Crime against UK Businesses Down, Cost of Crime Up
Posted 2nd December 2015 by Helen LeachA recent report by AXA Business Insurance shows that the volume of claims for crime against UK businesses has fallen sharply, down by 31% in 2014 alone. However, the report highlights that the cost of crime to UK businesses is on the increase – up 33%.
Window Shutters: A Buyer’s Guide
Posted 23rd November 2015 by Helen LeachShutters are an indispensable part of the security system for many businesses. Highly versatile, they allow enhanced safety whilst maintaining the aesthetic impact of your premises. If you’re considering installing window shutters at your business, here’s our list of questions you will want to ask yourself before making your purchase.
A Guide to Cost-Effective Home Security
Posted 20th November 2015 by Helen Leach
A Guide to Keeping your Business Secure as the Winter Nights Draw In
Posted 28th October 2015 by Ysabel O'CarrollThe nights are drawing in and the return of the long, dark winter nights provides additional opportunities for thieves to case buildings and steal your assets.
Bungling Burglars Foiled By Tough Glass
Posted 2nd October 2015 by Helen LeachIn most cases, the favoured point of entry for a burglar looking to break into a property would be through a window. Some windows have locks which are easy to pick or feature glass panes which can be completely removed if necessary. However, this takes valuable time, so a would-be burglar may simply attempt to break the glass to gain entry. This is more likely to happen if the criminal knows the property is currently unoccupied and the sound of the breaking glass will not be heard.
Top Architecture in 2015
Posted 23rd September 2015 by Helen LeachEvery year, the safety and security industry turns to RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) awards in order to keep abreast of the latest demands and expectations in current designs. The awards tend to showcase a mix of buildings with different purposes and designs, all of which will require some level of security.
Hammerglass vs Normal Glass
Posted 7th September 2015 by Helen LeachWhen it comes to your business, protecting your premises should be at the top of the agenda.
No business wants to deal with the unfortunate possibility of vandals, but as summer comes to a close we have had to bear witness to some upsetting acts of vandalism that have swept the North West.
Five things that won’t break Hammerglass
Posted 22nd July 2015 by Helen LeachProduced by a specialist team in Sweden, Hammerglass is an extremely durable and resilient solution. 300 times stronger than normal glass, Hammerglass has the capability to withstand an incredible amount of force.
