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New structural compendium for higher-risk buildings

|Date: 25 June, 2024

New structural compendium for higher-risk buildings

The Building Safety Act 2023 requires that some 12,500 higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are to be assessed ov ...

The Building Safety Act 2023 requires that some 12,500 higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are to be assessed over 2024 to 2029 to inform a safety case about how fire and structural safety risks are managed. ...

25 June, 2024
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Building fire-rated breather membranes into safety strategies

|Date: 25 June, 2024

Building fire-rated breather membranes into safety strategies

Wall breather membranes are an important part of the design of building facades. Not only do they provide ...

Wall breather membranes are an important part of the design of building facades. Not only do they provide a temporary line of protection to the whole of the external wall to prevent water penetrating ...

25 June, 2024
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Compliance issues for building maintenance professionals

|Date: 3 June, 2024

Compliance issues for building maintenance professionals

Over two-thirds (70%) of maintenance professionals state that staying compliant is the most significant p ...

Over two-thirds (70%) of maintenance professionals state that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their organisation, according to a recent poll by SFG20. Just over half of those surv ...

3 June, 2024
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How frameworks support with fire safety

|Date: 28 May, 2024

How frameworks support with fire safety

Paul Dawson, Group Technical Manager at LHC Procurement Group (LHC) discusses how frameworks support loca ...

Paul Dawson, Group Technical Manager at LHC Procurement Group (LHC) discusses how frameworks support local authorities and housing associations to deliver fire safety projects and comply with building ...

28 May, 2024
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Assent talks to LABM about enhancing fire safety on building projects and the essential role of Registered Building Control Inspectors

|Date: 22 May, 2024

Assent talks to LABM about enhancing fire safety on building projects and the essential role of Registered Building Control Inspectors

Fire safety is a multi-faceted profession that requires a thorough understanding of building design, mate ...

Fire safety is a multi-faceted profession that requires a thorough understanding of building design, materials and legislation. The role that Registered Building Control Inspectors (RBIs) play in ensu ...

22 May, 2024
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Site fire safety experts release whitepaper on temporary change to simultaneous evacuation in flats

|Date: 9 May, 2024

Site fire safety experts release whitepaper on temporary change to simultaneous evacuation in flats

Leading site fire safety experts, Howler have released an important whitepaper, NFCC Guidance: Temporary ...

Leading site fire safety experts, Howler have released an important whitepaper, NFCC Guidance: Temporary Change to Simultaneous Evacuation in Flats. Managing Director, Gary Askew, explained: "Followin ...

9 May, 2024
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Distinction Doors to showcase fire door system at The Fire Safety Event

|Date: 26 April, 2024

Distinction Doors to showcase fire door system at The Fire Safety Event

Distinction Doors will be demonstrating the capabilities of its proven, compliant fire door system, fds a ...

Distinction Doors will be demonstrating the capabilities of its proven, compliant fire door system, fds at The Fire Safety Event from 30th April to 2nd May at the NEC in Birmingham. Visitors to stand ...

26 April, 2024
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Nuaire releases CPD on High Temperature Axial Fans and VSDs

|Date: 26 February, 2024

Nuaire releases CPD on High Temperature Axial Fans and VSDs

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire is pleased to announce its latest CPD, ...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire is pleased to announce its latest CPD, which addresses High Temperature Axial Fans and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs). This new CPD has ...

26 February, 2024
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Latest £100m council and housing association ‘disruptors’ framework launches

|Date: 5 February, 2024

Latest £100m council and housing association ‘disruptors’ framework launches

21 suppliers have won spots on the third generation Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework, ...

21 suppliers have won spots on the third generation Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework, which enables housing associations and councils to compliantly buy innovative services from sta ...

5 February, 2024
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North West fire and rescue services join forces to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings

|Date: 24 January, 2024

North West fire and rescue services join forces to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is working together with fire and rescue services acro ...

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is working together with fire and rescue services across the North West to improve fire safety in high-rise residential buildings. The Fire Safety En ...

24 January, 2024
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