RIBA guide to counter terrorism design
The Security Division of consultancy, TPS, is has announced that the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released new guidance for architects and planners on designing for counter terrorism, ensuring they are better equipped to think about designing-in security features from the outset
The guide, co-authored by TPS part of Carillion is part of the RIBA's ongoing work with the Home Office and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) on protecting public spaces.
TPS completed the technical authoring of the guide by providing the detailed input for the design of structures and glazing to resist blast, detail on the conduct of threat and risk assessments, and the application of technical security measures.
Speaking today, Mark Whyte Director of TPS Security and Explosion Effects said: "By bringing together information on threat and risk assessments and the need for designing integrated security solutions, the guide has marked out a major step in bringing security to the forefront of the design and construction process.
