In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, the Government introduced the Building Safety Act 2022 which represents the latest phase in the effort to reduce the risk of a repeat occurrence of the fire. Rik Firth, Head of Operations at ...
Read More »Finding the right fire stopping fit for your needs with Nullifire’s new Solutions Selector!
Nullifire, a leading name in fire stopping technology, is proud to introduce the highly-anticipated Nullifire Solution Selector – Nullifinder. This digital tool promises to set new standards in the fire safety industry by providing a comprehensive, user-centric approach to accessing ...
Read More »ROCKWOOL develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs
CPD helps to deal with fire risks for flat roofs utilised for additional social and practical applications ROCKWOOL®, the UK’s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers ...
Read More »Compliance Group announces merger with Fire Safe Services
Fire Safe Services Ltd has joined Compliance Group’s Fire Division to provide high quality fire detection and alarm systems and associated services to its customers. Coming from larger corporate organisations the founders of Fire Safe Services set up the business ...
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Conor Logan, Technical Director at Colt, on the hidden dangers of neglecting smoke control maintenance and why proactive servicing is essential As a diligent facilities manager, your primary responsibility lies in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the occupants within ...
Read More »London Fire Brigade launches online fire safety training for security and facilities staff
London Fire Brigade in partnership with the City of London Crime Prevention Association and the Corporation of London has created ‘Project Kestrel’ an online fire safety training programme for security and facilities personnel. The development of Project Kestrel follows a ...
Read More »BESA says all buildings should be treated as high risk
Despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are now in place, affecting every project, many contractors are still ignoring safety regulations says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The Association is concerned that firms do not ...
Read More »Who’s responsible when passive fire protection fails?
Louise Frost, a senior marketer at Door Controls Direct, discusses the factors that influence accountability for passive fire protection in the built environment When it comes to safeguarding lives and property, passive fire protection plays a pivotal role. Passive fire ...
Read More »CCF supports supply chain competence with ASFP passive fire experience
Leading insulation, drywall, and ceiling products distributor CCF, supported by ROCKWOOL and Promat, is providing a series of ASFP passive fire protection product training sessions for its customers at CCF branches across the UK. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection ...
Read More »Balfour Beatty joins forces with CABE
International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has joined the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) as a new Premium Company Partner. The partnership comes at a pivotal time for the construction and infrastructure industry, with the changes to the Building Safety ...
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