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Bringing certainty: A closer look at third-party certification of fire doors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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