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ASFP releases new passive fire protection guidance

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PR285 books 2 The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published three new Advisory Notes and updated another. The documents cover a range of topics related to firestopping, penetration seals and smoke seals.

Advisory Note (AN) 13 covers the testing of partial penetrations, for example, socket boxes, which are installed into dry wall systems. Firestopping products are made to help maintain the performance of a wall where such electrical boxes have been added. A CEN standard is currently being drafted to cover the testing of these products. However, in the interim period AN 13 suggests that the firestopping of these products is undertaken using an ad-hoc approach, based on testing to BS EN1364-1: Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements.

Exeter College gets a solid investment with donation of 10,000 bricks

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jrgRHC7 Brick by brick, a local housebuilder is building the future of the construction industry in Exeter - and they've just added 10,000 more to the mix. Persimmon Homes South West, has made a significant donation of 10,000 bricks to Exeter College to support the training and education of future construction professionals. The bricks, equivalent to the amount needed to construct a three-bedroom house, were delivered to the college's state-of-the-art construction facilities in the presence of local apprentices and Exeter City Council Leader, Cllr Phil Bialyk.

The value of manoeuvrability - why operator comfort should come first

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Ride on removing wood flooring 002 According to the National Safety Council, fatigued worker productivity costs USA employers between $1,200 and $3,100 every year. In the construction industry, which places significant physical stress onto workers, the numbers are likely to be considerably higher. Increasingly, construction companies are looking for ways to get the most out of their workforce without tiring them out. Here Dave Bigham, global director of training at surface preparation equipment manufacturer National Flooring Equipment, highlights some of the key benefits to equipment manoeuvrability.

Boy’s death highlights need for professional site protection

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IGKEvn9 The tragic death of a young boy on a construction site in Glasgow is a bitter reminder of the need for professional construction site protection, says industry leaders SafeSite Facilities.

Shea Ryan – ten-years old - managed to gain access into a building site in Glasgow with friends through insecure perimeter hoarding. He tried to climb down an open manhole, lost his footing, and suffered a fatal fall.

Leeds College of Building plumbing department receives top exam results

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8H1AJjx A recent examination report for Level 2 and 3 ‘technical’ plumbing qualifications at Leeds College of Building reveals exceptional results for 2023.

Overall pass rates for the exam element of the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing Studies at the College were 100% compared to a national average of 87%, with 40% of students achieving a Distinction grade.