Camden Council completes remediation work via Building Safety Fund
November 23, 2023
Camden Council has invested £7 million, using funding available from the Government’s Building Safety Fund, to replace dangerous cladding. Read More
Don’t forget low-rise fire risks, FIREX attendees told
May 18, 2023
Lakanal revisited, competence ‘myth’ busted and residents’ circumstances flagged as vital to fire risk assessments on the first day of […] Read More
‘If you put your family in that building, would you be happy with it?’ – Andy Frankum discusses the road ahead for fire safety in social housing
May 9, 2023
IFSEC Global sits down with Andy Frankum, Chair of the NSHFSG to discuss building and fire safety in 2023. Read More
“A comprehensive suite of fire safety measures for the public sector” – What’s the LHC Fire Safety (FS2) framework all about?
April 28, 2023
A deep dive with Paul Dawson as he provides more detail into the launch of the LHC's FS2 Fire Safety Framework for the public sector. Read More
Fire safety in social housing: People, process & technology have to collaborate to achieve digital transformation
April 14, 2023
Jaison Mathai shares insight on how we can accelerate technology adoption to improve safety outcomes in social housing. Read More
Public sector framework provider calls on fire safety experts to register interest for new FS2 framework
February 27, 2023
Experts are being sought for a new FS2 framework from LHC to supply fire safety measures for the public sector. Read More
Glasgow housing association upgrades door entry and access management system for residents
December 6, 2022
A Scottish social housing provider has teamed up with Videx to equip supported living flats with a customised solution. Read More
Stirling Council to further invest in connected home technology across its housing portfolio
November 17, 2022
After an IoT working trial, Stirling Council will roll out Aico's environmental sensors to collect information around tenants’ homes. Read More
Tenants left at “risk of serious detriment” because of fire safety failings in South London
September 8, 2022
Greenwich council in south London left its tenants at serious risk because of fire safety failings, the Regulator of Social Housing has said. Read More
What’s next for fire safety in the social housing sector?
July 11, 2022
A leading panel of experts took to the stage at FIREX in May to examine the challenges in improving fire safety in the social housing sector. Read More
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
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
Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce launched
January 20, 2022
The unveiling of the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, which was joined by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, took place online on 13th January 2022. Read More
Law changes require all social housing providers to fit smoke alarms in rented accommodation
November 25, 2021
Law changes will now require all housing providers to install smoke alarms in social housing and CO alarms where fixed appliances are present. Read More
