residential housing


Whitepaper: Multi-residential access management – The move to digital

Understand how the multi-residential market is embracing digital access control for security and convenience in this exclusive whitepaper. Read More

“They have gambled with our families’ lives”, say residents evacuated from Bristol tower block

Barton House, a residential tower block had to be evacuated unannounced last week after a survey revealed the building had severe fire risks. Read More

How cloud-based video surveillance can enable improved security for housing associations

This white paper explores cloud-based video surveillance solutions and how they translate into tangible advantages for housing associations in an ever-evolving security landscape. Read More

All large developers deemed in scope have now signed government’s remediation contract

50 of the country’s largest housebuilders have now committed to and signed the developer remediation contract. Read More

Over 13,000 dutyholders register high-rise buildings with Building Safety Regulator scheme

A few days after the registration deadline the BSR has revealed over 13,000 dutyholders have started or completed their applications. Read More

Video surveillance tech on the rise in luxury homes

Luxury homeowner’s are said to increasingly prioritise security in their homes with video surveillance now on the rise. Read More

October deadline for higher risk building registration & Building Safety Act provisions approaching: What do you need to know?

A timely reminder that the 1 October 2023 deadline for higher risk building registration is fast approaching. Read More

The drive for digital first security in the multifamily property sector

Brivo’s Lee Miller explains why PropTech and digital first security solutions are becoming essential for property managers and their tenants. Read More

The role of AI in modernising property security surveillance systems

Four key areas where AI-based video analytics systems can contribute to enhancing property security surveillance systems. Read More

IFSEC Interviews: Salto Systems – ‘Moving away from traditional access control credentials’

Salto Systems Managing Director, Ramesh Gurdev, gives an overview of the new tech innovations in the access control marketplace. Read More

Gove opens Cladding Safety Scheme and commits to mandating second staircases in new residential buildings over 18m

Michael Gove outlined his long-term plans for housing in England on 24 July – with a portion dedicated to building safety. Read More

Conversion from Worthing retail premises to residential flats delayed due to fire safety concerns

Plans to convert a former retail store to a multi-residential block of flats in Worthing have been delayed due to […] Read More

BAFSA responds to new research highlighting “shockingly low-level of sprinklers” in high-rise residential buildings

BAFSA has responded to new research that revealed a low-level of retrofit sprinkler systems have been installed since Grenfell. Read More

‘Largest wireless fire detection installation of its kind’ protects 37 high-rise residences in Solihull

Early Birds Fire Protection has specified Kentec’s K-Mesh system across 37 high-rise towers in Solihull, near Birmingham. Read More

Camden HMO fined £49,000 for fire safety failures

A management company in Camden running a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been prosecuted and fined for fire safety safety failures. Read More

Why advances in wireless technology should offer reassurance to high-rise dwellers

Why wireless fire devices could provide the fire safety answers building safety managers and their residents are looking for. Read More



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State of Physical Access Trend Report 2024

Lithium-Ion batteries. A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed

Whitepaper: Enhancing security, resilience and efficiency across a range of industries

Whitepaper: Multi-residential access management – The move to digital

2024 trends in physical security and critical communications

The Video Surveillance Report 2023

How cloud-based video surveillance can enable improved security for housing associations

EBOOK: Lessons from FIREX 2023 – Emerging challenges in fire safety