THE CROSS-party Industry and Regulators Committee in the House of Lords has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes are leaving residents waiting for the remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings, at the same time increasing costs for leaseholders.

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THE BUILDING Research Establishment (BRE) – the multi-disciplinary building science centre – has announced the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN), itself a steering group of leading organisations brought together to analyse the fire safety of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

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THE NATIONAL Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for modernisation of the Building Regulations and guidance underpinning England’s building safety system, strengthened accountability across the sector and building design that meets the needs of all occupants.

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ALARMSENSE IS a range of conventional two-wire detection and alarm devices from Apollo Fire Detectors that connect to the same pair of supply wires. This design saves time on installation and renders AlarmSense an incredibly flexible system for small applications that don’t require any form of specialist protection.

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AS 2025 draws to a close, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) can reflect on a remarkable 12 months, writes Steve Hamm. The organisation has worked tirelessly to support and shape the evolving fire safety landscape through key initiatives, strategic partnerships and the continued dedication of its members and volunteers worldwide.

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FIRE SAFETY in buildings relies on close collaboration and knowledge sharing across the fire sector: from the people who create the buildings to first responders. This principle was brought to life through a recent training programme delivered by passive fire protection specialist Siderise for the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, helping to bridge the gap between product knowledge and real-world application.

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THE OFFICE for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire Enforcement Notice on Bylor JV (Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics) after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site.

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SIDERISE HAS launched three masonry open state cavity barrier products for 25 mm and 50 mm air gaps. The fire resistance performance of these new additions is certified by the International Firestop Council, alongside the existing Siderise EWI open state cavity barrier and firestops, thereby offering peace of mind that they’re suitably tested and independently audited.

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2025 HAS been a transformative year for the Fire Industry Association (FIA), writes Helen Whittington, marked by a strengthened international footprint and a renewed commitment to sharing UK expertise across the global fire safety community.

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THE UNIVERSITY of Southampton’s management team has recently enhanced fire safety provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals thanks to the installation of a pioneering paging system. Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panels, integrated with the ESPA Pager Interface, form the core of the new solution delivered by Premier Fire Security and Scope Communications, providing targeted alerts and improved accessibility across the university.

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DEVELOPED BY researchers at the University of East London (UEL), a low-carbon building material has set a new benchmark in fire resistance after surviving one of the construction industry’s toughest safety trials, in turn opening the door for its use in high-risk and safety-critical building applications.

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FIREANGEL HAS worked closely with building services contractor I-MEX to design and install a fully integrated, standards-compliant fire safety system at The Icon, a new residential development in Eddington, Cambridge.

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THE INSTITUTE of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) has announced that the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register has now officially transitioned to the Institute’s National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR).

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THE BUILDING Safety Regulator has released its latest Building Control Gateway 2 update, duly demonstrating a continued positive momentum and consistency across application processes for new high-rise residential buildings. A record 272 decisions across all application types were made to 24 November and 578 since 31 August this year.

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RESPONDING TO growing requests from safety professionals for clarity on the fast-emerging risks linked to lithium-ion batteries in the workplace, asecos has issued a new White Paper entitled ‘Lithium-ion Batteries: Fire, Explosion and Smoke Hazards You Must Address’.

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THE ASSOCIATION for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) celebrated the very best in passive fire protection at the ASFP Awards 2025, recognising the exceptional individuals, organisations and innovations driving safety and professionalism across the built environment.

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BETTER COMMUNICATIONS and more consistent enforcement are needed to improve compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. That’s according to speakers who participated in a panel discussion at London Build Expo 2025.

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FIREANGEL, THE manufacturer of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has strengthened its wholesaler focus through the appointment of national account manager Nick Atkinson, who has joined the business to drive engagement with national and independent wholesalers across the UK.

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THE BUILDING Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions, etc) Regulations 2026, laid in Parliament on 11 November, take effect from 27 January, which is the official date when the Building Safety Regulator leaves the Health and Safety Executive to become an arm’s-length public body (referenced as a ‘body corporate’) sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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LIFE SAFETY systems manufacturer C-TEC’s new dedicated technical support telephone number will go live on 24 November. The new number (01942 366328) affords customers direct access to C-TEC’s technical support team and is part of the company’s recent large-scale investment in its technical support and professional Help Desk services.

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