fight against crime.'Civilian police in crime probe' stated Metro ...
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Archive TitlesOfficers in, managers out?
Sir – The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development has published its latest indicators of future economic growth (through FedEE).
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Archive Titles"Technology is the key "
Home Secretary David Blunkett has called on law enforcement agencies to adopt and exploit the latest technologies – from DNA through to mobile telephones and laptops – in the war against crime