We often receive enquiries questioning whether fire stopping needs to take place on a project or not. The answer to that is fairly simple. If you are carrying out ‘building work’ then building regulations must be enforced and that means that fire stopping is mandatory. What is the definition of ‘building work’? ‘Building work’ is […]
What is BIM and how does it benefit construction? BIM or Building Information Modelling is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project lifecycle. It is a highly collaborative process that allows architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other construction professionals to plan, design, and construct a structure or building […]
Testing fire stopping systems beyond standard requirements The integrity of fire stopping systems is a very real issue at a moment when there are stories in the news of deadly fires in high-rise buildings. This is exactly why, at Walraven, testing our fire stopping systems to the highest standards possible has always been at the […]
In a previous article, we explained what an ETA (European Technical Assessment) is and why it is so important for firestop products. In case you missed that article you can find a shortcut link to it here. Here we will be giving you a step-by-step guide on how to navigate and read through ETA documents […]
This is the first of a series of articles we will be writing about ETA third party product assessments. The aim is to give you an understanding of what ETA’s are and how they can benefit installers and specifiers when making product selections. What is an ETA? ETA stands for European Technical Assessment and is […]
Installations above escape routes and emergency exits It is not uncommon for mechanical and electrical installations to be fitted above escape routes and emergency exits. If there is a fire rated suspended ceiling below the installations, there are certain criteria to be considered for the fixing products used to ensure they do not fail in […]
We have added to our current range of fire collars, fire sleeves and sealants with two new products. A firestop wrap which offers a versatile solution for sealing pipes through walls and floors as well as a new Graphite sealant which complements our current range of sealants. NEW Pacifyre® FPW – Firestop Wrap We have […]
Understanding compartmentation One fundamental aspect of fire safety is compartmentation which is aimed at limiting the spread of fire within a building. The principle of compartmentation is to divide the building or premises into smaller areas or compartments of reduced risk. This allows the fire to be contained long enough until the fire and rescue […]
The use of secondary modular steel systems like Maxx is growing in the M&E sector. This is because they have many benefits over traditional welded steelwork constructions for heavy duty installations. They can help contractors deliver projects quicker, easier and safer, to a high standard whilst also minimising waste. 10 reasons to use Maxx modular […]
With ever-increasing demands on contractors to deliver projects quickly, cost-effectively, and environmentally friendly, it is not surprising they are now making more use of modular steel frame solutions. What are modular steel support frames? Modular steel frame systems like Walraven’s Maxx heavy frame system, are non-welded steelwork support systems. They allow for efficient fabrication of […]
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