As part of Buro Happold one of the world’s most respected engineering and consultancy businesses for the built environment, HS&S has developed an unrivalled expertise in all the security aspects of the masterplanning, design and construction and management of buildings and property worldwide.
Our experts work with developers and investors, architects, engineers, main and specialist contractors, owners, managers, tenants and users to understand and assess the risks at a macro and micro level, as early in the project lifecycle as possible. This is the foundation of a security masterplan. We can then design appropriate security solutions that mitigate the identified risks in as effective a manner as possible and work with contractors, and manufacturers to develop a tailored solution.
Once a security system has been designed, installed and commissioned, we can assist clients with the development of security policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance of the system is achieved. Our post occupancy services also include training of security managers and officers to ensure the maximum potential from any installed security system is realised. Our security consultants are well respected within the business continuity community and can assist clients with the development of incident management and disaster recovery plans. We also offer the service of periodic security audits to ensure the security system is delivering the intended level of security and potentially identify any suggested upgrades to the security provisions.
Our track record of working with creative designers on high profile, innovative projects is second to none - and from initial conception we provide harmonious security design that integrates seamlessly with an architect’s vision for a building. We always aim to work to the guidelines set by ‘Secured by design’ the official UK police flagship for security and 'designing out crime'.
HS&S has vast expertise throughout the built environment ranging from regional and citywide masterplanning, through to major regeneration projects, tall buildings and multi-use schemes to smaller projects.
We also work with major property investors, owners and insurers to help them understand the inbuilt and operational risks associated with property, and help develop solutions to design out or mitigate these risks.