When leading fire and security specialists Cornerstone were appointed to deliver the life safety systems for the refurbishment of 77 Grosvenor Street, they faced a unique challenge. Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, the prestigious building features classical…
Fire-Dex to Launch First-Ever Fire Investigation PPE
Protecting fire investigators with PPE designed for post-fire scenes and the work they face Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard…
Fire Detection Systems for Hotels: Hochiki Secures Villa San Carlo
Discover how a hybrid fire safety system preserved the historic elegance of a 13th-century hotel retreat. Villa San Carlo, a 13th-century estate turned spiritual retreat near Vicenza, Italy, is the latest hospitality venue to benefit from a discreet, high-performance fire…
Kentec strengthens its product lifecycle team with key appointment
Kentec Electronics has appointed Gaurav Arora as General Manager, Product Management and Technical Support to strengthen service, support and training. Managing end-to-end product lifecycles across the Kentec portfolio, Gaurav will lead market-driven product development and will be responsible for the…
C-TEC exhibiting at London Build
Leading life-safety electronic systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. The company will be showcasing its innovative range of CAST powered open-protocol life-safety system solutions including: It’s brand-new range of ‘Lockdown’ Solutions – a…
Sertus Live 2: Industry unites to bridge the gap between design, building safety, and real-world firefighter experience
More than 100 professionals from across fire safety, M&E, architecture, and building services came together at the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Training & Development Academy for Sertus Live 2: Smoke Control in Action – a hands-on learning day bringing…
10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference 20 & 21st May 2026 at Canary Wharf, London
2026 promises to be a busy year for the Tall Building Fire Safety Network (TBFSN). Started in 2009, the TBFSN has now held nine International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in the UK, US and Australia. The best-selling training course…
International Water Mist Conference 2026 will take place in Prague
Hamburg, 21st October 2025. Max Lakkonen (IFAB), president of the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) has announced that the 25th International Water Mist Conference (#IWMC2026) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7th and 8th October 2026. The conference…
Residential Waking Watch Replacement, Gravesend
Cornerstone Group partners with Hochiki Europe to deliver a reliable and future proof fire detection solution to replace Waking Watch schemes across three luxury apartment blocks in Gravesend, North Kent. When a Waking Watch system at three residential blocks in…
AXA UK warns of solar panel fire risk and issues customer guidance
Fires caused by solar panels highlight need for using a reputable installer and regular maintenance AXA UK offers guidance for customers to help them manage risk With solar panels blamed for three significant fires across the UK last year, and…