Profab Access, Howe Green and Bilco UK form the Access 360 division of Tyman UK & Ireland, providing a total manufacturing solution for roof, wall and floor access products used in the construction industry. 

View their latest fire critical solutions at The Fire Safety Event 2021 on stand 4/P51.

As part of the formation of the Elizabeth line’s central section, which spans from Westbourne Park to Plumstead and Pudding Mill Lane, DMC Contracts, has installed over 1,500 Howe Green Floor Access Covers throughout seven stations.

Manufactured to BS 476: Part 22, the 7500 Series provides resistance to fire and smoke for up to two hours, providing the highest standards in safety, performance and compliance throughout all seven stations

The Hackitt Report revealed major concerns regarding the quality assurance of fire doors and the issues surrounding the transparency of information and availability of audit trails with regard to these types of building components.

Here Mick Hill, Lead Technical Manager at Profab Access, explores the importance of specifying riser doors that have been bi-directionally fire tested, to not only provide the highest standards of safety and compliance with current building regulations, but to successfully futureproof public sector buildings for years to come. 

As the Grenfell Inquiry continues to unearth key learnings with regard to the inadequate testing and certification of building products, particularly in relation to fire integrity solutions, it has led to the subsequent formation of the new National Construction Products Regulator. 

Mick Hill, Lead Technical Manager at Profab Access, believes this is a much needed step forward for the sector, to make sure each building component delivers the highest standards in fire integrity and performance to ensure the success and safety of the overall installation.

As part of the construction of One Bishopsgate Plaza, over 200 steel riser doors from Profab Access in a range of door leaf configurations and sizes from its 4000 Series, combined with over 300 bespoke ceiling panels from its 7000 Series, are currently being installed.

The 4000 Series’ third party CERTIFIRE bi-directional certification from Warrington Fire was a leading factor for specification, as the riser doors are fire tested from both sides to two hours, providing the highest standard of evidence for fire safety performance.

The Glasgow Museum of Transport specified Bilco UK's NSHEVs (smoke ventilators) as part of the building design to allow smoke, heat and noxious gases to be vented from the building to aid in the safe evacuation of any people within the building in the event of a fire.

Bilco UK is supporting specifiers, architects, engineers and facilities managers in achieving the highest standards in safety, efficiency and aesthetics with the launch of its new SKY Flatglass smoke vent.

Bilco UK, manufacturer of Roof Access Hatches, Smoke Vents and Roof Safety products, shares its top three considerations that professionals should focus on when specifying NSHEVs.

Howe Green’s durable 7500 Series and 1050 Series Floor Access Covers are independently tested to BS 476 Part 22 to support construction professionals in achieving the highest levels of compliance, without compromising on quality or functionality.

Situated in the heart of Dublin just a short walk or cycle from Trinity College, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and University College Dublin, Scape Aungier Street is a new state-of-the-art student accommodation complex.

As part of the construction process, which was managed by John Paul Construction, 226 Profab Access 4000 Series Riser Doors were specified for installation by AE Doors throughout every part of the building, including the communal areas and individual bedrooms.

Whether you are working on a commercial or residential project, there are a number of
factors that must be addressed when deciding on a roof access hatch and accompanying
ladder to ensure its safe and compliant application for the entire lifecycle of the building.

Here Tony Stevens, Technical Estimator at Bilco UK, explores the main areas that should
be taken into consideration.