The FDS Contracting News offer updates on recent legislation, look at the benefits or routine preventative maintenance and hopefully provides some value for building managers looking to maximise safety within their premises.
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
With recent changes and updates to the fire safety regulations, Bijan Fard at FDS outlines the current landscape and how specifiers can ensure compliance. In the past year, there has
When it comes to specifying, installing and maintaining fire systems, it is important to remember the purpose and importance of smoke control. This mini guide looks at the options and professional support available when it comes to smoke control specification.
When considering the fire safety and smoke control measures for a building, engaging with expert fire engineering consultants has a number of advantages for the project, including the ability to
A guide to our systems and services that showcases our expertise in Smoke Ventillation.
With the decision to leave the European Union and with the 29th of March fast approaching there is an air of uncertainty within much of the UK construction industry. At
Smoke Ventilation System Maintenance FDS Contracting As many building owners know, the maintenance of any element of their property is vital to maximise the comfort – and even the safety
In October, new licensing rules for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) came into force. This extends the definition of a HMO and introduces new standards for minimum bedroom sizes and
We are pleased to announce that we have achieved CQMS Safety-Scheme accreditation. This certifies that as a business we comply with the Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP) Core Criteria for
Understanding how fire safety systems will perform in practice is key to designing an effective solution. Techniques such as CFD Modelling (Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling) allow detailed analysis of the