That old and rusting steel barrier you might see in some dark warehouse on an even darker industrial estate – what impression does it give? Care or neglect? Brightness or dullness? Safety or danger? Likely it gives a negative impression,…
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We are all aware that CPD is obligatory for architects in the UK. With Chartered Members of the Royal Institute of British Architects having to undertake 35 hours of learning every year, 20 of which must come from the 10…
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Yeoman Shield’s new Rub Rail was installed at Quarrydale Academy, along the left and right-hand walls of newly commissioned classrooms, to prevent impact damage from the movement of chairs, tables and equipment. The mid grey colour chosen was subtle enough…
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Elfab, a global manufacturer of pressure relief products, has selected a high performance fire system from Advanced for installation at its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. Elfab designs and manufactures rupture discs, explosion vents and detection systems for use in…
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Whitesales have launched their latest innovation in mechanical smoke control. The Es-SHEV Mechanical Pod is a modular smoke ventilation system. It gives a guaranteed flow rate and pressure performance and is available in a choice of sizes for smoke ventilation…
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The stylish Securefast Easy Code SBL 365 digital locks combines quality and reliability with a robust solid construction together with some of the most comprehensive all round features and benefits, when compared to other digital locks on the market. Fully…
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More than 15,000 students and staff at Chichester College, one of the largest education institutions in the South of England, are now being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. MxPro 5 panels from Advanced were selected to protect the…
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Glidevale has updated its loft hatch range to make product selection and identification easier. The new range includes push-up and hinge-down models with new branded packaging to benefit both stockists for merchandising purposes and housebuilders for ease of identification on…
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In an uncertain world, smoke, heat and CO alarms are the first line of defence against fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, providing critical early warning for occupants. Thakeham, one of the leading residential developers in the South East, ensures peace of mind for its…
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When specifying a fire curtain over and above a traditional form of fire compartment and smoke control e.g. a non-load bearing wall and fire door, ask yourself to what level of critical performance the traditional fire compartment performed to; then ask the fire curtain…
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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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