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19/03/2025
Why one landowner moved away from barriers to ANPR - And why others are doing the same.
When a commercial tenant reached out about their car park, they were frustrated with the barrier system in place. It was slow, unreliable, and led to constant complaints from staff and visitors.
06/03/2025
Most businesses see their car park as a necessity rather than an opportunity. It’s just there - people park, they leave, and as long as spaces are available, there’s nothing to think about. But a car park is not just empty space. When it’s well-managed, it brings in more customers, keeps them coming back, and ensures that spaces are being used by the right people, at the right time.
26/02/2025
For many gym-goers, the real challenge isn’t the workout - it’s finding a place to park. A car park should be an asset, offering convenience for members, but when it isn’t working as it should, it quickly becomes a source of frustration.
19/02/2025
For businesses that rely on smooth car park operations - hotels, retail parks, healthcare facilities, and office complexes - inefficient car park management can cause frustration, lost revenue, and even reputational damage. Without real visibility into how your car park is being used, it’s easy to fall into the trap of guesswork.
11/02/2025
A car park should be an asset to a business - not a liability. But when parking is unmanaged, it becomes a source of frustration for employees, customers, and visitors alike. Spaces are misused, businesses lose revenue, and reputations suffer.
04/02/2025
A poorly managed car park can quietly undermine your business, affecting customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, revenue. This article explores why a seamless parking experience is critical.
20/11/2024
Grounded in behavioural psychology, Park & Control’s approach to signage is centred on influencing behaviour in a way that feels both natural and respectful, ensuring that drivers understand and are more likely to follow the intended parking rules.
20/11/2024
At Park & Control, we often hear from office managers, reception managers and receptionists, practice heads, facilities managers, HR professionals, and others who've been given the dubious privilege of "sorting out the car park." These individuals recognise how much the parking situation reflects on their business. For prospective clients, new staff, and visitors, the car park is often the first point of contact - a first impression that sets the tone for all future interactions.
20/11/2024
Car park management is often misunderstood. For business owners and venue managers, misconceptions about car park management can lead to hesitation in adopting these systems. Many believe these solutions are solely focused on enforcement and revenue, overlooking the customer-friendly, efficient, and adaptable practices that modern car park management provides.