The SG blast resistant curtain wall facade system offers a significant development in the design of blast mitigation glazing systems. Designed as a primary protection system to prevent integrity failure of the glazing and framing support from bomb blasts. The system can achieve protection from explosive risks placed within a close proximity to the façade. […]
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Fire Resistant Curtain Wall Façades
Fire Resistant Solutions – Fire Resistant Curtain Wall Our fire resistant curtain wall systems go from 30 minutes up to 120 minutes for integrity only fire protection. The ultimate fire resistant glazing system. For the integrity and insulation protection, the vertical curtain wall facade also goes from 30mins to 120mins, whilst the rooflight applications are […]
New York fire underlines importance of compartmentation
Jane Embury reflects on recent fires in the USA The recent tragic fire in New York underlines how fire remains a potent threat. That’s despite advances in building design and construction and strict building regulations. Some 20 people, including nine children died during a fire in the Bronx apartment building. Another 32 people were taken […]
Taming the dragon
Jane Embury looks at fire containment It’s defined as a rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance. Definitions aside, fire is also dangerous, although it can be tamed or contained. The fire regulations on which building safety depend are themselves […]
Regeneration and the high street
Jane Embury looks at post-pandemic regeneration As we emerge from the pandemic, it’s the construction sector that will help us to build back better. The sector comprises more than 300,000 companies, employs over two million people and contributes over 8% of the nation’s Gross Value Added (GVA). But the sector’s importance goes far beyond mere […]
