Alpha Housing
Projects
Project Overview
Alpha Housing appointed Atlas World to expand the existing CCTV system at Johnston Close, incorporating both external areas and internal communal spaces.
The project was designed to improve resident safety, provide better monitoring of communal areas, and ensure management has remote access to live and recorded footage.
All works were carried out in a live supported living environment, requiring careful coordination with tenants and staff to maintain privacy, minimise disruption, and maintain site tidiness.
Extension of the existing CCTV system across a social housing scheme to provide enhanced coverage, security, and monitoring capabilities for residents and management.
System Design & Components
The extended system was designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing network, providing additional coverage and functionality. Key elements included:
- CCTV Cameras – 20 additional cameras installed across external and internal areas for full surveillance coverage.
- Network Integration – cameras integrated into the existing CCTV network, providing centralised control and remote viewing capabilities.
- System configured for ease of monitoring, enabling management to view live feeds and recordings as required while maintaining system reliability.
Challenges Faced
- Working on a live residential site, maintaining tenant privacy and safety while accessing installation points.
- Ensuring the system was tidy and aesthetically considerate, avoiding disruption to residents.
- Coordinating with site staff and tenants to schedule installation with minimal inconvenience.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World liaised closely with onsite management and residents to schedule works efficiently.
Installation was planned to minimise disruption, with all cabling and hardware carefully routed to maintain site tidiness.
System testing and commissioning were carried out in stages, ensuring all cameras were fully operational before handover.
Outcome
The completed CCTV extension delivered improved coverage, higher-quality footage, and reliable remote viewing. Management now benefits from enhanced situational awareness and security, while residents enjoy a safer, more monitored environment.
Compliance Focus
All works were carried out in accordance with: BS EN 50132-7:2012 – CCTV Systems for Use in Security Applications – System Requirements.
Atlas World’s engineers ensured full testing, certification, and documentation, providing long-term compliance and operational assurance for the client.
