Proposed safety reforms signal move to single construction regulator

The government has confirmed it will introduce primary legislation to regulate the fire engineering profession, aimed at strengthening public safety and raising professional accountability. The post Proposed safety reforms signal move to single construction regulator appeared first on Construction Management.

How performance-based fire engineering can maximise safety and functionality

Innovative modelling capabilities are enhancing performance-based fire engineering to maximise both safety and day to day functionality of new buildings, writes Mott MacDonald’s Tony Xie. The post How performance-based fire engineering can maximise safety and functionality appeared first on Construction Management.

Developing a robust Building Safety Case

Steven Kavanaugh, director of engineering, Panos Rousakis, associate director, Jason Bell, principal consultant, and Humza Khan, fire engineering team lead at Socotec, sat down with PBC Today’s Matt Brundrett to discuss common challenges faced when creating a comprehensive Building Safety Case. The post Developing a robust Building Safety Case appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Approved inspectors come together

Assent Building Control has acquired Clarke Banks Group, a specialist fire engineering and building control approved inspector.

SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative 

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment on four papers focused on strategic cooperation in research and education to advance fire engineering.  The four papers were published in July 2023 as part […]

Hydrock - The new fire safety bill: What it means for your building(s), 14052020

This presentation aims to provide an update to all stakeholders with an interest in fire safety design and management in the UK, discussing significant developments since Grenfell Tower fire; new guidance and legislation; the Fire Safety Bill; and what the Bill and new legislation may mean for your building