Posts

• Fire-Rated, Seismic & RC4 Floor Hatches: What Specifiers Need to Know (June 29, 2026)
• Floor Hatch Loadings Explained: Imposed Load, Point Load, Wheel Load and Equipment Load (June 29, 2026)
• South Clyde Energy Centre (May 18, 2026)
• Centenario Ratones Lithium Plant (March 24, 2026)
• The Whiteley (March 24, 2026)
• Laxey Fish Farm (March 24, 2026)
• How to Specify a Load-Triggered (or Weight-Released) Emergency Drain Hatch for a Media Bridge (March 20, 2026)
• BMS-Ready Roof Hatches, Smoke Vents and Floor Access Covers: A Specifier’s Guide to Smart Building Integration (March 12, 2026)
• Zayed National Museum (February 9, 2026)
• Canada Water (February 9, 2026)
• BioConnect Innovation Centre (February 9, 2026)
• How to Specify a Retractable Ladder: Measurements, Openings and Common Mistakes (February 4, 2026)
• Aston Villa, The Warehouse (February 2, 2026)
• UK handrail and guardrail load ratings for roof hatches: Part K, BS 6180 and ISO 14122-3 (explained) (January 20, 2026)
• BS EN 12101-2 Smoke Vent Ratings Explained: RE, SL, WL, T and B (What They Mean) (January 19, 2026)
• AOV Controls Explained: Key Switch vs Push Button vs Fire Alarm Input (Plus Commissioning Checklist) (January 19, 2026)
• U-values and thermal breaks for roof hatches, smoke vents and rooflights: how to compare like-for-like (January 19, 2026)
• Upstand Height for Roof Hatches: Single Ply, EPDM and Protected Roof Interfaces (Without the Leaks) (January 19, 2026)
• How to Size an AOV Smoke Vent: Free Area, Aerodynamic Area (Aa) and Worked Examples (January 16, 2026)
• Structural Opening vs Clear Opening vs Overall Size: How to Measure Roof Hatches Correctly (January 15, 2026)
• London Heathrow (January 12, 2026)
• Crossrail Tottenham Court Road (January 12, 2026)
• Liverpool Street Station (January 12, 2026)
• Abu Dhabi Airport (January 12, 2026)
• Glasgow Airport (January 12, 2026)
• Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant (December 18, 2025)
• Fire-Rated Roof Hatches for Green Roofs and Solar Panels (October 27, 2025)
• Smoke Vent Standards Worldwide: What Specifiers Need to Know (October 27, 2025)
• Understanding Approved Document B: Structural Fire Resistance and Your Building (July 25, 2025)
• East Influent Siphon, California (May 23, 2025)
• Approved Document B (Fire safety) updates: Smoke vent requirements (March 26, 2025)
• Vantage Data Centre, Ireland (March 7, 2025)
• Mälarhöjdens Ice Hockey Arena Stockholm (February 28, 2025)
• Updated BS 9991:2024 Fire Safety Standards (February 7, 2025)
• Riyadh Metro (November 25, 2024)
• Stonecutter Island (November 25, 2024)
• Specifying Roof Hatches (November 20, 2024)
• Comparing US and EU Standards for Skylights: Essential Guide for Architects and Homeowners (November 8, 2024)
• Specifying Floor Hatches (October 9, 2024)
• Understanding Geometric Free Area vs. Aerodynamic Free Area in Smoke Vents (September 24, 2024)
• What Is A Roof Access Hatch? (May 23, 2024)
• Surespan Celebrates New Factory Opening (April 13, 2024)
• Climate Innovation District (April 2, 2024)
• Reasons to use our Smoke Vents (March 21, 2024)
• HS2 Euston Station (March 8, 2024)
• Bentley Motors (March 8, 2024)
• Hemisfair Civic Park (March 8, 2024)
• Aston Martin Silverstone (March 8, 2024)
• Landsbankinn (March 8, 2024)
• Lusail Plaza Towers (March 8, 2024)
• The Haydon Apartments (March 7, 2024)
• Hong Kong Airport (March 7, 2024)
• Red Sea Project (March 7, 2024)
• Northwell Health (March 7, 2024)
• Marina East Desalination Plant (March 1, 2024)
• Partner Article 4 (February 23, 2024)
• Partner Article 3 (February 23, 2024)
• Partner Portal Article 2 (February 23, 2024)
• Welcome to the Partner Portal (February 23, 2024)
• Surespan gears up for National Apprenticeship Week (February 5, 2024)
• Surespan Expands Global Presence in South America (December 22, 2023)
• Sustainable Homes Acquisition By Surespan – So, What’s Next? (December 13, 2023)
• Surespan Launches Apprenticeship Program (September 4, 2023)
• Surespan announces acquisition of Sunsquare (June 2, 2023)
• Ulster Hospital (March 8, 2023)
• Surespan Ltd successfully obtains ISO 14001:2015 (December 15, 2022)
• The O’Quinn Medical Tower (December 8, 2022)
• New AOV for Fire Safety (January 6, 2022)
• 78-92 Great Portland Street (September 17, 2021)
• Ferrari World (September 9, 2021)
• SoFi Stadium (August 6, 2021)
• California State University (August 5, 2021)
• Killeen Elementary School (August 4, 2021)
• Companionway Ladders - Also known as Ships Ladders (June 9, 2021)
• Floor Trenching and Ducting (June 3, 2021)
• Westfield Shopping Centre (May 31, 2021)
• How to choose the right Roof Hatch (May 26, 2021)
• Burj Khalifa (May 22, 2021)
• Yale University (May 21, 2021)
• Waterfront Integrated Resort (May 17, 2021)
• A Roof Hatch Is Not Just A Square Box (May 4, 2021)
• Royal College of Music (March 29, 2021)
• Halley VI (March 29, 2021)
• 79&Park (March 29, 2021)
• National Oilwell Varco (March 28, 2021)
• Kielder Observatory (March 28, 2021)
• Mega Reservoir Project (March 28, 2021)
• Presidential Palace (March 28, 2021)
• Sidra Medicine (March 22, 2021)
• Education City Stadium (March 22, 2021)
• Al Thumama Stadium (March 21, 2021)
• Khalifa International Stadium (March 21, 2021)
• Lusail Stadium (March 21, 2021)
• Al Janoub Stadium (March 21, 2021)
• Auckland City Rail Link (February 23, 2021)
• Sydney Light Rail (February 23, 2021)
• Grand Egyptian Museum (February 23, 2021)
• Harrods Department Store (February 23, 2021)
• Porsche Showroom (October 21, 2020)
• Queens Square (October 21, 2020)
• Polyisocyanurate or Mineral Wool Insulation? (November 23, 2018)
• Roof Access for Height restricted buildings (January 24, 2018)