THE AUTOMATIC Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has launched a collaborative industry initiative purpose-designed to address a growing technical challenge: how to safely automate existing fire-rated doors without compromising their fire performance. [Read More]

THE PV Fire Intelligence Network – a dedicated network chaired by the Building Research Establishment – is now inviting professionals from across the fire prevention, solar energy and construction sectors to share their experiences of the safety of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. [Read More]

THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) has announced the return of the International President’s Technical Conference in 2026. The event is set to run under the theme ‘Amplifying Our Advantages on Approaching Hazards’. Conference will explore a variety of modern topics that are currently impacting the fire sector. [Read More]

THE REGULATOR of Social Housing has announced the appointment of Jonathan Walters as its next CEO following an open recruitment process. Walters has held several roles at the regulator and its predecessor organisations (including deputy CEO and director of strategy) and will take up his new appointment from the start of May. [Read More]

THE GOVERNMENT should “urgently restrict” non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’, which are to be found in firefighting foams. The stark warning is issued in a new 70-page report produced by the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) in Parliament. [Read More]

HOCHIKI EUROPE will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from 28-30 April. As the Innovation Theatre sponsor and a returning exhibitor, the company will use this year’s show to highlight new products, run live demonstrations and deliver expert conference sessions. [Read More]

ACROSS THE country, observes Gareth Barker, Fire and Rescue Services are called to medical emergencies, including road traffic collisions, industrial accidents and collapsed persons in public spaces. Fire crews often arrive before any ambulance and, particularly so in rural areas where response times are longer, firefighters may be the only trained responders on scene for several critical minutes. [Read More]

THE BUILDING Safety Regulator has announced the appointments of a new chair and deputy chair for the Building Advisory Committee. Dr Barbara Lane joins to become the first independent chair, while Dr Hywel Davies OBE will serve in the role of deputy chair. [Read More]