The Background
Since gaining approval as a Ministry of Justice installer, Procter Fencing Systems are proud to announce we have just completed our first high-security prison fencing installation for Prince Build at Swinfen Hall YOI.
The project took us 4 weeks in total to install, this included 5,200 mm HIGH MOJ specification 358 mesh fencing and gates, all posts and razor wire were a free issue by the MOJ. This is clearly a prestigious job and one which is a measure of our standing in the security fencing industry.
The Solution
All the gates were manufactured by Procter Fencing Manufacturing Unit at Astra Park in Leeds which ensured a high standard of quality.
The Result
This enabled us to achieve our tight deadline and complete all works on time. The client was satisfied with the final outcome.
We now have experience of the demanding requirements of Prison Service Fencing installations and we are tendering for contracts on other prison’s and YOI and are confident this will be the first of many successful installations.
The Background
Procter secured the site with our Pro-sure SR1 rated Security Fencing and matching pedestrian access gate this was completed with a mechanical code lock.
In order to provide an element of our acoustic capability we supplied and installed a boarded timber enclosure with double leaf gates to the generator. We then installed a Trackless Bi-Folding Automatic Speed Gate for quick access and egress along with a Nice M7 automatic traffic barrier for emergency services exit route.
The Solution
Supply and install of New High-Security Fencing LPS 115 SR1 with Hi-speed Bi-folding Security Gates, Timber Generator Compound Fencing and gates, Pedestrian Guardrail, Knee rail and an automatic vehicle barrier.
The Background
The client and main design/build Contractor wanted Ysgol Bae Baglan to be truly outstanding in terms of quality and facilities, and the head teacher had a clear vision for the new academy.
All of the fencing, gates and street furniture had to fit within the overall design concept and the fencing and gates had to be Secured by Design – yet the budget on the £40-million project was very tight.
The Solution
Procter Contracts worked closely with the main contractor, architect and head teacher to ensure all goals were met.
For example, the academy and architect provided an initial concept for the feature gates, from which Procter Contracts developed detailed designs for bespoke gates that met the necessary safety standards and could be manufactured cost-effectively in Procter’s factory in Bedwas, Caerphilly. Most of the fencing, gates and street furniture were value engineered to remove cost while still meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements.
The Result
Luke Owen, Bouygues UK’s quantity surveyor for the Ysgol Bae Baglan project, was very pleased with Procter Contracts’ involvement, saying:
“Procter Contracts successfully delivered the fencing and street furniture package at Ysgol Bae Baglan. There was a broad spectrum of products from bespoke feature gates to conceptual seating, then to your more common items such as Secure by Design fencing, cycle shelters, bollards and the like.
Procter worked closely with us from the outset to value engineer the specification to enable the client to have everything on his wish list. The products that were manufactured by Procter were of an excellent standard and they were able to significantly reduce lead in times which was fantastic on such a fast-paced project.
Procter successfully managed the purchasing and delivery of products which come from specialist manufacturers, keeping us informed of delivery dates and the like. Procter assisted with the design process by meeting our architect to look at the bespoke gates, which resulted in a safer, improved gate design which improved the quality of the final product and reduced the cost. The whole offsite process was excellent.
The high standards of the design and manufacture process were replicated by the site installation process. Procter adequately resourced the project to achieve increasingly stringent programme constraints. All key dates in their subcontract were met or improved on and there were no surprises in the final account, which was agreed very swiftly and with little effort. Any snags that were identified by the Client were taken seriously and Procter put a gang on site to solely deal with these items and close out within the agreed timescales.”
The Background
As part of the Barnet Council regeneration, Procter Contracts was commissioned to carry out this BSF project for a brand new school.
The Solution
Procter supplied 1.8m pro-twin wire mesh to the site boundary certified by SBD, installed 3.0m 8/6/8 twin wire fence for the sports pitches and a bespoke timber bin store.
Procter not only supplied and installed fencing for the school but also erected hoarding for the site to assist Kier Construction, the contractor for the project.
The Background
Procter Contracts took full responsibility for the project, including design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and, most importantly, CE marking in line with the Machinery Directive to prove that the two powered gates are safe for Exol Lubricants’ head office and distribution centre in the West Midlands. As part of the same contract, matching laser-cut fence panels were also installed.
The Solution
Working with drawings supplied by the architect, Procter Contracts based the designs for the telescopic gates on its standard product but customised them to take account of the required heights, openings and visual appearance, as well as the space available for the runback areas.
Procter’s designers were easily able to take the geometric design for the laser-cut panelling and use it for the gate leaves and fence panels. One of the key reasons for using a telescopic gate was that space at the West Midlands site is very limited, and telescopic gates need only minimal space both during opening and when fully open. Conventional swing gates or sliding gates would not have been practical for this site.
The main gate is a tracked, three-panel telescopic gate with full automation. Despite the heavy-duty construction from galvanised steel, the telescopic configuration enables the gate to open and close remarkably quickly. The second gate, which is very similar to the first, was installed at the same time, as were the matching fence panels. All of the gate leaves and fence panels feature a striking visual design that was laser-profiled using Procter’s CNC cutting equipment prior to the tough, long-lasting galvanised finish being applied.
“Procter was excellent to deal with. They were able to take the client brief and create a practical, high-quality solution to a far from a straightforward problem.”
The Result
“We engaged Procter on a complex new build factory project in Birmingham. Our clients Exol Lubricants had requested a pair of bespoke automated sliding gates and laser cut panelling package to compliment the new facade of the site.”
The Background
Four Oaks primary school opted to retain an existing rising arm barrier that is sited adjacent to the new gate. At school drop-off and pick-up times, the gate is opened and the barrier used to control traffic; at other times, the gate is closed to provide better security.
At the start of the project, Procter Contracts advised the school on its choice of fencing and gates through a process of technical consultation and site survey. There was also a site meeting during which the project was discussed at length and every step explained so that the school was fully aware of exactly what would happen on site.
The Solution
Procter Contracts has installed a Pro-glide Series 20 powered sliding gate for Four Oaks Primary School near Birmingham. In addition, the company supplied and installed perimeter fencing and pedestrian gates. These security measures enabled the school to address a shortcoming identified in a recent Ofsted report.
Although the work was largely undertaken during term time, including the automated gate, the routine operation of the school was not disrupted at all.
Before work could start on the new fencing, Procter’s trained team dismantled and removed the existing school fencing, then completed the groundworks. The team also installed two 1.2 m wide pedestrian swing gates, with the same height, infill and finish as the fencing.
The Result
A major benefit of the Procter Pro-glide Series 20 gates is that they can be installed in as little as one day, which minimises disruption. For the Four Oaks project, the groundworks were completed during the half-term holiday, then the factory-assembled gate was craned into position straight from the delivery lorry a week later. Staff and parents had full access through the gateway at either end of the school day, with the gate installed, commissioned and CE marked within one working day.
“Delighted with all aspects of the job. We are more than happy with the fencing and gates. Procter Contracts provided an excellent service throughout the project, with superb communications. They made sure that we knew exactly what was happening and it was clear that they were very well aware of the needs of our school. Moreover, they completed the installation without disrupting the operations of the school in any way.”
The Background
Procter Contracts has completed another successful project with BAM Construction, for which Procter had taken the job from design, through to manufacture & installation. This is another BSF (Building Schools for the Future) project Procter are proud to have completed.
The Solution
We used the Accoya timber shipped from Scandinavia to build the gate, 2.4m high powder coated blunt top steel tubes for the railings and a sheet metal sliding gate.
With a year of hard work, we completed the job on time for the opening of the new school, where London Mayor Boris Johnson presented.
The Result
BAM chose Procter as their trusted supplier for this high profile, a prestigious project as one of a number of projects we have completed for BAM this year.
The Background
The purpose-built LD6 facility is in the heart of Europe’s largest financial market and has direct connectivity to the London Internet Exchange (LINX), one of the world’s largest Internet Exchanges.
Due to the state of the art technology and highly sensitive data stored within the facility, a comprehensive security plan identified the requirement for high-security perimeter fencing to protect against present day threats of trespass, sabotage and terrorism.
The Solution
A team of experts from Procter Contracts were tasked with protecting the 86,000 square foot facility and advised on the use of high-security perimeter protection.
Our team understood that designing effective security solutions requires in-depth knowledge and experience of minimising the potential risks and threats of a given site. This assessment identified the potential security issues and resulted in Pro-sure 358 fencing being installed to make sure the rigorous security requirements were met.
The Result
The installed secure perimeter fencing around the data centre enabled the client to meet the highest security requirements required to operate its business.
Specifically designed for high-security applications, Pro-sure 358 high-security fencing consists of 76.2mm x 12.7mm mesh. This meant that not only would it be impossible for would-be trespassers to get a foothold or wire-cutters in the fence, the improved through visibility enabled the area on the other side of the fence to be monitored easily.
The Background
Procter Contracts has supplied and installed railings, sports fencing and automated gates for the new Highbury Grove Business & Enterprise College in Islington. The project illustrates how Procter Fencing Systems can work with clients to deliver a cost-effective combination of standard and bespoke fencing and gates to meet architects’ required standards for perimeter security and aesthetics.
Highbury Grove Business & Enterprise College is a new school constructed under the Government’s Building Schools for the Future initiative. This particular project involved the demolition of the existing Highbury Grove and Samuel Road Schools and the construction of the new college, including an external MUGA (multi-use games area) and running track. The main contractor was Balfour Beatty and the architects were BDP Architects of London.
Procter Contracts was contracted to remove the existing fencing and install new railings, sports fencing and gates. The automated gates are CE marked to the Machinery Directive, and the main entrance gates feature a large school logo motif. In total, the school has 250m of twin bar fencing, 75m of railings and 22 gates. In addition, Procter Fencing Systems supplied and installed 150m of sustainably certified timber hoarding 2.4m high for the duration of the construction; once the project is complete, Procter will also dismantle and remove the hoarding.
The Solution
The twin bar fencing is a galvanised and polyester powder coated mesh panel type with 200mm x 50mm apertures and panels ranging in height from 2m to 4m to secure the MUGA. All of the blunt top railings is 2.4m high with a galvanised and black powder coated finish.
Gates range in width from 1m for personnel to 7m for vehicular access, all galvanised and black powder coated to match the fencing and railings. Four of the gates are fully automated sliding gates, while the others are manually operated. For the main entrance gate, the logo motif was laser cut and powder coated in-house by Procter Contracts, then attached to the gates with anti-tamper fasteners.
For this new school build, we manufactured and installed 3.5m high bespoke custom made railings and matching automatic swing gates, weldmesh fencing, plus high quality planed timber close board fencing which comes with a 25-year guarantee.
While the fencing was generally to Procter’s standard designs, the gates – especially the automated gates and the main entrance gate – were manufactured to the architects’ designs and specifications. This way in which Procter Fencing Systems can combine standard and bespoke products enables architects to keep costs down while achieving the desired aesthetics, and without having to source from more than one supplier. In the case of the Highbury Grove project, the contractor also benefited from Procter being able to supply, install, dismantle and remove the site hoarding.
The Result
The project very much demonstrates our ability to deliver any combination of fence and gate types to meet both operational and aesthetic requirements.
Furthermore, as one of the UK’s leading specialist manufacturers and installers and fencing and gates, Procter Contracts provided valuable advice on fencing selection and gate automation, thereby helping the architects to achieve the right level of perimeter security without compromising the attractive learning environment.
The Background
This is one of a number of projects Procter Contracts have completed for Balfour Beatty, who specifically chose us for this bespoke work as they were very impressed by our in-house design, experience and professionalism.
The Solution
Procter Contracts were proud to be part of this £100 million Flood Defence project together with Balfour Beatty.
We designed, manufactured & installed bespoke stainless steel pedestrian handrail along the sea wall all to the customer’s full requirements. We completed the work on this prestigious contract over 12 weeks.
The Result
The customer was again happy with Procter Contracts’ work and the finished project.