The Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been chosen to offer fire safety protection during the demolition of high-rise London office buildings, Landmark House and Thames Tower. The demolition will commence in January 2020 to make way for a new development featuring two office blocks at six and 22-storeys, and a 22-storey hotel; the tallest in[…]
We are excited to announce that the Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been chosen to protect the next phase of the University of Brighton development. In partnership with one of the leading construction companies, Bouygues, the multi-million-pound development is the university’s largest campus. Due for completion in 2021, the new phase will include five new[…]
The Cygnus Wireless Alarm System is maximising fire safety for workers, as the largest regeneration scheme of its kind outside of London commences. The Keepmoat Homes NorthBridge housing development, at the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area in Glasgow is a £250 million development set to transform the city. Due for completion in 2021, the development will[…]
By 2025, around 541 new high-rise buildings will be constructed in London[1], but these developments bring with them high risks for employees, including the breakout of fires and managing those fire risks. Construction companies and employees must be aware of the fire risks of working on the construction of high-rise buildings, and more importantly, how[…]
This week, we spoke to Ferenc Szell, managing director at Norwegian distributor, Vestcom. Over the past year, 50 of our Cygnus Wireless Alarm Systems have been supplied to Vestcom to protect several shipyards. Ferenc tells us more. Why is fire safety so important during the construction of ships? All of our shipyard clients are building[…]
This week, we caught up with our technical director, Giles Hemmings, who tells us more about the history of the Cygnus Wireless Alarm System, its key features and benefits to the construction industry. Where did the term ‘Cygnus’ originate from? The Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been named after the constellation Cygnus A which was[…]
We are excited to announce that our Cygnus Wireless Alarm System has been selected to protect the construction of a new high-rise residential development in London – South Quay Plaza. The development has been designed by world-leading architects, Foster + Partners, and will feature 2.6 acres of landscaped gardens, a residents’ club lounge, as well[…]
Over 300 Cygnus Wireless Alarm System units have been installed onsite to protect the refurbishment of the world famous, Grade II listed, Old Admiralty Building that is being transformed into the new home for the Department for Education. The Old Admiralty building has housed some of the country’s most famous historical figures, and was most[…]