Advanced Security

In the current climate, workplace security is not an option – it’s a necessity. Faber Maunsell’s Advanced Security specialists are experts in evaluating risk and specifying system’s to fit client requirements .

The Advanced Security Group provides a comprehensive range of services from initial strategy formulation, design of security measures for new and refurbished buildings through to specification and full implementation of electronic and physical security measures.

We have detailed knowledge of all current and emerging security technologies and constantly research and evaluate new products.  We design in compliance with all British and European standards, and our solutions comply with principles laid down by the Data Protection Act, Disability Discrimination Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations, and the police-sponsored Secured by Design scheme.

We work with architects and engineers at an early stage to apply and integrate security technologies within the broader framework of construction projects. This approach reduces the risk of incurring redesign costs further into the project.

Our services include evaluating potential threats and levels of risk, the effects of security requirements on building design, user and operational requirement analysis and review of existing security measures. This enables us to advise on security feasibility and strategy formulation to determine whether an existing system can be adapted or upgraded to meet current and future requirements or whether a new system needs to be installed.

We also undertake or assist with full tender evaluations, procurement, project management and operational training development to ensure compliance with the relevant standards or regulations.

From a technical standpoint, we provide expert assistance with a comprehensive range of security issues, including:

• Closed circuit television, digital recording and automatic number plate recognition
• Access control including Smart Card and Biometrics
• Internal and external intruder detection
• Control room design
• Concierge and intercom systems
• Customer and passenger information systems
• Radio and voice communication
• Gates and barriers (vehicle and pedestrian)
• Car parking control and payment systems
• Design of ‘intelligent buildings’ in which all security, communications and building management systems are fully integrated

Our objective is to design the most efficient, cost-effective security systems to meet our clients’ requirements. We use our strategic and technical skills to create the best possible solution for the individual client, delivered within the client’s commercial and financial parameters.   We also undertake to provide clients with a clear picture of the likely cost of ownership over the complete system lifecycle.