Statement from Ross Markham, Managing Director of Bull Products “Bull Products is closely monitoring the development of Covid-19 and its possible impact on the business. “While the health and safety of our staff is paramount, we also recognise your dependence on us to keep your life critical systems maintained and operational. We are currently in[…]
In 2019, 76 tall buildings joined the capital’s skyline. Cities are constantly growing, and we are seeing a rapid increase in the construction of high-rise apartment blocks and skyscraper developments, with a record-breaking 541 skyscrapers planned in London alone.[1] With an increase in high-rise construction, we must ensure fire safety is high on the agenda[…]
It has been a very busy year for the Cygnus team! We’ve been working on some exciting new projects, including high-rise luxury residential development, South Quay Plaza, Wardian London, and Crossrail – Europe’s biggest construction project. Our team has also been developing new fire safety technologies, to be revealed in 2020, making construction site safety[…]
Construction sites present complex circumstances when it comes to fire protection, with lots of potential risks and hazards onsite, with over 400 reported construction site fires in 2017 alone.[1] To maximise fire safety on your site in 2020, a wireless alarm system is crucial to… …Give adequate warning The HSE advises that a temporary system[…]
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[…]