February 15, 2024
In this article, Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, looks at the Safety Risk Regulations that came into force on 16 January, and provides further detail on how those responsible must manage safety risks at occupied higher-risk buildings. Read More
January 23, 2024
In a new collaboration with regular articles from legal firm, Kingsley Napley, IFSEC Insider hears from Partners, Hannah Eales and Claire Lamkin, who provide answers to common defective cladding questions. Read More
January 19, 2024
Data from the Department for Levelling Up and Housing and Communities monthly remediation report, shows that 58% of buildings identified with unsafe cladding are yet to start remediation works. Read More
December 21, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we've collected insights from fire industry experts on the evolution of fire safety in 2023 and 2024 forecasts. Read More
December 14, 2023
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) published its first three-year strategic plan on 28 November. Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate from Addleshaw Goddard, provides a summary of the plan. Read More
December 11, 2023
Substantial changes to building regulations in Northern Ireland have been proposed in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire which, if implemented, will amend regulations and guidance primarily on blocks of flats. Read More
December 4, 2023
Philip White, HSE’s Director of Building Safety (DoBS), will continue in his current role leading the BSR on a permanent basis. Read More
November 30, 2023
Adrian Montague at CIOB talks about a new health and safety course CIOB has recently launched and the benefits its academy can provide for building and fire safety professionals. Read More
November 28, 2023
Helen Hewitt, CEO of BWF’s Fire Door Alliance discusses why certified fire doors and correct installation is the most important way to track fire door performance for building safety. Read More
November 23, 2023
Barton House, a residential tower block had to be evacuated unannounced last week after a survey revealed the building had severe fire risks. Read More
November 22, 2023
Is the fragmented nature of fire safety enforcement and a lack of centralised guidance muddying the waters of the new regime? Read More
November 15, 2023
A culture of misleading product information and ‘cheapest and fastest’ needs to be replaced with transparency and planned specification. Read More
October 31, 2023
A health and safety inspector discovered cladding that posed a serious fire risk lying on residents’ balconies at a Liverpool apartment block, resulting in a fine of £240,000 for the construction company found to be at fault. Read More
October 26, 2023
Following provisions made by the Building Safety Act protecting leaseholders, who is going to foot the bill for fire safety measures? Read More
October 19, 2023
Leaseholders in Streatham Hill have successfully obtained the first recorded remediation order under the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022. Read More
October 17, 2023
Phase 3 of the Home Office's plan to improve fire safety in higher risk buildings allows for improved cooperation and collaboration in the industry, say DHF. Read More