Building Research Establishment

High security perimeter systems manufacturer Zaun has uplifted all of its Security Ratings (SR) range to the latest certifications from the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The BRE has revised its Security Ratings to the Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175 as certified by the Loss Prevention…

The Health Act 2006 prohibited smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, on public transport and in vehicles used for work. The legislation was justified on conclusive scientific evidence that smokers put others around them at risk by exposing them to second-hand smoke. It’s doubtful…

One of the world’s premier high-security perimeter protection integrators has struck a partnership agreement to better access growth markets in the oil, gas and military sectors across the Middle East. British-headquartered perimeter security specialist the Zaun Group has partnered with the Rimal Global Group in…

A key customer requirement has driven one of the UK’s steel mesh perimeter fencing manufacturers to a probable world-beating performance in security tests. A development fencing system largely based on Zaun’s popular CorruSec product has resisted serious attempts at forced entry for over 20 minutes…

A key customer requirement has driven a steel mesh fencing manufacturer to a probable world-beating performance in security tests. A development fencing system based on Zaun’s CorruSec has resisted serious attempts at forced entry for over 20 minutes with tools including reciprocating saws and angle grinders…

Production and customer processes at steel fencing systems manufacturer Zaun have been through the mill of audits in recent weeks – by customers, the Security Ratings standards body and an international certification agency. At the end of the various checking procedures the company has passed…

“The BRE Group of companies delivered increased revenues of £54.1 million in 2017-2018, bringing a net profit of £2.1 million,” said chairman James Wates CBE when introducing the BRE Trust’s 21st Annual General Meeting and announcing the publication of the BRE’s Annual Review. A registered charity,…

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE) have joined forces in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of fire doors and to help advance standards in their design, manufacture and installation. Fire doors are the first line of defence against…

Despite the clear benefits of integrating voice evacuation as part of a life safety infrastructure, there’s no mandatory requirement in the UK to do so. Ian Bridgewater explains the standards that relate to the design, specification and installation of voice evacuation technology and how such systems…

Following on from the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 17 April, The Security Institute has announced the election of five new members of the Board with immediate effect. The individuals concerned will each serve a term of three years alongside the familiar faces of Board…