Building Safety Regulator appoints members for new Industry Competence Committee
September 19, 2023
An Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has been created to provide insight and guidance to improve competency in the sector. Read More
Two new Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for fire and security industry
September 14, 2023
Two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the FESS sector have been approved. Read More
Independent report warns that implementation of new building safety legislation in Wales is inadequate and under-resourced
August 14, 2023
While changes to building safety and building control are welcome, those responsible for implementing them are not well placed to deliver them and are unable to effectively carry out their enhanced roles to ensure buildings in Wales are safe. Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
Changes to building regulations and fire safety: An overview
July 26, 2023
An overview of the latest changes to building regulations and fire safety as a result of legislative updates, as heard at FIREX 2023. Read More
Paul Morrell to offer exclusive insight into Review of Construction Product Testing at FPA InfoZone at FIREX
May 9, 2023
Find out what's going on at the FPA InfoZone at FIREX 2023, with Paul Morrell set to talk about the review of testing for the first time! Read More
Digitisation of the golden thread – Your questions answered!
April 14, 2023
We cover key questions from the fire safety industry following a webinar regarding the golden thread and digital job management platforms. Read More
The Building Safety Act 2022: ‘Accountable Persons’ and ‘Principle Accountable Persons’ – What do these terms mean?
April 11, 2023
A guide to the roles and responsibilities of Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons that came from the Building Safety Act. Read More
Almost 1,000 practitioners attend inaugural conference for new Building Safety Regulator
April 11, 2023
Almost 1,000 people attended the first conference hosted by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) which aimed to prepare people for a new regime. Read More
Building Safety Act – Key concepts: What defines a higher-risk building or relevant building?
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
£42 million committed for recruitment and training of new Building Control and Fire Inspectors
March 10, 2023
£42 million has been set aside to recruit and train new Building Control and Fire Inspectors to work with the Building Safety Regulator. Read More
International Women’s Day: Female leaders in security & fire speak out in support of gender equality
March 8, 2023
Female leaders in security and fire safety share their thoughts on International Women's Day and achieving gender equality in the sector. Read More
Building a better future: Why new regulations will bring about a safer industry
March 7, 2023
Rob Norton of PlanRadar provides a viewpoint on the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations and how they might bring about industry change. Read More
Webinar: Fire safety compliance – an enforcer’s view
February 21, 2023
This webinar explores how organisations can ensure their people are competent and how enforcement officers will assess compliance Read More
Building in positive and sustainable change in fire & security with apprenticeships
February 21, 2023
Exploring how the industry can get involved to develop the workforce and inspire the next generation of apprenticeship talent. Read More
Webinar: The Digitisation of the Golden Thread
February 14, 2023
Join as the panel discusses how fire safety engineers can maximise the value of the data they need to extract from each project and asset, and how the Golden Thread can ensure that the right information is shared at the right time. Read More
What information is required from responsible persons of occupied high-rise residential buildings? HSE releases initial guidance
January 17, 2023
An explanation of what the HSE's initial guidance requires of responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings in occupation. Read More
