Britannia Fire, a global leader in the manufacture of composite fire extinguishers, has announced the launch of two new products designed to tackle lithium-ion battery fires: a 6-litre AVD fire extinguisher and an AVD fire blanket. The product development comes ...

Passive fire protection specialist Adaston has landed a £1.5 million contract to deliver fire safety works at one of the City of London’s most prominent commercial office developments. The 18-month project, for real estate services company Savills, will see Harrogate-based ...

Harmony Fire has added to its growing tally of public sector framework wins with its appointment to four lots on the £695 million Procure Plus Framework for Building Safety and Compliance Works, and Associated Consultancy Services (BSCW). Procure Plus maximises ...

Mecsia, a leading provider of compliance‑led technical inspection, testing, and maintenance services, has acquired FMS Fire & Security Ltd, in a move which will strengthen Mecsia’s fire safety capability, essential to delivering safe, reliable, high‑quality services for customers across the ...

Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Midlands-based MarkOne Safety Solutions, further expanding its presence in the West Midlands and strengthening its capacity to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across the UK. MarkOne Safety Solutions specialises in the design, supply, installation, ...

Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published by government in a crackdown on unregulated practices, which led to the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The Construction Products Reform White Paper sets out that ...

Kate Gardner, Tutor & H&S Consultant International Workplace explains why training may be needed for a clear understanding of the recent changes to UK health, building and fire safety law Facilities management sits at the intersection of people, buildings and ...

Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, providing a practical solution for properties where alarms are installed in locations that are difficult ...

Almost half (43 per cent) of buildings in England have failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in the past year, research has revealed. The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal why so ...

Harmony Fire has further strengthened its consultancy business with the appointment of Andrew Causton as Technical Director. The fire safety professional, with 18 years’ experience, 10 of these in high-hazard industries, joins the growing full-service life safety specialist, which in ...