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Ready made Through a recent case study,Nick Scull shows how the prefabrication of fire safety system elements can increase speed and efficiency
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OR ANY property owner, fire is naturally of paramount concern. Hopefully the day never comes when the building has
to be defended against the effects of fire, but if that unfortunate time does arrive, the future of the property will rest on the carefully constructed protection system put in place. It is not something to overlook, especially for warehouse owners in charge of protecting the company’s stock. With this very real fear in mind, warehouse
owners have worked with specialists in fire protection to create bespoke systems for the specific demands of their buildings. However, while creation is step one, installation is the crucial second step and it comes with its own set of challenges. To overcome these issues, contractors are opting to prefabricate much of the fire protection system, helping deliver speed and efficiency by limiting labour hours on site. Fire protection systems in warehouses,
storage facilities and distribution centres are extremely important. Ensuring that in the event of a fire starting, structures, assets and most
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importantly people are safe and protected is a top priority.
Preparation is key
Before a project begins, it is essential to create a strong design that allows the installation process to be visualised, with each step of the procedure accurately mapped out. In the construction industry, standard practice typically involves the delivery of products at the start of a project to be assembled on site. This can create significant and unnecessary challenges: time is often wasted and mistakes made as contractors search for pieces and try to prepare the correct volume of material for the specified work zone. However, this is not the only option, as
contractors can instead opt for prefabrication (‘pre modulisation’), in which pieces are prepared and pre assembled in the required quantities off site. In fact, within the piping sector, prefabrication is considered to be up to four times more productive than fi eld fabrication.
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