The Chocolate Quarter, one of the UK’s most stylish retirement complexes, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. Originally the home of Fry’s chocolate, the iconic collection of 1920s buildings has been sympathetically developed by KWL Architects and…
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The Kingspan Kooltherm FM Complete Pipe Insulation System and Kingspan Kooltherm FM Duct Insulation have been installed as part of Coventry University’s flagship scientific teaching and research building, contributing towards the building’s BREEAM ’Excellent’ rating and delivering a high level…
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The A. Proctor Group, renowned for providing high quality membrane solutions for controlling the heat, air, moisture movement in buildings (HAMM), is leading the way with the development of Fireshield®, a new vapour permeable membrane, which is designed specifically to…
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When investigating how to protect your home or business from the threat of fire, you may have come across the term compartmentation, but, what does it actually mean – and why is it so important? Open spaces and fire, an…
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Engineered for fire protection by groundbreaking R&D at The Lubrizol Corporation, BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems meet and exceed global performance and manufacturing standards, making it the most specified non-metallic fire sprinkler system in the world. BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler systems…
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Adjustable bathrooms and kitchens from Pressalit Care have been selected for a new assisted living development that is being driven by advanced technology. Blackwood’s acclaimed development at Glamis Road in Dundee features six apartments that have been specially adapted for…
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MSA Safety is launching its new V-TEC™ self-retracting lifeline (SRL). It is the first in the market to include an inbuilt retraction dampener which allows the user to release the cable safely via controlled retraction; this prevents potential injury to…
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Durham Cathedral, the 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site and one of Britain’s most visited buildings, has the ultimate fire protection from Advanced. Founded in 1093 and the final resting place of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral remains the seat of the Bishop…
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Nick Goddard, Research and Development Manager at Geofire has been in the fire safety industry for over 20 years. Here he talks about the importance of fire doors and the technology available to hold open fire doors safely and legally….
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BoSS, the market-leading brand for access solutions, has launched a new range of configured access tower hire equipment, designed to make working over obstacles easier and safer. Manufactured using high-grade construction aluminium, the BoSS End-Linked Tower is ideal when working…
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What is Compartmentation? Compartmentation involves the division of a larger space into smaller spaces. In the event of a fire, the spread of fire and smoke can be restricted and even controlled by subdividing areas up into fire compartments. Official…
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A timber frame manufacturer, serving both the self-build and wider development sectors, includes high performance Magply fire boards within its standard details and brochures, to ensure its customers can be offered fail-safe fire resistance wherever the circumstances demand it. Oakworth Homes…
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Little Ilford, Eastbrook and Eastbury Schools all presented distinctive design challenges in terms of access, safety and flow around the building. Added to this was the ever-present pressure to meet with the required standards for a public sector project, which…
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The launch of the ABUS SmartVest wireless Alarm and Smart Home system is a timely introduction into the growing Smart Home market. The system easily integrates its alarm package into ABUS’ well-developed CCTV programme and offers what consumers want from…
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Frontier Pitts are excited to announce that Building Information Modelling (BIM) of their perimeter security products is now available on the NBS National BIM Library. With the UK Government’s programme for the construction sector fully operational, where all Government-funded construction projects must utilise…
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