Jane Embury looks back at a major fire where containment was non-existent Last week I wrote about the importance of containment if a fire breaks out. Containment is simply about trapping the fire in the place where it started, and making sure that it doesn’t spread. It’s about protecting lives and property. But it’s also […]
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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 […]
The explosion-proof glass market
Jane Embury warns against complacency in the new normal According to a report, the global explosion-proof glass market is expected to grow steadily between 2021-2027. Some of those applications will be in, for example, oil and gas facilities where there is a risk of accidental explosions. Most, however, will be in high-value applications such as […]
Living in interesting times
Jane Embury looks at the terrorist threat. “May you live in interesting times,” is widely regarded as an ancient Chinese curse. But it is neither ancient nor Chinese. It originated in the USA, being first used in the 1930s and popularised by Robert Kennedy in 1966. However, there’s no doubt that we do live in […]
