September 2017

42 BUILD / September 2017 , “At Betafence, our mission is to continue to engineer solutions that inspire confidence and trust, in a market driven by a growing global need for comprehensive security. “Through continuous innovation and expansion, we develop, produce and market perimeter security solutions that address the ever-changing needs of the perimeter security landscape. Betafence understand the security industry and in consultation with our technology partners we develop specialised, integrated perimeter protection solutions that are tailor made for each project. “One of Betafence’s latest product developments, by our sister company Hesco is the TerraBlock® range of rapidly deployable, surface-mounted barriers. Integrating earth-filled vehicle barriers and climb- resistant weld mesh panels, these barriers deter unauthorised access and offer effective hostile vehicle mitigation.” On the firm’s approach to working on a project, Joe stresses “our strength lies in our collaborative project approach, we see each security project as unique, with its own set of requirements, threats and resulting solutions”. Betafence’s collaborative approach is based on five key steps: • Needs analysis : Through risk assessments and security audits, we analyse sites to identify security risks and hazards enabling us to design and engineer a security solution that specifically addresses the site’s unique security requirements; • Design and engineering of solution : Through close collaboration with client and industry partners, we design a fit-for-purpose security protection solution; • Implementation of solution : Our experienced and dedicated project management team oversees the entire installation process; • Integration : Commissioning of security systems and integration of the perimeter security solution into existing infrastructure and; • Manage and maintain solution : Post-installation services include training, preventative maintenance, product guarantee management and succession planning. Joe then provides a fascinating overview of the wider sector – including major developments and outside influences. He also reveals the firm’s future into the remainder of 2017 and beyond, as the interview ends. “Unfortunately, current global matters have resulted in dangerous occurrences across many major cities. These instances emphasise the need for the correct, high-quality solutions in the appropriate environment, which ensures the protection of people and their properties. Betafence aims to support our customers to choose the right total solution that best suits their needs and secures what matters to them. “With the evolution of data consumption driving the need for the construction of new or the upgrade of existing data centres worldwide, we’ve seen a steady increase in perimeter protection projects in this sector. To address this need, we have designed perimeter security solutions specifically configured for the data centre industry. As part of this ongoing development, we are currently working with a global social media firm in the US to deliver environmentally-clean, electric perimeter protection and access control systems. “Betafence always looks to continue our growth within the sectors we service. By continuing our focus on providing total solutions, we aim to build more partnerships within the security industry to gain more trust and business across an ever- widening customer base. “During 2018, Betafence aims to showcase our solutions portfolio at various UK security exhibitions, such as the UK Security Expo 2018 and the UK Counter Terror Exhibition 2018. We look forward to meeting customers who are keen to find out more about our innovative products and security solutions.”