We would recommend that any product(s) or solutions selected will match not only the assessed threat but also any realistically anticipated future increase in that threat.

When considering potential solutions, it is important to clearly define whether the requirement is temporary or permanent.

Temporary requirements (for example, one-off events or short-term changes in threat posture) are often best addressed through deployable or surface-mounted systems, which can be installed and removed with minimal disruption.

Permanent solutions will normally require foundations into the ground so an understanding of the depths available for equipment foundations is essential (shallow mounted equipment often come with a premium cost). Understanding how the foundations are to be drained is essential to avoid subsequent operational issues. In some instances, this may require sump pumps linked to existing drains which can add to the complexity of the solution.

When determining an appropriate protective security approach, it is also important to consider any potential secondary or unintended consequences. For example, the introduction of security measures may result in congestion or queuing that extends onto highways. Where this is a risk, suitable mitigation measures should be considered (though a queue of traffic can, ironically, be an effective barrier in its own right).

Frequency of operation is another important consideration as the equipment selected should always be robust enough for your intended use. It must be available when needed and should be capable of continuous uninterrupted operation at the necessary speed (100% duty cycling) if heavy traffic (vehicle, foot or other) is anticipated.