Intelligence

Research from Extraction Solutions has revealed ten unexpectedly explosive everyday materials, such as sugar and flour, due to combustible dust

Three Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) professionals – Training Manager Chris Sharman, Technical & Regulatory Affairs Officer Niall Rowan and Training Officer Phil Brownhill – discuss passive fire protection competence

Scott Millins, Quantity Surveyor at Teampol, discusses the technical considerations of insulation for a public sports centre

Will Salomone of law firm Watson Farley & Williams offers a legal view of fire safety obligations

Legislation is set to change in Wales for rented properties. Aico welcomes the improved fire and carbon monoxide safety measures

The Water Hygiene Centre’s Craig Morning offers a guide for facilities management organisations on Legionella control

Avire warns against getting stuck in lifts once copper phone lines are replaced by fibreoptics

Stephen Good, CEO of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, outlines five areas to focus on in 2022 to build a zero-carbon construction sector

Richard Sabin, Managing Director of Biotecture, discusses the benefits and considerations of living walls

Anthony Green, Chief Technology Officer for FoxTech, explains the top cybersecurity problems and how to fix them

Karl Wallasch and David Bostelmann, Directors at Trigon Fire Safety, consider third-party reviews of fire safety proposals

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. The management of design-related risks: structural, civil and fire engineers

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, believes all buildings should invest in active fire-suppression safety measures

What is biophilic design, how does it change human psychology and why is it necessary to consider it as part of the built environment?

Aspiring architect Priyanka Shah is calling on more young people to apply for “amazing” degree apprenticeships

Is technology in older people’s housing an afterthought? The Housing, Learning and Improvement Network is trying to ensure no one is left behind

Understanding neurodiversity and recognising the value that neurodiverse minds bring to the skill mix is vital for establishing inclusive teams, says James Cash

GHD’s Suna Taymaz, Simon Babes and Steve Gwynne discuss how using emerging data collection and analysis technology can help build shock-resistant communities

EqualEngineers’ research into suicide rates in male construction workers points to a need for change in the industry

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1004: Structural corrosion in a swimming pool building causes concern