Tag: fire
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Galliford Try awarded £56m fire safety upgrade contract for Category C prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project includes upgrades to essential fire safety systems across the Category C prison, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire compartmentalisation, smoke extraction, roof vents, high-pressure misting units and fire doors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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McGee, Erith among contractors in NHS building and fire safety scheme
ABCA SystemsAcorn Analytical Services AES Electrical & Compliance Services Airtube Technologies Airborne Environmental ConsultantsAqua Protec Asbestech Asbestos Survey and Management Ascendant Lifts Group Ayerst Environmental BLS Asbestos Casa Environmental Services Checkmate Fire Solutions ChirmarnCLC Contractors Clifford Devlin DB Fire Solutions EFT Systems Emchia Asbestos Solutions Environmental Essentials Environtec Erith Contractors Eta Projects European Asbestos ServicesFiresec…
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…
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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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F.H. Paschen Begins Construction on City of Atlanta’s New Fire Station #30
Atlanta, GA – F.H. Paschen is proud to partner with the City of Atlanta on the redevelopment of Fire Station #30, a critical infrastructure project designed to restore and enhance emergency services for the surrounding South Atlanta community. On September 20, 2024, city leaders, including Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith, gathered…
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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…