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Lift fire safety flagged as critical risk in major retrofit programmes

|Date: 6 February, 2026

Lift fire safety flagged as critical risk in major retrofit programmes

As the focus shifts from regulation to delivery, industry leaders warn that lift fire safety is becoming ...

As the focus shifts from regulation to delivery, industry leaders warn that lift fire safety is becoming a critical challenge in major retrofit and remediation programmes, particularly in older high-r ...

6 February, 2026
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Carbon monoxide detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems

|Date: 2 February, 2026

Carbon monoxide detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, provides ...

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, provides detailed information on the use of CO detectors and where they may be best utilised in fire al ...

2 February, 2026
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Homes in Redcar benefit from £6m housing investment programme

|Date: 15 December, 2025

Homes in Redcar benefit from £6m housing investment programme

Homes in Redcar are benefitting from a major investment programme as part of a wider £6m investment progr ...

Homes in Redcar are benefitting from a major investment programme as part of a wider £6m investment programme from Karbon Homes. Through the programme, being delivered by contractor Straightline NE, ...

15 December, 2025
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Simple testing of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms with the new Kidde Alarm Control Switch

|Date: 3 December, 2025

Simple testing of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms with the new Kidde Alarm Control Switch

Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing 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 p ...

3 December, 2025
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New whitepaper published on how to best protect structural steel from fire

|Date: 13 November, 2025

New whitepaper published on how to best protect structural steel from fire

Passive Fire Protection specialist Promat has published a new whitepaper examining the most effective way ...

Passive Fire Protection specialist Promat has published a new whitepaper examining the most effective way to protect structural steel from fire. An increasingly popular construction method, structural ...

13 November, 2025
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VIVID hosts live fire training exercise to support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

|Date: 22 October, 2025

VIVID hosts live fire training exercise to support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

VIVID recently welcomed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (H&IOWFS) to one of t ...

VIVID recently welcomed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (H&IOWFS) to one of their tall tower buildings for a hands-on training exercise designed to help crews gain valuable ...

22 October, 2025
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ROCKWOOL strengthens commitment to leadership in fire safety with new product range

|Date: 8 October, 2025

ROCKWOOL strengthens commitment to leadership in fire safety with new product range

Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global ...

Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Renowned for its Euroclass A1 ...

8 October, 2025
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New collaborative tested solution adds firestopping to cellular steel beams

|Date: 27 August, 2025

New collaborative tested solution adds firestopping to cellular steel beams

Passive fire protection specialist Promat has introduced a new tested solution to protect structures usin ...

Passive fire protection specialist Promat has introduced a new tested solution to protect structures using cellular beams from the rapid spread of fire. The tested solution allows the functionality of ...

27 August, 2025
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Door hardware for HMOs

|Date: 22 August, 2025

Door hardware for HMOs

Rob Mottram, Technical Manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, offers advice on managing door hardware f ...

Rob Mottram, Technical Manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, offers advice on managing door hardware for multiple homes under one roof. Creating safe, functional, and comfortable living spaces in b ...

22 August, 2025
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Aico’s SHPN Roadshow delivers sector-wide engagement across UK

|Date: 20 August, 2025

Aico’s SHPN Roadshow delivers sector-wide engagement across UK

Aico, in partnership with Trowers & Hamlins, have successfully concluded its Social Housing Professio ...

Aico, in partnership with Trowers & Hamlins, have successfully concluded its Social Housing Professionals Network (SHPN) Roadshow for 2025 — a nationwide initiative that brought together housing p ...

20 August, 2025
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