Equans back in black after costly new-build housing exit

Return to profit follows pivot into housing maintenance, decarbonisation and fire safety

Sir Robert McAlpine in high-rise fire safety defects claim

Sir Robert McAlpine is facing a damages claim worth at least £1.2m over alleged fire safety defects that a building owner says rendered 13 residential units “not fit for habitation”. Exemplar Properties (SJS) Limited appointed the tier one contractor under a building contract dated 19… The post Sir Robert McAlpine in high-rise fire safety defects claim appeared first on Construction News.

Kier starts £59m fire safety upgrade at HMP Wandsworth

Kier has started work on a £59m fire safety improvement programme at HMP Wandsworth after being appointed by the Ministry of Justice. The contractor is delivering the works at the Grade II-listed Category B and C prison in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The programme… The post Kier starts £59m fire safety upgrade at HMP Wandsworth appeared first on Construction News.

HSE fire safety enforcements drop but injuries remain the same, data shows

Breaches of fire safety on construction sites have dropped by more than a third, latest data has revealed. Analysis by training specialist CE Safety found that the number of onsite breaches identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dropped by 37 per cent year-on-year… The post HSE fire safety enforcements drop but injuries remain the same, data shows appeared first on Construction News.

The Regs: School design – modern methods, old assumptions

The Architects’ Journal The Regs: School design – modern methods, old assumptions Fire safety guidance on modern methods of construction in schools is changing, warns Geoff Wilkinson The post The Regs: School design – modern methods, old assumptions appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Geoff Wilkinson

Construction Management - Managing fire risk with non-combustible cavity trays May 2023

This CPD, in association with Keyfix, discusses the importance of non-combustible cavity trays in buildings. By John Duffin

Metroun - UK Building Regulations Explained Simply 19042023

The UK Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure that all construction work in the UK is safe, healthy, and accessible. In this video, Metroun explore what the Building Regulations are, how they are enforced, as well as the series of approved documents

ASFB Webinar - Building Safety Act 13072022

An hour long webinar about the Building Safety Act, the Fire Safety Act, UKCA marking and competence (of those procuring, designing, constructing, inspecting, assessing, managing and maintaining higher risk residential buildings)

ARTiculations - What Counts As A Skyscraper? 02072018

What is the minimum standard for a building to qualify as a Skyscraper? Betty (of ARTiculations) admits that the answer is a lot more complicated than initially thought

ARTiculations - What Does an Interior Designer Actually Do? 09042016

This ARTiculations video provides a succinct explanation about what Interior Designers do: How interior design considers components such as interior partitions, corridors, circulation, suspended ceilings, lighting, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finishes; How all these interior components and materials meet egress, life safety, indoor air quality, and building code/regulation requirements, while at the same time being functionally and economically designed

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Jensen Group Solutions

Since our inception in 1981 as Jensen Security Systems Ltd, we have evolved beyond our roots to become the Jensen Group Solutions, a comprehensive company dedicated to enhancing safety and security. With a proud history as a family-run business, we have always been committed to delivering tailor-made solutions that protect individuals, households, and businesses alike. - Fire Safety: Specialising in Active and Passive fire protection to detect, contain and prevent the spread of fire. - Security Solutions: Offering advanced CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and more for complete coverage. - Electrical Solutions: Providing reliable electrical services tailored to meet modern needs. - Commercial Construction: Building and designing with safety and precision at the forefront.

DB Fire safety Ltd

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