The commercial real estate agent Cushman and Wakefield has awarded Axis Security a three-year contract to protect 10 Finsbury Square, pictured, a new office building in London.
The contract, awarded after a competitive tender against three other security providers, comprises eight security officers delivering manned guarding, CCTV monitoring and loading bay services. The officers have training in a range of disciplines, including Project Griffin, the police awareness initiative to counter terrorism.
Phillip Potts, 10 Finsbury Square’s Building Manager, was looking for a security company that was experienced in mobilising new office buildings:
He says: “Axis Security has proved to be very versatile in communications, training, health and safety, and mobilisation, which has provided the crucial stability we wanted. Furthermore, the welfare and management of security guards is very important, and Axis Security’s staff benefits and bonus proposals emphasise the positive relationship created between employer and employee.”
On Axis Security’s patrol management system, he adds: “Axis incorporates modern technology into patrols by using its mobile phone’s inbuilt Near Field Communication (NFC) system, enabling me to programme exactly what needs to be done, where, and when. Such a system eliminates any confusion, and ensures excellent communication between the management team and the guards.”
Chris Wisely, Managing Director at Axis Security, says: “We are able to recognise challenges at an early stage, and quickly present viable alternatives. Working closely with our customers shows the strong relationships that we aim to build and give us the opportunity to showcase the quality service we provide.”
