Tag: fire
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Chicago Fire FC unveils renderings for $650M stadium
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire FC has shared renderings and construction details of the team’s $650 million stadium in the city’s downtown, according to a news release. The new structure, designed by San Francisco-based architect…
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Chicago Fire FC unveils renderings for $650M stadium
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire FC has shared renderings and construction details of the team’s $650 million stadium in the city’s downtown, according to a news release. The new structure, designed by San Francisco-based architect…
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Construction product recalled over fire safety concerns
The OPSS said that, where the product has already been used, building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building’s fire strategy if necessary. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Why Fire Inspections Fail – And How to Pass Every Time
Inspectors see the same avoidable mistakes haunting businesses year after year. While Firelink and other safety professionals can identify problems, true protection comes from understanding why these failures recur – and implementing systems that prevent them before the inspector arrives. Most violations fall into predictable categories that, when addressed proactively, transform compliance from a scramble…
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Developer fined £165,000 after ‘blatant disregard’ for fire safety during works
An Altrincham-based construction company has been fined £165,000 after it repeatedly failed to implement fire precautions during the renovation of a residential project in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences relating to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments across six floors. In May 2023, the Glovers…
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The IoT fire door that tests itself
Auro Door provides landlords with immediate validation on installation, then performance against strict measurement tolerances is tracked in real-time for the lifetime of the door. The sensors track gap, swing, slam, drop, vandalism and other metrics to determine if any non-compliance events have taken place. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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The IoT fire door that tests itself
Auro Door provides landlords with immediate validation on installation, then performance against strict measurement tolerances is tracked in real-time for the lifetime of the door. The sensors track gap, swing, slam, drop, vandalism and other metrics to determine if any non-compliance events have taken place. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Simplex Tool Enhances Fire Alarm Maintenance, Response
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Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around…
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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…