IKO CPD: Fire Safety in Flat Roofing

Fire safety has been in the spotlight since the Grenfell tragedy in 2017. New regulations and changes to guidance has seen areas in the construction industry, including flat roofing and waterproofing, to change their way of working. Here, IKO explain the most up-to-date fire safety regulations, what fire testing consists of and how to ensure safe performance on site.

Using the inherent fire properties of Lignacite concrete blockwork in building design

Building professionals will recognise that concrete blockwork provides good levels of fire resistance and contribute much to the fire strategy of buildings. This is important as buildings must be designed and built to minimise risk to both people and property as effectively and efficiently as possible.

AGC launches new website for its Pyrobel fire-resistant glass range

Designed for glass and glazing industry professional, architects and specifiers, the new website showcases Pyrobel's wide range of solutions capable of delivering fire protection lasting 15 to 180 minutes: cuttable Pyrobel and Pyrobelite, as well as Pyrobel-T for XXL dimensions.

Focusing on fire safety

With the launch of its Fire Safe Partners Scheme, Reynaers are supporting fabricators and installers to deliver on safety by providing leading fire-resistant products and training.

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group stresses the importance of safety over cost this Fire Door Safety Week

Fire Door Safety Week (21-27 September) serves as a timely reminder that poor installation and maintenance of fire safety products can have devastating consequences.

Dyer provide natural smoke ventilation controls for a large-scale fire protection system upgrade

Dyer Environmental Controls provided a natural smoke ventilation system as part of a system upgrade at Ledgard Bridge Mill apartment block.

Fire separation between floors reinstated with FireMaster fire curtains

In April 2018, the Hotel Russell underwent an extensive refurbishment to become The Principal London, a five star hotel, located on Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London. There were four fire curtains installed around the first floor of the atrium therefore reinstating fire separation between floors.