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
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
ASFP launches competence framework for those working in passive fire protection
November 16, 2023
The ASFP has launched its competence framework to provide a benchmark for competence in passive fire protection. Read More
IFE becomes First Licensee of the Higher-Risk Building Registration under the Fire Engineering Discipline
November 10, 2023
The IFE has become a licensee authorised for the Fire Engineering Discipline Annex of the UK-SPEC Higher-Risk Building (HRB) registration standard. Read More
Mind the fire safety gap – complexity versus competence
September 29, 2023
Andrea White provides a view on the the gap between building complexity and competence in fire safety and why it is increasing. Read More
Two new Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for fire and security industry
September 14, 2023
Two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the FESS sector have been approved. Read More
BAFE updates and publishes Version 8 of competency scheme document for fire detection and alarm systems
August 22, 2023
BAFE has updated its SP203-1 Document for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Read More
‘Accessible to anyone’: How fire systems professionals can prove and expand competence
June 15, 2023
Trevor Jenks walked FIREX 2023 attendees through a new cross-industry scheme for acquiring, expanding, proving and renewing competence. Read More
‘Small firms can use competence to their commercial advantage’ – Andy Reakes on raising fire and security standards
April 25, 2023
JIB and ECS strategist, Andy Reakes, discuses the work that's gone in to the fire and security industry’s competence drive. Read More
“We need to ensure standards keep up with innovation in the fire sector” In conversation with the FIA’s Ian Moore
April 24, 2023
Ian Moore, CEO of the Fire Industry Association, explains how the FIA represents its members and the association's priorities ahead. Read More
Building Safety Regulator publishes draft conduct rules for building control professionals
July 13, 2022
Examining the draft conduct provisions for building control approvers & inspectors that have been published by the Building Safety Regulator. Read More
Mind the gap – how FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire and security
June 24, 2022
The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway explains Andy Reakes and Trevor Jenks. Read More
Pass rates on the rise for FESS assessments
April 25, 2022
Pass rates for FESS (Fire, Emergency and Security Systems) assessments have seen improvements in recent months. Read More
BAFE and NAPIT announce competency scheme for Domestic Fire Detection and Alarms
August 10, 2021
The new scheme will assess the competency of organisations who provide design, installation, commissioning and maintenance services. Read More
Building resilience and competence in fire engineering – Interview with the IFE’s Steve Hamm
August 4, 2021
IFSEC Global sits down with Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), to find out more about future plans. Read More
Modern methods of construction and the importance of a systematic approach to fire safety
August 2, 2021
Ian King explores the benefits of modern methods of construction and why a competent, holistic approach to fire protection is required. Read More
