Establishing exclusion zones on a construction site is key to protecting workers as their lives are still at-risk during operation. So, what’s the solution? Our Cygnus ExclusionZone Alarm has been designed for use on construction environments which helps workers or pedestrians keep away from dangerous areas where a plant is being operated or crane and[…]

As the construction industry continues to evolve, companies must learn to adapt to the times and embrace existing and emerging technology trends. Our director, Bradley, believes that mobile technology plays a key role in construction operations and shares why companies should adopt it to enhance their site safety and improve productivity and workflow.  There is[…]

The Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been installed across Paddington’s Waterside regeneration project which is being managed and executed by JRL Group. The Paddington Waterside regeneration is one of London’s most exciting new residential quarters and will comprise of 350 apartments and a two-storey basement car park. More than 80 Cygnus alarms units have been[…]

In a recent 10-year period, statistics from insurance companies show that there were 108 major fires on construction sites, costing the insurers – and therefore costing construction companies around £187.3m.[1] As false alarms can cost businesses and fire and rescue services around £1 billion a year[2], wireless alarm systems can offer a complete safety solution[…]

During the construction of a shipyard, there is a high risk of a fire breaking out from welding operations, hazardous and combustible materials, and electrical hazards, putting workers’ lives at risk. Regardless of whether it’s a ship in a yard or at sea, they pose the same amount of risks when it comes to fire[…]

We’re delighted to announce that the Cygnus alarm system is protecting workers during the £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour. Aberdeen Harbour, one of the UK’s busiest ports, is being transformed to develop new facilities and associated infrastructure at Nigg Bay, to the south of the existing harbour. During this time, temporary construction, breakwaters, quays[…]

The Cygnus Wireless Alarm system has protected seven shipyards across the world, strengthening our presence in the shipbuilding industry further. Working alongside major Norwegian distributor, Vestcom, we have supplied our alarm system during the construction of around 20 ships over the last year, including a 130-metre long krill vessel that will fish in the Antarctic,[…]

The construction industry is constantly evolving when it comes to site safety, and the use of technology will play an even bigger role in how construction companies operate going forward. Bull Products looks at the industry trends that will revolutionise the market this year. Mobile technology The use of mobile technology plays a key role[…]

Bull Products are delighted to reveal that they have been shortlisted for three awards in the Safety & Health Excellence Awards as a result of Cygnus innovations. The awards celebrate achievements in the health, safety, security and fire sectors. Bull are proud to have been recognised in the following categories; Best Health and Safety in[…]

We’re delighted to reveal that London’s major landmark, Battersea Power Station, has the largest installation of Cygnus Wireless Alarm Systems to date. Over 460 alarm units have been installed on site to protect 3,000 workers. This is the highest number of units to be installed on a project since the inception of our alarm system.[…]

Our Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has protected some of the largest construction projects across the world including projects in the UK such as Bond Street Station and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and as far as major developments across Australia. Developed to ensure the safety of construction workers and members of the public, as well as safeguard[…]

This project has to be one of the most exciting projects London has seen! It’s not a Skyscraper but it something else; its building the most exceptional river community. You’ve probably never heard of Goodluck Hope before, however, its certainly not a new name. It’s a famous name in maritime history and there are records[…]

We’re celebrating another great milestone for Cygnus, after approval was granted for use in Singapore! Singapore is a fast-developing country which is fuelled by a passion for creating new possibilities and is much more than the sum of its abundant attractions. The Singaporean economy is known as one of the freest, most innovative, most competitive,[…]

  Cygnus is on yet another renowned project in Europe – the Niels Bohr Buildings in Copenhagen, Denmark. This complex project is the new home for the Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen. The buildings have a very iconic design thanks to a glass façade which consists of custom made ‘pixels’ that have been[…]

PLEASE NOTE: Bull and Cygnus offices are closed from 21st December and will reopen on the 3rd January 2019. During this time, please call 01432 803 288 for emergency technical support should this be required.                       CYGNUS IN 2018 Throughout 2018 the Cygnus System has seen a[…]

The Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been shortlisted as a Top 50 finalist in the Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2019! Designed specifically for construction sites, the alarm system has been used on some of the largest developments in the UK including Big Ben, Bond Street Station, and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It is great to[…]

The Cygnus wireless alarm range has incorporated a new product that allows for heightened out-of-hours protection to ensure a safer site around the clock. The new 3G Auto Dialler allows site managers to programme up to nine phone numbers of responsible persons in an emergency who are then notified by SMS if an activation or[…]

Contractors Keepmoat specified for the Cygnus System to be installed on their project ‘Broomview’ in Sighthill, Edinburgh. The development is 5 miles west from the centre of Edinburgh and will provide a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Broomview development is predominantly timber frame construction; therefore, it was essential[…]

Cygnus has strengthened its presence in the ship building industry, with a major Norwegian contract for Bull Products. Working alongside Vestcom, a major wireless communication supplier in Norway, Bull has recently supplied more than 50 of its renowned Cygnus Wireless Alarm Systems to several Norwegian Shipyards: Kleven Group, Vard Group and Ulstein Group. The ships,[…]

Last weeks post highlighted our global network of distributors, but this week we’d like to put the spotlight on a distributor based in Canberra, Australia – Checkpoint Products. Checkpoint supply the entire Cygnus Range as well as the full-service which includes site surveys, installations and maintenance. They are also currently the main distributor of the[…]

  The number of Cygnus Units manufactured and sold at our depot in Hereford has passed the 50,000 mark last month! There are Cygnus units all over the UK on a variety of projects as well as some well known projects around the globe, including the renowned Battersea Power Station in London (UK), The Shell[…]

The full range of Cygnus alarms was exhibited by Bull Products at the UK Construction Week at the NEC. Portable and completely wireless, the Cygnus system has proved itself to be a great asset to all types of construction projects; from house building to high-rise developments with a lot more in between. We had visitors[…]