Insights 29 February 2024 Evacuation of disabled people – What are the existing legal liabilities responsible persons and fire Following the events of the Grenfell Tower fire, the subsequent enquiry found that 41% of those who died were disabled, and that there was little to no planning in place for the evacuation of disabled residents. […]

Insights 29 February 2024 How FESS ECS cards are helping the push for improved competency standards across fire The skills gap remains an issue for those installing fire and security systems, but change is underway. So says Andy Reakes, Head of Growth, Joint Industry Board (JIB) & Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) and Trevor Jenks, National […]

Insights 29 February 2024 Is your home or small business built on secure foundations? Think again… Did you know that the standard router relied upon in homes and by thousands of small businesses is the most frequently attacked IoT device? James Willison, Project and Engagement Manager, IoT Security Foundation, explores the issue and reveals an […]

Insights 29 February 2024 The next evolution of smart buildings, “Security will have a central role to play” Speaking at Facilities Show in May, co-located with IFSEC International, Ozge Celik Russell, Senior Analyst, Omdia, presented on how the smart building market is moving forwards since a pause in investment in the pandemic, adding that security […]