The building safety occupation regime and the Golden Thread – filling in the details
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
Defective cladding – a legal perspective
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
58% of unsafe buildings yet to start remediation works, government data shows
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
Bristol landlords ordered to replace cladding deemed a fire ‘safety risk’
January 17, 2024
Landlords of a block of flats in Bristol have been ordered to fix cladding after surveyors found defects in the building. Read More
Fire safety: Reflections and predictions from fire industry experts
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
Safety risks & RAAC
December 20, 2023
In this article, Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, explores the legislative framework in place, consequences of non-compliance, and practical considerations. Read More
Overview of the Building Safety Regulator’s strategic plan
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
Changes proposed for building regulations in Northern Ireland – How will this affect residential buildings?
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
IFSEC Insider’s most-read in fire safety: 2023 edition
December 6, 2023
Here we reveal the top stories that IFSEC Insider readers engaged with throughout the year! For the full articles, simply click on the linked title for each. Read More
Philip White to lead Building Safety Regulator in permanent role
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
Building Security Assessment Scheme relaunched in collaboration with NSI
December 1, 2023
The City of London Crime Prevention Association has relaunched the Building Security Assessment Scheme in collaboration with the National Security Inspectorate. Read More
Building Safety Act awareness e-learning course launched by CIOB
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
Building Safety Regulator sets out three-year plan to create competent built environment and restore trust in sector
November 28, 2023
The Building Safety Regulator has published its first three-year strategic plan outlining its overarching direction and vision. Read More
Bringing certainty: A closer look at third-party certification of fire doors
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
Calls for the European institutions to prioritise fire safety
November 27, 2023
Undersigned organisations representing the European fire safety sector call for uropean institutions to prioritise fire safety in buildings. Read More
Evacuation alert system helps keep residents safe
November 24, 2023
Advanced has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to three social housing tower blocks in Halewood, Merseyside. Read More