Why are there fire testing capacity issues?
December 15, 2022
Neil Smith from UL Solutions, explains why and how the industry will need to collaborate to meet the growing demand for fire safety testing. Read More
Why embracing innovation is key to overcoming the challenges the fire sector faces
October 24, 2022
Why technology and innovation are the keys to overcoming challenges for fire installers, end users and Responsible Persons. Read More
Draft construction products competency standard is a ‘radical’ response to previous mistakes and shortcomings
October 12, 2022
The whitepaper on the proposed new standard on construction product competencies, published by the CPA, is ambitious in nature. Read More
Designing a building safety strategy – A case study from Orbit
October 5, 2022
Neil Yeomans from Orbit explains how the company created its building safety strategy and why it will be central to its work on the Building Safety Act. Read More
The digital management of fire safety information – An overview of BS 8644-1
September 15, 2022
An overview of what the new BS 8644-1 Code of Practice for the digital management of fire safety information is all about. Read More
Grenfell Tower Fire: latest Inquiry updates and full timeline
August 20, 2022
IFSEC Global reports on the timeline of events related to the Grenfell Tower fire, which took place on 14th June 2017, killing 72 people. Read More
The digital golden thread of building safety information and its intrinsic role in the new building safety case
July 7, 2022
Reporting on a presentation outlining the digital golden thread principles, structure and role it will play in the building safety regime. Read More
Marking the fifth anniversary of Grenfell – The importance of cultural change within the industry
June 16, 2022
Marking the fifth anniversary of the fire, Quelfire’s Rebecca Croton underlines the importance of cultural change within the UK industry. Read More
Revealed: The IFSEC Global Influencers in Fire Safety 2022
June 15, 2022
We reveal the IFSEC Global top influencers in the fire safety industry for 2022, as well as 'ones to watch' for the years ahead! Read More
The digitisation of building information and its relationship with the ‘Golden Thread’
June 7, 2022
Reporting from FIREX 2022 where experts explored the golden thread principle and how digital information can support in achieving its goals. Read More
Aico launches City & Guilds Assured qualification on domestic fire and CO alarm systems
June 6, 2022
Find out about Aico's new City & Guilds Assured qualification on Domestic Fire & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Systems. Read More
“Fire safety for offices must start with clued-up specification”
May 3, 2022
Peter Long outlines his concerns over office and commercial property fire safety standards, highlighting that appropriate solutions are available. Read More
Latest on the Building Safety Bill – Receives Royal Assent to become the Building Safety Act
April 29, 2022
The latest news on the Building Safety Bill, said to be a "key step in an extensive overhaul to building safety legislation" in the UK. Read More
Checkpoint for risk: CROSS-UK’s role in collaborative reporting for critical fire safety concerns
March 31, 2022
An interview with CROSS-UK to find out the organisation's role and aims of reporting critical fire safety concerns of professionals. Read More
Government scraps Building Safety Manager role by amending Building Safety Bill
March 25, 2022
The government have announced that the role of Building Safety Manager – a key part of the Building Safety Bill – will be scrapped. Read More
Live installer training comes to IFSEC & FIREX to support efforts to raise competency and close the skills gap in security and fire
March 16, 2022
For the first time at IFSEC & FIREX International, installers, integrators and engineers will be able to attend in-person training sessions! Read More
