Case Studies | Zaun Ltd

London Stadium Fencing Upgrade

Converting the former Olympic Stadium to the London Stadium when it became home to the West Ham football club was a significant civil engineering feat. The landmark structure on the capital's skyline initially cost £486 million when built to house the 2012 London Olympics. A redevelopment between 2013 and 2016 to transform the Olympic monument READ MORE

Fencing to Calm Patients in MHU

For secure mental health units, the safeguarding of both their patients and the general public is paramount. It is imperative that patients cannot leave the hospital grounds to ensure that they cannot pose a threat to anyone or themselves. Therefore, secure, sturdy and reliable fencing is a necessity. However, to promote relaxation and recovery for READ MORE

Protecting Sites from Protestors

Zaun was contracted to supply high security and anti-protestor fencing for leading fracking companies to protect their sites from trespass or intrusion by protesters. This case study investigates the fundamental role of temporary high-security fencing in protecting sites from protesters. What is Fracking? Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is performed by fracturing rocks. This READ MORE

Innovative Fence Walkway System for Installers Safety

In preparation for the 2012 Olympics, where over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries competed in London, Zaun developed a walkway system that would enable technicians to work safely at height to install fencing as well as attach CCTV and security enhancements to the highest parts of the fencing. Project Challenges The project required READ MORE

Commonwealth Games – Innovative 7 Shaped CCTV Column

Fears of a terrorist attack during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games led to a budget of £90 million being spent to improve security. Event organisers were particularly concerned about a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack on the crowds at the events and mob attacks on fencing, where multiple people either topple or scale and READ MORE

Innovative High Security Privacy Louvre System

When a significant UK security site needed a complete upgrade to its perimeter fencing, Zaun stepped in with a cost effective and highly secure solution. The task ahead Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, guarding against physical threat as well as providing a visual screen was important. The perimeter had to meet READ MORE

Perimeter Security for Water Treatment Works

One of the UK’s largest utility companies required adequate security protection to their portable water sites. At the site, water is treated from the local river supply which then supplies the local area. It is therefore important to ensure that the site is protected from any trespassers or any other miscreants who may be up READ MORE