What is permanent HVM?

Permanent HVM is a fixed, rated hostile vehicle mitigation measure designed to prevent unauthorised vehicles from getting close to pedestrians in public spaces, or to buildings or assets. It is the ideal HVM measure for locations where there is a constant need for protection against vehicle as a weapon attacks or vehicle incursions.

Security bollards are often installed as a permanent HVM measure. As well as acting as a visible deterrent, HVM bollards can be installed to maintain the aesthetic of the urban landscape or building. Importantly, they still allow pedestrian traffic to flow unhindered, while offering rated protection from vehicle as a weapon attacks and vehicle incursions.

Permanent HVM solutions also include planters, barriers, and street furniture. At Crowdguard, following assessment at your event site, stadium, or venue, we will advise you on the most appropriate and proportionate mix of temporary, semi-permanent or permanent HVM, aligned to the identified risk, your operational requirements and your budget, proposing the best solution from the marketplace.

What does installing permanent HVM involve?

If permanent HVM is the most appropriate, proportionate hostile vehicle mitigation solution for your requirements, a full survey will be required and you may also need to gain planning permission for the installation.

Civils works will be needed to create the foundations for your permanent HVM system, and you may also have to wait for the permanent HVM to be manufactured to the agreed specification.

Once the permanent HVM is in place, it creates a defined, effective space that can be utilised day-to-day, or for events be held in a secure environment.

Using temporary HVM while awaiting a permanent HVM solution

Because of the delivery time required for a permanent HVM installation, it may be advisable to deploy temporary HVM as an interim measure to ensure that your venue, location or asset is protected during the planning, design, and manufacturing phase. Our Hampton Court Bridge case study provides a great example of how temporary HVM can be used as an interim measure while a permanent HVM project is progressed.

At Crowdguard, we can advise you on the most appropriate temporary HVM system for your needs while you consider or pursue a permanent HVM solution. Temporary HVM can also be a useful  approach to trialling HVM, enabling you to assess the operational and aesthetic impact of HVM as part of a feasibility study or stakeholder consultation.