The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched new websites to support fire safety professionals around the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, offer them guidance via ASFP resources and information on areas including membership, training and technical guidance. The aim...
Composite repair specialist, Engineered Composite Solutions (ECS), has launched a H-60 composite repair system that will offer fire protection on pipework and structural components. The system called FutureWrap Fire will provide a fire rating up to A90 and H60, which will allow for repairs to be...
FireOut, a firefighting system designed by five engineering students from Heriot-Watt University to control wildfires in regions suffering from recurring outbreaks, has won the 2022 National James Dyson Award. The students – Tasneem Nawar, Deenah Sabaahat, Eman Rashid, Zahid Rehman and Zahrah Tungekar – spotlighted areas...
Zenova Group PLC, a provider of revolutionary fire safety and heat management technologies and products, has signed a sub-distribution agreement with the Ethmaar Investment Company to market its thermal insulation and fire protection products throughout Saudi Arabia. The agreement will see Saudi customers given access to...
A new system to avert potential fires has been developed in the Emirates using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to identify circumstances likely to start a fire. The early detection system called 'The House Guardian', collects data from the sensors distributed around the property and analyses it...
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to ask vehicle owners to protect their cars from fires as the temperature soars in the UAE. Advice from the Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence have reminded motor owners that vehicles contain flammable liquids and parts, making...
Fire safety specialists Advanced has installed a host of its safety solution products into offices within a prestigious Dubai business park. Advanced, owned by FTSE 100 company - Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and high-profile sites across the globe, including London’s Shard, the...
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has announced they will invest $38.1million into an infrastructure development project. The project will cement DMC’s position as a multi-purpose maritime hub, and further strengthen Dubai’s status as a global maritime centre. Part of the ongoing work will include developing networks for...
Industry-leading fire protection solutions from global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced have been chosen to protect the prestigious waterfront mall, hotel and serviced apartments development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A network of 19 UL-864-approved Axis AX fire panels from Advanced has been installed at the 178,000m2...
Environmental IoT startup Dryad Networks has joined the fight against climate change with the launch of Silvanet, its large-scale IoT network for the ultra-early detection of wildfires and, in a forest near Berlin, successfully conducted the first live demonstration. Dryad is now working on ten...
Passive fire protection measures are a key consideration in every building’s design and ensuring there is adequate protection in place for structural steelwork is an important part of the fire strategy. Among a variety of steelwork protection options, writes Dr Jifeng Yuan, General Manager -...
A new aluminium composite building cladding panel (ACP) has been launched in the United Arab Emirates and is the region’s first to receive the government-approved non-combustible grade A1 fire protection ACP. The Alucopanel is now to be officially recommended for building projects where very high levels...