Jane Embury looks at the threat of explosive attack Architecture and urban planning have evolved over the centuries as countries and communities have responded to potential threat. The earliest communities sought shelter and protection in caves. From ancient Egypt onwards, architecture has not only been about comfort and convenience but defensive capability. Nowadays, we might […]
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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 […]
Offering protection against terror
Designing buildings with bomb resistant glazing is sadly becoming more relevant in our cities. In recent years, the threat of terror has focused the minds of architects, engineers, and planners to design buildings to withstand a whole new array of risks. Proposals this week following a spate of terrorist incidents, recommend that businesses and councils […]
Explosive safety – bomb proof glazing
Estimating the cost of a bomb resistant glazing project is more about precisely calculating the level of safety that is required. That’s the job of Pete Hammond, our senior estimator. He is expert at determining the performance characteristics of our advanced glazing systems against different threat levels. It means, for example, calculating the likely blast […]
Retail Safety – shopping centres and malls
Retail safety – a new perspective In light of heightened secuity worries, we take a look at retail safety in our modern shopping centres and malls. The retail sector has changed out of all recognition, with large shopping centres becoming mixed-use destinations offering everything you could possibly want to buy, eat, drink, or be entertained […]
