VentWise and Tenmat have developed a fire-rated ceiling ventilation valve to prevent the passage of smoke and fire and which is said to be significantly cheaper than other products. The Firefly valve has been tested to BS 476 and rated for 60 minutes.
These valves use an intumescent material to seal the valve in the event of fire, as shown by these before-and-after pictures.
Industry leaders gather at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference recently brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.
Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals
New research from the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) highlights a significant confidence gap between construction professionals and the general public regarding the effectiveness of building retrofits.
