The newly revitalised Union Yard development in Aldershot now boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire-safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town centre. The…
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 was erected on a heritage basement, previously a diesel storage tank for a nearby naval base, with new state-of-the-art buildings constructed on the historic site.…
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 travellers to a reimagined space that blends aesthetics and functionality. The project upgraded existing infrastructure and expanded the terminal’s footprint with a 320,000sq. ft building…
A game changer in digital dry deluge testing
Regular testing of water-based fire suppression systems for performance and regulatory compliance is essential to ensure that a system performs as per design. Spray nozzles and associated delivery pipework should always be free from obstruction to ensure net density flow…
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 certification for use in passive fire-protection applications. Having passed rigorous testing procedures, Knauf Insulation gained certification of their Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation product range in…
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 new construction techniques and has been increasingly promoted as the sector strives to improve the quality and sustainability of the buildings we build. Despite the…
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 online purchases in 2021 alone. While partially fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand isn’t expected to diminish anytime soon. As customers’ expectations for easy…
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 for Scotland is now protected by cutting-edge wireless fire technology supplied by Hyfire. The House of the Binns, or simply The Binns, is a historic…
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 install the fire detection and alarm system for Eston Sehir Mahallem, a prestigious residential development located in the Bahçesehir district of Istanbul, Turkey. Bahçesehir is…
The Lacrosse apartment building fire in Melbourne, Australia
In the small hours of 25 November 2014 there was a fire at the Lacrosse apartment building in the Melbourne suburb of Docklands. An Occupancy Permit for the building had been granted in June 2012. The population of the building…
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 office in the course of a renovation and equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist system. AQUASYS already took on an advisory role during the…
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 through our partners, Tabra Trading. The first project is for Emirates Transport school bus fleet. In November of 2021, Reacton announced our partnership with market…
Modern trends and developments in fire detection
Demand for reliable fire-detection systems is growing worldwide, with an estimated compound annual growth rate in the order of 7%, as a result of stricter fire-safety regulations, as well as increased public awareness and user requirements. Moreover, the ever-increasing demand…
Luxury Greek resort receives five-star fire protection
Based in the coastal town of Ierapetra in Crete, the Robinson Club is designed around ‘neighbourhoods’ of hotel rooms across a 150 acre-site. This unique layout meant that the fire system specified needed to deliver seamless detection and notification of…
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 project of the shipyard and energy company Chantiers de l’Atlantique. It encompasses the construction of 80 offshore wind power plants, complemented by a substation that…
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 with FREEGEN SF-LV, a fluorine-free, solvent-free and low-viscosity firefighting foam concentrate. The Thompson Plastic factory fire in the Bridgewood area of Hessle, Hull involved more…
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 manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at HaDo Centrosa Garden in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. HaDo Centrosa Garden is a 70,000m2 development…
Kentec’s Taktis fire panels protect landmark Cypriot University student accommodation
Award-winning Taktis fire panels, manufactured by Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, are protecting students and property at the University of Nicosia (UNIC)’s new state-of-the-art student residences in Cyprus. The integrated fire system was installed by Kentec…
Hochiki’s L@titude system takes control at Firestone Entertainment Hub
Entertainment establishments, such as shopping malls and multiplexes, are popular attractions due to their ability to provide a full range of facilities all in one space. However, these multipurpose destinations do require more complex life-safety systems, meaning additional considerations for…
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) solutions chosen for two luxury hotels in Brazil
Fire-detection solutions from Global Fire Equipment (GFE), a leading European-based fire-detection manufacturer, have been installed at two luxury holiday resorts in Brazil that are owned and operated by the Vila Galé hotel chain. Portuguese-based Vila Galé is the second largest…