Andy Lake, Sales Director at Pyroguard, explains how multi-functional fire safety glass can help architects and contractors navigate the complex requirements of modern building projects. Fire safety glass is specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and prevent the spread of flames, smoke and toxic gases, therefore protecting people, property and possessions in the unfortunate event of a fire. However, its capabilities extend far beyond just fire resistance.  In fa

Carl Thompson, Technical Manager for CA Group, explores how fire performance testing is vital to achieve compliance, safety and clarity in specification. In the construction and building materials industry, few topics are as critical, and often as misunderstood, as fire performance testing. Two of the most frequently referenced issues in the UK are ‘fire resistance’ and ‘reaction to fire’. While both address fire safety, they do so from very different perspectives. Understand

Tom Roche, Secretary at the Business Sprinkler Alliance, considers whether fire safety standards for hotels go far enough. Recent high-profile hotel fires have brought renewed attention to fire safety standards across the hospitality sector. A major incident in a hotel in Turkey earlier this year resulted in the deaths of 78 people and prompted global concern.  Meanwhile, in the UK, the 2017 fire at the Cameron House Hotel near Loch Lomond, which claimed two lives, highlighte

Daniel Grimsdell, Regional Account Manager (Trade) at FireAngel, explores why testing, commissioning, and a thorough handover are essential in delivering fully compliant domestic fire alarm systems. When it comes to domestic fire detection and alarm systems, compliance is often considered complete once devices are installed. But as any experienced specifier knows, genuine compliance extends far beyond simply fitting alarms to walls or ceilings. It’s an ongoing process that in

Passive fire protection specialist Promat has won a series of leading industry awards for its work to drive up awareness of testing standards and the correct application of protection for structural steel.             Promat was named as the winner of two prestigious Construction Marketing Award’s (CMA’s) for ‘Best Mid-Range Budget Campaign’ and ‘Best Go-To-Market (GTM)’ in collaboration with marketing and PR agency Lesniak Swann, in addition to taking a gold award in The Dru

Etex Building Performance has seen the number of staff holding the IFE level 3 in Passive Fire Protection increase by a third following the latest exam results as it continues its competency drive. A further eight employees have now passed the exam, taking the number of staff holding the qualification to 37 at drywall manufacturer Siniat and passive fire protection specialist Promat, both part of Etex Building Performance. The highest industry-recognised qualification for pas

Passive fire protection specialist Promat has published a whitepaper examining the most effective way to protect structural steel from fire. Structural steel needs to be protected against the threat of fire to ensure structural integrity is maintained if exposed to high temperatures. With both fire protection board systems and specialist intumescent paint used to protect structural steel, the whitepaper looks at which system offers the most comprehensive protection, and in wh

Peter Barker, Technical Policy Manager at Element Materials Technology, explains what this change means in practical terms for those specifying, assessing or installing fire-tested products. In September 2024, the UK Government confirmed the withdrawal of the National Classes fire testing standards from Approved Document B, signalling a formal shift towards the EN 13501 series of European classification standards.  The publication of BS 476 in 1932 established a framework for

The University of Southampton, a multi-campus estate with a leading research institution, has recently enhanced its fire safety provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through a pioneering paging system installation.   Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels, integrated with the ESPA Pager Interface, form the core of the new solution delivered by Premier Fire Security and Scope Communications, providing targeted alerts and improved accessibility across the university.   Wit

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has supplied intelligent fire panels as part of a £3.5m project to improve fire safety at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village sites.  With fire safety a priority, it was vital to replace the existing fire alarm system in Kentish House, Behn Hall and Tallis Court. However, as the buildings were occupied, the challenge was to keep the existing fire system working while the Advanced panels were being installed to ensure

GE Door Manufacturing has announced the launch of the GE Hygrothermal Doorset  - the only UK-manufactured doorset independently tested and certified to meet EN 12219  for hygrothermal performance. The new product provides verified compliance with the Department for Education’s (DfE) requirements for school doorsets, helping architects, contractors and facilities managers meet official performance standards with confidence. The DfE recommends that certain school doorsets must

CARLISLE, the waterproofing and building envelope specialist, has extended the company’s market-leading ARBOSHIELD Pro fire-rated façade systems range with the launch of two new pasted fire-resistant membrane systems. The new products mean that specifiers can now choose both the fire-rating and installation method best-suited to their project from CARLISLE’s independently tested EN 13501-1 certified range.     The launch of the ARBOSHIELD Pro Class A2 Pasted Façade System...

AMC Hospital, which is the largest healthcare facility in the Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation, which has modernised the...

Often referred to as ‘hidden protectors’, fire-rated construction wall membranes can help play a key role in reducing façade fire risk....

AMC Hospital has undergone a major renovation to modernise the 1,000-bed facility and enhance the safety and well-being of its staff and...