The CZU Lightning Complex Fire began late at night on Aug. 16 near Boulder Creek, a quiet little town deep in the redwood forest about 20 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, Calif. By the time it was contained Sept. 22,…
Capita integrates what3words into ControlWorks to support emergency services
Capita has integrated location finding app what3words into its ControlWorks solution to enable emergency services – such as police and fire & rescue services – to respond to incidents when callers are unable to describe their exact location. This completes…
The BIG 5 to gather global construction leaders at its digital festival
The next big appointment for construction players will take place online from 23 to 26 November The Big 5, the international event accelerating growth in the construction industry for the past four decades, is launching the first Big 5 Digital…
Evac+Chair launches new range
Evac+Chair is launching a new range of evacuation chairs, which enhances passenger safety and comfort and further demonstrates the brand’s commitment to improving building safety for all. The new MK5 range, launched on 5th October 2020, has been designed and…
Temporary Fire Alarm System: The Best option For Construction Sites?
Fires kill, injure and cause serious human suffering and financial loss every year in the construction industry. On many construction sites, the danger of fire is severe as high-risk activities such as hot work are frequently combined with environments and…
Innovative, safe and immediately available: Magirus rounds off its product range in forest fire-fighting and off-road
At a press conference in Ulm on 24th and 25th September 2020, Magirus demonstrates its comprehensive expertise and many years of know-how, especially in the field of off-road and forest fire solutions. The company presents numerous innovations and world firsts…
Flame resistant or fire retardant? Which FR is right for your team?
The letters ‘FR’ have many meanings – flame resistant, flame retardant, fire resistant, fire retardant, but is there a difference? And which FR is the right FR for your team? The truth is these terms are used interchangeably, and there…
Extinguishing Fire Safety Myths with Allegion UK
Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed by false information and myth. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK…
Advanced Insulation strengthens Subsea growth opportunities with Bardot acquisition
Already a leading provider of subsea products, Advanced Insulation is strengthening their Subsea division with the acquisition of Bardot, a French-based specialist who engineer and design all S.U.R.F functions based on polymers, syntactic or steel technologies. As part of the…
Firestopping of service penetrations: A new best practice guide
To assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained, five leading not-for-profit organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide; Firestopping of Service Penetrations. The aim of the guide…
Mavili Generates Confidence With Maxlogic Smoke Damper Control Module
The fact that oxygen, which is necessary for life, also feeds the fire and the situations where fire cannot be interfered due to the oxygen density made it necessary to use smoke dampers. Having been working in the field of…
Time for focus on Fire Door Safety
As Fire Door Safety Week 2020 draws to a close, Bureau Veritas is taking the opportunity to give another reminder about the importance of properly fitted and maintained fire doors to enhance safety in the event of a fire. Fire…
IWMA introduces The Matrix
In September the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) introduced The Matrix to their webpage at www.iwma.net The document is a visualization of all current water mist applications and associated fire test protocols that have been published by certification/test agencies. IWMA…
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR UKCA?
All you need to know about the UK equivalent to CE marking and CPR fire testing, as exiting the European Union trade deals continue to conclusion – contact the team today for priority testing! The background – BASEC’s position on…
Element achieves IAS accreditation for façade division in Dubai
Al Futtaim Element Materials Technology has received AC291 accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for the third party inspections of exterior cladding and curtainwall systems in Dubai, UAE. The IAS’ AC291 accreditation signifies Al Futtaim Element as a special…
Virtual Hazmat – assessing the impact of COVID-19 on hazmat best practice
Date: 14 October 2020Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (BST), networking from 16:30 – 18:30 (BST):Paid for event: £50+VAT Find out more and register NCEC’s Hazmat conference has proved to be the ultimate forum for hazmat professionals to gain knowledge and share experiences with…
PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT!
C-TEC’s CAST and Hush Pro systems specified at a mixed-use site C-TEC’s revolutionary CAST and Hush Pro fire alarm systems are safeguarding a charming cluster of commercial and residential properties in Llangollen, Wales. As a ‘mixed-use’ building housing both business…