The new BS 5839-1:2025 standard explained
Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, looks in detail at a number of key changes in the recently published updated BS 5839-1: 2025 standard. As with the introduction of all British Standards, other than for BS 7671, the old standard is superseded on the same date as the new one is published. […]
BG launches smoke & heat combo alarm
British General (BG), a reliable safety solutions company, has introduced the Combination Smoke & Heat Alarm, a purpose-built device designed to protect homes in critical areas such as attics and lofts, especially where PV inverters are installed. Developed with installer convenience and designed for end-user peace of mind, this alarm offers dual detection and advanced […]
‘More than 2,000 premises a year breaching fire regulations’
Thorlux, a manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and emergency lighting equipment, is warning that more than 2,000 premises a year are breaching fire regulations following an analysis of data from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). The figure was released as the company launched its latest generation of Firefly, an emergency lighting range designed to support […]
Adra adopts Aico’s Connected Home Solution
Aico, a manufacturer of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products, has announced that Adra has chosen to implement its Connected Home Solution to support the monitoring and management of properties participating in the Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) this year. Aico’s Connected Home Solution provides real-time data on indoor environmental conditions, monitoring temperature, humidity, and […]
NAPIT announced as ECN Awards 2025 Entertainment sponsor
Electrical Contracting News is excited to announce that NAPIT will be joining the impressive sponsor line-up at the ECN Awards 2025. The company will sponsor the entertainment at the event, which takes place on 27 November 2025 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry. As a fast-growing government-approved and UKAS-accredited membership […]
Aico in top 1% with EcoVadis Platinum rating
Home life safety expert, Aico, has achieved the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Aico is now ranked in the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally, an exceptional milestone that highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability. EcoVadis assesses companies on 21 […]
ECN June issue out now!
The June issue of ECN is OUT NOW and packed with insights and information on the topics you care about. Read the issue here. From the Editor Hello and welcome to the June issue of ECN. This one’s a little bittersweet for me, as it’s my last issue as Editor, as I’m moving on to […]
Raven Housing Trust collaborates with Aico to enhance fire safety
Raven Housing Trust, a registered social housing provider, is partnering with Aico, a European market leader in home life safety, to upgrade fire protection systems in 432 dwellings across its sheltered and temporary accommodation. Recognising the importance of robust fire safety measures in sheltered and temporary accommodation, Raven Housing Trust says it is committed to […]
Fire protection installed at London residential development
Three next-generation Advanced MxPro 5 fire panels have been installed across a multi-building residential development on Westminster Bridge Road, London, delivering reliable protection for residents. Located in the heart of London, just minutes from Waterloo Station, the Westminster Bridge Road development comprises three residential buildings, each containing a mix of private flats and houses of […]
Hanwha Vision cameras implemented to keep London safe
The busy London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is home to over 180,000 people living in high-density housing, along with many major public spaces including parks and the stadiums of Chelsea, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers football clubs. Maintaining surveillance coverage to ensure the safety of citizens and businesses was of paramount importance to the […]