Recent revelations from the Grenfell Tower inquiry have highlighted that the faulty smoke control system in the block was a major contributing factor in the building’s escape route filling with thick ...

Since the basic objective of all smoke control systems is to keep escape routes clear of smoke, they should not be over engineered. Allan Meek argues for simplicity in design, especially for apartment ...

My early mentor had a saying that resonated with me — “Avoid Wishful Thinking.” I’ve found that advice has served me well over the course of my 30-year (and still going) career. Living by that credo ...

Editor's note: Click here to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. This article will explore some real-world smoke control applications with a focus on using National Fire Protection Association ...

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What is a smoke control system, and why do so many building owners misunderstand how these systems work? The HelloNation feature “What Many Owners Miss ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What is a smoke control system, and why do so many building owners ...

The smoke ventilation system used in Grenfell Tower did not comply with official guidance and had never been employed by the designers on a previous building, the inquiry into the fire heard today.

The designers of Grenfell Tower’s smoke control system failed to meet the functional requirements of building regulations when they replaced the building’s system with a new, bespoke model in 2016, an ...

At some point warm mix asphalt may be routinely specified by state DOTs, and will likely provide an answer to issues with blue smoke - but a simple and cost-effective solution for asphalt plants is ...