The RC (Resistance Class) ratings are a system used to classify the level of security or resistance that a door or window provides against forced entry, including burglary attempts. The RC ratings are part of the European standards for security, particularly in relation to burglary resistance. The European standard EN 1627:2021 specifies the classification of […]
January saw CiiLOCKs UK team, joined by Luke Overton from Head Office in Australia, travel to Ghent, Belgium to showcase the company’s innovative hardware solutions at Polyclose 2026. Marking the first time CiiLOCK UK exhibited on a stand of their own, the event proved to be an outstanding success! With more than 10,000 visitors over […]
Siderise has launched three new masonry open state cavity barrier products for 25 and 50mm air-gaps. The fire resistance performance of the three new additions is IFC certified (IFCC), alongside the existing Siderise EWI Open State Cavity Barrier, offering peace of mind that they are suitably tested and independently audited. The three new products that […]
Standfirst: As a confidential built environment reporting system highlights safety concerns, the Council for Aluminium in Building says flagging issues is essential to effect cultural change and achieve greater competency across the construction sector. We report. Feature: In the years following the devastating Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, the UK has seen a major shift […]
The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has highlighted the safety risks associated with reversible windows in high-rise residential buildings, following concerning information from a built environment reporting service. According to Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS UK), several windows designed to rotate for internal cleaning have fallen from a high-rise building façade, due […]
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