The Chief Executive of Hesco has identified the challenges that are faced by planners that seek to adopt an integrated approach to tackle the threat that terrorist attacks could pose. Michael Hughes, was speaking on the topic at the UK Security Expo 2017 which took place at Olympia where civil
Tricon Foodservice Consultants have been looking into all day dining, or 3 meal restaurant. This offering is thought to spell the end of the sensory fulfilling and dynamic meal experience and creating a new way in which a restaurant could be deemed as a success. Determining the appearance of a
The Association for Project Safety is calling for every new UK construction projects that will be designed by people who are equipped with a range about bespoke skills, knowledge and experience that will be best suited to each project in order to help to mitigate the fire risk of the
The GGF has announced that they have appointed Billy Quinn as the Managing Director of their commercial subsidiary companies, FENSA, GGFi, BFRC, RISA and Borough IT. The GGF, or the Glass and Glazing Federation is known for being the primary trade association for companies that make, supply and glass and
The Chief Executive of Hesco has identified the challenges that are faced by planners that seek to adopt an integrated approach to tackle the threat that terrorist attacks could pose. Michael Hughes, was speaking on the topic at the UK Security Expo 2017 which took place at Olympia where civil and military planners will be able to share the best practice and the latest technologies. The integrated approach to tackle these threats are being explored with the aim of making city and town centres safe while still being open. Mr. Hughes has said that there is a dual threat to civic protection as terrorist groups are looking to encourage their activists to cause mayhem, using low-tech equipment such as driving a heavy vehicle at crowds, while also requiring vigilance at leisure and commercial venues in order to prevent attacks from suicide bombers. The civic planners face a range of threats, all in different guises. While working to identify the threats they are also under commercial pressure to ensure that civic centres still remain open and vibrant in order to deliver a successful enterprise. This is added on to the economic pressures that they have to deal with and the provision of effective protection can be extremely difficult. It is vital that planners must maintain a high level of security in the areas which are most likely to be targets, where large numbers of people gather for work, leisure and education. Conducting regular searches of people will be a vital step towards improving safety however it would be impossible to check every van or lorry in order to anticipate when it will change gear and turn from a mundane transportation device into a deadly weapon. In these instances, the installation of a perimeter of security around venues will offer peace of mind and confidence to planners and people that they will be protecting.
Tricon Foodservice Consultants have been looking into all day dining, or 3 meal restaurant. This offering is thought to spell the end of the sensory fulfilling and dynamic meal experience and creating a new way in which a restaurant could be deemed as a success. Determining the appearance of a successful restaurant could be simplified to the being busy and having customers who are inspired to return. Tricon are the largest specialist foodservice consultancy in the UK and the Middle East. The company has worked with a range of leading architects in the past in order to offer a range of different services such as consultancy, guidance and advice on the strategic, operational and financial issues that are connected to the foodservice and hospitality operations of the built environment. When looking to design or create a restaurant, ensuring that the layout of the space is conducive to success can rely on design direction and support, a concept that could cover every and any aspect. In order to create a successful venture, Edward Harvey, the Food & Beverage Concept Director & GM of Tricon Dubai has created a list of common mistakes that should be avoided in order to create a successful all day dining experience. Firstly, it is vital to have strategy as well as vision, as the accompanying business and strategy for the creative restaurant vision is necessary in order to make a business successful. The creation of clear goals and objectives need to be solidified throughout the organisation. Next, it is vital to ensure that the design direction is not dictated entirely by the interior design experts, as there is the risk of a lack of substance that would be needed to create a successful food and beverage sensory experience for guests. Following on from this, there needs to be a concept and direction for the restaurant, with the final design considering the operating meal periods as well as the consumer market, financial modelling and the restaurant food and beverage programming. Another mistake that is made with the all-day dining experience is the use of a buffet, that fails to create an engaging dining experience, with the delivery of hot and cold structures filled with food and installed with sneeze guards and heat lamps is the go to for international hospitality operators where regionally expectations can differ and it has been widely assumed that the creation of a buffet is better and easier to execute. Finally, a restaurant needs an identity that consumers are able to trust and experience an enjoyable dining experience with. Also, today diners use social media to document and share their experience with a wider audience than ever before, therefore this is the perfect opportunity to create a unique and memorable housing experience.
The Association for Project Safety is calling for every new UK construction projects that will be designed by people who are equipped with a range about bespoke skills, knowledge and experience that will be best suited to each project in order to help to mitigate the fire risk of the completed building. The Association for Project Safety, or APS, has made this all in a response to The London Fire Brigade’s recent assertion that, unless the construction industry started to take fire safety more seriously, another Grenfell Tower tragedy cannot be discounted. A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade has said that it has taken a tragedy on such an enormous scale like Grenfell for everyone to take fire safety seriously and then listen to what the Brigade has been saying to them for year about the required aptitude and skill for building design. The President of the APS, Bobby Chakravarthy, has echoed the remarks made by the Brigade spokesperson, and added that all construction projects are different, but each one needs to be designed by people who have the right blend of skills, knowledge and experience for that particular project. The Association agrees with the London Fire service’s submission to the recent review of fire and building regulations. Fire safety is a vital part of construction and should never be seen as an off the shelf package that can be bolted on to the construction design. The key to an effective and fire safe design in the use of intrinsic fire safety elements that can then lead to a reduced risk of fire for the people living in and working in the buildings, but for firefighters and other emergency services who may be called out in the event of an incident. The construction industry needs to collectively examine how they minimise fire risk in order to avoid another Grenfell Tower incident.
The GGF has announced that they have appointed Billy Quinn as the Managing Director of their commercial subsidiary companies, FENSA, GGFi, BFRC, RISA and Borough IT. The GGF, or the Glass and Glazing Federation is known for being the primary trade association for companies that make, supply and glass and other related products that represent more than 60% of the industry’s turnover. Billy Quinn is highly accomplished as a Business Leader, Commercial Director and Non-Executive Director that will be an asset to the GGF Group. In his last professional role, Billy worked as the commercial Director for the online digital training provider CCUK. As well as this, the new Managing Director at GGF has also successfully held senior commercial roles in several different blue chip retailing Groups. In the past Billy has worked for HRG, Kingfisher and B&Q. On top of this, Billy has experience in the not-for-profit sector of the Non-Executive Board Chair of The Furniture Ombudsman. Billy will be joining the Federation at a time of steady growth as well as during a transitional period of restructure. With the recent appointment to the GGF Group, Billy will bring a wealth of experience and it is hoped that he will help to strengthen their commercial arm, a move which will subsequently have a knock on benefit for all of those who are connected to the Federation. The GGF is a recognised and leading authority used by employer and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement, plastics and window film industries. The GGF also works to offer support to homeowners, professional specifiers and anyone who is looking for professional and unbiased information on any aspect of glass and glazing in the UK. GGF also works to promote energy efficient glazing and offer the GGF Carbon Calculator which allows homeowners and others to see how much money on carbon can be saved with the installation of more Energy Efficient Windows.