September 23, 2023
The government has published new guidance on the enhanced duties of responsible persons under amendments made to the Fire Safety Order by the Building Safety Act, as Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
September 20, 2023
Natalie Sellar at Addleshaw Goddard provides a timely reminder for building owners, managers and Principal Accountable Persons that the 1 October 2023 deadline for higher risk building registration is fast approaching. Read More
September 14, 2023
In our regular legal column from Eversheds Sutherland, we hear from Catherine Henney and Charlotte Wood who explore the fire safety legal framework and guidance. Read More
August 31, 2023
Deemed too ‘unsustainable and unaffordable’ to save, two high-rise blocks of flats in Glasgow are set to be demolished. Read More
August 29, 2023
SHP hears from Rob Sherman, Director of Fire Safety at Praxis42 on fire risk assessments and an analysis of what factors can determine competency when it comes to fire safety. Read More
August 21, 2023
In a highly complex case, six companies have been charged with offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 following a fire which destroyed a retirement village in 2019, as Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
August 17, 2023
Advice on the fire safety matters that should be considered by local planning authorities, and applicants has been published by HSE. Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
June 26, 2023
While UK construction output witnessed a decline in the year of and following the Covid pandemic, construction fires in the Read More
June 13, 2023
Published on 5 June, ‘Car Park Design’ provides new guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers designed to address the modern challenges that car parks face. Read More
June 6, 2023
SOCOTEC answers top questions on the new Building Safety Act (BSA) for tenants and business owners... Read More