The British Standards Institution (BSI) will release new fire safety guidance on 27th November 2024, marking a significant update in building safety regulations.BS 9991:2024 supersedes the…
Triangle Fire Systems acquires Intrinsic Fire Protection.Intrinsic will operate as Triangle’s passive fire division.Leadership at Intrinsic, including Cliff Spruce, remains unchanged.The acquisition aims to enhance fire…
The announcement of new fire safety regulations is set to transform care home construction in England.The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) champions the mandatory installation…
The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry highlights systemic failures in government and construction, signalling decades of neglect and oversight.The Inquiry identifies combustible cladding as…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report harshly criticises the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for its post-privatisation failures.The report calls for a new regulatory body to replace…
The Grenfell inquiry’s findings have prompted responses from manufacturers involved in the cladding and insulation used in the tower.Arconic defends its Reynobond 55PE panels, asserting compliance…
The Grenfell Inquiry has issued recommendations that could radically reshape the construction industry.A new overarching construction regulator should be established.Licensing for contractors on higher-risk buildings is…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has firmly criticised Rydon, the principal contractor, for significant failures that contributed to the 2017 disaster.The report highlights Rydon’s lacklustre management and…
In a surprising development, the government has decided to extend the CE marking indefinitely and has mandated the installation of sprinklers in all new care homes.…
A significant fire incident occurred at Dagenham’s Spectrum Building, raising concerns about scaffolding and fire safety.The fire initiated in a ground floor commercial unit and quickly…
