In many buildings today, infrastructure is in place to allow various building systems (building automation, fire, security, lighting, monitored and controlled from a single location. Enabling these ...

Will my smoke control system work properly during a fire? That is the question all building owners/operators should ask themselves. Smoke control systems are unique in that they often sit dormant ...

respect – it still allows natural ventilation in many commercial and residential buildings. Jim Wild sets out his objections. Anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves on the top floor of a blazing ...

Smoke control systems should be maintained on a six-monthly basis to ensure that all components are fully functional and perform to the original design specification for the building, by providing ...