Golden Thread
You have probably heard the term ‘golden thread’ before. It is the idea that a feature is present in all parts of something, holding it together and giving it value. From a fire safety perspective, the golden thread refers to the sharing of information by all involved in a project, from the early conceptual stages […]
Top 5 Benefits of Fire Engineering Consultancy
A Fire Engineering Consultancy can work with you from the initial brief and design stages right through to installation as well as service and maintenance. They will be sure to help your project flow seamlessly.
Plan of Work for Fire Safety
At FDS Contracting, we consider ourselves a pro-active solutions provider that is committed to providing safety through concise fire safety design and implementation. It’s this drive that has led us to adopt recommendations from the revised RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety. The RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety The RIBA (Royal Institute […]
The Importance of Fire Safety System Maintenance
Bijan Fard discusses why, in addition to the correct specification, installation and commissioning, the servicing and planned preventative maintenance of a smoke ventilation system is vital to its effectiveness, longevity and compliance. Fire safety measures, including smoke control and ventilation systems, are vitally important in the event of a fire to ensure the safe evacuation […]
Added Value From Early Engagement
When looking to incorporate fire safety into any project, be it new build or refurbishment, commercial or residential, its primary aim is to ensure the safety of the building’s occupants. By engaging with consultants early in the process, this can be achieved while also maximising space and improving cost efficiencies. The complexities of smoke […]
The Benefits of Fire Engineering
Modern buildings need to prioritise safety all while exploring modern construction techniques and delivering the architect’s aesthetic vision. Conventional approaches to fire engineering and smoke ventilation sometimes require modifications that conflict with the architect’s original design or specification. As the leading fire safety consultancy, we don’t believe in compromising our client’s projects, we believe in […]
Car Park Ventilation Compliance
Car park ventilation needs to provide both day-to-day air quality ventilation as well as deliver emergency smoke clearance in the event of a fire. In this article, Bijan Fard from FDS Contracting looks at the factors that must be considered to ensure full compliance with the regulations. A major threat to life in enclosed spaces […]
Balancing Fire Safety and Aesthetics
Balancing the fire safety requirements while remaining true to the architect’s intention requires a carefully considered approach. Bijan Fard at FDS Contracting discusses the role of fire engineering in providing the required level of design flexibility to achieve this while ensuring occupant safety. All architects dream of seeing their innovative creations come to life in […]
Fire Safety Regulations and Compliance
With recent changes and updates to the fire safety regulations, Bijan Fard at FDS outlines the current landscape and how specifiers can ensure compliance. In the past year, there has been increased attention on the fire safety of buildings, both in terms of the materials and designs. Ensuring that any new or refurbished building fully […]
Residential Spotlight: A guide to smoke control options
When it comes to specifying, installing and maintaining fire systems, it is important to remember the purpose and importance of smoke control. This mini guide looks at the options and professional support available when it comes to smoke control specification.
