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Sircle’s Chad Coombes and Gareth Longley will be present at this week’s Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards at Manchester Central. Throughout the two-day event, they will be walking around and engaging with many of our current clients, as well as meeting new ones, to discuss Sircle's extensive range of services. This includes measured land and building surveys, MEP and fabric condition surveys, project management, contract administration, and a variety of compliance and fire safety services. To book a time slot with them, email marketing@sircleuk.com and find out how Sircle have helped schools, colleges and universities across the country gain the accurate estate data they've needed for their projects and remain compliant with the latest standards in compliance and fire safety.

Whether you're using a CAFM, CMMS, IWMS, or any other system to manage your property, it’s likely to be an essential tool for your maintenance and management strategy. To truly maximise its value, the data driving it must be accurate and consistently up-to-date. Reliable, current data ensures your system operates at its full potential, helping you make informed decisions, streamline operations, and avoid costly mistakes. So, how can Sircle help? For the last 32 years, we have been supporting clients in implementing, populating, and maintaining the accuracy of their system of choice. This has resulted in maximum returns on their investment and confidence to use their data for future planning, reporting, and funding applications. Our highly trained staff work daily with systems including MICAD, Ostara, ZetaSafe, MRI Planet & Concept, Plannon, Archibus, CAFM Explorer, Space IQ, Concerto, Service Works Global, Tabs, TrackPlan, Idox and many others. We support our clients by providing one of the widest ranges of services of any charted surveying practise, whether that be the creation or updating of CAD drawings, MEP Asset surveys, Asbestos re-inspection, occupancy surveys and or simply population of information into their system of choice, all of which allow their system to support continual improvements across the estate. To find out more email: webenquiry@sircleuk.com www.sircleuk.com

Day two at Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central. It was great to meet so many of you yesterday, with lots of positive conversations. If you are visiting the show today, make sure you pop by and see our stand A43. Chad Coombes Gareth Longley

We are all set up and ready to go at Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central. We are looking forward to meeting up with clients current and new. If you are attending the event look out for our stand, A43. Chad Coombes Gareth Longley

Just a reminder that Sircle is showcasing our offerings at next week's Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central, one of the UK’s leading events for Healthcare Estates, Engineers, and FM Professionals. Join our friendly and knowledgeable sales team—Chad Coombes, our Sales and Marketing Director and Gareth Longley, our Business Development Manager for the North, on stand A43. They will be available throughout the event to offer insights and solutions for land, building & MEP surveys, CAD & Revit Bureau, project management, compliance, and Fire Safety Services. If you’re facing challenges with your estates and facilities, take 5-10 minutes to visit our stand and see how Sircle can help reduce running costs, enhance efficiency, optimise your space and services, and ensure you remain complaint. To arrange a specific time to discuss our services, please email: info@sircleuk.com.

We hope you have found our posts during Fire Door Safety Week to be useful. Fire doors play a critical role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke, and it is everyone's responsibility in a shared building to ensure that they are fit for their purpose. Here are five simple checks you can perform... #firedoorsafetyweek #fdsw2024

Here are a few photos from recent fire door surveys showing electromagnetic locks fitted to the fire door leafs. These are often retrospectively fitted and should only be used when they have fire test evidence and are compatible with the door. They should also be fitted with an intumescent sleeve/material to provide fire protection to the door's core. #fdsw2024 #firedoorsafetyweek

One of the most common issues our fire safety team encounter when inspecting fire doors is the lack of maintenance and regulation of the gaps around the doors. Fire doors are heavy, and with continual use, the performance of the hinges can fail over time, causing the door to drop. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can reduce the door’s effectiveness at preventing smoke and fire spread. Do you have enough hinges, and are these of a suitable gauge for the type of fire door required? For more information on how you can stay compliant, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehZ_GXYg #fdsw2024 #firedoorsafetyweek #fdsw

Maintaining a fire door's original specifications is crucial for ensuring it performs as intended in an emergency. Even minor changes or repairs can unintentionally compromise its effectiveness, which is why it’s important to follow guidelines and consult with professionals when making any modifications. So, what are the impact of modifications: - Incorrect Painting: Applying paint or other finishes can sometimes impact the door's fire-resistance. Certain types of paint or finishes might not be tested with the door and could affect its ability to resist fire. - Holes and Cutouts: If you drill holes for door hardware or other purposes, it can affect the door’s integrity. The fire-resistance rating is based on the door's original construction, and any alterations, such as cutting for hardware or adding windows, can compromise its performance during a fire. - Non-Approved Hardware: Using non-approved or incorrect hardware can also impact the door’s fire-resistance. Fire doors are designed to work with specific types of hardware and components, which are tested together as a system. The above highlights the importance of regular maintenance and careful consideration of any changes to ensure that fire doors continue to provide the protection they are designed for. If you are unsure about whether the performance of your doors has been affected, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePcyY48x #fdsw2024 #fdsw #firedoorsafetyweek

At Sircle, we carry out Fire Door Surveys across the UK in a wide range of buildings, including hospitals, schools, offices, and commercial properties. Our inspections reveal that approximately 75% of the doors we assess have defects that impair their ability to contain fire and smoke, posing a risk to both property and lives. In his latest article, Anthony Walker FRICS MIFireE discusses the most common issues and explains how professional fire door surveys can help address them, ensuring your building is safe and compliant. https://lnkd.in/ewh5Zvxi #fdsw2024 #fdsw #firedoorsafetyweek