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
The importance of ongoing training for security officers, operatives and workers
September 6, 2021
The Working the Doors team uncovers a significant lack of training for security officers and explains why this needs to be overcome. Read More
Fire industry responds to the Building Safety Bill
September 3, 2021
We round up the opinions and comments from several leading industry bodies and stakeholders on the Building Safety Bill. Read More
Wembley Stadium Euros chaos: Could facial recognition have been used to improve security and prevent disorder?
August 12, 2021
How automated facial recognition and biometrics could have been used to mitigate against breaches in the security measures. Read More
“Updated EWS guidance is welcome, but it doesn’t solve the problem”
August 11, 2021
More defined EWS1 guidance led by long-term strategies and clear parameters is required to really affect change, Mike Fox argues. Read More
Looking beyond the pandemic – “An opportunity for fire and security engineers”
August 11, 2021
Why Jamie Allam of Amthal Fire & Security believes the pandemic offers an opportunity for the fire and security engineering sector. 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
Tech and collaboration finally giving Chief Security Officers a ‘seat at the table’
July 29, 2021
Daniel Eborall offers a perspective on why security professionals are finally recognised as a key component of the organisational structure. Read More
The Fire Safety Act: Potential pitfalls and how the fire industry can overcome them
July 7, 2021
An in-depth look at the Fire Safety Act 2021, potential pitfalls and solutions with new requirements on fire risk assessments. Read More
Four years on from Grenfell: Where next for fire safety in tall buildings?
June 21, 2021
Gerry Dunphy, Event Director at FIREX International, offers a perspective on the impact the disaster has had on the fire safety sector since. Read More
Building Safety Managers – the future for compliance?
June 15, 2021
Why defining the future role of Building Safety Managers is imperative to improve the standards of building management. Read More
Why the UK should adopt a converged security approach to improving resilience
June 11, 2021
James Willison provides an overview of his published response to how the UK can become more resilient to extreme risks and emergencies. Read More
Martyn’s Law and what it means for the UK private security sector
June 10, 2021
Harry Fry, Intelligence Analyst, Mitie, explains what the Protect Duty might mean for the private security industry. Read More
“The loss of a school can be avoided with a sprinkler system” – Jonathan O’Neill responds to new proposals for schools
June 7, 2021
Jonathan O’Neill offers his thoughts on the recently published proposals regarding fire safety in schools. Read More
Security workers and the law: Who protects the protectors?
May 20, 2021
Steve Johnson uncovers the lack of protection in place to prevent violence against security professionals – despite the challenges they face. Read More
The road to Grenfell: A disaster they knew would happen
April 7, 2021
Mike Fox explains his belief that the tragic events of Grenfell Tower were an inevitable consequence of a damaged industry culture. Read More
