FSi Promat to highlight importance of fire safety compliance in façades at London Build

Speaking at the Building Safety and Security Stage at 11.00 am on the first day of the show, Liam Blears (national commercial manager for façades at FSi Promat) will join a host of industry professionals including Rimmy Vij (head of façade engineering at WSP), Dr Andrew Taylor (technical officer at the Association of Specialist Fire Protection), Greta Invernizzi (from Aecom), Neesha Gopal of Foster and Partners and Zara Edwards from Buro Happold to take part in a panel discussion, which offers an in-depth review of the importance of compliance when it comes to fire protection and façade design.

As modern building design witnesses the increasing use of lightweight façades and curtain walling, the discussion participants will look at understanding regulations to ensure fire safety is built into the design at the early stages of specification, what regulations need to be met, the need for collaboration and the importance of third party testing when it comes to protecting buildings with a curtain walling or mixed façade from the rapid spread of fire.

Perfect platform

Liam Blears commented: “There continues to be an industry-wide emphasis on the role of compliance and competency around the Building Safety Act 2022 to ensure robust building safety. The panel discussion at London Build Expo 2025 provides a perfect platform for us to explore the challenges involved in ensuring that the correct and compliant passive fire protection is specified, that products perform as expected in the event of a fire and also that those products serve customers’ design requirements.”

Blears continued: “Passive fire protection, such as firestops and cavity barriers, is vital in preventing the spread of fire within the building envelope. Ensuring that passive fire protection solutions are fully compliant with current regulations and correctly specified at the design stage is essential for protecting occupants from the spread of fire and ensuring the integrity of buildings such that firefighters have the necessary time to respond safely.”

In conclusion, Blears noted: “Our panel discussion will examine what Best Practice in fire safety and compliance looks like for modern façades and emphasise that the full lifetime of the building should be considered.”

Sister companies

FSi Promat’s sister companies Promat and Siniat will also be represented at London Build. As part of The Etex Goup, the brands offer complimentary products with Promat specialising in passive fire solutions, while Siniat is a specialist in dry walling.

*Further information is available online at www.fsiltd.com