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1. University of Derby to build new £5m STEM Centre

   1 June 2015 4:41 pm Leave a Comment

   The University of Derby is set to build a new centre for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) worth £12m, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

   The University has been granted £5 million by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) that will be used as part of a larger investment in a new 4,200 square metre building.

   The new building will be constructed to BREEAM ‘Very Good" standards and is expected to be completed by 2017.

   Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Derby said: "This is a further vote of confidence in the University and reflects our growing popularity – especially in STEM subjects."

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

2. New development for assisted living to be developed in Nottingham

   19 May 2015 4:38 pm Leave a Comment

   Plans for building a new assisted living scheme in Nottingham have received planning permission, with construction work set to start in the near future, a recent news report on this matter has been able to reveal.

   The 58 apartment project is located in the suburb of West Bridgford and will feature 32 one bedroom and 26 two bedroom retirement apartments for people over 70-years-old. Additional facilities include a table service restaurant, a homeowners’ lounge, a lift and flexible care packages.

   Director at Charterpoint, Giles Nursey, said: "I am delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing planning permission from Rushcliffe Borough Council for this assisted living scheme.

   "The development has been attractively and sympathetically designed to create high quality accommodation for those over 70, helping older people stay independent for longer."

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

3. New £17m NHS Hospital completed in Manchester

   12 May 2015 5:05 pm Leave a Comment

   A modern, secure and reliable access control system is a must have for any new hospital, such as the new 75,000 sq ft build and fit-out project developed on behalf of Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by Pochin Construction.

   The new hospital will replace Altincham’s existing hospital and includes a dedicated haemodialysis unit, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The University’s NHS Foundation Trust Chairman, Steve Mycio, said: "We are delighted that our plans to create a new state-of-the-art community hospital for Altrincham have finally come to fruition.

   "This development will provide an expanded range of general and specialist health services in a modern, high quality healthcare environment."

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. Plans approved for new stadium in Scunthorpe

   5 May 2015 12:12 pm Leave a Comment

   Plans to build a new 12,000 seats stadium in Scunthorpe have been approved by the local council, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The new sports arena will be located on the Lincolnshire Lakes development and the Council’s decision is subject to Highways and Environment Agency issues over access and flooding being resolved.

   However, the local team, Scunthorpe United, hopes to move into the new stadium in July 2016.

   Club Chairman Peter Swann said: "We will be able to announce details of the contractors who we have got to build the stadium in the middle of May."

   Implementing a very solid and reliable site access control system for this site will certainly be a must, given its size and number of contractors that will be directly involved in the works.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. 11-storey office block in the heart of Birmingham receives planning permission

   30 April 2015 4:40 pm Leave a Comment

   An 11-storey office block that will become the new head office of HSBC’s ring-fenced bank is set to be built in the heart of Birmingham, a recent news report has revealed.

   The project has been recently granted planning permission by the Birmingham City Council and will provide more than 190,700 sq ft of office space as well as 13,450 sq ft for retail or restaurant use on the ground floor.

   Work will begin on the development in summer. The building is expected to be handed over to HSBC in mid-2017 for occupation in 2018.

   HSBC announced it would relocate 1,000 staff from London to Birmingham last month.

   Every office building dealing with sensitive and/or confidential data should feature a very solid, reliable and secure access control system for security purposes.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

6. New £9 million care centre set to be built in Flint town centre

   22 April 2015 12:06 pm Leave a Comment

   Flintshire County Council has recently approved plans for building a new care centre in Flint town centre, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The Earl Lea Scheme is worth £9 million and was designed by John McCall Architects for Pennaf Housing Group. Plans include 72 self-contained one and two-bed apartments with a range of communal facilities. Four maisonette blocks built in the 1960s are also due to be demolished for the scheme.

   Communal facilities will include a café, restaurant, hairdressers, sky lounge and multi-purpose rooms. Sustainable measures will also be installed, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting with combined heating and power systems.

   Carl Grannell, Director at John McCall Architects, said: "There is a long-term need for independent, extra care living in Flintshire and this high quality scheme will expand the choice available."

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. New £30 million retirement village to be built in South Derbyshire

   13 April 2015 4:12 pm Leave a Comment

   Richmond Care Villages, part of Bupa and one of the UK’s best-known operators of fully serviced retirement villages, will add a new £30 million site in South Derbyshire, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   Richmond Aston-on-Trent is situated at Aston-on-Trent in South Derbyshire and is expected to open in 2016.

   Facilities within the village will include a wellness spa with swimming pool and gym, hair and beauty salon, library, IT room, terrace café, restaurant and garden bar, all set within beautifully landscaped grounds.

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

8. Smart Card Alliance showcases spec guide for high security access control

   8 April 2015 3:29 pm Leave a Comment

   As part of its efforts to promote smart card adoption and the dissemination of high security smart card-based physical access control systems (PACS), the Smart Card Alliance has recently launched a comprehensive guide specification resource designed to help architects, engineers, consultants, integrators, manufacturers and end users incorporate smart card-based PACS cards and readers into architectural and engineering specifications for facilities.

   The tool, dubbed "Guide Specification for Architects and Engineers for Smart Card-based PACS Cards and Readers for Non-government PACS" provides a tool for architects, engineers, consultants, integrators, manufacturers and end users to incorporate smart card-based PACS cards and readers into the architectural and engineering specification.

   Other important data included in the tool are recommendations for the use of secure smart card technology for non-government physical access control applications instead of legacy technology, as well as commentary to the example guide specification to assist in choosing the appropriate technology for the application.

   "This guide makes it easier and more cost effective for organizations to implement stronger physical access control based on smart card technology by providing a template that can be used through every step of the specification, design and procurement process," said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance. "It also sets forward clearly defined and industry-validated recommendations surrounding smart cards and PACS, ensuring that the full security benefits are achieved with each implementation."

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

9. New £90 million Arena set to be built in Bristol

   30 March 2015 11:46 am Leave a Comment

   A new arena worth an estimated £90 million is set to be built in Bristol, with construction work set to start next year, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

   The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has agreed a deal which sees its Arena Island site transferred to Bristol city council. The agreement supports the creation of around 2,700 jobs across the Enterprise Zone, alongside business space and up to 300 new and homes on the Arena Island development area.

   HCA executive director for the South and South West Colin Molton added: "This agreement is an important step along the road to making this project happen.

   "These projects are complex and take time and perseverance to bring forward. All partners have invested significantly over a number of years to get the project to this stage. Activity is already happening on site which will connect it to its surroundings and unlock it for development. There is real momentum behind this vision now, which thousands of people have got behind during result consultations. These are exciting times for Bristol, and it’s great to have played an important part in this success."

   Implementing a very solid and reliable site access control system for this site will certainly be a must, given its size and number of contractors that will be directly involved in the works.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

10. Shopping centre in Yorkshire to undergo major internal redevelopment

    23 March 2015 11:34 am Leave a Comment

    The Meadowhall shopping centre in Yorkshire is set to undergo a major internal redevelopment over the next couple of years, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

    The centre’s £50 million internal refurbishment is to begin autumn 2015 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2017.

    As part of this project, distinct districts will be developed within the centre, each with a different finish including wood and punctured metal. The works will also enable a number of retailers to install double height shop fronts.

    The refurbishment includes new way finding, mall seating and lighting as well as the installation of dramatic lighting artwork.

    Claire Barber, Head of Shopping Centre Asset Management for British Land, said: "Across the retail portfolio, we are investing in our assets to ensure they reflect the way people shop today. The refurbishment of Meadowhall will reposition the centre to appeal to premium and lifestyle retailers as well as a broader range of customers. We are very excited about the future for Meadowhall and the experience this investment will create for both our customers and retailers."

    Taking into account the size of the new development and the range of activities that will be carried out within, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted.

    Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.