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The Future of Urban Safety: Emerging Trends and Technologies

With growing populations, altering demographics and rapid urbanisation, public safety experts are having to get creative about the increasing standards that are expected. From the tensa barrier to pedestrian flow modelling software, innovation is needed. Some cities experience seasonal changes to their population, in particular tourist destinations or those that hold festivals and events. This article looks at the emerging technology and newest solutions to tackle these issues and keep the public safe.  The Role of Retractable Barriers Traditional static...

The economic implications of fires for businesses

Though we often perceive other nations to be more prone to natural disasters, fire remains a devastating force in UK business. Wildfires are on the rise, but structural and accidental fires are still the primary concern, making mandatory fire signs and strict protocols more important than ever.  It’s estimated that fire has an annual economic and social cost of £12 billion in England. Despite an overall decline in incidents, with fire services called out for 594,384 cases last year, the...

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