June 14, 2022
72 people were killed by the horrific fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. Read More
March 25, 2022
Some of the leading personalities in fire safety law and standards will provide expert panel discussions at FIREX International in May. Read More
December 27, 2021
The HSE is prompting high-rise building designers to prepare for coming changes when the Building Safety Bill becomes law. Read More
December 8, 2021
CHAS has become a registered signatory of Building a Safer Future and is encouraging other members of the built environment sector to do the same. Read More
November 10, 2021
Matt Ryan explains how digital tools are providing the next step in fire safety inspection and compliance. Read More
July 26, 2021
Following new advice from fire safety experts commissioned by the Secretary of State earlier this year, the Government has set out that EWS1 (External Wall System) Forms should no longer be requested for buildings below 18m. Read More
April 7, 2021
As part of the Building Safety Bill’s proposals, a new Building Safety Regulator will be developed to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings. IFSEC Global Editor, James Moore, spoke to Peter Baker, the newly appointed Chief Inspector of Buildings at the HSE, who will lead the programme to develop the role. Read More
February 18, 2021
Peter Baker has been appointed to the new Chief Inspector of Buildings role, which will head up the establishment of and lead the new Building Safety Regulator. Read More
December 11, 2020
Hilda Palmer, Facilitator, Families Against Corporate Killers (FACK), has been named as the Most Influential Individual in health & safety. SHP has produced a list of the most influential people in health & safety, as voted for by you. Read More
August 17, 2020
After the ISSG (Industry Safety Steering Group) released its latest report ‘scrutinising progress towards change Post-Grenfell’, Dame Judith Hackitt has reiterated the need for improved culture change and competency in the construction sector. Read More