Tag: fire
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Video | How Willmott Dixon contained a lithium-ion battery fire on site
Willmott Dixon senior build manager, Gavin Coleman MCIOB, explains how a serious fire involving a charging unit was averted at one of the contractor’s construction sites last month. A battery ignited while charging inside a VoltHub, a lithium-ion battery charging unit designed by tool storage manufacturer Armorgard. The unit’s proactive and reactive safety features, including…
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Navigating fire safety challenges in social housing: a critical examination
Anthony Walker looks at the fire safety issues facing landlords in the social housing sector. Many landlords are grappling with a backlog of remedial actions (Image: Dreamstime) The landscape of fire safety in social housing is undergoing significant scrutiny, with recent regulatory notices issued by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) highlighting the pressing challenges…
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The Link Up: Another Way To Help LA Fire Victims , Gretch’s Affordable Light-Filtering Curtains, And Marlee’s Best Way To Charge Your Phone On The Go
This week has not been an easy one. The fires in Los Angeles still aren’t out (writing this before the weekend so crossing our fingers for the promised rain) and we’ve been so disheartened by the recent executive orders, which threaten both the citizenship and future employment prospects of an overwhelming majority of Americans. (And…
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How to choose the right fire protection grille for your needs?
Choosing a fire protection grille is not something to be taken lightly. Between the standards, materials and models available, each element plays a role in the safety of your premises. This detailed guide will walk you through the process to ensure effective, long-lasting protection. Understanding safety standards The safety standards applicable to protective grilles must…
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Build UK issues clarification on fire safety standard update
Build UK has issued a statement after a BSI standard update caused confusion among its members. In November, BSI published BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings, which supersedes BS 9991:2015. However, the latest version of the standard does not reference the transitional arrangements for amendments to Approved Document…
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Massive Danish Hospital Project Avoids Fire Protection Failures with Imerso Construction AI
Ensuring regulatory compliance of firewall constructions is getting a high-tech boost. Over the past 16 months, the construction team responsible for the iconic new Nyt Hospital Nordsjælland near Copenhagen used Imerso construction AI technology to achieve remarkable results. By using Imerso, the team enhanced work productivity while preventing costs and delays worth €5.2 million during…