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[…]
This week, it was revealed that high-rise construction site workers aren’t treating evacuation alarms seriously enough and are “risking their lives” by not responding immediately.[1] Researchers from the University of Greenwich shockingly found that a third of construction site workers who took part in evacuation trials took almost six minutes to respond to an alarm.[…]
The team is proud to have supplied more than 100 of our Cygnus alarm systems to Newfoundland Quay in London. Newfoundland Quay currently stands at 220 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in London. Once complete, it will feature more than 600 private rented apartments, retail space and residential amenities. Sub-contractors, Wingate Electrical,[…]
A fire on a construction site is one of the greatest dangers to workers, with around 11 fires breaking out on a construction site every day. The solution is simple. Investing in temporary and wireless fire alarm systems that can be located around a construction site to offer maximum safety. Cygnus Wireless Alarm System […]
Our Cygnus Wireless Alarm System is protecting workers during the installation of Wardian London, a prestigious residential development in Canary Wharf. Wardian London combines modern architecture with innovative landscaping, setting a new standard for the high-rise living experience in the heart of London’s new financial centre. Once complete, it will include two iconic apartment towers[…]
We are delighted that our Cygnus Wireless Alarm System is currently protecting 22 Bishopsgate, the tallest tower in the heart of London. 22 Bishopsgate is a 62-storey skyscraper that has now reached its highest point! Once complete, it will house 12,000 workers and include a range of restaurants and shops. The Cygnus system which incorporates[…]