“We’re importing new building techniques, but not the necessary fire protection systems to work with them” – Jonathan O’Neill on the challenges ahead for the fire safety sector
May 4, 2022
Jonathan O’Neill OBE provides his thoughts on the major challenges ahead for the fire industry and his concerns over new building techniques. Read More
Innovation, legislation and sustainability on the agenda at the FPA InfoZone at FIREX 2022
May 3, 2022
The Fire Protection Association InfoZone seminar theatre returns for 2022, covering a wide range of crucial talking points in fire safety. 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
Scotland to ban combustible cladding on high-risk buildings over 11 metres
April 27, 2022
Legislation to ban the use of combustible cladding in Scotland on high-risk buildings above 11m has been laid before Scottish Parliament. Read More
Government announces £5 billion agreement towards the building safety scandal to come from major housing developers
April 13, 2022
An agreement between government and major developers will see £5 billion committed from industry towards addressing the building safety scandal. Read More
Mayor’s fire safety plan for London aims to exceed national building regulations
April 6, 2022
Ron Alalouff examines the details of the fire safety proposals for London set out by Mayor Sadiq Khan in early 2022. Read More
Official admits he could have taken steps to prevent Grenfell Tower fire
March 31, 2022
Brian Martin has admitted at the Grenfell Inquiry that he could have potentially prevented the fire on a number of occasions. 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
Expertise and guidance on hand at FIREX International 2022: Agenda announced!
March 16, 2022
We unveil what's on the agenda at this year's Expertise & Guidance Theatre at FIREX International 2022 in May. Read More
Fire Safety in 2021 eBook – Is the industry ready to embrace systemic change in building safety and fire risk management?
March 3, 2022
Download this free eBook from IFSEC Global and FIREX International, covering the must-know developments in the fire sector throughout 2021. Read More
Mayor of London launches new fire safety planning guidance proposal
February 23, 2022
Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on draft guidance that puts fire safety at the centre of the planning process for new developments. Read More
New laws announced to protect leaseholders in the debate over who is responsible for building safety costs
February 17, 2022
Michael Gove has announced that strict new measures will be enforced to ensure industry pay to remove un-safe cladding. Read More
Emphasis on need for culture change in built environment from Industry Safety Steering Group’s third report
February 14, 2022
The third report from the ISSG on the progress of culture change in the built environment industry has been published. Read More
The importance of using approved Category 3 Control fire performance cables
February 10, 2022
Stuart Dover explains the significance of a new Code of Practice for Category 3 Control fire performance cables. Read More
Law firm guarantees victory for Essex flat owners facing costly waking watch bills
February 9, 2022
Ellisons Solicitors has won a court battle on behalf of Essex flat owners fighting against costly waking watch bills. Read More
Law relating to building safety in England is changing
February 1, 2022
HSE has continued its work with partners in the public and private sector to develop information that it hopes will form a toolkit for building owners and managers. Read More