We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast series The Block Safety Podcast. The Block Safety Podcast has been created to inform and educate those within the Leasehold Residential Property management sector and aims to answer some of Read more…
The Government publish quarterly updates regarding the progress of the implementation of Phase 1 recommendations following the Grenfell tower fire. One of the key updates made on September 30th is in relation to Fire Doors and gives recommendations to the Read more…
The IRPM Seminar is back! After having the event postponed twice and adapted to being online only, we are finally looking forward to attending in person as Platinum Sponsors. The IRPM Winter Conference 2021 will take place on Wednesday 1st Read more…
As always, we are proud to support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week; a campaign managed by the British Woodworking Federation with the aim of raising awareness and increasing public understanding of the vital role that Fire Doors play in Read more…
Though fire tends to be the most ‘high-profile’ risk when it comes to health and safety, there are other important things to consider when managing the safety of your block; such as Asbestos and Legionella. Legionella in particular is often Read more…
The law and dutyholders’ responsibilities Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was widely used in building materials up until 2000 due to its heat resisting and durability properties. Unfortunately, Asbestos is also harmful to health when disturbed fibres Read more…
Wednesday 21st July saw the second reading of the Building Safety Bill in the Houses of Commons. This was the first opportunity for MPs to debate the Bill in Parliament and means that it is one step closer to becoming Read more…
The Building Safety Bill has now been introduced to the House of Commons and will begin its passage through Parliament. The new regime covers the construction and major refurbishment of buildings and applies to high-rise high-risk residential blocks; referred to Read more…
The Building Safety Bill was introduced to the House of Commons yesterday (Monday 5th July 2021) and will now finally start its passage through parliament. There is still a way to go until it reaches the final stages of Royal Read more…
The fourth full episode The Block Safety Podcast is now available on YouTube and Spotify ! Episode Four: Leasehold Insurance and Safety looks at insurance for the Block Management industry with a particular focus on civil liability in managed property, safety defects, and issues with Read more…
Have you ever taken on management of a newly built block where fire safety works were needed immediately? Or, indeed, where you had no fire safety information at all? Historically, building safety in the UK has been divided into two Read more…