Kirkstall Road, Leeds

Construction sites are constantly evolving environments, with layouts, structures, and risks changing throughout the build process. At Kirkstall Road, the scale and complexity of the development presented several challenges in maintaining effective fire safety. As work progressed across multiple phases, site configurations changed regularly. Temporary structures, varying building heights, and different stages of construction meant that a traditional wired fire alarm system would have been difficult to install, adapt, and maintain without significant disruption.

Ensuring every worker could quickly receive and respond to an evacuation alert, regardless of their location on site, was a key priority. At the same time, Bowmer + Kirkland required greater visibility of system performance, both for on-site teams and for stakeholders managing safety remotely from head office.
The ability to monitor alarms, identify maintenance requirements, and maintain oversight of system status remotely was essential to ensuring continuous protection and operational efficiency.

To meet these challenges, Ramtech deployed WES, a fully wireless fire detection and evacuation solution specifically designed for dynamic construction environments. More than 500 wireless units were installed across the Kirkstall Road site, creating a comprehensive fire alarm system capable of adapting alongside the development. The wireless design allowed units to be quickly installed, relocated, and expanded as construction progressed, providing reliable protection throughout every phase of the project.

The system delivers clear audible and visual evacuation alerts across the site, helping ensure that workers can respond quickly in the event of an emergency. The solution was further enhanced through integration with REACT, Ramtech’s cloud-based platform for managing and communicating site events. By connecting the fire detection system to a centralised platform, site teams and Bowmer + Kirkland’s head office gained real-time visibility of system activity, alarm events, and overall system status.

This connected approach enables a more proactive approach to fire safety management, allowing potential issues to be identified and addressed before they impact site protection.

Kirkstall Road demonstrates how modern construction projects can benefit from a flexible, connected approach to fire safety. By combining wireless fire detection with remote monitoring, Bowmer + Kirkland has implemented a solution that adapts to the changing demands of the site while maintaining consistent protection.

“This project highlights the value of combining wireless fire detection with connected technology. By integrating WES with REACT, we’re able to deliver not only reliable site-wide fire detection and evacuation, but also enhanced visibility and control for the wider team.” Adam Jurka, Sales Manager UK, Ramtech As construction continues to evolve, projects of this scale require more than just compliance. They demand intelligent, scalable systems that provide both protection and insight.

At Kirkstall Road, the integration of WES and REACT delivers exactly that, ensuring fire and life safety remains a constant, even in a constantly changing environment.