The surge in online retail sales post-pandemic has seen a remarkable rise in the demand for large, tall and clear warehouse spaces. These modern warehouses pose challenges due to increasingly complex storage arrangements, concentrations of values, combustible contents and physical…
Fire-safety decisions affect the entire lifecycle of a building
Commissioning is an important part of a building’s fit-out and is where decisions related to its functions, fittings and performance all have to be made. Matters related to fire are also a critical consideration with the fire protection part of…
A strong foundation or building on sand?
You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation – a strong foundation is required for a strong structure. In the context of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, it is clear that the foundation of the UK’s built environment is…