In the second in a series of three articles (read the first one, here), Simon Ince of UL examines what must be done to get firestopping right in new buildings. He offers a step-by-step analysis of the ...

In this final article of three related to the importance of getting firestopping right, Simon Ince, Project Engineer with UL, discusses the value of independent Third Party Certification, illustrating ...

Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article examines what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations. The bottom line is that ...

The requirements for firestopping communications or other low-voltage type cabling can present a particularly difficult set of complications on a construction project. This is especially true when the ...

Recent fires in high rise buildings across the Middle East have rightly put fire safety at the top of the agenda again for building projects across the world. After the Grenfell Tower disaster in June ...

Firetemp® CE is a new endothermic firestopping caulk. In addition to being an excellent firestopping material, the caulk also restores the acoustic performance of penetrations and joint systems, says ...

Discover how this crew used Trim-Tex Hotrod XL to simplify firestopping, save time, and reduce labor costs — without extra training. Each day, BD+C's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news ...