Assent and subsidiary company Xact offer a variety of building control and fire safety resources, from training and qualifications to apprenticeships and more.
Leaving the design of passive fire protection until the construction phase is preparing to fail, writes Adam Shipstone of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection.
In this evolving world, threats to critical infrastructure often come from new and surprising places. The protection of essential assets - ranging from public buildings and spaces, power grids and communication networks to transportation systems and water facilities - faces varied challenges that require different approaches to safety.
BCC Consultancy reflects on its journey in building safety compliance following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety Regulator.
The expansion of the gateway scheme and the introduction of the Building Safety Act will make early specification a necessity. For passive fire protection, the benefits are clear with the approach helping to drive up standards to make buildings as safe as possible.
ICW, one of the UK’s leading providers of residential and commercial warranties, plays a pivotal role in delivering quality new homes and raising standards across the housebuilding industry.
New whitepaper explores how to identify and mitigate fire risks for flat roofs functioning as additional social or practical spaces of a building, including for solar installations.
CIBSE Certification has introduced an innovative scheme designed to assess the competency of individuals offering specialist services in management systems.
Alex Minett, global head of new markets at Veriforce CHAS, explores the role of competence in the new Building Safety Act and offers insight on how organisations can foster competence throughout their supply chains.
Labour’s manifesto outlined a series of ambitious plans to address the housing crisis, emphasising affordability, sustainability, and community empowerment. Here’s a closer look at how the housing landscape is expected to evolve under this new administration.
Obexion SR2 Security Shutters from Secured by Design member company Charter Global have been chosen as one of the security solutions for the new Santander campus at Unity Place.
In the dynamic construction industry landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up with technological advancements and regulatory changes – it also involves evolving insurance strategies, says Clarke Williams.
Glyn Thomas, managing director of Building Consents, compares the scrutiny and accountability required in building safety compliance meetings to a harrowing scene from the movie ‘Marathon Man,’ emphasising the need for evidence and clear communication to ensure safety.
In light of the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on the Parliament to prioritise the implementation of Class A building controls in both new and existing non-domestic buildings throughout the UK.
On the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, Quelfire looks back at the changes brought about in the built environment as a result of the tragedy- and looks to the future.
PBC Today sat down with Residential Fire Protection Limited to discuss how the company has evolved from a small family-owned business to a leading sprinkler provider and a trusted name in fire safety.
FSi Promat has launched a new white paper highlighting the impact dynamic movement can have on the effectiveness of penetration seals for fire stopping.
Hertfordshire Building Control explores the development, adoption, and application of their Gold Guide for thermal insulation standards in building regulations
David Marsden, property litigator partner at Freeths LLP, assesses the question of liability in the Building Safety Act, and what developers and building owners should be aware of.
As a date is set for the publication of the phase 2 report on the Grenfell Tower fire for 4th September, Metropolitan Police have confirmed they do not expect to begin prosecutions until 2027 at the earliest.
When it comes to engineering, something as small as fixings can often be the most vital part of the biggest projects, as Dr Alastair Soane, principal consultant of CROSS-UK, and Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) explains.
Ealing Studios in London has received the Secured by Design ATLAS Commercial Development Award in recognition of the collaborative approach taken to designing out crime throughout the redevelopment of one of Britain’s most iconic film and television studios.
