News Fire chiefs sound MMC safety warning Fire chiefs have warned that the ambition to build homes quickly and sustainably using modern methods of construction (MMC) should not come at the expense of building safety.
News Petrol fire leaves groundworker with serious burns A worker suffered serious burns when a co-worker used petrol on a bonfire at a site in Kent.
News Drought leads to rise in subsidence and fires Long dry periods are leading to increasing levels of subsidence and fires, according to home insurer LV General Insurance.
News, projectsafetyjournal HSE publishes revised construction fire safety guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a revised version of its Fire safety in construction (HSG168) document.
News Contractor and director fined for fire risk failings A building contractor has received a £600,000 fine, while its director must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and pay £4,200 after failing to manage the risk of fire at a site.