RECOM Solutions expands passive fire team in Birmingham with new base

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RECOM Solutions expands passive fire operations in Birmingham

RECOM Solutions has opened a Birmingham office for its passive fire protection division to support projects across the Midlands, the M6 corridor and the south west.

The company said the new RECOM Fire Solutions base at Fort Dunlop will support an expanding pipeline of work in those regions.

The division is led by Sarah Leadbetter.

Its management team has grown from nine to 18 people in just over a year.

Around 60 operatives are currently working on projects across the country.

The division carries out work in live environments for clients in education, healthcare, residential, defence and facilities management.

Services include compartmentation surveys and fire door condition surveys along with fire stopping remediation and fire curtain installations.

Division outlines growth plans following expansion

Leadbetter said: “Our new office underpins our ambitious plans for the division and gives us a strong Midlands presence in line with our growth.

“It will support our work across the region, along the M6 corridor and in the south west.

“Passive fire protection plays a critical role in helping organisations safeguard their people, property and operations.

“Our mission is to create safer buildings and communities by helping clients develop and implement strategies that mitigate risk.

“By taking a project management approach, we get to understand their estates, tailor the solutions we provide and build long-term, trusted relationships.

“Our technical expertise, deep sector knowledge and experience of working in live environments allow us to deliver fully compliant solutions with minimal disruption.

“This approach has driven significant growth for RECOM Fire Solutions as we continue to invest in the team to support further expansion.”

RECOM Fire Solutions forms part of the RECOM Solutions group, which also delivers project management consultancy and main contracting construction work.

The group was founded in 2015 by Jason McKnight and Joseph Dillon, who met as construction management students at the University of Salford before later working together at Bovis Lend Lease.

RECOM has its headquarters in Salford Quays.

Evac+Chair supports evacuation planning at Birmingham office hub

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Evac+Chair added at Birmingham workspace

10X by Spacemade has installed an Evac+Chair 300H at its Brindley Place site in Birmingham as part of its emergency evacuation provision.

Evac+Chair said the chair was installed in collaboration with the flexible office space, which opened to businesses in Birmingham in 2023.

The site includes private offices and co-working space, meeting rooms, an events space, a gym, a bouldering wall and rooftop terrace are also available for occupants.

The installed model is the Evac+Chair 300H which Evac+Chair describe as a light and easy-to-use evacuation chair suited to commercial settings.

10X by Spacemade is currently home to 74 businesses.

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Claire Blakemore, Managing Director of Evac+Chair said: “It’s vital that everyone has access to a safe means of evacuation in an emergency at work, and we’re pleased to see that the team at Spacemade share our commitment to inclusivity.

“The Evac+Chair 300H can be easily used by a single operator, making it the ideal choice for offices and commercial spaces.

“Not only can this model be used for evacuation purposes, but it can also in the event of lift failures or health emergencies too.

“Keeping people safe should be the top priority for all employers, and we’re looking forward to seeing Evac+Chair in even more office spaces in Birmingham and throughout the UK.”

Becky Thorn, Senior Community Manager at 10X by Spacemade, said: “Our 10X community is growing by the day and is home to so many diverse members with different needs.

“The safety of our members always comes first, so installing an Evac+Chair was the next step in our commitment to safety for everyone.

“The chair has given us peace of mind that in the event of an emergency, those members who need assistance can be evacuated safely and promptly.”

Evac+Chair has been part of the Allvida Group since 2022 and operates in more than 70 countries.

The company said it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 accreditations.

The installation adds a dedicated evacuation chair to a workspace in the centre of Birmingham used by dozens of businesses.