18 September 2020

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group stresses importance of safety over cost this Fire Door Safety Week

Posted on 18th September 2020 by Max Banner

Project Specification Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, says the drive to reduce cost must not be allowed to compromise the safety performance of a building, ahead of Fire Door Safety Week.

01 September 2020

Lorient plans week of online events for Fire Door Safety Week 2020

Posted on 1st September 20204th September 2020 by Max Banner

Lorient has proudly supported Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) since its inception and, for this year’s event (21st – 27th September), it is scheduling a collection of events and interactive seminars.

25 August 2020

C-TEC set to launch new BS 8629 evacuation alert system

Posted on 25th August 2020 by Max Banner

C-TEC is preparing to launch a new Evacuation Alert System, EVAC-ALERT, which can be customised to create a simple-to-use and cost-effective BS 8629-compliant solution in any high-rise residential building.

17 June 2020

Langley further demonstrates commitment to mitigating fire risk with a system approach to flat roofing

Posted on 17th June 2020 by Max Banner

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, the leading roofing and waterproofing systems supplier, has invested further in British Board of Agrément (BBA) independent assessment.

24 April 2020

ASSA ABLOY Door Group masters the art of security for National Gallery of Ireland

Posted on 24th April 2020 by Max Banner

Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has supplied the National Gallery of Ireland with security, ballistic and fire rated doorsets, for the refurbishment of a 150-year-old listed building.

01 April 2020

Did Barking change anything for use of timber? – a Sodra article

Posted on 1st April 20207th April 2020 by Max Banner

What steps can you take to minimise the risk of fire during the construction process? Jeremy English, UK Sales Director of Södra Wood, offers some advice…

27 March 2020

SE Controls feels the power with Bristol’s Electricity House development

Posted on 27th March 2020 by Max Banner

Bristol’s Electricity House features an advanced smoke ventilation system from leading smoke and natural ventilation specialist, SE Controls, helping keep residents safe if a fire was to occur.

27 March 2020

SE Controls’ systems featuring in Coventry student accommodation

Posted on 27th March 2020 by Max Banner

A £52 million student accommodation development in Coventry is using smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) systems from SE Controls.

23 March 2020

Does the proposed fire safety regulatory system overhaul go far enough? – a SE Controls article

Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Max Banner

The following article from SE Controls Fire Engineer Nelson Godinho CEng (IMechE) BEng(Hons) Fire Eng. covers the proposed fire safety regulatory system overhaul.

20 March 2020

Glazing systems and fire safety – a clearer view with SE Controls

Posted on 20th March 2020 by Max Banner

Among the wide range of functions performed by glass and glazing systems, as part of the building envelope, fire safety and protecting lives are of critical importance, as SE Controls explain in this piece.

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