FPA adds four new courses to its training to bolster high standards
September 30, 2022
The FPA is introducing four new training courses to help meet the demand for trained and competent fire safety professionals. Read More
Leaseholders face total of £250,000 insurance bill to avoid risk of eviction
September 30, 2022
Residents in Greater Manchester have been told to pay an upfront insurance bill of £250,000, after fire safety defects were found. Read More
Advanced welcomes fire safety guidance for new high-rise residential buildings
September 26, 2022
Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction”. Read More
Government releases guide on the application process for the Building Safety Fund
September 23, 2022
The government has released a short guide on the Building Safety Fund (BSF) which provides funding to address life safety fire risks in England. Read More
FIREX International 2022 eBook – Evolving opportunities, same challenges for the fire industry
September 15, 2022
Download this exclusive eBook from IFSEC Global, providing a summary of the key debates and discussions that took place at FIREX 2022. 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
Simon Clarke appointed new UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
September 8, 2022
Simon Clarke MP has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on 6 September. Read More
Concerns raised from BRAC and Government on single staircase provisions in tall residential buildings
August 24, 2022
A letter has been sent by DLUHC highlighting concerns over tall residential buildings with single staircases. Read More
Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?
August 22, 2022
New research has revealed the non-residential buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Read More
Fire and the haunting impact of past decisions in building design
August 17, 2022
Iain Cox highlights the importance of looking at a building's design and use as a priority when considering fire safety. Read More
CIBSE and Society of Digital Engineering launch conference series to support the delivery of a safer built environment
August 9, 2022
CIBSE and the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) are launching a new series of conferences around the Building Safety Act and golden thread. Read More
Court ruling finds contractor liable for £8 million cost of removing unsafe cladding
August 5, 2022
The High Court in London has handed down a landmark judgment that establishes legal liability for remedial safety work on buildings. Read More
Higher-risk buildings government consultation – What is proposed to be considered ‘higher-risk’?
August 3, 2022
Ron Alalouff summarises the provisions consulted on as the government closes its consultation on higher-risk buildings. Read More
ASFP to hold seminar on building safety
August 2, 2022
The ASFP is holding a seminar in London on Monday 5 September to examine the impact the Building Safety Act will have on fire professionals. Read More
Building Safety Fund reopened with £4.5 billion available for eligible buildings above 18m
July 28, 2022
The Government has announced the Building Safety Fund has been reopened for new applications on 28 July 2022. Read More
Consultations on new safety regime for occupied buildings and building regulation changes open
July 22, 2022
The UK’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has opened two new consultations related to the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More
