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 […]
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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 […]
The dynamics of fire
Jane Embury looks at what fire is and why it must be contained The International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF) collects fire data from countries and cities worldwide. CTIF says that over 100,000 people are killed by fire every year. That makes it among the most common causes of death for children and […]
A bit of Potter table magic
Jane Embury finds literary magic in an Edinburgh fire When fire breaks out, it must be contained. People can evacuate safely and damage can be minimised. The danger of an uncontained fire was highlighted by a blaze in Edinburgh last month. It spread from one café to an adjoining café. However, amid all the damage, […]
Hospital fires
Jane Embury looks at mitigating fire risk in hospitals Last month, fire engulfed a makeshift hospital for Covid-19 patients in North Macedonia. At least 14 people were killed in the western city of Tetovo. While fatal fires in hospitals are thankfully rare, they do happen. For example, a recent hospital fire in Miryang, South Korea […]
