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12 February 2019

• 144 workers killed at work in 2017/18

  The HSE has released its annual health and safety statistics for the year 2017-18, which revealed that 144 workers were killed at work that year, as well as a further 1.4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness.

08 February 2019

• Thermal Closed Cell Foam Inserts and Cold Bridging

  Heat exchange between two materials such as aluminium for window and curtain walling, doors and windows, relies heavily on U-values (thermal transmittance) for thermal insulation.

29 January 2019

• CCI Office

  SE Controls products integrate with smoke control system at New CCI office in Durban.

• 2019 goals: home improvement inspiration

  So what are your #2019goals? If these include transforming your home, whether by adding an orangery or oak garden room, or perhaps replacing your timber windows, now's the time to seek expert advice.

• The must have Construction Contractual Handbook for everyone involved in Construction

  For everyone involved in construction, navigating the contractual landscape can be time consuming and difficult. Essential information to help anyone involved in construction contract matters can now be found in the Construction Contractual Handbook.

28 January 2019

• Urban Sciences Building

  Newcastle University’s innovative and multi-award winning Urban Sciences Building (USB) is using a combined smoke control and environmental ventilation solution that incorporates a SHEVTEC control system, which was engineered by SE Controls to meet the unique requirements of the project.

• Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

  A combined smoke and natural ventilation system from SE Controls Africa is helping create a comfortable and safe environment for visitors at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Woodberry Park

  Berkeley Homes’ flagship Woodberry Park apartment development in North London is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system from SE Controls to not only provide protection for residents in the event of a fire, but to also create a better environment by actively managing any excessive heat build up in corridors.

• The Residence, York

  The £38 million conversion of the former Terry’s chocolate factory in York into ‘The Residence’, a development of 173 luxury apartments, is using a SHEVTEC smoke control system from SE Controls, to help keep residents safe in the event of a fire.

25 January 2019

• Getting smarter in the workplace

  Smart building technology is transforming the way businesses operate, with sensors and tracking devices able to monitor everything from an escape of water and temperature changes in electrical systems to how employees move around the workspace. While this is driving efficiencies and making the workplace safer, it’s also changing the risk landscape.