As of today (30 January), developers have received a six-week deadline, set by government, to sign legally binding contracts that will commit them to pay to repair unsafe buildings. The government has warned that companies who fail to sign and ...

Neil Coles, Senior Strategic Relationship Director at Chubb Fire and Security, explains how smart fire and security systems can help keep buildings safe and secure In the past, HVAC, lighting, and security systems have been separate entities. Technological advancements have ...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland and fire door manufacturer JELD-WEN have both released guidance to mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week (31 October – 4 November). Fire Door Guide ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is ...

An urgent warning has been issued by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) about a potential fire safety weakness in a large number of building ventilation systems. The UK’s leading trade organisation for building engineering services contractors has issued an ...

When sound becomes noise, it can have a serious impact on health, wellbeing and productivity. James Saunders, General Manager of Enfield Speciality Doors, explains how acoustic doors can be used to tackle this ‘forgotten pollutant’. During lockdown, one thing that ...

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published a checklist of key actions to help building owners and operators prepare for the radical health and safety changes contained in the Building Safety Act. New legislation, which came into force last month, ...

A new retractable barrier system, named EasyExtend, has been launched into the market, offering unique features and benefits for use in industrial and outdoor spaces. Developed by the health and safety solutions provider Seton, the new and rugged unit is ...

A new training course focused on the Building Safety Bill has been developed by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) to support building services professionals in preparing for and complying with the most significant reform to building regulations ...

The government has revealed a wide-ranging agreement that will see industry contribute £5 billion to fund building safety repairs. In a victory for leaseholders, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has agreed a solution with the housing industry that will see ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has created a safety case tool kit for building owners and managers responsible for high-rise residential buildings. The law relating to building safety in England is changing. Proposed reforms currently making their way through parliament ...