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There’s a chance users will have come across these at least once in their life, at the bakery, butchery, or perhaps local supermarket, but never given it much thought until now. PVC curtains are versatile and durable, typically used to separate different areas. These can be used anywhere users see fit. Let’s look at the top 7 benefits of using PVC Strip Curtains: Energy Efficiency and Temperature Control These curtains work as a barrier to help maintain a consistent, desired...

TTI, Inc. is pleased to announce an exceptional specialist team member has been recognized by connector supplier - Harwin for contributions and outstanding performance during 2023. Gia Hayes, Vice President - Mil-Aero Segment, received Harwin’s distinguished 5-star award honoring her pivotal leadership role and outstanding performance in supporting and furthering Harwin’s connector growth in North America and around the globe. Series of awards presented annually by Harwin The seri...

At a meeting of its Council on 19 June 2024, CIC was pleased to award past chairs medals to some of their former chairs. This recognizes their exceptional leadership, unwavering support, and significant contributions to CIC and the broader construction industry. The dedication and hard work of these distinguished individuals have been instrumental in advancing CIC's mission and vision over the years. Their guidance has strengthened CIC and propelled the construction sector towards a greater fut...

UKAS welcomes the government’s announcement of the creation of a new Construction Products Regulator, which will be housed within the Office of Products Safety & Standards (OPSS) within the Business Department (BEIS). The new Regulator’s role will be to ensure that products used throughout the construction sector are safe.  This move is intended to address the shortcomings and issues exposed by the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. overarching framework for safety Matt Gant...

Ahead of the UK general election in July, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published a pivotal document sharing its member manifestos from the Built Environment. This one-page document highlights the collective policy asks and priorities of CIC's diverse membership, underscoring the construction sector’s vital role in shaping national policy and driving economic growth. National development and progress CIC members have identified several key areas where the built environmen...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has assisted specialist NSW Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance in rescuing a man who had fallen from a ladder at a construction site in Epping. Just before 9.00 am, emergency services were called to the property in Cambridge Street, where the man had fallen approximately 3 meters into a confined space, landing heavily on the floor below. FRNSW crew helps rescue man at construction site A crane was used to transport emergency services personnel to the upper levels of t...

GearGrid is excited to announce their attendance at the 2024 Station Design Conference from May 20 to May 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona (AZ), USA. International Sales Representative, Jeff Anderson, says "The Station Design Conference is a great way to help fire departments across the nation upgrade their storage solutions. It allows GearGrid to connect to stations across the nation and provide them with solutions to their unique storage challenges....

Dorplan, a pioneer in doorset and ironmongery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SignetFire, a new brand dedicated to high-performance replacement fire doorsets. With a focus on meeting and exceeding industry standards, SignetFire is designed to provide optimal fire safety while maintaining exceptional functionality and esthetic appeal. SignetFire is partnering with clients and installers to deliver compliant buildings that protect and save lives. Robust fire door regulati...

Sepura recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the Department of Health and Social Care via the NHS Ambulance Radio Program, its next generation of hand-portable mission-critical communications devices for frontline ambulance staff across England. The contract will enable 11 English NHS Ambulance Trusts to benefit from the very latest broadband technology, which addresses the need for optimum performance across the testing environments and working practices of ambulan...

Data is indispensable for all areas of modern life. To ensure their high availability, IT infrastructures and data centers must also be protected from physical dangers. Holistic fire protection is therefore of crucial importance. This is because the risk of fire is particularly high wherever electrical and electronic systems are present or where large amounts of heat are generated using air conditioning systems. At the DATA CENTER WORLD on May 22 and 23, 2024 in Frankfurt/Main at boot...

The City of Victoria is developing a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and is seeking community input. Once complete, the Plan will identify opportunities and actions for the City and multi-sector partners to help make the community safer and to improve the well-being of all Victorians.  “This public engagement will help us understand people’s thoughts, feelings, perceptions and opinions about wellbeing and safety, and encourage them to share their ideas on possible solution...

Responding to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) report – State of Fire and Rescue: Annual Assessment of Fire and Rescue Services in England 2023 – National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Chair, Mark Hardingham, said, “Our fire and rescue services undertake a vital role in keeping communities safe, they do this across a variety of different fire service roles often moving towards danger while helping others to escape it."...

The Building Safety Alliance, a collaborative effort uniting industry figures, associations, and bodies, has announced the publication of two pivotal documents aimed at bolstering competence standards and fostering the recruitment of qualified professionals within the residential occupied sector. The newly unveiled documents, BSAS 01:2024 Organizational Capability Management System Standard and Guidelines outlining competence expectations for stakeholders involved in specifying, procuring, and...

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Minister for Industry and Economic Security, Alan Mak have brought together leaders from across the construction industry to sign up to ‘Five Client Carbon Commitments’ – pledges, which will help the sector to achieve Net Zero. Anglian Water, Heathrow, The Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways, Northumbrian Water and Sellafield commit to tackle their biggest contributors to CO₂ emissions during construction – diesel,...

Winners named for £150m UK public sector fire safety framework. More than 70 fire safety experts have been appointed to a new £150 million UK-wide public sector fire safety framework. The Fire Safety (FS2) Framework from LHC Procurement Group (LHC) will see 72 winning companies deliver fire protection, suppression and safety-related services for housing associations, local authorities, and the wider public sector. Building safety standards FS2 now provides both passive and active...

The Building Safety Act 2023 requires that some 12,500 higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are to be assessed over 2024 to 2029 to inform a safety case about how fire and structural safety risks are managed. With an additional 2,000 HRBs being constructed each year, this five-year process makes for a considerable workload. To help building assessors with this significant assignment, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has published new guidance Assessing higher-risk buildings under the...

Building on the hugely successful LogiFire system, Comelit-PAC has introduced a new addition to its robust alarm systems range, embracing a wireless fire detection series. Comelit-PAC’s new range of wireless devices is ideal for installations in which a wired solution may not be practical. With ease of installation at the forefront of its design, transceivers are available to expand a system. Available with addressable or conventional transceivers capable of cloud and remote monitoring, t...

It’s critical to have proper fire extinguishers in a business or home. They are an invaluable fire safety resource. However, it’s not enough to have one on the property. Occupants must perform routine fire extinguisher maintenance to ensure they work correctly and everyone knows how to operate them. Let’s explore some crucial fire extinguisher maintenance tips: Inspect for Signs of Corrosion If the fire extinguisher has been sitting for years, it may develop some rust build...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s latest aerial pumper has rolled off the production line and arrived at its new home at Penrith Fire Station. Valued at $2.5m, the state-of-the-art appliance is the latest of 11 new aerial platforms, strategically placed to protect the state’s built-up areas from high-rise emergencies. The truck boasts Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) technology, which means not only can it extend upwards 24-metres, it can pump out a mix of foam and water at 6000 litres a minu...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels and evacuation alert systems to a mixed-use development at the prestigious One Victoria Square, and adjoining One Swallow Street, as part of a major refurbishment to grade A specification.   One Victoria Square One Victoria Square fronts onto one of Birmingham’s most high-profile and iconic squares and the gateway to the Central Business District. A mixed-use development, it has multiple lev...

Kidde Commercial, an industry renowned company in fire and life safety for over a century, announces the launch of the Optica Duct Smoke Detector, which features a revolutionary new design, specifically created to address unique HVAC System smoke detection challenges, while reducing nuisance alarms. Optica’s new Duct Smoke Detector design is built to address the moisture and dust challenges found in the HVAC environment, and provide best-in-class detection that customers can trust. Optic...

Fire alarm systems play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property by providing early warnings of potential fire hazards. But how does a fire alarm system work? In this guide, Cobra Fire and Security Ltd break down the components, operation, and importance of these systems to give a clear understanding of their functionality. Components of a Fire Alarm System A fire alarm system consists of multiple components working together to detect fire A fire alarm system consists of multiple co...

Construction Leadership Council (CIC) has responded to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultations, calling on government to accelerate the future proofing and decarbonization of their homes. It has urged that government must work with industry to support the necessary up-skilling needed to achieve this and provide guidance not only for tradespeople and designers, but to consumers who will be unfamiliar with some of the new technologies deployed. CIC’s response emphasized:...

Preparing industry for the Building Safety Act, improving productivity, reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity will be the priorities for the Construction Leadership Council in 2024. The Bi-annual Report of the Council also highlights key outcomes delivered by the Council last year, including: New competence frameworks for roles required under the Building Safety Act; The launch of a strategy to eliminate the use of diesel by much of the sector; Consulted on a biodiversity r...

New York and New Jersey recognize the unique challenges posed by high-rise buildings. These include limited evacuation options, complex fire suppression systems, and extended response times for emergency services. As a result, they have developed specific regulations made precisely to effectively address these concerns. In New York, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) oversees fire safety standards for high-rise commercial buildings. These standards encompass various aspects. Some of them in...

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favor of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonization of the building stock. Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causing...

BAFSA has applauded Cheshire Fire Authority’s recent investment of £36,000 in sprinklers to help protect a newly renovated block of flats in Warrington, United Kingdom (UK). To date, Cheshire Fire Authority has invested over £200,000 in retrofitting sprinklers in high-rise blocks across the county and this most recent project is the 18th building they have helped protect from fire. Sprinkler retrofit work at Kingsway House The installation of the sprinkler system in the buil...

BS 5839 is a British Standard that provides guidelines and recommendations for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. It’s essential for ensuring the safety of people and property in various environments. This article aims to delve into the specifics of BS 5839, focusing on its two crucial parts: Part 1 and Part 6. BS-5839 Part 1 1. Classification of Systems Part 1 categorizes fire detection and fire alarm systems into different ca...

ZZEUS Training has expanded its portfolio of industry-specialized qualifications to include the long-awaited first-ever mandatory NVQ for fire alarm engineers. The EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems is the qualification necessary for fire alarm engineers to independently operate on fire alarm systems. This qualification acts as a crucial stepping stone toward the Experienced Worker Assessment, a prerequisite for obtaining the esteemed ECS FESS Fire Al...

Warringtonfire has increased its fire resistance testing capacity to cater to the heightened demand for UKAS-accredited testing space from product manufacturers within the built environment and transport sectors. additional testing capacity The additional testing capacity has been created through improved operational planning at peak times, better communication around available test slots, and the cumulative impact of a 15-month process optimization plan. It is immediately available and inclu...