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
Paul Phillips unveiled as new SSAIB Chief Executive
November 27, 2023
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
November 24, 2023
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
November 23, 2023
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
November 20, 2023
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
November 16, 2023
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
November 15, 2023
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
November 14, 2023
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
November 13, 2023
Hikvision responds to claims made by the outgoing Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Read More
Mitie acquires fire & security tech provider GBE Converge Group
November 13, 2023
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
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
State of physical access control survey – win £50 Amazon voucher!
November 10, 2023
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
November 9, 2023
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
November 8, 2023
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
November 8, 2023
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
November 7, 2023
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