January 7, 2015
This free-to-download whitepaper discusses security with control and practicality, protecting people and property, centralising all the security strands and real-world healthcare security applications. Read More
October 29, 2014
Colloquially known as the 'Cheesegrater' the sloped glass and steel Leadenhall Building has fast become an iconic part of the London skyline. Read More
October 23, 2014
Tyco's latest fire panel replaces the conventional key switch with an RFID tag login, making it suitable for high-risk environments where critical function changes must be tracked. Read More
October 23, 2014
Balancing the benefits of advanced computational fluid dynamics against the need to prevent corrosion in steel structures, Camille Azzi of GexCon examines the merits of passive fire protection for high-risk industries. Read More
October 22, 2014
Hard-of-hearing building occupants might not hear audio-based alarms, while wheelchair users must be accommodated in fire-safety plans too. Read More
October 15, 2014
The latest fire prosecutions also include a modest fine for Lidl after the German supermarket chain was found guilty of selling flammable furniture. Read More
October 7, 2014
With recycling centre fires both frequent and long lasting, IFSEC Global quizzed Spotfire business development manager David Bendall about the potential of visual detection in solving the fiendish problem of open-air fires. Read More
October 6, 2014
FIA fire detection specialist Graham Simons on why the life-safety industry is so conservative and how the next evolution in IP-based integration can reduce false alarms. Read More
October 1, 2014
Designing an effective fire detection and alarm system is not an easy task – that’s why it would be handy […] Read More
September 22, 2014
It’s an awkward truth that when fire alarms sound many people stay put and wait to see what those around […] Read More
September 17, 2014
In this FIREX Academy presentation, Joe Cilia, Technical Manager, AIS FPDC, discusses how to specify and install fire-rated partitions and doors. Read More
September 17, 2014
The British Woodworking Federation puts Door A (glazed incorrectly), Door B (installed and glazed correctly) and Door C (ordinary letter plate, no intumescent seals) through their paces. Read More
September 15, 2014
Fire Door Safety Week kicked off in dramatic fashion this morning as BM TRADA demonstrated the stark consequences of badly fitted fire doors. Read More
September 11, 2014
Ben Bradford of BB7 explains when a fire-risk assessment cease to be valid and how often they should be reviewed. Read More
September 10, 2014
Anyone in the fire or security industry with a product, service or initiative they’re proud of has until 11am on 15 September to submit their entry. Read More
September 3, 2014
We asked Tracy Kirk, the Hertfordshire-based company's sales and marketing director, what's in store between 3-5 September at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Read More