The ASFP has revealed plans to focus on improving guidance on passive fire protection throughout the construction process in 2017.Announced during the organisation’s annual ‘President’s Lunch’ the ‘Construction Strategy’ aims to provide to the construction sector clear guidance, tailored to each stage of the process, from strategic definition through design and development, into the construction phase, handover and inspection and finally ongoing ‘in use’ of the building.
The work will build on findings generated during the ASFP’s Question Time event at FIREX International 2016 and a follow-up round-table in which a panel of industry experts discussed how to improve collaborative working across the design and build process.
‘Plan of Works’ metrics that can encompass the entire design, build, inspection and management process for a building’s fire performance are already in development. The ASFP will now seek agreement and support from all professional organisations involved in the design and build process.
The association is also developing a training and education strategy to educate those working in the built environment on the importance of fire protection in building design.
Former ASFP Chairman Stuart Holmes told more than 180 ASFP members and invited guests at the president’s lunch, which took place at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London, that the association was entering a new era following a recent shake-up of key personnel. Another major departure was announced at the event with president Brian Robinson now retiring.
Niall Rowan, who will take the reins as COO from 1 January 2017, told guests: “I am honoured to take on the new role of chief operations officer and look forward to steering the association as it grows from strength to strength in the years to come. As we enter this new era, I would like to first thank both Wilf and Brian for the tremendous work they have done in bringing the Association to where we are today.
“The ASFP will continue to take a lead on key issues that affect the wider built environment in relation to fire and believes that its new construction strategy will result in a fundamental change in the way in which fire is considered throughout the design and build process, resulting in significant improvements in the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection systems in future.”
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