Sustainable Building – PSS Magazine

Altro solution brings life to design-led Hull birth centre

Posted on November 7, 2017November 3, 2017 by admin

A complete floors and walls solution from Altro has been used to create a relaxing, stylish and home from home environment for mums-to-be in a new birth centre at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. The new midwife-led Fatima Allam Birth Centre has been designed to meet the needs of women who want a more natural childbirth experience. It comprises three birthing rooms, each individually designed to create a homely and relaxed feel in beautiful surroundings,…

Cutting-edge Technology and Acquisitions to Shape Global Flame Detectors Market

Posted on November 6, 2017November 1, 2017 by admin

Flame detectors no longer serve the sole purpose of sensing fire. Technological advancements have led to the development of flame detection systems with a wide range of advanced features such as alarm systems, activation of fire suppression system, deactivation of fuel lines, and others. Conventional smoke and heat detectors are gradually getting replaced owing to their low accuracy and slow response time. Allied Market Research has conducted an extensive analysis on the current and future…

Prevention is better than cure: The fire door perspective

Posted on November 1, 2017October 27, 2017 by admin

In a fire emergency, it is a race against time to prevent flames from spreading beyond control – meaning a working fire door could be the difference between life and death, says Allegion UK Commercial Leader Pete Hancox. It needs no mention that the tragedy at Grenfell Tower has been a somber, sobering experience. Shock, disbelief and anger have gripped the nation in the weeks and months following the fire. There’s no question it will…

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