King Communications & Security provided flexible access control solutions for the ease of key staff members, robust data structures were used to provide durability in a demanding research environment, coping with exposure to various elements as well as data volume. As part of a joint venture between Heriot-Watt University and the British Geological Survey (BGS), construction of the new Lyell and Lyell Support centre will drive the strategic development and innovation of earth and marine science and technology. The BGS, who are members of The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Royal Charter, now have several offices within the £21 million facility as well as expedition resources set to attract the next generation of geo and life scientists. Funded by the NERC, Scottish Funding Council (SFC) as well as the University, the Lyell Centre will be one of Europe’s leading centres for research, supporting careers ranging from Oil, Gas and Coal, Civil Engineering and Forensic Science to Mining and Quarrying.
