Promat has introduced a new guide to support in the specification of compliant passive fire protection systems in change of use and renovation projects. Covering the need to ensure fire safety meets the latest legislation when altering building use, the…
Siderise launches a new range of passive fire protection products for precast concrete façades
Siderise has launched its new PC-FS Firestop and PC-CB Cavity Barrier product range – a passive fire protection package developed specifically for precast concrete cladding systems. Siderise previously supported precast concrete façade applications with its CW-FS Firestop, delivering a fully…
Siderise has launched its new PC-FS Firestop and PC-CB Cavity Barrier product range – a passive fire protection package developed specifically for precast concrete cladding systems.
Siderise previously supported precast concrete façade applications with its CW-FS Firestop, delivering a fully compliant solution. However, due to growing demand for these durable and efficient-to-build external wall systems, Siderise reapproached this application to develop a dedicated solution that has…
ARC Building Solutions, a leading provider of passive fire protection and insulation solutions for the built environment, has appointed Andy Yates as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Andy joins the team with nearly two decades of experience in leading operations, with a strong background in manufacturing environments. In his new role, he will focus on developing operational strategies aligned with ARC’s objectives and optimising processes to support sustained…
Siderise Insulation achieves BES 6001 responsible sourcing certification
Siderise Insulation has achieved certification to the latest version of the BES 6001 standard for all its stone wool passive fire protection and acoustic products manufactured at its Maesteg factory in South Wales. This latest achievement for the global manufacturer…
Siderise passive fire protection install on historic Manchester redevelopment
Siderise has provided a suite of masonry passive fire protection products for Waterhouse Gardens —an exciting five-tower development built on the historic former Boddington Brewery site in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. Named after architect Alfred Waterhouse, designer of…
Promat secures gold certification for low VOCs in passive fire protection products
Passive fire protection specialist Promat has secured Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification in Eurofins VOC testing to demonstrate its fire protection boards support a healthy indoor environment and sustainability-led building design. All of Promat’s standard calcium silicate and mineral bound…
ASFP launches new membership category for producers of components and materials
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the leading trade body for passive fire protection, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new membership category. This group is dedicated to organisations that produce components and materials used by ASFP…
FSi Promat to raise awareness of the need to accommodate movement in passive fire protection at Fire Safety Event
FSi Promat will highlight the need to account for movement in buildings when specifying passive fire protection in a presentation at this year’s Fire Safety Event. Speaking at the ASFP stage at 12pm on Tuesday, April 30, Technical Manager at…
New management team for RECOM Passive Fire Protection as growth surges
A new management team has been unveiled for RECOM Solutions’ passive fire protection division, the fastest-growing arm of the group. Revenues for the division are on track to exceed £4.5m in the 12 months to April, up from £2.6m, following…
Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades
Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is…
Why is building movement a vital consideration when specifying perimeter fire seals for curtain wall facades?
It is vital curtain wall facades are designed and constructed to withstand constant movement due to forces such as wind loading, and this must include their passive fire protection measures. Managing movement Since the mid-1900s, buildings with glass external wall…
ASFP opens nominations for its 2022 PFP Awards
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection is seeking nominations for its range of Passive Fire Protection Industry Awards, which aim to highlight excellence in passive fire protection (PFP) and to reward those who contribute to the advancement of awareness, quality…
Maintaining fire-resistance protection in multi-family and other occupancies
To some degree, existing fire-resistance-rated assemblies and their components have been forgotten. That’s what this article is about: maintaining protection using fire-resistance-rated assemblies in existing buildings. Fire test standards for protection Structures can be built with wood, steel and concrete,…
FireCORR 2021 Virtual Conference
Explore the latest trends in passive fire protection (PFP) and corrosion from the experts at the brand-new FireCORR 2021 Virtual Conference. This two-day virtual conference, presented by AMPP (formerly NACE International and SSPC) and the Polish Corrosion Society (Polski Stowarzyszenie…
Putting expertise into bricks and mortar – Siderise launches masonry passive fire protection package
Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy for specifiers and developers to choose the right protection for their buildings. Designed to meet the specific construction challenges and requirements…
Trust in your choice: how can specifiers ensure accurate passive fire product specification?
Devising a firestopping strategy that can help contain and control the spread of fire is an essential part of most construction projects and one that can greatly benefit from collaboration with specialist product manufacturers. In this feature we look at…
The benefits of passive fire protection
Devising a firestopping strategy that can help contain and control the spread of fire is an essential part of most construction projects and one that can greatly benefit from collaboration with specialist product manufacturers. In this feature we look at…
Intumescent materials – the vital technology in passive fire protection systems
They remain inert in normal conditions but expand to many times their dormant size to seal critical gaps around doors, glass, ironmongery and service penetrations when the worst happens. This feature explains the application and characteristics of these key materials.…
Protecting steel to protect people
Protection against fire is a key consideration in building design and construction, and much research and development effort has been focused in this direction. Floor layout, escape routes, fire-doors and sprinklers are some of the active measures currently employed to…