residential housing


Majority of large developers 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

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

Registration of buildings with new safety regulator underway

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

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

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?

A guide to the roles and responsibilities of Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons that came from the Building Safety Act. Read More



Sign up to free email newsletters

Downloads

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

Return on Investment of Digital Access Management Solutions – Whitepaper for Critical Infrastructure Protection

EBOOK: Are You Ready for The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill?

IFSEC 2023 eBook – Big Tech, Martyn’s Law and Drone Threats

The Wireless Access Control Report 2023

IFSEC Insider’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2023 – Is the industry ready to embrace a new safety culture?

The Video Surveillance Report 2022

FIREX International 2022 eBook – Evolving opportunities, same challenges for the fire industry