Bringing certainty: A closer look at third-party certification of fire doors
November 28, 2023
Helen Hewitt, CEO of BWF’s Fire Door Alliance discusses why certified fire doors and correct installation is the most important way to track fire door performance for building safety. Read More
Key management used at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
November 28, 2023
Traka’s key management system has been installed at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to help achieve its objectives for more efficient security processes to benefit staff on a 24/7 basis. Read More
Calls for the European institutions to prioritise fire safety
November 27, 2023
Undersigned organisations representing the European fire safety sector call for uropean institutions to prioritise fire safety in buildings. Read More
People news
Paul Phillips unveiled as new SSAIB Chief Executive
November 27, 2023
The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has announced the appointment of Paul Phillips as its new Chief Executive. Read More
Apprenticeships
Looking beyond traditional routes for technical apprentices
November 24, 2023
Against the backdrop of a significant gap between the security sector’s 1,200 apprenticeships and its 30,000 engineer shortage, is it […] Read More
Evacuation alert system helps keep residents safe
November 24, 2023
Advanced has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to three social housing tower blocks in Halewood, Merseyside. Read More
fire news
Major fire at building site in Reading
November 23, 2023
The blaze broke out in Reading city centre on Thursday (23 November) morning, with the site having to be evacuated. Read More
Access control
Newport Aquarium replaces traditional locks with ID access control
November 23, 2023
A US aquarium has had ID access control by Paxton put in place for higher security around the site and sensitive areas. Read More
Building safety & remediation
Camden Council completes remediation work via Building Safety Fund
November 23, 2023
Camden Council has invested £7 million, using funding available from the Government’s Building Safety Fund, to replace dangerous cladding. Read More
fire news
“They have gambled with our families’ lives”, say residents evacuated from Bristol tower block
November 23, 2023
Barton House, a residential tower block had to be evacuated unannounced last week after a survey revealed the building had severe fire risks. Read More