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Building Safety Regulator sets out three-year plan to create competent built environment and restore trust in sector

The Building Safety Regulator has published its first three-year strategic plan outlining its overarching direction and vision. Read More

Paul Phillips unveiled as new SSAIB Chief Executive

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has announced the appointment of Paul Phillips as its new Chief Executive. Read More

Looking beyond traditional routes for technical apprentices

Against the backdrop of a significant gap between the security sector’s 1,200 apprenticeships and its 30,000 engineer shortage, is it […] Read More

Camden Council completes remediation work via Building Safety Fund

Camden Council has invested £7 million, using funding available from the Government’s Building Safety Fund, to replace dangerous cladding. Read More

The 2023 Security Institute Conference emphasises the widening remit of security leaders

An overview of the topics discussed at The 2023 Security Institute Annual Conference held on 26 October in London. Read More

ASFP launches competence framework for those working in passive fire protection

The ASFP has launched its competence framework to provide a benchmark for competence in passive fire protection. Read More

‘Product transparency and no more designing on the hoof’ – What the national regulator for construction products means for the future of fire testing

A culture of misleading product information and ‘cheapest and fastest’ needs to be replaced with transparency and planned specification. Read More

FPA develops new fire test and assessment method for external cladding systems

The FPA has developed RISC 501: Fire Test and Assessment Method for External Cladding Systems through RISCAuthority. Read More

Exclusive: Hikvision publishes response to Surveillance Camera Commissioner Office – Categorically denies claim it asked for an NDA

Hikvision responds to claims made by the outgoing Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Read More

Mitie acquires fire & security tech provider GBE Converge Group

Mitie has announced the acquisition of GBE Converge Group, a provider of fire, security and information and comms technology solutions. Read More

IFE becomes First Licensee of the Higher-Risk Building Registration under the Fire Engineering Discipline

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

State of physical access control survey – win £50 Amazon voucher!

IFSEC Insider is seeking responses from security professionals to better understand the state of access control in 2024. Read More

Fire Protection Association appoints Dr Gavin Dunn as new Managing Director

Dr Gavin Dunn will assume the role of Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) from 1 February 2024. Read More

Latest revision made to voice alarm systems code of practice BS 5839

The BSI has made its latest revision to the fire detection and alarm systems code of practice related to voice alarm systems. Read More

Bogotá Police using facial recognition to enable arrest of murder and theft suspects

Bogotá is using Corsight AI facial recognition technology to capture some of the city’s most wanted criminals for murder and theft. Read More

Martyn’s Law Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill – Set for parliamentary introduction following inclusion in King’s Speech

The latest on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law, set to improve safety at publicly accessible locations. Read More



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