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Below is a link to the fire service report on the #lutonairport #carpark #fire. Thanks to the Business Sprinkler Alliance for providing. There’s A LOT of information in it, but a few of the most pertinent points for me when I think about it about my day to day role: - Response time of the fire brigade and initial fire fighting: It’s great to read these reports and understand the process the FB go through to assess the situation, but ultimately it takes a long time to actually to determine what the response is (the number of times I’ve heard “it’s not sprinklered but the fire brigade are only 5 minutes away……”) - Water supplies: I’ve always thought carefully about what hydrants / water supplies are available and how a fire could be fought, but it becomes more and more obvious that water supplies in the UK are woefully inadequate for well developed fires (think even fires on light industrial commercial estates which lack reticulated supplies) - Sprinklers: Another example where sprinkler protection was not present. They were probably deemed “too expensive” when they built the car park which certainly looked to be a very lightweight “value engineered” structure and it’s likely they would have helped control the fire. Interested to see how sprinkler standards evolve for the protection of parking structures; more so when factoring in the presence / charging of electric vehicles. - Car Park Fires in general: whilst this wasn’t started by an ev it seems that we are seeing more and more of these. I’m trying to figure out is this just a perception (e.g due to social media reporting) or a reality - seem to see events in South East and Eastern Asia almost every week. #reinsurance #insurance #propertyinsurance #mga #underwriter #riskmanagement #riskengineering #carparkfire #lutonairportfire

Today marks one year since the London Luton Airport car park fire. Yesterday, the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) published a comprehensive report outlining the full extent of the incident and the operation in response from the service. The BSA agrees with the conclusion that sprinklers must be a key element in restricting these fires in car park environments. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epkyBwXZ #LossPrevention #FireSafety #FacilitiesManagement

Tilbury Douglas have been awarded the contract to deliver a staff support facility and demolish Atlantic House for National Air Traffic Services (NATS) at its Prestwick site, with completion scheduled for Autumn 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4Tb6pVN #ProjectAppointment #RegionalBuilding #Scotland #BuildingABetterFuture

Liking the innovative solution to the new Castlreagh cycleway for emergency vehicle access… Transport for NSW and City of Sydney 👍

When it comes to safety, Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUTs) drastically reduce the chances of collision. Located in Red Wing, Minnesota, Alliant designed this section of CR61 that includes two R-CUTs. Improving the safety of our roads is just one of the ways we build better communities. #Alliant #BuildingBetterCommunities #Transportation

At FCSC, we believe strong foundations—whether in construction or road safety—are key to a better future. Partnering with the Traffic Guard, we led an oath-taking ceremony and awareness drive to promote responsible driving and pedestrian safety. Safer roads, safer lives! #roadsafetyweek #saferoads #firstchoicespecialitychemicals #drivesafe #trafficawareness #chemicalconstruction 

" Before the implementation of a High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST), roadway departures accounted for 65% of all traffic-related fatalities, Since installing HFST yearly total crashes on curves have declined by 73% and on ramps by 78%"* HFST is a proven cost-effective road safety solution that increases traction and reduces braking distances and skidding risks. Learn more about HFST from Mark Archer in his latest article 👇 https://ow.ly/rAxW50UhF6V #HighFrictionSurfaceTreatment #SkidResistance #RoadwaySafety *American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

Tug boats might not be the biggest vessels on the water, but they certainly are among the most important. With capabilities ranging from towing to emergency response, these boats are essential for smooth port operations. Next time you see a massive ship entering or leaving a port, remember the unseen but vital role of tug boats in making it all possible. #KGTL #ADPortsGroup

Halo Accident Repair Centre has agreed to a 10-year lease deal worth more than £1 million to operate in the Granite City. The new Aberdeen location is the firm’s first venture in Scotland. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dnz8DBQZ

Such an important message! Pls read and think about this before heading out, for you, your family and loved ones … and everyone else!