Size matters when specifying fire-resistant ceilings

By Geoff Wilkinson 29 June 2020 1,760 Views

Geoff Wilkinson demystifies the task of providing fire protection for ceilings

The future is green but the regs have yet to catch up

By Geoff Wilkinson 1 June 2020 284 Views

Geoff Wilkinson looks at issues surrounding the use of natural construction materials

By Geoff Wilkinson 20 April 2020 3,741 Views

Geoff Wilkinson advises on sprinkler design in view of the new regulations relating to fire prevention in tall buildings

By Emma Dent Coad 12 March 2020 256 Views

The proceedings of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster are compelling and shocking in equal measure, says Emma Dent Coad

By Geoff Wilkinson 14 June 2019 15,419 Views

Geoff Wilkinson looks at the rules relating to roof rainwater drainage

By Geoff Wilkinson 3 May 2019 66,707 Views

Geoff Wilkinson looks at the regs relating to basic sanitary drainage design

By Geoff Wilkinson 16 April 2019 555 Views

Geoff Wilkinson explains BRE’s study of lifts as an alternative means of fire escape

By Geoff Wilkinson 5 April 2019 6,574 Views

Geoff Wilkinson looks at the challenges of getting stone to comply with the regs

By Geoff Wilkinson 22 March 2019 863 Views

Geoff Wilkinson is shocked by revelations in fire safety reports the government has sat on for three years

By Paul Finch 7 January 2019 18 Views

The perverse tax rules that favour new-build over refurbishment could go once we no longer have to conform with EU regulations, writes Paul Finch