ASG Awarded New Security Contract for Sustainable Arbor Workspace

Property management company Ashdown Phillips has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) for a further three years to provide security officers for the Arbor building located at 255 Blackfriars Road on London's South Bank.

"We are delighted to continue to partner with Ashdown Phillips to secure the innovative Arbor workspace," said Troy Hewitt, managing director of ASG. "Our specialist team provides a tailored security solution to help enable a thriving hub of productivity and collaboration."

Arbor was developed by Native Land and designed by PLP Architecture. It is the first building to be completed at Bankside Yards, the 1.4 million square foot mixed-use development and a major regeneration project for the city.

Sustainability is a focus of the 223,000 square foot Arbor building and the Bankside Yards project as a whole. The building runs entirely on renewable energy and achieves net zero carbon emissions from day one of operations. Advanced technology like air source heat pumps allows Arbor to use 30% less energy than comparable offices.

The Bankside Yards development is the UK's first large-scale mixed-use project powered by a 5th generation energy grid and completely free of fossil fuels.

The 19-story Arbor building provides flexible workspace, including two double-height floors that can be used as an auditorium or creative space. This design aims to integrate Arbor with the broader Bankside Yards development and create a 24-hour neighbourhood blending work and city life.

Once Bankside Yards completes, Arbor will be surrounded by 3.5 acres of public realm, cultural amenities, 14 arches housing wellness and leisure options, a five-star hotel, and connections to London's cultural attractions along the Thames' South Bank.

With over 30 years of experience, ASG works as a trusted security partner with the owners and operators of prestige office spaces, luxury hotels and retailers, and other high-value business premises. By collaborating closely to understand each client's unique security landscape, corporate culture and business goals, ASG custom-builds strategies to identify risks early and enable clients to operate confidently.

You may be reviewing your security plans, looking to resolve a specific risk issue or just want to know what’s new in loss prevention. ASG’s interactive Coffee & Catch-Up is an opportunity to find out about the options and opportunities for the safety and security of your business this year - https://assistsecurity.co.uk/ Email: info@assistsecurity.co.uk or call 0208 543 6670

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Assist Security Group (ASG) is a leading provider of bespoke security solutions across a range of industries including luxury hotels and retail, estate management and corporate offices, tourist entertainment and event management, hospital facilities, and security training. With over 30 years of experience delivering protection and support, ASG takes a consultative approach to understand each client's unique needs and situational risks.

ASG's mission is to provide best-in-class, tailored services led by experts in each division. Aligned with its 6-Point Framework of Protection, Prevention, Presentation, Planning, People and Partnership, ASG develops strategies that protect clients' people and assets, striving to meet and exceed expectations.

Whether providing on-site security personnel, close protection services, corporate intelligence or CCTV monitoring, ASG brings together the right people and leading technologies. The focus is on building trusted partnerships, mitigating risks, and enabling clients to operate securely and successfully.

From boutique retail stores to large-scale events, hospitals to luxury hotels, ASG has become a preferred security partner by blending operational excellence with a personable, collaborative approach. With expertise across specialised divisions, ASG’s solutions are carefully designed to match each client's brand, culture and objectives.