FIREX welcomes the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group – Dedicated seminar sessions for housing association and local authorities to attend
May 5, 2022
FIREX is delighted to welcome the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group (NSHFSG) and its members to this year’s show at London's ExCeL. Read More
Residential property management firm highlights improved efficiencies with digital fire logbooks
April 27, 2022
Scott Castle has highlighted how digital fire logbooks have helped improve efficiencies at the company across its portfolio of sites. Read More
Watford Community Housing carries out multi-sensor fire safety upgrades on high-rise blocks
April 11, 2022
Two high-rise blocks under Watford Community Housing’s have upgraded their fire safety systems using a Grade D LD1 fire detection system. Read More
Sadiq Khan is “extremely concerned” over lack of progress made by government since the first phase of Grenfell Inquiry
March 24, 2022
According to London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, ministers have “failed to complete a single recommendation” from the first phase of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More
Major fire at block of flats and offices in Whitechapel
March 8, 2022
A major fire has broken out on the 17th floor of a block of flats in the Whitechapel/Aldgate area of London. Read More
New fire safety guides introduced in Scotland
March 8, 2022
Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings. Read More
Council takes legal action against tenants who refuse to have fire smoke detectors repaired
February 7, 2022
Four people in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, received warrants to enforce access to their homes in order to carry out fire safety work. Read More
Leaseholders granted access to new online service to track remediation of high-risk buildings
January 25, 2022
A new government service to hold building owners to account for remediation works has been launched. Read More
Fire in New York apartments leaves 17 dead
January 9, 2022
At 11AM on 9th January, a fire took hold in a New York apartment building, leaving 19 people dead and over 30 being sent to hospital. Read More
Report highlights impacts of building safety crisis on mental health of leaseholders
January 4, 2022
A study has revealed the impacts on the mental health of leaseholders who are stuck in their flats and face huge costs for remediation of fire safety issues. Read More
High-rise Amsterdam towers receive intumescent coating for improved fire protection
December 28, 2021
FIRETEX FX6002 has been chosen as part of an intumescent coating system for fire protection of a residential and hotel development in Amsterdam. Read More
How property managers can improve security for delivery management
December 21, 2021
Here, Swiftlane explores several options available to property and building managers to ensure delivery processes are as secure as possible. Read More
Plumis’ Automist Smartscan Hydra – How the award-winning fire protection system is safeguarding vulnerable social housing residents
December 17, 2021
IFSEC Global speaks to Plumis to discuss the company’s recent Fire Project of the Year Award win at the SFE Awards. Read More
Top five residential security trends to watch for in 2022
December 3, 2021
Blake Kozak from Omdia explores the top five trends in the residential security market to look out for in 2022. Read More
Tel Aviv residential complex utilising facial recognition to protect tenants from COVID-related threats
November 26, 2021
Gindi TLV, a complex in Tel Aviv, maintains the safety of its community by using Oosto’s face and object recognition. Read More
Gove admits ‘mistakes made’ in cladding crisis, questions leaseholder responsibility for costs and revokes advice on low-rise buildings
November 10, 2021
Safety advice released after the Grenfell Tower Fire that has led to hundreds of low-rise buildings being deemed unsafe, is to be withdrawn. Read More