Chesterford Research Park, a hi-tech campus on the outskirts of Saffron Walden near Cambridge, has installed six innovative remote fire alarm management units on fire alarm systems across the site with a further seven scheduled for deployment in coming weeks.
Home to a diverse array of companies specialising in pharma, biotech and other major scientific disciplines, Chesterford provides an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration and ground-breaking discoveries by occupiers of the breathtaking rural environment.
Building managers, Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) who are responsible for the the site's infrastructure, commissioned Smart Managed Solutions to replace fire systems across the park, whilst also improving the systems’ remote communications.
Through collaborative working, C&W and Smart undertook a thorough market review of the available systems, and suitable installers, appointing Gem Fire Solutions, under Smart’s project management team, to install the new Nimbus Fixed Gateway units as the remote communications system.
The goal was to simplify fire system monitoring, testing and maintenance.
Richard Weinling, projects director for Smart Managed Solutions, comments: “The Nimbus gateways met a clear requirement for real-time remote monitoring of the diverse fire systems installed in various buildings at Chesterford Research Park.
The units were straightforward to install, and each system is connected using a wired internet connection with integrated failover to cellular data, ensuring uninterrupted safety surveillance.
This marks a significant step forward in fire safety management for the site, and also showcases our commitment to employing cutting-edge technology for our clients.”
These attributes empower the on-site teams to act promptly and adeptly to any fire risks or malfunctions.
The synchronised monitoring, swift data communication, and flawless fusion of Nimbus with the current fire systems is genuinely impressive.
In a Research Park setting, where innovative developments and cutting-edge experiments are a norm, this is more than just an advancement in technology; it's a commitment to the building safety and assurance of researchers, staff, and the broader scientific community and its developments.”
Peter Martin, UK business manager at Nimbus, says: “Seeing our Nimbus solutions in action at such an esteemed location like Chesterford Research Park solidifies the growing need for innovative fire safety management in hi-tech environments.
Collaborations like these, with forward-thinking organisations such as Cushman & Wakefield, Smart Managed Solutions, and Gem Fire Solutions, underline our commitment to revolutionising fire safety across diverse sectors.”
Steve Nichols, technical services manager for Cushman & Wakefield at Chesterford Research Park, adds: “The Nimbus units have completely transformed our fire system testing procedures, eliminating the need for paperwork when testing manual call points.
This is invaluable for audit and compliance reporting.
Moreover, our site Security Team greatly benefits from the Nimbus Control Room Monitor system, which offers real-time monitoring of each building's fire system status.
This ensures 24/7 visibility and also delivers significant time savings for potential incident seek & search activities.”
Nimbus exists to fulfil a pressing, and often legally mandated, requirement for enhanced asset management, monitoring and reporting in the fire sector.
Developed by industry experts passionate about effective fire safety, the company's fire protection maintenance software and remote fire alarm management represent a seismic change in the approach many fire maintenance service providers and their clients take, giving them greater oversight, awareness and reassurance than ever before.
