November 10, 2023
The IFE has become a licensee authorised for the Fire Engineering Discipline Annex of the UK-SPEC Higher-Risk Building (HRB) registration standard. Read More
September 20, 2023
A fire at a block of flats in Shadwell, East London broke out on Wednesday (20 September) early afternoon in a 24-storey block of flats. Read More
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
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
June 15, 2023
Why wireless fire devices could provide the fire safety answers building safety managers and their residents are looking for. Read More
June 6, 2023
While living walls can improve air quality and public wellbeing, Professor Ed Galea says that current guidance is not fit for purpose. Read More
June 1, 2023
Analysing the fire safety challenges of green buildings and sustainable living, following a keynote from Professor Guillermo Rein at FIREX. Read More
May 31, 2023
The MIRACLZ tower block in Dubai has been equipped with a fire protection solution from Advanced, including over 3,000 addressable devices. Read More
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
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
March 1, 2023
The HSE is calling on building owners and managers to ensure they are ready to register their buildings with the new Building Safety Regulator. Read More
February 23, 2023
New measures for planning applications in the Greater London Authority area will require new buildings over 30m to have second staircases. Read More
February 21, 2023
The Tall Building Fire Safety Network will be running off-the-show floor conference sessions on 16, 17 and 18 May alongside FIREX 2023. Read More
February 15, 2023
In the wake of assessments under PAS 9980, the council is investing in substantial fire safety improvements for its tower blocks. Read More
January 17, 2023
An explanation of what the HSE's initial guidance requires of responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings in occupation. Read More
January 3, 2023
Several new updates to Approved Document B have been proposed, including sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks. Read More