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The National Library of Scotland is upgrading its fire protection at a cost of 4 million pounds sterling. Advanced sprinklers designed by US company Artim will be used. These will be capable of putting out a fire in a few minutes by dampening and cooling down steelwork. Each quick response sprinkler is independently controlled and is triggered off by heat. Other fire measures to be installed are fire stairs and lift, emergency lighting, mechanical smoke extraction and external spray.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Save and prosper
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Sir Michael Latham has called for the design and construction industry to achieve 30% savings in building costs. Many recommendations concentrate on cutting conflict in the industry, standardisation of design and tender construction, and the effectiveness of current practice. The government is also reviewing the efficiency of building procurement.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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