Why ongoing fire risk management is essential during remediation Remediation is undertaken to make a building safer. But the process of carrying out that work can temporarily change – and in some circumstances increase – the fire risk within an occupied building. Opening external walls, removing cavity barriers, undertaking internal compartmentation, introducing scaffolding and combustible […]
As part of his work experience placement with Buildtech Consultancy Ltd., Year 10 student Tommy was challenged to research the Grenfell Tower fire, understand why it happened, investigate the changes made to building safety following the tragedy, and explain how residential buildings are now assessed and remediated to help prevent a similar disaster. Working alongside […]
A Fantastic Day at Wallop Wheels & Wings 2026 The Buildtech team proudly attended and supported the Army Flying Museum’s annual Wallop Wheels & Wings fundraiser on Saturday. T he event has become one of the highlights of the local calendar. It celebrates aviation, engineering and military history while bringing thousands of people […]
Introduction – Residential building safety changes 6 April 2026 From 6 April 2026, fire safety in residential buildings entered a new era. The introduction of Person‑Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 marked a fundamental shift away from purely building‑led compliance towards human‑centred risk. Importantly, for the […]