16 March 2015

Ensuring efficiency of life safety systems in buildings

Ensuring the safety of employees David Brown from Hochiki Europe explains why it is important for specifiers to support organisations to optimise the efficiency of their life safety systems To comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, organisations must do more than install the appropriate fire safety and emergency lighting equipment in their[…]

  • 16 March 2015

16 March 2015

Infra-red beam smoke detectors designed for large interior spaces

FFE’s infra-red beam smoke detectors can provide coverage of large interior areas such as warehouses, exhibition centres, museums and airports Illumino Ignis, a supplier of fire, safety and disability products, specified FFE’s Fireray infra-red beam smoke detectors as they allow for coverage of a large area at a reduced cost. The detectors can be installed[…]

  • 16 March 2015

16 March 2015

Emergency lighting testing system launched by Advanced

Advanced’s new emergency lighting testing system, Lux Intelligent, offers cloud monitoring and mobile management features Lux Intelligent has been developed as an automatic emergency lighting testing system which can show when emergency lighting is functional and compliant with BS5266-1. The system can be networked onto existing wiring and luminaries, allowing for easy installation. It features[…]

  • 16 March 2015

16 March 2015

Lift and escalator maintenance contract awarded to Stannah

Stannah was awarded the lift and escalator maintenance contract through the KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) As part of its new commitment, Stannah will work on a large proportion of the DLR network; the contract currently covers 87 lifts and 26 escalators, including all maintenance work, breakdowns and trap-ins. Under the multi-million pound contract, which is will[…]

  • 16 March 2015

16 March 2015

How colourful carpets can boost morale in the workplace

Working environments, such as offices and schools, are using coloured carpets to promote mental wellbeing and encourage productivity Research into the use of colour in the workplace has revealed that particular colours can provoke psychological and physiological responses in people. Certain shades have been found to maximise productivity levels and minimise fatigue, as well as[…]

  • 16 March 2015

13 March 2015

New catalogues for the specification of ventilation systems

Polypipe Ventilation’s new catalogues have been developed to help installers and specifiers to select and install its ventilation systems Together, Polypipe’s 76-page Product Selector and its accompanying Short Form Product Guide cover its whole range of energy efficient ventilation systems, which have been designed for both domestic and commercial use. Its new Silavent Sapphire bathroom[…]

  • 13 March 2015

13 March 2015

Rooflights provide natural lighting for Heathrow Airport’s new terminal

Brett Martin’s Trilite rooflights have been installed to provide Terminal 2A with natural lighting Lakesmere Group was tasked with designing and installing Terminal 2A’s wave form aluminium roof, which has been developed to have a geometrically complex structure. Brett Martin’s GRP Trilite rooflights were specified as part of the roofing system to introduce natural light[…]

  • 13 March 2015

13 March 2015

External wall insulation specified for seaside housing development

Wetherby has contributed to the construction of a new apartment block which is in keeping with Tenby’s 19th century architecture Tenby’s new apartment block was built on the site of the demolished Royal Gatehouse Hotel, which was an important landmark before it was damaged in a fire several years ago. Anglo Holt Construction was tasked[…]

  • 13 March 2015

12 March 2015

Apprenticeship scheme provides opportunities for budding engineers

Apprentices William Stow, Becky Critchley and Joseph Clarke were involved in Mitsubishi Electric’s National Apprenticeship Scheme last year The National Apprenticeship Scheme offers two categories, covering Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Services Engineering Technology and Project Management. 17 of Mitsubishi Electric’s air conditioning partners are involved in the scheme. Many of these organisations are[…]

  • 12 March 2015

12 March 2015

Space Airconditioning accredited to ISO 9001

Space Air has been re-accredited to ISO 9001 for 2015 ISO 9001 is an internationally renowned standard for Quality Management Systems. It helps businesses improve by increasing their access to new customers; achieving the standard gives organisations an advantage over those that do not meet its requirements. The standard is awarded to businesses that have[…]

  • 12 March 2015