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Fires Involving Solar Panel Rooftop Installations
27 Apr 2024
Explore the surge in solar panel fires and their implications after a recent incident in Peterborough, UK.
From Theory to Practice: The Importance of Fire Engineering Education in Today’s World
24 Apr 2024
Giovanni Cosma covers the importance of fire engineering education in today’s world by highlighting the partnership between Jensen Hughes and the first master's degree program in fire engineering at the University of Bolzano.
Incorporating BIMfire into Jensen Hughes Fire Safety Design
22 Apr 2024
In this Q&A, Juho Pussinen discusses the significance of BIMfire, the opportunities presented by its adoption, and Jensen Hughes' implementation.
Renovating Iisalmi Culture Center
26 Mar 2024
Jensen Hughes has been appointed to perform fire engineering consulting for Iisalmi Culture Center’s significant renovation, ensuring the safety and functionality of the center, balancing modernization with heritage preservation.
Advancing Li-Ion BESS Safety: Limitations of UL9540A for Li-Ion BESS Hazard Analysis
26 Mar 2024
Effectively mitigating fire hazards associated with Li-ion BESS requires addressing the current limitations of the UL 9540A certification program.
Exploring Mass Timber’s Potential for Reuse in Building Construction
11 Jan 2024
Mass timber's ability to be dissassembled and reused in the construction of entire buildings makes it the perfect construction material for sustainable, resilient structures.
Batteries in Household Waste – An Increasing Fire Hazard
10 Jan 2024
Gregory Maines explores how Lithium-ion batteries revolutionize industries for climate-friendly solutions but highlights the environmental challenge of millions of tonnes of battery waste generated yearly due to their limited service life.
Cannabis Fire and Explosion Investigations Highlight Industry's Safety Challenges
4 Jan 2024
Andrew Paris, Director, emphasizes the need for standardized safety protocols and regulations in the legal cannabis industry, highlighting the risk of fires and explosions.
Single- and Multi-Station Low-Frequency Audible Signaling
27 Dec 2023
Carson Cook discusses the challenge posed by the 2021 IBC requirement for audible alarms activated by single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and how to meet the requirement for non-transient occupancies.
Fire Safety Design in Semiconductor Manufacturing Cleanrooms
11 Dec 2023
Paolo Bigatti, Fire Protection Engineer, delves into the challenges associated with integrating fire protection systems within semiconductor facilities, particularly within the controlled environments of manufacturing cleanrooms.
Mitigating Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Hazards
8 Dec 2023
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) use an arrangement of batteries and other electrical equipment to store electrical energy.
Elevating Nuclear Safety Through Probabilistic Safety Assessments
30 Nov 2023
The quest for sustainable, clean energy sources is a global imperative. In this endeavor, nuclear power remains a powerful and reliable contributor. Probabilistic Safety Assessments ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants.