Majority of large developers have now signed government’s remediation contract
September 19, 2023
50 of the country’s largest housebuilders have now committed to and signed the developer remediation contract. Read More
Video surveillance tech on the rise in luxury homes
September 18, 2023
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?
September 12, 2023
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
September 7, 2023
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
August 11, 2023
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’
August 1, 2023
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
July 25, 2023
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
July 4, 2023
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
June 30, 2023
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
June 28, 2023
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
June 23, 2023
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
June 15, 2023
Why wireless fire devices could provide the fire safety answers building safety managers and their residents are looking for. Read More
Registration of buildings with new safety regulator underway
May 24, 2023
Around 750 applications have been opened with the Building Safety Regulator since its building safety registration process opened in April. Read More
‘Inadequate compartmentation’ revealed as reason behind Leeds student accommodation fire safety prohibition notices
April 19, 2023
Inadequate compartmentation was the reason behind prohibition notices served on five blocks of student accommodation in Leeds. Read More
Residents at historic St Paul’s Square receive updated door entry and access solution
April 17, 2023
Residents in London's St Paul's Square have had the latest security systems installed including video door entry and access control. Read More
The Building Safety Act 2022: ‘Accountable Persons’ and ‘Principle Accountable Persons’ – What do these terms mean?
April 11, 2023
A guide to the roles and responsibilities of Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons that came from the Building Safety Act. Read More
