Whether you’re developing a high-rise in Canary Wharf, refurbishing a school in Hackney, or delivering a new residential block in Croydon, fire safety isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it’s an essential
Designing fire-safe buildings is about more than ticking compliance boxes, it’s about enabling architects to innovate, engineers to optimise, and occupants to stay safe. At FDS Consult UK, we bring
This article explores what CFD smoke modelling is, how it’s used to predict smoke spread, and why it’s a critical tool in validating fire strategies for complex buildings and building
What a fire safety strategy involves, its role in project risk management, and how FDS Consult UK delivers compliant, cost-effective strategies.
Fire Statements are now a legal requirement for certain developments in England. They play a critical role in Gateway One submissions and the planning process, particularly for high-rise residential and
FDS Consult UK’s fire engineers share expert insights on the newly released BS EN 81-76:2025, the British Standard set to transform how we design lifts for evacuation in high-rise and
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling is a cornerstone of modern fire engineering, transforming the way we design, validate, and future-proof buildings against fire hazards. From high-rise residential towers to transport
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the new planning process for high-rise residential developments, the concept of “Gateways” has become central to regulatory compliance and project delivery
In fire engineering conversations, terms like “CFD analysis” and “CFD modelling” are often used interchangeably—but do they mean the same thing? Not quite. Understanding the subtle differences can help clarify
Understanding BS 9991:2024 and the Building Safety Regulator’s Position The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has issued clear guidance on the adoption of BS 9991:2024 in applications for Building Control Approval,
