Jane Embury looks at an unlikely legacy of the pandemic We all think we know how Covid-19 has shaped the health of nations around the world. For most of us, while the pandemic has changed our lives, we simply want a return to old normalities. But Covid-19 is leaving behind some unwelcome legacies including, perhaps, […]
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The architecture of old threats
Jane Embury, director, reminds us that some threats haven’t gone away We’re slowly emerging from one national threat and, maybe, forgetting about another. That’s hardly surprising, because it’s easy to forget about terrorism when Covid-19 has been uppermost in our minds. But as we redouble efforts to build for the future, it’s worth remembering the […]
New threat, old threat
Jane Embury, director, looks at a threat that hasn’t gone away It’s been a year dominated by Covid-19. Not least, its impact on lives lost, jobs lost and social dislocation. But while the pandemic may be on the retreat, not everybody’s mind has been concentrated on the things that really matter. UK counter-terrorism chiefs have […]
Foreseeing the unforeseeable
Jane Embury, director, looks at perceptions of safety and looking to the future. If COVID-19 has taught us anything it’s that we must be better prepared. It’s a lesson that government must learn to counter any further pandemic. We should also review contingency plans for other possible events. The lesson of COVID-19 is that, while […]
Six steps to hotel fire safety
As a specialist company involved in the design, supply and installation of advanced glazing systems, here’s our six-point guide to improve hotel fire safety. Earlier this week, more than 100 firefighters tackled a major blaze at a hotel in west London. The fire at a Travelodge in Brentford caused the evacuation of some 160 staff […]
