Protecting occupants by ensuring smoke control systems remain operational
May 17, 2021
Why it is so important for those responsible to ensure smoke control systems are maintained and operational to protect occupants. Read More
FIREX Tech Talks: Advanced – Simultaneous evacuation & BS 8629 compliance
May 7, 2021
Watch as Advanced explains the latest guidance on the installation and commissioning of evacuation alert systems, including BS 8629. Read More
Tall Building Fire Safety training partnership improving standards and enabling compliance for safety professionals
April 22, 2021
How a new partnership between Tall Building Fire Safety Limited and SFJ Awards is enabling stakeholders to remain compliant and competent. Read More
Disagreements exposed over personal emergency evacuation plans for disabled people and stay put policies in high-rises
April 12, 2021
Disagreement has broken out over the role of personal emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities in high rise blocks. Read More
FIREX Tech Talks: Kentec – EVAC-POINT, ekho & Waking Watch
April 1, 2021
Watch as Kentec showcases how its EVAC-POINT and ekho devices can support building owners overcome the issues of Waking Watch patrols. Read More
Responding to a crisis – Making a case for improved resilience
March 30, 2021
Russ Timpson details how the Crisisboardroom kit can assist security leaders in managing and responding to crisis events. Read More
National Grid fined £4m over missing gas network records in high-rise multi occupancy buildings
February 16, 2021
The company was fined for failing to ensure its records relating to gas risers in some high-rise multi occupancy buildings were up to date. Read More
Housing Secretary announces extra £3.5bn to tackle cladding crisis
February 10, 2021
Robert Jenrick has promised an extra £3.5bn from Government to help remove the unsafe cladding from high-rise buildings over 18m. Read More
£30m Waking Watch Fund for fire alarm installations now open for applications
February 1, 2021
Announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, ihe fund is set to “remove” or “reduce” the need for interim safety measures at high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding. Read More
FIA online portal for EWS-1 forms goes live
November 27, 2020
Designed to overcome some of the challenges in creating a consistent process for the uploading and retrieval of EWS-1 forms, the FIA has developed a portal to provide a reliable location for the forms. Read More
“Drones are not a new threat, but simply a new delivery mechanism” – The role of data in mitigating against the drone risk
October 28, 2020
IFSEC Global reports on a recent presentation from Dedrone on the growing threat of drones to security, and how data can support in mitigating the risk. Read More
High-rise apartment fire in South Korea leads to “dozens hospitalised”
October 9, 2020
A fire on the evening of October 9 in the city of Ulsan in South Korea has led to “dozens hospitalised” according to reports, with the blaze continuing until the early hours of Friday morning. Read More
EVAC-ALERT by C-TEC to headline sponsor the Construction Fire Safety Conference on Wednesday 14th October
September 30, 2020
FIREX International and The Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network are delighted to announce that EVAC-ALERT by C-TEC will be the headline partner of the Construction Fire Safety Conference, taking place online on 14th October 2020. Read More
“Sharing best practice is critical in tall buildings crisis management”
September 23, 2020
IFSEC Global chats to Andy Baker, QPM, LLB (Hons), AKC, and former Head of Security at The Shard, about what attendees can expect from the opening day of this year’s Tall Building Fire Safety Conference. Read More
Social and private landlords urged to accelerate plans to remove and replace ACM cladding
September 11, 2020
The Mayor of London and London Fire Commissioner have called for faster action on the nationwide building safety crisis. Read More
Tall Building Fire Safety Conference 2020 to take place online
August 17, 2020
The Tall Building Fire Safety Conference, which typically runs alongside FIREX International at ExCeL London, is moving online. Find out what's on and how to register, here! Read More
