Fire, Safety & Security

Advanced’s Smoke Control and Evacuation Alert System Protects John Street, Newham

 

John Street, Newham, a high‑rise residential development comprising Blocks A and C, has been equipped with a comprehensive life safety solution…

Beyond the door and more: key responsibilities and hidden risks in fire safety and compliance

 

If you are responsible for building safety, you are expected to know where your risks sit, understand your responsibilities and be able to…

FIREFLY® CPD Seminars: Elevating expertise for over 70 consultancies

 

Construction professionals from leading architects’ practices to fire engineers and major contractors are signing up in increasing numbers to…

Fire Performance of VitraDual at Ferrier Point, London

 

Ferrier Point, a 23 storey residential tower block in Newham, East London, became the focus of national attention during the cladding crisis after…

Simple testing of Fire and CO alarms with Kidde alarm control switch

 

Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde…

Fire door compliance in the age of the super-regulator

 

Amid seismic regulatory change, one thing is clear: for local authorities and housing associations delivering social housing, the era of…

Navigating the most efficient and valuable route to fire safety

 

Howard Trotter, Business Manager at Shelforce, shares how efficiency, value, and social purpose combine in Shelforce’s fire door…

Social Housing: The Fire Safety Landscape

 

The Grenfell Inquiry transformed the fire safety landscape with the subsequent publication of the amended Approved Document B (Fire Safety…

Why UK housing need supply chain traceability and resilience

 

In the evolving landscape of UK housing, certainty about the origin and quality of construction materials has become paramount. This renewed focus…

Lorient & the GAI launch new RIBA approved CPD

 

Lorient, a leading manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire safety, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest RIBA-…

Making Tenants & Property Safe: Wind uplift solutions to keep pavers in place

 

With ‘once in a generation’ weather events becoming more frequent and the increase in outdoor space on tall buildings, it’s no wonder that many of…

Balconies, roof terraces & walkways – understanding the difference can lead to significant savings, as well as keeping your tenants safe

 

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, stringent regulations have been put in place to ensure the safety of outdoor areas,…