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Earlier today, Iain Cox, Chair of the BSA, chaired a thought-provoking panel session at Anticipate London on the FIREX Expertise and Guidance Stage. The session, “Construction and Design - Sustainable, Yes, but is it Compliant?”, explored the balance between sustainability and fire safety compliance in construction. The panel discussed whether sustainable materials and designs can meet fire safety standards while supporting the UK’s 2050 net-zero goals. A big thank you to all panel members and attendees for contributing to such an engaging and insightful conversation! #Anticipate2024 #FireSafety #Sustainability #Construction #NetZero #BSA #FireResilience

Latest on Showhome: BSA welcome updates to new care home safety but calls for further action In the statement from England, the then Building Safety Minister Rushanara A. MP emphasised that "a compassionate society protects its most vulnerable." Her views come in the wake of the comment made by Grenfell Inquiry chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick who said the definition of a ‘higher risk’ building should be reviewed and not be based on its height rather than the presence of vulnerable people. The BSA agrees with this sentiment but contends that the revision to the guidance to include new care homes falls short of fully embracing this principle. Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, stated, "While we welcome the inclusion of sprinklers in new care homes, we must recognise that this regulatory change leaves a significant gap in protection for other vulnerable individuals. The new changes do not apply to existing care homes, nor do they cover assisted living accommodations or other buildings housing vulnerable people." Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/eb7ev2vr #housebuilding #construction #property Jonathan Pittock

This morning, Tom Roche, spoke on the FireX panel "Building Design and the Great EV plug-in" at Anticipate London. The session was fantastic and delivered critical insights on the implications of Lithium-ion battery usage in electric vehicles on building and fire safety. Thank you to Anticipate and all who attended for driving these important conversations forward! #AnticipateLondon #FireSafety #ThinkSprinkler #ElectricVehicles #FireX

We’re pleased to announce that Iain Cox, Chair of the BSA, will be speaking at Anticipate London 2024 on the FIREX Expertise and Guidance Stage. On the 4th of December, at 10:30 am at ExCeL London, Iain will join an expert panel to discuss “Construction and Design – Sustainable, Yes, but is it Compliant?” This session will explore critical issues in aligning sustainability with regulatory compliance in construction. As the UK pushes toward its 2050 net zero goals, this panel will examine whether innovative, sustainable construction materials meet fire safety standards and whether new designs can enhance fire resilience. Join us to hear leaders discuss balancing client aesthetics, regulatory requirements, and proactive fire risk management in today’s construction landscape. Don’t miss this timely conversation on the future of resilient, compliant construction! Find out more here : https://lnkd.in/eZrsmmWQ #Events #FireSafety #FireRegulation

Tom Roche, Secretary of the BSA, will take the stage at Anticipate London next week! Catch him at the ExCeL London on Tuesday 3rd December, at 10:30am on the FIREX Stage. During his panel session, “Building design and the great EV plug-in,” Tom will delve into the growing impact of lithium-ion battery use, particularly in electric vehicles, on building and fire safety. With these technologies reshaping both commercial and residential spaces, the discussion will explore how to adapt building design to meet current ‘plug-in’ demands, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities this shift presents for the built environment. Don’t miss this engaging session, and stay tuned for updates on Iain’s speaking slot as well! https://lnkd.in/e7eXHPQc #LithiumIonBattery #ElectricVehicles #BuiltEnvironment #FireSafety

Join us on 7th November at 3 pm for a valuable live CPD on Property Protection and Business Resilience: Automatic Sprinklers - Background and Benefits! This insightful session is tailored for contractors, developers, architects and consultants eager to enhance their understanding of how sprinklers can add value to building design and safety. You'll learn the fundamentals of how sprinklers operate along with their life-saving benefits, debunk common myths, understand cost implications, and see how sprinklers can aid the design process. Enhance your knowledge of automatic sprinklers and their critical role in fire safety! Sign up here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e7aTt_nB #CPD #FireSafety #Webinar

It's been a busy couple of days at Local Government Association Annual Conference & Exhibition in Harrogate! We've been speaking with a variety of professionals from across the industry and local & national government about the benefits of sprinklers. We even noticed that the venue is fitted with sprinklers, which is usually not the case! #ThinkSprinkler #LGA #Events

It's a hello from Harrogate for the start of the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition! Taking place over the next three days, the BSA team is assembled over at our stand no. Q33. We're looking forward to a busy event full of important discussions around a wide range of key subjects, including the fire safety of buildings. #LGA #LocalGovernment #Events

The BSA is exhibiting at next week's Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate. From 22nd to 24th October, this must-attend event presents an opportunity to engage with local and central government representatives as well as officials from other public sector bodies. We will continue to promote the 'sprinkler message' to influence key decision-making at government level. You can find us on stand Q33 at the show - find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e7jf3HeM #ThinkSprinkler #FireSafety #Events

Are we in danger of a blindspot in sustainability thinking? Carbon " accounting principles" have shifted how materials are selected and choices are made on projects. It's assumed that the impact of fire is being considered but is there a gap in knowledge and understanding? Read the thoughts of our Secretary, Tom Roche, in our latest BSA blog here: https://lnkd.in/ea_gAd6V #ThinkSprinkler #Sustainability #FireSafety