01 March 2010

Brian Robinson ponders the challenges facing the UK fire protection industry ? and warns against apathy, ignorance and denial.

01 March 2010

Concerns over dubious claims for intumescent products and other issues relating to the fire protection of structural steelwork are outlined by Niall Rowan.

01 March 2010

With UK fire services planning to adopt a new methodology for estimating minimum firefighting water flow-rates, Paul Grimwood looks at the underlying research.

01 April 2010

Groundbreaking legislation giving the go-ahead for sprinklers in all new homes in Wales is expected to get approval in the coming weeks. Ann Jones reflects on the journey.

01 April 2010

The UK Timber Frame Association is demanding decisive action on the fire risks on building sites, with more initiatives to follow. Geoff Arnold reports

01 April 2010

Fire engineering solutions can deal with often unwarranted safety concerns over the use of atria ? as shown in this case study of a school design in Ireland. Luke Goldsmith reports

01 April 2010

The findings from a three-year CLG research programme on fire spread in car parks were recently presented at a BRE conference. Róisín Cullinan reports

01 April 2010

A recent conference saw sprinkler advocates examine progress in the UK and internationally to promote the cause. Rupert Gilbey reports.

01 April 2010

Speakers at this year?s RISCAuthority seminar discussed some of the issues surrounding modern methods of construction, including structural timber-framed buildings. Glenn Tomkins reports.

01 April 2010

Risk assessment and fire safety education are central to protecting schools against damage and disruption, particularly from arson. Tom Welland offers some thoughts.