Woodsafe Timber Protection wins WPA’s Project of the Year
Woodsafe took home the “Project of the Year” award at the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Award Event 2020. For the sixth year, the award has become a popular annual event …
Fire Protection, Safety & Security
Opening the door to flood resilient buildings
Garage doors from Rundum Meir which are designed to cope comfortably with regular flood events can help building owners and architects to upgrade their buildings in water-side locations to make …
Leeds-based OHS expands into Greater Manchester to kick-start major growth
A health and safety compliance specialist has completed a management restructure as part of plans to expand into Greater Manchester, create jobs and build a £5m business in five years. …
Vicaima collaborates on modular mental health clinic
Vicaima doors were selected as part of a modular build project, for community Mental Health in the North East of England. Equipping the Plessey Centre to provide NHS Community Mental Health Services …
With Doors Wide Open…
Will you come in? Vicaima is proud of its many successes and achievements over the years, made possible by the close relationships formed with you our customers and partners. Together …
Safety first for Sound Reduction Systems as Sonata installers receive SafeContractor accreditation
Leading acoustic insulation systems manufacturer and supplier Sound Reduction Systems has been awarded the highly respected Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation in recognition of its Sonata installation team’s health and safety excellence. …
Soane Housing Development – Jersey, Channel Islands
Situated in a tranquil location, yet at the very heart of a vibrant St Helier on the island of Jersey; sits The Soane, a very modern apartment development where Vicaima …
It’s showtime for Moralt AG
Leading German high-performance door blank manufacturer, Moralt AG, is gearing up to exhibit at two major shows next month. With more than 800 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors expected, Fensterbau Frontale …
Taking a leaf out of nature’s book
Figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations are both authentic and much loved wood characteristics, that are admired and sought after by specifiers everywhere. This desire for irregularity and a closer …
Painting made easy with innovative new interior door
The practice of painting doors on site has been getting harder over the last few years. A lack of skilled resource to carry out such finishing work is one factor, …
Wilson James wins CSR Initiative of the Year at 2019 SFEX Awards
Wilson James, a leading provider of security, logistics and aviation services, was delighted to take home the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year award at the 2019 Security …
New Aico Product Selector Arrives
Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound …
Fresh ideas for Interior Doors in 2020
As a new decade commences, professionals everywhere are seeking fresh inspiration for interiors, whether for commercial spaces or residential living. This desire for innovative performance and trend-setting designs is most …
British Safety Council: Government must adopt new approach to health and safety regulation
Grenfell inquiry shows that the regulatory regime failed – we must honour the victims by ensuring this tragedy is never repeated. The British Safety Council has today responded to the …
PAC & GDX demonstrates smart thinking with its new Architect range of readers
PAC & GDX, the leading provider of access control and door entry solutions, has announced the availability of its new Architect range of readers. By integrating cutting edge radio frequency …
The sound of great design for Spanish hotel
Barceló Ourense – Ourense, Espanha The four-star Barceló Ourense hotel is located at Ourense city centre, in Spain, and is characterised by its straight lines, vanguard design, classic notes and …
Fire Door Safety in Edinburgh
As a leading figure in the world of fire door and doorset manufacture, Vicaima are pleased to endorse the latest Fire Door Safety Day, held on 23 October 2019 at …
3xLOGIC Reports a Highly Successful Launch into Europe
3xLOGIC, the leading provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, is celebrating a highly successful launch into the European market. A leading innovator in server, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of …
Form, function and fire
Specifying and procuring doors for social housing, can present many challenges in the market conditions we find ourselves in today. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it …
Maxi 60 Ceiling System delivers dependable fire rated soundproofing solution
The Maxi 60 Ceiling System from Sound Reduction Systems provides an ideal way to upgrade acoustic insulation in ceilings while providing 60 minutes of assured fire protection. Easy to install …
PACOM helps Mimoto Parking keep Spain’s motorbikes safe and secure
With the use of motorbikes on the rise all over Spain, Mimoto Parking has installed cutting edge access control and intrusion detection technology from PACOM across its facilities, so owners …
BS 5839-6:2019, All the information you need, in your pocket, courtesy of Aico
With the recent changes to BS 5839-6:2019, Aico – the UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms – has condensed the information into a pocket-sized …
Carbon Monoxide – Why Would You Risk It?
Aico, UK market leaders in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is supporting Gas Safety Week between 16th and 22nd September 2019. As part of the activities to raise awareness during this important week, Aico’s Mobile Demonstration …
Sheffield council upgrades fire alarm protection across housing stock with Aico
Sheffield City Council has taken a decision to upgrade the fire alarm systems across its entire housing stock as part of a major electrical upgrade programme to keep customers safe. …
Vicaima FD30 fire doors achieve 54 minutes in test!
The results of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) testing largely speak for themselves. Vicaima interior timber fire doors achieved exemplary performance when tested alongside 25 separate fire door assemblies, from throughout …
Aico Alarms Used by Social Housing Providers, Big and Small
Aico, the UK’s market leader in mains powered domestic Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is pleased to be supporting South Lakes Housing (SLH) with its 3000 Series Alarms to provide …
Bespoke Herringbone doors for stylish new seafront hotel in Southend
Specialist fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra has tailor-made doorsets for ‘Seven Hotel’, a new luxury boutique hotel on Southend seafront. Ahmarra worked closely with both the hoteliers and award-winning designers, Tibbatts …
Comfort, Safety and Modernity
Vicaima, international player in the design and production of solutions for the hotel sector, was designated to supply the Exmo. Hotel, set in a completely renovated historical building. Overlooking the Douro …
Providing both safety and natural light…
Peacefully residing in the quaint town of Buxton, an elaborate project from Housing 21 proudly stands – named Thomas Fields. Housing 21 are a non-profit organisation who manage retirement homes …
Vicaima bring an added dimension to William May development
The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select …
Carbon Monoxide – Are you covered?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is otherwise known as the silent killer. This is because it is a gas that you cannot see, smell or taste. So this begs the question, how …
Vivalda calls for prudence on cladding specification and testing
Vivalda Group’s founder and chairman, Peter Johnson, has urged contractors and architects to tread carefully in the wake of James Brokenshire’s recent announcement to fund the recladding of 166 privately …
Fire Solutions – FIREX International’s largest-ever feature
With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products …
Aico at home at Housing 2019
Aico – the market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms – will be exhibiting at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) ‘Housing 2019 Conference & Exhibition’ in Manchester Central, 25th – 27th June on stand D20. …
Vicaima’s project in the Hotel sector has a Luxury and Spice Scent
The Pestana Porto – A Brasileira hotel is the perfect meeting point between luxury and tradition. Equipped with Vicaima solutions, ranging from doors with high technical performance to panels or wardrobes, the …
Vicaima doors selected for the first Holiday Inn Express from IHG Hotel group in Paraguay
Vicaima takes its solutions across its borders with the new hotel Holiday Inn Express Asuncion Aviadores in Paraguay. With a modern and eco-friendly positioning, this hotel project is fitted with Vicaima …
Old buildings are at their most vulnerable when undergoing repairs
Lessons to be learnt from the Notre Dame fire Last year in the UK some 300 historic buildings were damaged by fires, with many occurring whilst undergoing renovations or repairs. There is an online national …
Turn the volume down! Explore Acoustic Door Solutions from Vicaima
Fire and Acoustic Door Solutions you can rely on. With a vast experience in the development of technical solutions for the Hotel Sector, among others, Vicaima presents an integrated offer of …
Making an entrance
With advances in access control technology, key fobs and readers are replacing traditional locks and keys. PAC GDX area manager, Lloyd Palmer, examines what to consider when specifying access control …
PAC is a tower of strength at Sutton Point
Located in south-west London on the site of a former office block, Sutton Point is a cutting edge, mixed use development that features contemporary apartments surrounded by a diverse range …