FDS Contracting News

“One in four people in the UK will have a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime.” This was the bold message conveyed to FDS Group employees by

Over the last two years since the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire, all of us in the construction industry will have seen, experienced and felt the first steps of change in the approach to the design, construction and management of fire safety, particularly in residential buildings.

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

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.

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

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

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