As with all things in life, there are multiple opinions on what makes something good. When it comes to fire rating, there is no single treatment which impacts other trades and drives up costs
When it comes to new building construction, there is a predominant focus on keeping construction costs as low as possible while still satisfying the performance requirements in the building codes.
Overall, due to continued improvement in formulation, application and performance intumescent coatings have become more accepted and more commonly used
As often as not with construction, a primary consideration is price, thus, price optimisation involves customising steel selection on a steel frame building so that the reduction in passive fire protection cost is far greater
Thin film intumescent, fire spray, core-filled steel, active supression. These are just some of the terms you may have heard when it comes to fire rating.
When there is a fire, there are two systems which help combat the devastation: Active and Passive fire protection. Today we recap what Passive Fire Pr...
Though it can be protected from fire by encasement in masonry, concrete, or plasterboard, it is important to remember that eventually steel will soften at high temperatures, which can spell disaster for those buildings which are not protected.
The genre around buildings and construction or building maintenance are hardly "sexy" topics. So, it's no wonder that when it comes to building protection.
In the context of construction, there is sometimes a tension or conflict between the short-term cost or time constraints, and the long-term durability of the structure.
Con-Serv has long been recognized as industry leaders with our Hygienic Seal® grab rail technology and we are excited to announce our partnership with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology in developing our Antimicrobial bathroom range.
For many business owners and operators, an often overlooked issue in the crucial importance of security. Investing in security systems such as cameras, alarms, online protection and physical barriers can be a significant expense for a business.