Case Study

Union Yard Development, Aldershot – Advanced Electronics

The newly revitalised Union Yard development in Aldershot now boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5…

The Johnson Controls solution included DV-5A pre-action systems with Tyco QRS (Quick Release Switch) technology which minimizes fluid delivery times.
Protecting people, artwork and gallery space from fire and water damage

An art gallery in Australia emerged from the transformation of a public institution. The building…

Victaulic flexible couplings provided the necessary angular deflection on long pipe runs in the curved building – a cost-effective and time-saving solution for a unique project challenge.
Innovative technology applications drive sprinkler system design success at Boston Logan International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport completed its multimillion-dollar international terminal expansion project in August 2023, welcoming…

It is not uncommon for public buildings across the UAE to be evacuated because of false alarms
Is the UAE still suffering from alarm fatigue?

The UAE had set its sights on bringing false-fire-alarm numbers down to zero by 2021,…

A game changer in digital dry deluge testing

Regular testing of water-based fire suppression systems for performance and regulatory compliance is essential to…

A SKUM High-Expansion Foam Generator. (Johnson Controls)
High-expansion foam system protects commercial tyre facility

With more than 1,500 outlets, Vianor is the largest chain of tyre stores in the…

Knauf Insulation achieves third-party passive fire product certification for Glasswool Insulation

Architects and specifiers can now benefit from Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation, which has achieved third-party…

Modern construction methods and the management of unseen fire risks

Modern methods of construction is a term often used across the built environment to describe…

Temperature contour plot showing heat movement throughout a section of an ASRS rack structure.
Custom fire-suppression solution overcomes challenges of retail warehouse automation

The demand for e-commerce has skyrocketed among US shoppers, with around 230 million Americans making…

House of the Binns, West Lothian, Scotland. (Hyfire). Images supplied by Author / Contributor
17th-century National Trust for Scotland property gets Hyfire wireless protection

One of the most historic and valued properties in the care of the National Trust…

70% of the development is dedicated to green areas and social and leisure areas. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
GFE’s equipment chosen for prestigious residential development in Istanbul 

Following a competitive tender, Global Fire Equipment (GFE) Turkey, was chosen to design, supply and…

Image 1: Fire in the Lacrosse apartment block in Melbourne showing the rapid flame movement along the vertical cladding. Image courtesy of Fire Rescue Victoria, Australia Images supplied by Author / Contributor
The Lacrosse apartment building fire in Melbourne, Australia

In the small hours of 25 November 2014 there was a fire at the Lacrosse…

A modern office in the former post office: equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist (HDWN) system for efficient and economical fire protection. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
High-pressure water mist protects modernised office building in Berlin

The former post office building in Lübecker street in Berlin was transformed into a modern…

The Reacton bus and coach fire suppression system is compact and high-performing, approved to both P-Mark SPCR 183 and UNECE R107 it provides total protection. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Reacton Fire Suppression wins one of the worlds largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history

Reacton Fire Suppression are proud to announce that we have secured an extremely large project…

Analogue addressable fire detection system. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Modern trends and developments in fire detection

Demand for reliable fire-detection systems is growing worldwide, with an estimated compound annual growth rate…

The resort boasts 340 rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, spa facilities and conference rooms. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Luxury Greek resort receives five-star fire protection

Based in the coastal town of Ierapetra in Crete, the Robinson Club is designed around…

Siemens is installing the fire protection solution to Saint-Nazaire windfarm’s substation which is partially below the ocean surface. Image courtesy of Chantiers de l‘Atlantique
Siemens to protect offshore wind farm in the French Atlantic against fire risks

The offshore wind farm in Saint-Nazaire off the Atlantic coast of France is a major…

Plastics factory prior to and following the fire. Images supplied by Author / Contributor
Improving outcomes for the UK Fire and Rescue Services using foams

The largest fire seen in the Humberside area for many years was controlled and extinguished…

Historic Miramare Castle has been equipped with more than 150 high-performance wireless devices from the Taurus range.
Historic Miramare Castle benefits from world-beating Taurus wireless protection

A fairy-tale castle built for an emperor, which is now one of the most visited…

A network of 20 Axis EN fire panels now protect HaDo Centrosa Garden.
Axis EN installation protects Ho Chi Minh City’s latest upscale apartment complex

An intelligent network of 20 Axis EN fire panels from fire and life safety systems…