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
What’s next for fire safety in the social housing sector?
July 11, 2022
A leading panel of experts took to the stage at FIREX in May to examine the challenges in improving fire safety in the social housing sector. Read More
The digital golden thread of building safety information and its intrinsic role in the new building safety case
July 7, 2022
Reporting on a presentation outlining the digital golden thread principles, structure and role it will play in the building safety regime. Read More
Smoke control in high-rise residential buildings – What have we learned?
July 1, 2022
At FIREX 2022, Ian Doncaster outlined what we have learned about the principles of smoke control in high-rise blocks of flats. Read More
Prevent, enhance, expand – What place does IoT have in the fire industry in 2022 and beyond?
June 22, 2022
At FIREX 2022 in May, experts from across fire and security discussed how IoT technology is being implemented to improve fire safety. We round-up the discussion. Read More
Testing in action – The critical importance of effective passive fire protection
June 21, 2022
An overview of a FIREX 2022 presentation, where Warringtonfire demonstrated the importance of passive fire protection testing. Read More
The single stair debate: One staircase or two in tall buildings?
June 13, 2022
The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate in May. We report. Read More
Could the ECHO intruder alarm system be coming to UK fire and rescue services?
June 9, 2022
The ECHO automated alarm signalling system could be graduating to fire and rescue services, delegates at FIREX International 2022 heard. Read More
The digitisation of building information and its relationship with the ‘Golden Thread’
June 7, 2022
Reporting from FIREX 2022 where experts explored the golden thread principle and how digital information can support in achieving its goals. Read More
“Adherence to ‘stay put’ policy doesn’t work without a credible backup” – experts say at the Tall Buildings Conference
June 1, 2022
Various views on the stay put policy were debated in a panel discussion session at the 2022 Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX in May. Read More
FIA unveils new guidance note at FIREX 2022 for fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities
May 27, 2022
A guidance note has been launched by the Fire Industry Association regarding fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities. Read More
Global fire menace is ‘enormous’ but can be tamed, says leading fire expert
May 24, 2022
What is the Decade of Action for Fire Safety initiative preparing to do in the global fire safety industry? We report from FIREX 2022. Read More
An alternative solution for the challenges of single stairways in high-rise buildings: EVACSTAC
May 21, 2022
IFSEC Global gets the lowdown on EVACSTAC, a solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in tall buildings. Read More
Rebuilding public trust and influencing cultural change within the fire sector with Fire Aware
May 19, 2022
Julian Hall reports from FIREX 2022 on a new fire industry initiative set up by Gavin Skelly, Fire Aware. Read More
What’s on at FIREX today?
May 18, 2022
We detail everything fire safety professionals can look forward to at today's FIREX International at London's ExCeL. Read More
IFSEC & FIREX Engineers of Tomorrow 2022 finalists revealed!
May 16, 2022
The stakeholders are delighted to reveal the 2022 Engineers of Tomorrow finalists, who will battle it out live at IFSEC and FIREX. Read More