http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.buildingtalk.com http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/riba-approved-cpd-seminars-on-latest-security-standards-and-technology/406690.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/riba-approved-cpd-seminars-on-latest-security-standards-and-technology/406690.article Abloy UK offers RIBA-approved security CPD seminars covering electric locking and access control systems. The CPD seminars are based on Abloy’s popular Academy courses and are held at architects’ premises, also providing the latest information design standards-compliant specifications to meet fire door and escape door legislation. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:18 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/steel-glazing-company-warns-against-cuts-in-fire-inspections/406673.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/steel-glazing-company-warns-against-cuts-in-fire-inspections/406673.article Lee Coates, Wrightstyle’s technical director, warns against cuts in fire safety audits particularly in the light of official figures that show buildings housing the elderly or infirm, which should have the highest levels of protection, have the highest number of unsatisfactory fire safety audits. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fireangel-carbon-monoxide-alarm-alert-to-deadly-gas-leak/406660.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fireangel-carbon-monoxide-alarm-alert-to-deadly-gas-leak/406660.article Nick Rutter, MD of Sprue Safety Products, highlights the dangers of ‘the silent killer’, carbon monoxide (CO), after lives were saved because of vital warnings provided by a FireAngel alarm after a deadly CO leak from Pauline Smith’s neighbours flat in Romford, Essex. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:27 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/meet-chiltern-international-fire-cif-at-firex-international-2013/406645.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/meet-chiltern-international-fire-cif-at-firex-international-2013/406645.article Exhibiting at FIREX - on stand 3/C12 - enables CIF to promote its services for the construction industry including fire resistance testing and assessment, site surveys, bespoke research and testing and fire services training. BM TRADA Certification will also be alongside CIF to promote its products for fire door manufacturers, installers and maintainers. CIF will also be presenting twice at the Facilities Show, running alongside FIREX. Wed, 8 May 2013 12:16 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/secure-access-solutions-from-assa-abloy-and-hid-global/406630.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/secure-access-solutions-from-assa-abloy-and-hid-global/406630.article Visit IFSEC 2013 (Hall 4 Stand C40 and C50) at NEC Birmingham to see all the latest technology advances in secure access on one stand with ASSA ABLOY and HID Global plus other key brands such as ABLOY, Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Traka and effeff. Thu, 2 May 2013 13:55 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/co-alarms-for-15000-housing-association-properties-in-plymouth/406628.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/co-alarms-for-15000-housing-association-properties-in-plymouth/406628.article Case study looks at the rolling programme to install Aico mains powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms throughout Plymouth Community Homes properties. CO alarm features Aico RadioLINK Professional wireless interconnection technology, enabling the alarms to be added to the existing Aico smoke alarm systems already fitted. Thu, 2 May 2013 13:39 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fire-and-co-alarms-keep-tenants-safe-in-swansea/406611.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fire-and-co-alarms-keep-tenants-safe-in-swansea/406611.article In 2010 Swansea City Council chose Aico as the sole supplier of mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire alarms, Optical smoke alarms and CO alarms for its housing stock comprising of 14,000 properties. To date 9,000 homes have been fitted with Smoke and CO alarms with the council reporting reductions in false alarms and minimal failure rates. CO detectors have been linked to Multi Sensor detectors across all homes irrespective of the fuel source. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:34 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/security-screens-and-staff-protection-/new-hostile-vehicle-mitigation-products-at-counter-terror-show/406605.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/security-screens-and-staff-protection-/new-hostile-vehicle-mitigation-products-at-counter-terror-show/406605.article Townscape Products, perimeter security specialist, showcased its range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) products including the new Performa-Cast PAS 68 bollard sleeve designed to fit over existing or new PAS 68 bollards. Manufactured in engineering grade polyurethane cast, offering aesthetic benefits of cast iron combined with enhanced performance of steel plus more durable. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:38 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/touchscreen-fire-panel-protects-bridge-college/406356.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/touchscreen-fire-panel-protects-bridge-college/406356.article A ZFP 4-loop touchscreen controlled analogue fire alarm control panel from C-TEC is protecting students and staff at the Together Trust’s Bridge College in Manchester. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:58 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fireangel-smoke-alarm-shortlisted-for-ifsec-innovation-award/406546.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/fire-and-smoke-protection-detection-and-alarms-/fireangel-smoke-alarm-shortlisted-for-ifsec-innovation-award/406546.article Thermoptek™ interlink smoke alarm from Sprue Safety Products has been shortlisted for Fire Product Innovation of the Year in the IFSEC and FIREX awards. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:48 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/security-solutions-on-show-at-building-future-education-show/406453.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/security-solutions-on-show-at-building-future-education-show/406453.article Watch the ASSA ABLOY case study VIDEO showing the impact of door closers at the Heriot-Watt Univesity in Edinburgh. ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions will be showcasing its education sector expertise at this year’s Building Future Education (BFE) exhibition and conference. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:23 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/building-protection-and-alarms-/aico-communal-fire-detection-offers-tenant-safety-at-affordable-price/406467.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/building-protection-and-alarms-/aico-communal-fire-detection-offers-tenant-safety-at-affordable-price/406467.article West Lancashire Borough Council install Aico mains powered RadioLINK systems into blocks of flats, providing alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:43 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/aperio-specified-by-specialist-serviced-office-providers-i2-office/406449.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/aperio-specified-by-specialist-serviced-office-providers-i2-office/406449.article Case Study looks at the role played by Assa Abloy Access Control’s innovative Aperio™ wireless locking solution in securing i2 Office premises across the UK Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:58 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/video-door-security-and-access-control-from-abloy/406447.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/access-control-and-door-entry-systems-/video-door-security-and-access-control-from-abloy/406447.article Abloy Academy provide training of the highest standard and this video demonstrates the importance of door security and access control including compliance with fire regulations. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:13 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/new-wireless-lock-for-security-doors/406440.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/security-and-fire-protection-/new-wireless-lock-for-security-doors/406440.article The new Aperio electronic lock with RFID reader from ASSA ABLOY integrates security doors into access control systems at a low price. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:20 GMT http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-products-and-structures-/walls-/wrightstyle-reports-on-fire-disasters-in-nightclubs/406398.article http://www.buildingtalk.com/building-products-and-structures-/walls-/wrightstyle-reports-on-fire-disasters-in-nightclubs/406398.article Wrightstyle report on several needless nightclub tragedies and offer key lessons to be learned about containing fire including specifying the right building products. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:29 GMT