The number of fatalities among construction workers has increased by 27% to 38% in March 2018, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Fatal injuries are a major concern for the construction industry, leading to staff absence and loss of productivity, whilst damaging your company’s reputation along the way – all of[…]

Over the last four years, there has been a spike in fires on construction sites. It’s important that the industry acts swiftly to minimise risks to sites, improve construction fire safety and more importantly, protect workers. The solution? Investment into wireless technology. Our Product Development Director, Bradley Markham, shares his thoughts. There are around 11[…]

Our Cygnus wireless alarm system was a huge success at Firex International last week! The show proved hugely successful as the team welcomed hundreds of visitors to the stand to showcase two new exciting product innovations.       As part of the show, we organised a Distributor and Export Partners Day which lead on[…]

With only three days left until Firex International, the team is ready to showcase a range of new products and innovations. Customers will have the chance to see our upgraded Cygnus Wireless Alarm System which has recently been upgraded to meet market demand. The Cygnus radio system has been undergoing some upgrades and modifications which[…]

One of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects will be protected by the Cygnus alarm system, ensuring the safety of workers at all hours. This £15 billion project will deliver 10 new stations across London including Paddington, Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road, accommodating over 200 million passengers each year. When installing tracks across a 26-mile tunnel,[…]

  We are delighted to reveal we have been contracted to supply an additional 10 of our Cygnus alarm systems to the next phase of the UK’s largest power station, Hinkley Point. The nuclear power station in Somerset, worth £18 billion, will involve more than 5,000 site workers at peak periods and the development of[…]

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[…]