BAFE and NAPIT celebrate new fire safety system certification
October 27, 2022
BAFE and NAPIT has announced what is said to be the 'first ever' Third-Party Certification to the DS301 competency scheme. 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
New Fire Safety Regulations in England to implement ‘most’ Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations
September 5, 2022
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 introduce new duties implementing recommendations of the Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry. 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
Kensington & Chelsea council found liable for effects of Grenfell Tower fire on nine people
August 10, 2022
The Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been found liable for the effects of the Grenfell Tower fire on nine people, including four deaths. Read More
Firefighters attend blaze at a high-rise block near Grenfell
June 24, 2022
The London Fire Brigade has said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were sent to a tower block in Queensdale Crescent after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Read More
Five-year anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire marked by silent walk as Mayor of London and observers call for further change
June 14, 2022
14 June 2022 sees the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, and is set to be marked by Grenfell United with a Silent Walk. Read More
Sadiq Khan is “extremely concerned” over lack of progress made by government since the first phase of Grenfell Inquiry
March 24, 2022
According to London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, ministers have “failed to complete a single recommendation” from the first phase of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More
Can we do more to learn from major fires in other countries?
February 2, 2022
Ron Alalouff investigates the lack of examples of international action following fires in other countries. Read More
Ministers urged to reveal whether dangerous cladding tested in the early 2000s was used at Grenfell
December 2, 2021
Dr Jonathan Evans is demanding ministers disclose whether cladding that failed fire tests in 2002, was used at Grenfell Tower. Read More
LFB updates on progress in implementing its Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations
November 12, 2021
Two years after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published recommendations, LFB has shared an update on its progress in implementing them. Read More
FIA Fireside Chat: Neil Gibbons on his appreciation for fire professionals and how CROSS is key to improving fire safety for all
October 11, 2021
We pick out some of the best bits from the FIA's recent fireside chat with Neil Gibbons, Fire Lead at Collaborative Reporting for CROSS-UK. Read More
Are industry professionals confident in the new Building Safety Bill?
October 5, 2021
Experts discuss whether they believe the proposed Building Safety Bill can prevent another tragic event like Grenfell from happening again. Read More
SCS Director discusses the importance of smoke control system maintenance
September 23, 2021
Allan Meek discusses the importance of smoke control maintenance and why it should only be done by industry professionals. Read More
Building safety management – moving forward with big data management solutions
February 8, 2021
Chris Miles and Simon Ince discuss the issues in building safety data management that have led UL to develop Built InForm. Read More
Worshipful Company of Firefighters lecture set to discuss the impact of Grenfell on Building Regulations
February 5, 2021
The upcoming Worshipful Company of Firefighters lecture, taking place on 25 March, is set to discuss the impact of Grenfell on Building Regulations. Read More
