IFSEC Global Security and Fire News (new)

Competency and installers

Mind the gap – how FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire and security

June 24, 2022

The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway explains Andy Reakes and Trevor Jenks. Read More

Fire Safety Guidance

HSE report reveals “evidence gaps” in composite repair system response to fire 

June 23, 2022

HSE report outlines guidelines on the use of engineered composite repairs to fix defective and corroded pipework. Read More

Events

Record attendance at AUCSO 2022 Conference as programme focuses on evolving security risks

June 23, 2022

Held at the University of Leeds, the 36th Annual AUCSO Conference focused on evolving risks and the topical aspects impacting on security. Read More

IoT in fire safety

Prevent, enhance, expand – What place does IoT have in the fire industry in 2022 and beyond?

June 22, 2022

At FIREX 2022 in May, experts from across fire and security discussed how IoT technology is being implemented to improve fire safety. We round-up the discussion. Read More

Charity

Paxton begins fundraising for mental health charity Mind

June 22, 2022

Sussex-based Paxton has partnered with the charity Mind in Brighton & Hove, to raise funds for those suffering from mental health issues. Read More

Passive fire protection

Testing in action – The critical importance of effective passive fire protection

June 21, 2022

An overview of a FIREX 2022 presentation, where Warringtonfire demonstrated the importance of passive fire protection testing. Read More

Case study

Brazilian hospital complex upgrades fire system with fully integrated solution

June 21, 2022

Bosch has installed an integrated fire alarm system to provide optimised safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas in Brazil. Read More

Sponsored webinar

Webinar: Connect, Secure, Automate

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Cladding

Scotland highlights £900m funding gap for cladding remediation

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Acquisitions

Motorola Solutions acquires national digital radio service provider TETRA Ireland Communications and video analytics firm Calipsa

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Surveillance

UK Government scraps plans to move Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner functions to ICO

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Smart buildings

The next evolution of smart buildings – “Security will have a central role to play”

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