Public Buildings

A San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings.

Sustainable battery power solution reaches new safety heights in one of the world’s tallest wooden skyscrapers

The incidence of electrical fires is a growing concern, with new threats emerging from lithium-ion batteries and PV Solar installations.

The newly constructed Lusail Iconic Towers are located in the immediate vicinity of the final stadium of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Astronomy Museum in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai is an architectural marvel. Built without any straight lines or right angles, it is inspired by astronomical principles.

Protecting detection systems is vital to fire safety with only a functioning smoke alarm able to protect you in an emergency.

After 15 years of reliable service at the Hungarian National Opera in Budapest, the Securiton fire alarm system has been replaced by an up-to-the-minute safety solution.

The entire building is protected by a fully networked SecuriFire fire alarm system. Its installation was carried out by Securiton’s Hungarian subsidiary, Securiton Kft.

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a technical guidance note, Guarding with frameless glass partitioning to help specifiers, designers, manufacturers and specialist contractors fully understand the unique challenges of utilising full height frameless glazed partitions as a barrier.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is stressing the need for greater awareness of fire safety in education buildings, with a large percentage of fire doors in schools found to be non-compliant while undergoing inspections.