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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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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THE INTERNATIONAL Water Mist Association’s (IWMA) articles state that member companies and institutions nominating a member of staff to serve on the IWMA’s Board of Directors may appoint an interim member for that Board if their employee should leave the company or the institution.

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SFJ AWARDS – the nationally recognised and regulated Awarding Organisation – has been crowned End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPA) of the Year (SME) at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualification and Assessment Excellence Awards in recognition of its work with apprentices across the Emergency Services and protective services domains.

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THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) has launched its first ‘12 Days of Fire Safety’ campaign: an initiative designed to help reduce fire risks during the holiday season through practical advice and public engagement.

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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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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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THE FIRE Brigades Union (FBU) has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, delivered in the House of Commons on 26 November, by describing it as a continuation of austerity, with “significant gaps” in public sector funding and a wealth tax needed to tackle the cost of living crisis. The National Fire Chiefs Council has also issued a detailed response.

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