Barratt Redrow hit by fresh £97m legacy building defects bill

Fresh fire safety and structural defects add to £1bn repair burden as house builder reports 48% profit rise

Alternative Flooring champions performance, practicality and design

Alternative Flooring, specialists in carpets, rugs and runners, is highlighting three of its commercial-approved collections, designed with durability and lasting performance in mind. The Wool Tweed, Echo-CoRE and Anywhere collections offer premium design supported by robust performance credentials, meeting the practical requirements of today’s commercial environments. Developed with key considerations such as footfall, fire safety […] The post Alternative Flooring champions performance, practicality and design appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Fire safety costs see Durkan record another loss

Exceptional items drag down numbers after operating profits increase

EEM launches £800m fire safety and remediation framework

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) has launched an £800m framework covering fire safety, building remediation, consultancy and fire doors across England and Wales. The procurement body's four-year Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Building Remediation Works framework is expected to run from February 2027 to February 2031.… The post EEM launches £800m fire safety and remediation framework appeared first on Construction News.

Bids called for £800m fire safety framework renewal

Efficiency East Midlands opens bidding for four-year building safety framework

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.