In a recent interview with the FPA, Alan draw’s on insights from the Grenfell Tower fire, and highlights the need for proactive expertise in fire safety management. In the article, Alan describes the establishment of a working group under the National Association of...
To create a workplace that prioritises the well-being of its employees, requires a deep understanding of the psychology behind fostering a positive safety culture in health and safety management. Understanding the interplay of human factors, attitudes, and behaviors...
In our industry, ensuring fire safety measures meet stringent standards is of utmost importance. For years, key stakeholders such as the ASFP, leading tier 1 contractors, and specialist passive fire protection contractors have consistently underscored the necessity of...
Firstly, let’s consider how intumescent paint works and what exactly lies beneath the surface of these seemingly ordinary coatings. Unprotected structural steel begins to lose its structural capacity at around 520 degrees Celsius for columns or 620 degrees Celsius for...
The New Year often brings about new beginnings, goals and resolutions, We have completed the most projects in our company’s history in 2023 and aim to complete more in 2024, we have welcomed some new staff with the hope of making our team even stronger. By happy...
Alan Oliver, Ellie Randall explaining to a student how to use a Fire Door Inspection Gauge Alan and Ellie represented the company at a careers event at Anglo European School, Ingatestone on Wednesday 29th November. Ellie expressed, “I enjoyed the event very much as it...
Moe Elmasry with ASFP Managing Director Mike Ward and Operations Director Nadine Saxon GTFD Technical Manager Moe Elmasry has been chosen to Chair an ASFP technical group of 23, consisting of passive fire protection experts and specialists from manufacturing, testing,...
Construction is an industry with many roles that are hard to pick up without practical on-the-job learning. It is also a constantly evolving sector and the importance of keeping up to date with regulations, products and trends is always apparent. Within Fire...
Picture Shows: Giorgi Khaniashvili receiving his award from Callum Connor of Wates Construction Health and Safety is never far from the minds of construction management. Yet, no matter how much preparation, training and supervision is put in, the awareness and efforts...
Picture Shows: Lee Harvey, Chair of NAFHO. Image courtesy of Aisha Farooq, the Fire Protection Association June 28 saw the latest successful stage in spreading the word on Fire Protection with the Fire Safety and Evacuation Seminar in London. Hosted by our partners...