Spectus fabricator Universal Trade Frames to mark 25th anniversary in 2021
Secured by Design (SBD) member company, Universal Trade Frames, a specialist Spectus Systems fabricator, providing high quality manufactured PVC-U doors and windows to the trade and built-in security to residential customers, is set to mark its 25th anniversary in 2021.
Walker Profiles collaborate on high profile affordable housing project
Long-time Secured by Design member company Walker Profiles have been collaborating on a high profile affordable housing development in the heart of Paisley.
Theft of metals, a crime that affects us all
You may well think that the theft of metal doesn’t affect you. However just look around you - your car has a very desirable catalytic convertor on its exhaust system, a roof has lead if not for the whole roof then in places and in the ground there is cabling for utilities such as telecommunications.
Bids sought from door suppliers for £100m LHC public sector framework
Door manufacturers working to the highest standards of safety and security are being sought for a new £100m, four-year framework to supply social housing and other public sector projects.
Mailboxes GB add to range of SBD products
Secured by Design (SBD) member company Mailboxes GB have added to their range of SBD products, releasing the UK’s first DUAL Secured by Design post box - the TS009 DUAL.
Don’t overlook your home security
As part of National Home Security Month Secured by Design member company Selectamark are taking the opportunity to remind people of the security measures they can take to protect their homes and property.
Officers from eight police forces undertake Level 4 Crime Prevention qualification
Officers from eight police forces across the country are amongst the latest to undertake the accredited Level 4 Certificate in Crime Prevention for Practitioners qualification delivered by the Police Crime Prevention Academy.
Solar Norvik & Solar Calibre Doors join Secured by Design
Solar Norvik and Solar Calibre Doors are the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.
Industry associations come together to highlight benefits of compliant security systems
Security systems are one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and in particular burglary, theft and robbery. Academic research shows professionally installed alarm systems provide a greater deterrent and properties fitted out with them are less likely to be targeted by criminals, who know they may well be monitored. Burglars want easy pickings and avoid properties with effective security.
How ASSA ABLOY achieved bespoke safety and security for two very different buildings
A Secured by Design (SBD) member company delivered bespoke solutions for two very different projects – one for an upgrade to a children’s nursery for the Royal Air Force and another for a huge retail and office development in central London.
Ensure your garden is Safe & Secure as Autumn draws in
For the past few years Essex Police have been working with the Royal Horticultural Society to promote and publicise the benefits of defensive planting as a crime prevention measure.
Dortech Doors join Secured by Design
Dortech Doors is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.