Roofing loses key insurance ruling over school fire

A roofing contractor facing £3.1m in claims over a school fire has lost a preliminary High Court dispute over the interpretation of its insurance policy. The judge ruled that even an accidental failure to follow specified fire-safety precautions could prevent Banbury-based Attleys Roofing from claiming… The post Roofing loses key insurance ruling over school fire appeared first on Construction News.

Laing O’Rourke’s 2008 Kingspan fire query revealed in £1.1m dispute

Laing O’Rourke raised concerns in 2008 about the fire-safety compliance of Kingspan insulation specified for a Bury development which was later remediated, court documents reveal. A query sent to architect BDP in December 2008, more than eight years before the Grenfell Tower fire, questioned the… The post Laing O’Rourke’s 2008 Kingspan fire query revealed in £1.1m dispute appeared first on Construction News.

5 Fire Safety Mistakes To Avoid If You Own A Commercial Property

When you own a commercial property, keeping your building safe should always be one of your main priorities. Whether you’re responsible for an office block, retail space, or industrial premises, you need to make sure the people who use your property are protected from potential fire risks. While you should already have fire safety measures […] <p>The post 5 Fire Safety Mistakes To Avoid If You Own A Commercial Property first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Why third-party certification matters in refurb

UL Solutions explains how third-party certification can support traceable fire safety documentation as UK buildings are refurbished and retrofitted The post Why third-party certification matters in refurb appeared first on Construction Management.

Brymec delivers cast iron drainage at White City

Brymec has delivered a cast iron drainage package for White City Living Phase 4, meeting new standards for non-combustible performance in Approved Document B of the fire safety regulations.

Construction Management - Managing fire risk with non-combustible cavity trays May 2023

This CPD, in association with Keyfix, discusses the importance of non-combustible cavity trays in buildings. By John Duffin

Metroun - UK Building Regulations Explained Simply 19042023

The UK Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure that all construction work in the UK is safe, healthy, and accessible. In this video, Metroun explore what the Building Regulations are, how they are enforced, as well as the series of approved documents

ASFB Webinar - Building Safety Act 13072022

An hour long webinar about the Building Safety Act, the Fire Safety Act, UKCA marking and competence (of those procuring, designing, constructing, inspecting, assessing, managing and maintaining higher risk residential buildings)

ARTiculations - What Counts As A Skyscraper? 02072018

What is the minimum standard for a building to qualify as a Skyscraper? Betty (of ARTiculations) admits that the answer is a lot more complicated than initially thought

ARTiculations - What Does an Interior Designer Actually Do? 09042016

This ARTiculations video provides a succinct explanation about what Interior Designers do: How interior design considers components such as interior partitions, corridors, circulation, suspended ceilings, lighting, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finishes; How all these interior components and materials meet egress, life safety, indoor air quality, and building code/regulation requirements, while at the same time being functionally and economically designed

What are some of the best courses for newbies in the fire and security industry?

Is this proposal from Michael Gove a potential solution to the post Grenfell fire safety issues?

Jensen Group Solutions

Since our inception in 1981 as Jensen Security Systems Ltd, we have evolved beyond our roots to become the Jensen Group Solutions, a comprehensive company dedicated to enhancing safety and security. With a proud history as a family-run business, we have always been committed to delivering tailor-made solutions that protect individuals, households, and businesses alike. - Fire Safety: Specialising in Active and Passive fire protection to detect, contain and prevent the spread of fire. - Security Solutions: Offering advanced CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and more for complete coverage. - Electrical Solutions: Providing reliable electrical services tailored to meet modern needs. - Commercial Construction: Building and designing with safety and precision at the forefront.

DB Fire safety Ltd

I am an independent fire safety consultant specialising in carrying out fire risk assessments, and providing architects and building contractors with fire strategy documents to assist in planning applications.