New Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead Building Safety Regulator
February 16, 2021
Peter Baker has been appointed to the new Chief Inspector of Buildings role, which will establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator. Read More
Firestopping of service penetrations: Best practice guide
February 14, 2021
Five organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide for Firestopping of Service Penetrations. Read More
Futureproofing fire alarm systems – Apollo’s Salvy Vittozzi on Waking Watch replacements and the future of fire safety
February 10, 2021
Salvy Vittozzi discusses the latest guidance in high-rise residential, the need for clear legislation and what lies ahead for fire safety. Read More
National construction products regulator established to ‘build homes safer’ following Grenfell revelations
January 20, 2021
A new national construction products regulator was announced by UK Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick on 19 January 2021. Read More
IFSEC Global’s most downloaded in 2020
December 16, 2020
From trend reports to fire safety ebooks, check out our selection of resources that have been the most downloaded in 2020. Read More
Is it time to take a remote approach to fire safety?
December 3, 2020
How can advancements in IoT and connected technologies help the fire safety sector maintain and manage housing portfolios? Read More
Aico launches Smarter Homes, Safer Communities virtual conference
December 3, 2020
This month will see part two of Aico’s Smarter Homes, Safer Communities virtual conference take place, covering the current challenges the housing sector is facing. Read More
Up to standard with the SCA smoke control installer certification scheme
November 16, 2020
David Mowatt outlines the reasons behind the SCA’s introduction of a third-party accredited smoke control Installer certification scheme. Read More
Passive fire market forecast to decrease by 9% during 2020
October 28, 2020
Due to the adverse effects on business confidence and construction activity as a result of COVID-19, AMA Research believes that the passive fire market is set to suffer a major downturn in 2020. Read More
Built environment and fire industries set out blueprint to improve worker competence on high-risk buildings
October 19, 2020
A blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change has been set out by a cross-industry group in the fire and built environment industries. Read More
Modern methods of construction and fire performance – time for a rethink?
October 8, 2020
The economic and environmental benefits of modern methods of construction are a big factor in the dash to build new homes. But are there inherent fire safety issues which should lead us to pause for thought? Read More
NSI calls for third party certification to be “more widely adopted” in response to Draft Building Safety Bill
October 6, 2020
The NSI has cautiously welcomed Government proposals in its newly introduced Building Safety Bill to overhaul building regulations and introduce a clearer legal system to prioritise residents’ fire safety. Read More
Fire Door Safety Week 2020 is here!
September 23, 2020
Fire Door Safety Week 2020 is here! Find out what the week is all about, and what companies in the sector are doing to support this year's campaign. Read More
Firestopping and third party certification
September 22, 2020
In this final article of three related to firestopping, Simon Ince discusses the value of independent Third Party Certification, illustrating how it can support improved fire safety standards. Read More
ASFP responds to Building Safety Bill consultation
September 16, 2020
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has submitted evidence to the pre-legislative consultation on the Building Safety Bill. Read More
The IFSEC Global influencers in security and fire 2020
September 15, 2020
This year's IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire have been revealed! Find out the results, here. Read More
