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Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Boost the efficiency and longevity of your security assets
In this PPM guide, we will explore tips on how building/facilities managers can help to conduct their own checks and contribute to building safety. We will also discover the risks associated with neglecting regular checks.
Giltspur Street
Situated between London’s historic financial district, The City, and the bright lights of the West-End stands Landmarks, newly refurbished Guiltspur. This Grade II listed flexible office space has been fitted out to offer a variety of high spec work zones designed to cater to the varying needs of its occupants. This grand commercial space is home to a number of listed features including the ‘Golden Boy of Pye Corner’, and has been fitted out with state of the art security systems to keep its tenants feeling safe.
The Billiard Factory
Located on Holloway Road stands flexible office space provider, Fabrix’s, contemporary and creative, warehouse-style office space. The Billiard Factory comprises 23,000 sq ft spread across three buildings. Fabrix sought to create affordable, design-led office space that was in keeping with its heritage while offering the locals an inspired work hub.
Meet The Control Room Team Who Help To Keep Our Clients Safe
Opem Security’s in-house control room has received high praise for its ability to effectively capture intruders. Meet the team who keep our client's safe
Remote monitoring versus manned guarding for commercial space
Discover the pros and cons of manned guarding versus remote monitoring for commercial space.
Meet the team: Chief Operating Officer, Sara Chegwidden
At Opem Security, we understand that it’s our people that set us apart and enables us to create diverse security systems. Meet Chief Operations Officer, Sara Chegwidden.
Opem Security appoints Medical Detection Dogs as principle charity
Opem Security is delighted to announce our continued sponsorship with worthy charity, Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) for the second year in a row.
Opem Security: Supporting equestrian athletes of the future
Opem Security are proud sponsors of rising equestrian athletes, Lillie (16) and Miley (7). See their achievements here.
SALTO Reaches New Heights With Upgraded Partner Programme
Opem Security is pleased to announce our upgraded Gold status partnership with SALTO. Partners will benefit from a host of benefits, resources, and support.
Meet The Team: Improving your building security with Ranger, Terry Jawahall
The Rangers are a manned guarding service set up by TOG with the view of improving building security. We caught up with head Ranger, Terry for his insights.
Safeguard your commercial property from tailgaters through effective CCTV remote monitoring
The majority of burglaries to business are a result of opportunists, who identify blindspots in building management. Read on to improve building security.
Alfred Place
Having previously provided security services to a number of Landmarks enviable real estate portfolio, Opem Security were delighted to be instructed to deliver the installation for CCTV and access control, as well as the ongoing service maintenance.
Douglas House
The Office Group is renowned for producing high end, design-led office space. Opem’s challenge was to design and install security solutions that were in keeping with the building’s aesthetics and didn’t stand out or detract from the overall design, look, and feel of the space.
TOG (The Office Group) go secure with Salto
Discover the risks for lone workers and learn how to create a lone working risk assessment. Improve the security of your commercial space today with Opem Security.
Meet the team – Sales and Marketing Manager, Katy Carter
Get to know our sales, and marketing manager Katy Carter, and discover what motivates her and makes her tick.
The benefits of keyless door access control systems
Learn how keyless door access control systems improve operational efficiency. Discover the benefits of keyless security in this expert guide by Opem Security.
Opem Security: A year in review 2020
As the year draws to a close Opem Security wants to take a moment to reflect on the last 12 months and review our security highlights.
Happiness is secure access control
Boutique office company, Office Space in Town, selected Opem Security to install SALTO access control for its newest serviced office development in London.
Lone working risk assessment for commercial spaces
Discover the risks for lone workers and learn how to create a lone working risk assessment. Improve the security of your commercial space today with Opem Security.
Workplace safety – tailgating
Opem’s main goals are to provide security to prevent crime and to keep people safe. There is one way to stay safe though that Opem can’t control but you can.
Tailgating is how people breach through security measures into businesses. Over 70%* of those in workplaces believe they are vulnerable to security breaches via tailgating.
Help welcome your tenants back with contactless access control
We have been working on new security measures for our clients in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of our main concerns has been "where can we reduce the contact points for our clients and their tenants"?
Carers Week 8-14 June, 2020
This week is Carers Week (8-14 June) and Opem want to not only thank all carers for their hard work, but also raise awareness of the support they need.
7 Pancras Square
At the heart of this project was the refurbishment of the existing Stanley Building, which is a small listed building (the last of one of the first examples of social housing in London) with a new building wrapped around it to create a new 30,000 sq ft office building.
Albert House
Described as the jewel in Old Street’s crown, Albert House has plenty of private office space to go around.
Liverpool Street
50 Liverpool Street is a bit of a fighter. After surviving being the target of London’s first attack during the First World War, it also survived British Rail’s plans to demolish the station in favour of a modern development.
Warnford Court
Formerly the offices of the Stock Exchange, Warnford Court has retained many of its 19th-century features whilst creating a contemporary modern environment.
New Broad Street
After stepping into the beautiful Portland stone property from the picturesque cobbled street you will be immersed in an opulent environment. Adorned with design-led soft furnishings and velvet carpets you will be welcomed by an atmosphere inspired by memories of hours spent playing a property-themed board game.
Capital House
Capital House is a landmark building occupying a prominent position on the corner of Edgware Road and Marylebone Road.
Brick Street
Drawing inspiration from the surrounding affluence of Mayfair, 10 Brick Street is an exceptionally opulent yet classically understated working environment. Taking its design cues from the Roaring Twenties, the tasteful colour palette combines classic Art Deco hues of rich greens and golds contrasted with geometric patterns in black and white.
Park Street
Landmark’s specification for their elegant Mayfair location was to safely secure the premises whilst keeping it a collaborative space to work.
Tudor Street
Nestled in the heart of Blackfriars, this modern business centre boasts a truly unique and inspiring interior that aims to boost productivity levels and happiness.
The Smiths Building
This building was originally constructed in 1913 for Smiths Industries. They made the first-ever speedometers for the motor car, so the building has some industrial heritage within its walls.
One Canada Square
As one of the most iconic structures dominating London’s skyline, One Canada Square is 774 feet above ground level. This makes it the second tallest building in the UK.
St Dunstan’s Hill
Opem were appointed to design and install the security system for this vibrant 60,000 sq ft building. Its nautical-themed design is award-winning and inspired by the luxury of Sunseeker yachts. It comes with a range of spaces including a rooftop café, The Deck, with panoramic views of the Thames and the city. It also has luxury bedrooms, The Cabins, so is a multi-use space.
Boundary Row
Creativity is taken to a whole new level within this Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland themed office space. The interior provides clients with some of the most awe-inspiring and creative working environments in London.
The Shard
Outstanding architecture is why a million people visited The Shard’s viewing platform in its first year; why up to 6,000 people a day visit The Shard’s restaurants and bars; why tens of thousands are expected to visit the Shangri-La Hotel; why its office occupiers are reporting substantial uplift in new business since moving in; and why Londoners, especially, embrace this magnificent building.
