The single stair debate: One staircase or two in tall buildings?
June 13, 2022
The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate in May. We report. Read More
London high-rise apartments replaces Waking Watch with wireless fire detection solution
June 10, 2022
A wireless fire detection solution has been installed to replace a Waking Watch Scheme in six blocks of high rise apartments in North London. Read More
Evacuation alert system from C-Tec specified for eight-storey London residential block
June 8, 2022
An eight-storey block in Southwark, London, has installed C-Tec’s EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert system to comply with BS 8629 Read More
“Adherence to ‘stay put’ policy doesn’t work without a credible backup” – experts say at the Tall Buildings Conference
June 1, 2022
Various views on the stay put policy were debated in a panel discussion session at the 2022 Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX in May. Read More
Government omits requirement for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans in latest consultation response
May 26, 2022
Following a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans consultation, the Government has opted against mandating PEEPs. Read More
Global fire menace is ‘enormous’ but can be tamed, says leading fire expert
May 24, 2022
What is the Decade of Action for Fire Safety initiative preparing to do in the global fire safety industry? We report from FIREX 2022. Read More
Scotland to ban combustible cladding on high-risk buildings over 11 metres
April 27, 2022
Legislation to ban the use of combustible cladding in Scotland on high-risk buildings above 11m has been laid before Scottish Parliament. Read More
FIREX to welcome world leading thinkers on high rise safety at Tall Building Fire Safety Conference 2022 – Agenda announced!
April 22, 2022
IFSEC Global provides the latest updates on what the International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference has to offer at FIREX 2022. Read More
An alternative solution for the challenges of single stairways in high-rise buildings – EVACSTAC on display at FIREX
April 21, 2022
IFSEC Global gets the lowdown on EVACSTAC, a solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in tall buildings. Read More
FIA launches new Tall Buildings Fire Safety Management Course
March 22, 2022
The FIA is working with training provider Tall Building Fire Safety Network to offer an in-depth training course on fire safety management. 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
Additional £27 million for Waking Watch Relief Fund announced by government
January 27, 2022
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
“We learn from the mistakes of others; we may not live long enough to make them all by ourselves” – High rise expert Brent Brooks on the challenges in tall building safety
January 24, 2022
We speak to Brent Brooks, speaker at this year's Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference, about the biggest challenges facing the industry. Read More
Construction of Canary Wharf skyscraper halted over fire safety concerns
January 21, 2022
Plans to build a 51-storey, 174m high tower block in east London have been put on hold due to fire safety concerns. Read More
“Fire safety – people were complacent about it. Grenfell was the wake up call” – RICS’ Gary Strong on developing international standards and chairing the 2022 Tall Building Fire Safety Conference
January 6, 2022
RICS' Gary Strong discusses the development of improved international fire safety standards. 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
