Do you need a compartmentation survey? 5 warning signs Every time a contractor installs new services, whether that’s electrical cabling, data infrastructure, ventilation systems, pipework,
The Fire Risks of Industrial Storage: It’s not just what you store – it’s how you store it Industrial and warehouse environments are evolving rapidly.
HTM Guidance Explained: What Healthcare estates need to know Healthcare buildings are some of the most complex environments to manage from a fire safety perspective.
why fire strategies should be reviewed after refurbishment works Refurbishment projects can significantly alter how a building functions from a fire safety perspective — even
Understanding Fire Strategies in Healthcare Buildings Fire safety in healthcare environments requires a far more specialised and carefully coordinated approach than in many other commercial
Fire Door Compliance In hospitals & Care Environments Fire doors play a critical role in protecting life and maintaining compartmentation within healthcare buildings. In hospitals,
What Does a Fire Engineer Actually do? (And When Do You Need One?) Fire safety is often seen as a checklist exercise… fire alarms, extinguishers,
Human Behaviours that make your fire doors fail and How to stop them Fire doors are one of the most important passive fire protection measures
Fire Risk Assessments: What Councils Must Now Record Fire risk assessments (FRAs) are no longer just a compliance formality. Recent changes in UK legislation mean
Strengthening resident communication & governance fire safety transparency Fire safety is not just about compliance. It’s about trust. In residential buildings, the way housing providers
Lithium-Ion Charging Risks in Residential Buildings A rapidly growing Fire hazard Electric bikes, scooters and other lithium-ion battery devices are becoming a major fire risk
PEEPs in Residential Buildings Are You evidencing considerations of Vulnerable residents? Regulators are increasingly scrutinising how housing providers identify and support residents who may not
The Silent Fire Risk Above Your Ceiling In many buildings, some of the most serious fire safety risks are not visible at all. They are
The Real Definition of a Fire Strategy: Strategy Vs Drawings A fire strategy isn’t simply a collection of drawings prepared to satisfy building control. It
Fire Safety in Modern Buildings: Emerging Risks You Might Not Have Considered Fire safety planning has come a long way over the years. Traditionally, strategies
Balancing Preservation and Compliance: Fire Safety for Heritage Buildings Heritage and listed buildings are a cornerstone of the UK’s cultural identity. From centuries-old manor houses
The Golden Thread and Fire Safety Law: What You Need to Know The way we manage building safety has changed significantly in recent years. At
Understanding BS 9792:2025 What You Need to Know About Fire Risk Assessments in Residential Properties Ensuring resident safety in housing premises isn’t just good practice,
Fire Safety in Hospitality and Leisure Venues: Specific Fire Plan Actions Hospitality and leisure venues such as restaurants, hotels, theatres, arts centres and event spaces
Fire Risk Assessment Requirements for Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) are residential blocks over 18 metres (or 6 storeys) that house multiple