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New ventilation and smoke control BIM objects from SE Controls
» 18 Jul 2016
The first phase of an ongoing programme to generate a range of key products as BIM objects, has been completed by leading smoke control and...
Each of the first 13 objects, which include chain actuators, manual control points (MCPs), SHEVTEC® controllers and generic windows, were all created in house by SE Controls’ product engineers using Autodesk’s Revit® BIM software to ensure the product data set was highly...
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SE Controls feels the power with Electricity House development
» 24 May 2016
Electricity House, Crest Nicholson Homes’ stylish city centre apartment development in Bristol, is using an advanced smoke ventilation...
Originally designed by acclaimed architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the six-storey Grade II listed building has being converted into 85 luxury apartments, while ensuring that many of the original design features are retained or reinstated to enhance its art deco...
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SE Controls joins national Made in Britain campaign
» 22 Mar 2016
Leading smoke and natural ventilation systems specialist, SE Controls, has signed up to the nationwide ‘Made in Britain’...
Based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, the company has been designing and manufacturing advanced natural ventilation and smoke control systems in the UK for over 30 years and has developed an international reputation for quality products, which are used in demanding life...
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SE Controls helps protect new South African industrial development
» 05 Oct 2015
Extensive warehousing at a new industrial park development in Pretoria, South Africa, is using a range of actuators and controls from...
The recently completed Waltloo Industrial Park provides a gross leasable area (GLA) of 26,450 sq m and has a zone designation of Industrial 1, making it suitable for a range of purposes including manufacturing, distribution and warehousing.
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SE Controls gets switched on with Bristol Electricity House contract
» 25 Jun 2015
A key contract to provide an advanced smoke ventilation system to Crest Nicholson Homes’ redevelopment of Bristol’s iconic Electricity...
Originally designed by acclaimed architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the six-storey Grade II listed building is being converted into 85 luxury city centre apartments, while ensuring that many of the original design features are reinstated to enhance its art deco...
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SE Controls new training centre hosts international visitors
» 10 Jun 2015
Key staff and partner businesses from SE Controls’ international operations serving the Asia Pacific, Middle East and African...
The intensive training sessions covered both SE Controls’ smoke ventilation and natural ventilation systems, focusing on three key product groups within the company’s extensive range, covering actuators, OS2 control solutions and the innovative NVLogiQ room controller and data...
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SE Controls receives FIRAS accreditation
» 21 May 2015
Leading smoke control systems manufacturer and installer, SE Controls, has become one of the UK’s first companies to be...
FIRAS is a voluntary installer certification scheme operated by Warrington Certification Ltd in conjunction with the Smoke Control Association and through the process of accreditation aims to raise standard across the industry while improving safety and compliance best practice.
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SE Controls puts on a safe performance at Buxton Opera House
» 20 Apr 2015
A new high duty smoke ventilation extraction system from SE Controls has been installed at Buxton Opera House as a key part of...
Opened in 1903, a recent detailed fire risk assessment of the Grade II listed theatre showed that while the majority of the fire safety systems were compliant, the original spring operated smoke ventilation system above the stage could not meet the necessary ‘free ventilation...
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Dubai Tram smoke ventilation system stays on track with SE Controls
» 12 Mar 2015
The automatic smoke ventilation systems installed at every station within Dubai’s new tram network are using more than 300 compact SECO N...
Phase 1 of the Dubai Tram system spans 10.6 kilometres and includes 11 stations along the route, which starts at Dubai Marina and ends at Al Sufouh, with stops at the Jumeirah Beach Residence as well as Knowledge Village, Internet City and Media City, while also linking with the...
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Green Natural Ventilation from SE Controls
» 12 Feb 2015
The London Borough of Camden's new multi-storey office and leisure complex within the 67 acre King's Cross Central development is using a...
Working with contractors, Kier Construction, as executive architects, Weedon developed the original design prepared by Bennett Associates for Camden Council's new administrative HQ and customer services contact centre. Located at Five Pancras Square, the the 14-storey building...
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Natural ventilation from SE Controls for award winning Hong Kong Science Park
» 22 Jan 2015
Phases 3a and 3b of the extensive Hong Kong Science Park development, which won the Grand Award at the international ‘Green Building...
Designed by architects Simon Kwan & Associates and constructed by main contractor, Gammon Construction, the new buildings were conceived to be carbon neutral over their lifetime. To meet this goal, a range of sustainable technologies and innovative energy saving solutions are...
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SE Controls invests in the future with five key management appointments
» 18 Dec 2014
International smoke and natural ventilation systems specialist, SE Controls, has made five key management appointments to...
The new members of the management team are all highly experienced in their respective disciplines, each having worked for well over 20 years at a senior level within the building, construction and control systems industries with a number of UK and international companies.
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Fire safety and comfort cooling from SE Controls for new London apartment development
» 13 Oct 2014
A six-storey apartment development in North London is using an innovative smoke control system from SE Controls to not only...
The Notting Hill Housing Group’s 108-home development at Micawber Street in Hackney was handled by Ardmore Construction, which included the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of the new residential block, which also incorporates more than 2,500 m² of...
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Innovative natural ventilation from SE Controls helps keep pupils alert
» 03 Jul 2014
A new £2 million science centre at Moreton Hall School in Oswestry, is using an advanced NVLogiQ natural ventilation monitoring and control...
Founded more than 100 years ago, Moreton Hall is one of the UK’s highest achieving independent schools, providing education for girls from age 3 to 18 and boys from 3 to 11, together with accommodation and facilities for boarding.
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SE Controls Provides a Breath of Fresh Air for Jubilee House
» 14 Apr 2014
Indoor air quality at a new £3 million energy efficient office development for the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, is being monitored...
The new 1290m² Jubilee House building was designed by Nottingham-based Maber Associates and provides the diocese with a mission centre, conference facilities and a new administration centre for approximately 50 staff who were previously located in the adjacent Grade II...
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SE Controls Smoke and Natural Ventilation Solution for Airbus
» 24 Mar 2014
A new 25,000m² office building for leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system...
The four-storey building, which is part of the £70 million Airbus Aerospace Business Park development at Filton, accommodates more than 2,500 staff and brings together engineering, design and customer support functions that are currently located in several smaller buildings...
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MP Michael Fabricant opens SE Controls new Technical Innovation Centre
» 09 Jan 2014
Lichfield’s Member of Parliament, Michael Fabricant, officially named and opened a new technical innovation centre as part of a business...
The 21,500 sq.ft (2000 sq.mtr) ‘Hood innovation Centre’ is named posthumously in honour of the company’s former Head of R&D, Chris Hood, who played a pivotal role in developing SE Controls’ smoke and natural ventilation system products, which have helped the company grow by more...
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SE Controls helps create a stimulating learning environment at academy
» 14 Nov 2013
Passmores Academy in Harlow is using a natural ventilation system from leading smoke and natural ventilation specialist, #comp,1420:SE...
Designed by Jestico & Whiles and constructed by Wilmott Dixon, the £23 million school provides places for 1200 students and uses an innovative design where five arms radiate from a 2.5-storey elliptical atrium ‘hub’, allowing access to the flexible teaching facilities and...
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SE Controls provides safe and comfortable environment for Staffordshire students
» 28 Aug 2013
A £30 million Science and Technology Centre at Staffordshire University’s Stoke Campus is relying on a combined smoke and natural...
Designed by architects Sheppard Robson and built by Miller Construction, the extensive facility is part of a £200 million flagship regeneration scheme, which is transforming education in the region with the development of the ‘Uni-Q’ university quarter.
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SE Controls enhances fire safety and comfort at flagship apartments
» 19 Jun 2013
Berkeley Homes’ flagship Woodberry Park apartment development in North London is using an advanced smoke and natural ventilation system...
Located on Seven Sisters Road, Woodberry Park is part of the innovative Woodberry Down regeneration programme being undertaken by the London Borough of Hackney, Genesis Housing and Berkeley Homes, which will eventually create almost 4,700 homes, combining social and affordable...
