Tag: fire
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With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Through its first five months, 2025 has not been kind to diversity, equity and inclusion. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “wasteful government DEI programs” in which his administration…
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What is fire compartmentation? – Construction Management
Image: Richardjohnsonuk | Dreamstime.com Passive fire protection relies on the effective compartmentation of a building. It is made up of fire doors, walls, and floors, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms. Elements of the compartmentation, like the service penetration seals, are hidden within the building’s makeup, often making them the ‘unsung heroes’ of…
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Commercial Fire Safety Market to Hit $35B by 2030
Fire safety and security detection systems are mandatory in all commercial buildings, with stricter regulations for critical infrastructure like clean labs, data centers, and hospitals. These systems typically feature a centralized control panel linked to smoke/heat detectors, alarms, and other triggers to alert authorities or activate emergency protocols. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research,…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK’s largest fire brigade
While the number of UK house fires has thankfully declined, a hidden threat is emerging: modern building materials and household contents are fueling faster, more intense blazes. This concerning trend, highlighted by tragedies like Grenfell and stark fire service warnings, demands a critical reassessment of fire safety building regulations in contemporary residential construction. For homeowners…
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Trial against four contractors over care home fire collapses
Alex Waller, chief fire officer, said: “Following extensive legal submissions heard over the first two days of the trial, unfortunately, it became clear this morning (7 May) that there would be no realistic prospect of securing convictions. After carefully considering legal advice, regrettably we have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw our prosecution case…
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Trial against four firms over care home fire collapses
Alex Waller, chief fire officer, said: “Following extensive legal submissions heard over the first two days of the trial, unfortunately, it became clear this morning (7 May) that there would be no realistic prospect of securing convictions. After carefully considering legal advice, regrettably we have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw our prosecution case…
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Silverthorne Fire Station to Open with Snow Retention System
When Summit Fire & EMS in Summit County, Colorado holds the grand opening of Station 10 in Silverthorne on June 4th, there likely won’t be snow on the ground. However, the roof on the new structure is ready for when the seasons change and Summit County experiences its annual yearly average of 264 inches of snowfall.* Installed…
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Won-Door FireGuard Slim™ Replaces Swing Fire Doors
Won-Door has introduced the new FireGuard Slim™ door model, a cost-effective, accordion-style door designed to replace traditional fire-rated swing doors. FireGuard Slim enhances the design appeal and traffic flow of narrow-corridor and small-opening applications. According to Won-Door General Manager Johnny Cordero, “Slim allows architects to create open and inviting buildings while offering trouble-free operation. With no exposed…