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FIA awards first ever nationally recognised qualification in fire safety
Learners attending the FIA’s Advanced Installer beta course, ahead of the first ‘official’ course on 26 June, have been awarded their certificates making them the first candidates to achieve a qualification in Fire Detection and Alarm Installation from the FIA
Futurology report gives a glimpse into homes of the future
According to a new report, homes of the future will hone into neighbourhood energy systems, use enhanced technology to make automatic decisions about heating, security and postal deliveries and feature flexible layouts
Mayor launches roadmap to make London “world’s smartest city”
Sadiq Khan has launched a major new initiative to make London's the world's smartest city.
Geoquip gains approval for Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
Heras UK discuss the approval of the Vision HS and Micralert HS Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems from Geoquip by CPNI CAPSS.
Taking a holistic approach to Perimeter Protection
Heras UK discuss perimeter protection, focusing on the defence of critical national infrastructure from terrorism, espionage and other hostile activity.
Growing importance of cyber protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Heras UK discuss the how protection of National Infrastructure requires the amalgamation of both physical barriers and cyber protection.
Secured by Design and compartmentation into manageable areas
In this article, Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, looks at the importance of compartmentation, which is the subdivision of larger developments of multiple flats, bedsits or bedrooms into manageable areas for the protection of the building’s residents
Advantage achieve Level 2 Trading Standards accreditation
A Level 2 Trading Standards accreditation has been awarded to structural defects insurance provider Advantage, offering a new level of customer protection and trade accreditation for customers
Research suggests tradespeople are unprepared for smart home tech
84% of tradespeople said they had never undertaken any training in smart home technology, according to a recent poll carried out by IronmongeryDirect
Firms revealed for Clyde Commercial Framework
Kier Graham Defence, Morgan Sindall and VolkerStevin have been appointed to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) prestigious new £1.3bn 10-year Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF)
Protecting public spaces from vehicle attacks within the built environment
This ebook from Marshalls examines the challenges of protecting public spaces from criminal and terrorist vehicle attacks without sacrificing the aesthetics of the built environment or creating an oppressive, "fortress-like" atmosphere
Insurance firm Alpha go bust leaving new homeowners at risk
Thousands of new homeowners have been left without vital structural defects insurance after insurance carrier Alpha goes bust
Drones provide revolutionary benefits to the global construction industry
Kier, Belfour Beatty, Costain and Interserve are a few of the many leading construction companies in the UK who are taking advantage of drone technology and the benefits it brings to the industry.
Urban renewal begins at the bus stop
Alistair Branch, Director at Stephen George + Partners architects, gives his advice on how the regeneration of "depressing" bus stations can have a knock-on effect on the community as a whole
Why BIM is here to stay
April marked the two-year anniversary of BIM Level 2 mandate, yet industry reports suggest that the adoption of BIM remains slow. However, Lucy Abbott, BIM director of Wates Group, believes the benefits of BIM for design teams, clients and end users mean it is here to stay
Better storytelling with construction data and analytics
“Hey data! Is my project on schedule?” Data science is becoming a key characteristic of competitive advantage for construction organisations. However, turning data into information, and then into meaningful insight, can be a real challenge. David Philp of i3 by AECOM takes a look
The Winfield Rock Report on BIM: Help your legal advisers help...
The Winfield Rock Report, published in cooperation with the UK BIM Alliance, examines understanding of the legal and contractual issues surrounding BIM and aims to provide clarity so all parties know where they stand. Authors May Winfield and Sarah Rock discuss its key points
Qualifications: The Future of Fire Detection & Alarm?
Can you predict the future? The importance of fire detection and alarms, and associated qualifications referring to fire safety is discussed by the Fire...
James Brokenshire confirmed as new Secretary of State for Housing
James Brokenshire will replace Sajid Javid as the new Secretary of State for Housing, as Javid takes on the role of Home Secretary
COSAC becomes first to offer online CSCS Labourer card course
For the first time, UK construction workers seeking to obtain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer card will now be able to complete a course online
Research tests show reduction of false alarms when multi-sensor detectors are...
A study conducted by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in partnership with the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and key fire detection and alarm manufacturers has concluded that multi-sensor detectors are better at rejecting false alarms
How drones will revolutionise the construction industry
Construction warranty specialists, CRL, have journeyed into the world of drones. CEO Steve Mansour, discusses how the sophisticated devices will revolutionise the construction industry
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SFS ushers in new era of technical training and support for...
Known in the industry for providing excellent technical support for building specification professionals, designers, installers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), SFS, the market-leading fastening systems manufacturer, continues to enhance its technical support to the industry and provide collaborative support to its partners. David Wigglesworth, MD of SFS UK, explains its strategy
MPs back construction retentions reform bill post Carillion
The number of cross-party MPs supporting a construction retentions reform bill has soared since Carillion collapsed in January
Secured By Design’s future – 30 years of crime prevention
After nearly 30 years of encouraging crime prevention techniques in both the landscaping of new developments and the physical security of buildings, Secured By Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, is poised to provide a wider range of initiatives than ever before to keep people safe