The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks. In particular a perspective on glass and the terrorist threat. Lee Coates is the company’s technical director, and here explains how modern steel […]
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Tall Buildings & Evacuation
Bridge of Sighs In these times of ever higher buildings, it is even more relevant to look at tall buildings & evacuation. We take a look at evacuation planning for today’s high rise. Skybridges Legend has it that prisoners would sigh as they crossed it, on their short journey to a life behind bars. […]
Fire safety in schools
Schools are where we entrust the next generation, our children, and mostly, it’s a trust that is reciprocated in good facilities and teaching staff, and that should include effective planning of fire safety in schools. Planning Fire Safety in Schools Generally, that means protecting buildings against the threat of fire and, if a fire does […]
Fire safety in hospitals
They’re places of safety for the newborn or elderly, and everyone in between. It’s why fire safety in hospitals and healthcare facilities is so stringent and rigorously enforced. Fire Safety in Hospitals – Assessments & Acts Fire safety in hospitals falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, itself under the Regulatory Reform […]
Fire safety and care homes
Fire safety and planned escape routes is particularly important in buildings housing the most vulnerable, including healthcare facilities and care homes. In those buildings, with occupants unable to self-rescue, design, containment and suppression are vital components. Fire Safety and care homes A building’s capacity to withstand fire involves a complex interplay of different elements, including […]
