Bingham, UK – Global Academy, the training division of Global HSE Group, today announced the launch of three new fire safety qualifications designed to equip professionals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to ensure fire safety compliance. Each course has 3 days of practical experience and upon completion receive an industry recognised qualification.
The new courses, accredited by the Awarding Body of the Built Environment (ABBE) are nationally recognised and demonstrate Global’s drive for excellence and elevating professional knowledge in the fire safety sector. They include:
All courses are taught by Chris Sharman, Head of Technical and Training at Global Academy, alongside a team of experienced passive fire protection installers. The course framework has been meticulously designed by passive fire safety experts from Global HSE Group, ensuring a comprehensive and effective learning experience.
Led by Ross O’Loughlin, the Director of Global Technical Services and previously the Chief of Staff of the fire training MOD school, and written by Nigel Craven, who was the Group Manager at West Yorkshire Fire Service.
“At Global we recognise that the industry, which includes our own people, require a level of competency that can be proven. We are taking the right steps to professionalise an area of construction that has been neglected. Passive fire installation is a critical element and if those installers do not fully appreciate the need and relevance of the work, then they won’t take the care and effort required. We wanted to change this across the industry and were willing to put in the hard yards to develop brand new qualifications that are fit for purpose and designed with the installer in mind. We are proud to have combined our contracting divisions experience and our fire engineering consultancy academic input, to blend an approach to training that delivers tangible competence”
Ross O’Loughlin – Director, Head of Global Technical Services
The Global Academy’s training facility in Bingham has also been recently upgraded with state-of-the-art training equipment, fire doors, passive fire installations and more to support the delivery of these new courses.
About Global Academy
Global Academy is the training division of Global HSE Group, industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy.Global Academy is committed to delivering high-quality training qualifications that empower individuals and organisations to achieve a demonstrable level of confidence.
To learn more about our new qualifications and how they can benefit you, please visit the course pages linked above.
The Spanish City of Valencia suffered a fatal fire at a pair of large residential apartments on Av. del General Avilés and Av. del Mestre Rodrigo in Campanar on the 22nd of February, 2024. There were 10 fatalities, with many of the residents injured and all made homeless. Windy weather conditions assisted the external wall fire to spread through the combustible Rainscreen cladding, defeating the internal compartmentation. Once again showing the world that external fire spread is deadly.
Seven years ago in London, on the 14th of June, 2017, a now infamous fatal external wall fire started in the early hours of the morning at Grenfell Tower, North Kensington, killing 72 people. Many of the residents were sleeping. The building had been refurbished with combustible ACM cladding with a Polyethylene core called Reynobond, manufactured by Alcoa before they had traded as Arconic. Alcoa had acquired the business of Reynolds.
However, unlike the apartment building in Campanar, the Rainscreen construction at Grenfell Tower was additionally built up with combustible plastic foam insulation of two kinds; mostly foil faced Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation manufactured by Celotex, with some areas of foil faced Phenolic Foam (PF) insulation manufactured by Kingspan.
The law of Requirement B4(1) for external fire spread requires: “The external walls of the building shall adequately resist the spread of fire over the walls and from one building to another, having regard to the height, use and position of the building.”
In the Phase 1 report into Grenfell Tower, Inquiry chairman Martin Moore-Bick said: “It is apparent from the findings made in earlier chapters that the external walls of the building did not resist, and indeed actively promoted, the spread of fire. That was principally due to the presence of ACM panels with a polyethylene core, but other materials and other features, including the design and geometry of the facade, also played a role.”
What is ACM?
ACM is Aluminium Composite Material, though outside the UK it is often referred to as an Aluminium Composite Panel, or ACP. The composite has facings of thin, precoated aluminium in large format sheets made rigid by a Polyethylene core. ACM is not a thermal insulation material because the composite has a high thermal conductivity. In a built-up Rainscreen the ACM screens the separate thermal insulation product from the rain. Grades of ACM have cores which vary in the amount of fire retardant mineral mixed into the Polyethylene:
100% Polyethylene as the “standard” grade product. This is the most concerning type used in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment. Polyethylene burns fiercely, similar to petrol, and in the process melts and burns as a dripping and flowing liquid, spreading fire upwards, sideways, and downwards. The aluminium facings slide off the molten core, and provide no protection against rapid fire spread.
30% Polyethylene with 70% mineral as the “fire retardant” grade product, marketed as FR. This does not mean fire resisting. ACM provides no fire resistance, and ACM FR is still combustible. The fire retardant minerals mixed into the Polyethylene core delay and slow the speed of fire spread. That delay, combined with fixing detailing, allows ACM manufacturers to achieve a Class B from European Reaction to Fire tests.
10% Polyethylene with 90% mineral as the “limited combustibility” product, often marketed as Class A2. The A2 in European Reaction to Fire classification begins to require calorimetry testing to identify the Gross Calorific Value of the material, as a measure of the fuel it contains for a fire. This A2 type of ACM would require the core to contain less than 3.0 MJ/kg of fuel, which can be compared to 15.0 MJ/kg for softwood, or 45.0 MJ/kg for some “standard” ACM products.
5% Polyethylene with 95% mineral products have been developed and marketed since Grenfell Tower fire as Class A1, or less than 2.0 MJ/kg of fuel. This is the lowest possible Polyethylene content, and not in common use.
Therefore, the core material has a direct effect on the combustibility of the ACM panel, which can increase the severity of an external wall fire. As well as this, the detailing of the Rainscreen of ACM panels can contribute to fire behaviour in several ways:
Fixing methods: Whether ACM panels are riveted as flat sheets to the aluminium support structure bracketed from the backing walls, or folded into “cassettes” and hung off the supports, changes the amount of exposure of the Polyethylene core in the fabrication. It is possible to obtain a better classification with additional rivet fixing in fire tests, or other specific details poorly communicated in test and classification reports, so that some “standard” products have got to market as Class B, though they are 100% Polyethylene.
Formats of panels: Larger formats present fewer exposed edges at the necessarily open gaps between them to provide ventilation to the cavity in the Rainscreen that protects the thermal insulation on the backing wall. But this is of marginal effect in a real fire situation when cores are melting and the aluminium facings are falling away to expose large areas of combustible Polyethylene.
Cavities: The ventilation and drainage of the cavity keeps the thermal insulation dry and screened from the rain. However, the cavity in a fire can provide a “chimney effect”, as the fire spreads rapidly upwards through the external wall, attacking the internal face of the ACM and any combustible membranes or thermal insulation fixed to the backing wall. Fire-resisting cavity barriers of stone wool placed at floor levels, at vertical compartment wall lines, and around windows or doors will reduce the “chimney effect”, but are ineffective if the ACM has distorted in the heat, burned away, or fallen off the support structure.
The fire risks associated with ACM cladding were highlighted by the Grenfell Tower fire, which led to the increased scrutiny and regulation of cladding materials.
Correctly identify construction
The Campanar apartment fire was initially reported as a problem of Polyurethane in the external wall construction, repeated by the BBC. However, the fire appeared to be another case of “standard” ACM with a 100% Polyethylene core.
Better images showing the external wall Rainscreen built-up with stone wool insulation circulated on LinkedIn. The Campanar apartments had non-combustible insulation, but combustible ACM cladding with a Polyethylene core. It will take forensic investigation to precisely identify the specification and detailing of the external wall.
Governments, as much as building owners and their insurers, are realising there are problems for fire safety with a few types of external wall construction. This technical realisation is growing not only in devolved administrations of the UK but across the nations of Europe and to wider markets.
The risk of deadly and harmful fires involving external walls is a concern for many Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), often resulting in overlapping responsibilities among the authors of technical standards.
British standards have long been specified in Commonwealth countries or transposed as international alternatives. European standards were considered optional in the UK statutory guidance to Schedule 1 Requirements of the Building Regulations 2010, before and after Brexit from the European Union.
Registration of buildings with defective external wall construction
The LFB (London Fire Brigade), along with all other Fire and Rescue Services in England and Wales, may do more than issue Alteration Notices or Enforcement Notices. To issue a Prohibition Notice under Article 31 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 means prohibiting useful occupation * of a building to ensure people’s health and life safety. Article 31 of the RR(FS)O 2005 is the greatest power that can be exercised by any Fire and Rescue Service in England and Wales.
*31.—(1) If the enforcing authority is of the opinion that use of premises involves or will involve a risk to relevant persons so serious that use of the premises ought to be prohibited or restricted, the authority may serve on the responsible person or any other person mentioned in article 5(3) a notice (in this Order referred to as “a prohibition notice”).
The London Fire Brigade does not provide information about their Notices through the National Fire Chiefs Council service, and the regional information from those who contribute may be partial and out of date, as there is no legal duty to compile the NFCC register. Also, the NFCC register data cannot be readily accessed, and information is poorly categorised. Therefore, it is not possible to identify the buildings that have been notified by Fire and Rescue Services for a breach of B4(1) in England, or to get a sense of the wider UK.
Under Section 65 of the Building Safety Act 2022 an HRB has at least two units of residential accommodation and is either 7 storeys or more than 18m in height. That is not the overall building height, but rather the upper occupied storey height over 18m above ground as Regulation 5(1) of the additional Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. This legislation also explains differences with the Higher-Risk Building definition in Section 120D of the Building Act 1984, however definitions may better align over time.
Owners of an HRB, under the criteria in the Building Safety Act 2022, must appoint “Accountable Persons ” as individuals or organisations to be responsible for the safety of the common parts of the building used by residents, including external walls and roofs. The named Principal Accountable Person (PAP) registers the HRB with the BSR, and updates the register of information with all changes during building occupation. Online, some HSE guidance talks more generally of “high-rise”, but they mean an HRB. The Higher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 apply.
However, there is no obvious register of the larger additional number of non-HRBs that have external walls known by the Fire and Rescue Service to be in breach of B4(1) in England.
Assuming that a technical overview of external wall typologies exists at the BSR, there is no HSE-authorised categorisation of defective construction in breach of B4(1) that could be used to compile a register for the stock of buildings in sleeping risk residential Purpose Group 1a, or other Purpose Groups in the statutory guidance of Approved Document Part B.
AD-B Volume 1 Dwellings 1a Flats (which includes all BSR registered HRBs) 1b Dwellinghouse with a storey over 4.5m above ground 1c Dwellinghouse with a storey under 4.5m above ground
AD-B Volume 2 Buildings other than Dwellings 2a Institutional Residential, such as a hospital, home, school or other similar establishment, where people sleep 2b Other Residential, such as a hotel, boarding house, college, hall of residence, hostel or any other residential purpose 3 Offices 4 Shop and Commercial 5 Place of Assembly, Entertainment or Recreation 6 Industrial Factories 7a Storage and other non-residential buildings 7b Car parks designed to admit and accommodate only cars, motorcycles and passenger or light goods vehicles that weigh a maximum of 2500kg
In England and Wales, fire safety responsibilities for all buildings that are not HRBs are defined under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation designates specific individuals and organisations as “Responsible Persons,” tasked with overseeing and maintaining fire safety within their buildings. This responsibility applies to all workplaces and the common parts of buildings containing two or more domestic premises.
The scope of what constitutes “common parts” of buildings was confirmed by the Fire Safety Act 2021, explicitly including external walls and roofs, which was not a change in meaning from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This confirmation highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to managing potential fire risks associated with the building structure via external wall inspections; an acknowledgement of the risks posed by external wall constructions following a number of significant fire incidents.
Other measures depend on preventing a rapidly spreading external wall fire
The external wall fire at Campanar, much like the tragic Grenfell Tower incident, starkly reminds us that fires originating or spreading via external walls can undermine the internal compartmentation designed to safeguard escape routes. Building Regulations Schedule 1 Requirements B4(1) for the external wall and B4(2) for roofs are crucial as they support the broader suite of fire safety measures—from B1 to B5. Collectively, these requirements must be addressed in a coherent fire strategy to protect building occupants. When a fire spreads through and over external walls and roofs, it often bypasses internal protections, directly threatening the lives of occupants and the integrity of the entire fire safety system.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) have stated that they are concerned with 1,250 high-rise residential buildings in London alone. Commissioner Andy Roe has often called for action on remediation works. Although, pleas to “do the right thing” are technically undefined, given the vagueness of B4(1).
The “right thing” for the external wall is shown on the right-hand or “restricted” side of the Second Edition Figure 2, 2003, and Third Edition Figure 3, 2013, of BRE, BR 135 Fire performance of external thermal insulation for walls of multistorey buildings.
Occupation denied under B4(1)
An external wall that is physically incapable of supporting rapid fire spread in any condition should be the precondition of occupancy. The decision to deny occupancy is a critical moment at Handover, as Work Stage 6 in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.
The Fire and Rescue Service are authorised to deny occupancy after it has occurred under the RR(FS)O 2005, clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021. Often Regulation 38 has been ignored. Fire safety information at Handover should include calorimetry for the external wall construction. A “Responsible Person” should have that basic information, with Regulation 38 now listed in both Volumes of Approved Document Part B (2019 as amended 2020 and 2022).
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has the power to deny occupancy at Gateway 3 for “Higher-Risk Buildings” under the Building Safety Act 2022, even though the new staff at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have overall responsibility for the entire Building Control profession. An “Accountable Person” should have collected the basic calorimetry.
The advice “Know Your Building” should involve knowing the Gross Calorific Value of the materials from which the external wall is already built, or going to be built, by using simple samples for calorimetry; meaning strategic decisions can be made.
It is fortunate, after fatal fires at Grenfell Tower in London and the Campanar apartments in Valencia, that there have not been more fatal fires in occupied buildings with combustible external walls.
On 1 October 2023, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became the Building Control Authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England.
If you’re planning any projects on higher-risk buildings in England, you need building control approval from the BSR before any building work can commence.
What is a Higher-Risk Building (HRB)?
Classified on gov website: During the design and construction phases, a higher-risk building has at least 7 storeys or is at least 18 metres in height and either:
is a hospital or care home
has at least 2 residential units
Documents you need to prepare
As part of your building control application, it is required that you gather and maintain the following fire safety documents. These fire safety documents are essential and must be kept current throughout the construction process, as they constitute a portion of the necessary records you are obligated to maintain.
The fire and emergency file outlines the premises on which the building’s management and maintenance strategies are based, particularly once it is operational. This document must address the mitigation of fire spread and the prevention of structural failure from the outset of construction. It is required to encompass:
The foundational assumptions guiding the design and intended use of the building, which should be both realistic and thoroughly vetted, accompanied by a well-founded explanation.
The measures that responsible individuals must implement to guarantee a safe evacuation process.
Provisions for enabling fire and rescue services to access the site, building, and water sources essential for firefighting efforts.
A comprehensive fire strategy that details the methods for adhering to the functional requirements A3 and B1 to B5 outlined in Schedule 1 of the building regulations.
Global Technical Service (GTS) – Fire Strategies
Our team of experts work hard to ensure that all Fire Strategies carried out by GTS are to the highest standard and are as meticulous as possible, outlining every detail.
GTS can provide:
Fire strategy production and review for any client in line with the RIBA stages.
Support at a qualitative design review
Fire Safety Management Plans to BS9997
Cladding investigations for residential high rise building in preparation for a EWS1 form to be issued and signed by a charted RIBA member
Fire Engineered design and review for solutions that do not fall in line with ADB (BS 9999, BS 9991 and bespoke fire engineered solutions)
EWS1 surveys and Fire Risk assessments for residential and non-residential building
Fire Strategy Drawings and Compartmentation Drawings
Provide advice to clients for pre-consultation meetings with building control or other local authorities to meet the designer’s vision
Do it Right First Time – Contact us today to find out more or get a free quote for a fire strategy
Two hours of CPD points are available. Presented by Ian Abley
Webinar Date: 15 February 2024
The Class O Conundrum; Class 0 was said to be the highest national performance classification for construction materials and products, such as in external walls, until the fatal fire of Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. Despite a warning about the potential combustibility of Class 0 “cladding” products from the Select Committee to the Ministry publishing statutory guidance after Garnock Court fire on 11 June 1999.
Class 0 was defined in the statutory guidance of Approved Document Part B and not in any British Standard. When Grenfell Tower Inquiry finally reports by June 2024 it will be seven years since 72 deaths. That was an unnecessary and high price for British society to discover that Class 0 could in fact be achieved by composite products with highly combustible cores.
This webinar explains the Class 0 Conundrum using the evidence in a continuing process of disclosure, which led to Inquiry publication in 2022 of the Research on the Approved Document And Revision (RADAR) project, undertaken with construction industry partners in 2000.
Are you capable of carrying out fire door inspections?
The purpose of the Bespoke Level 3 Qualification Fire Door Inspections Course is to allow learners to demonstrate that they are capable of carrying out fire door inspections and have the under-pinning knowledge needed, at the required depth and to confirm occupational competence.
It has become a legal requirement for the responsible person(s) of multi-occupant residential buildings over 11 meters to undertake fire door inspections once annually on fire doors at the entrances of individual domestic premises.
The responsible person(s) must also undertake inspections on any fire door in communal areas every three months.
This legal requirement aims to improve the fire safety of high-rise buildings and hold the correct individuals accountable for any failure to comply.
Training Provided by Global Technical Services (GTS)
Assembled of individuals from backgrounds such as fire safety, firefighting, military, and infrastructure design and build, the GTS team has a combined experience of 233 years.
We proudly announce the appointment and promotion of three accomplished professionals to key directorial roles. These strategic moves reflect the company’s commitment to its ambitious growth plans and unwavering dedication to advancing fire safety solutions on a national scale.
As Global continues to expand its footprint and establish its trusted and highly qualified status in the fire safety industry, these senior appointments are pivotal in ensuring the company’s sustained growth and success.
Jonathan Harwood, Director of Commercial and Operations Global HSE:
Jonathan has been with the business for over 4 years, heading up the Group’s passive fire division, however, in this newly created role, Jonathan will be responsible for overseeing and optimising Global HSE commercial operations, whilst helping to drive the passive side of the business forward. With a wealth of experience in passive fire, Jonathan brings a unique skill set and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
Ross O’Loughlin, Director, Head of GTS:
Elevating Ross to this critical role underscores Global’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge solutions. Ross will continue to lead GTS but take on a more strategic role in pioneering new technologies and advancing the company’s product offerings to meet the ever-evolving demands of the fire safety landscape and fast-paced developments in legislation.
Ian Jordan, Financial Director, Global Group:
Recognising the pivotal role of effective financial management, Ian assumes leadership of Global’s Financial and HR division. Ian will play a key role in shaping and amplifying the company’s commercial objectives as it continues to make strides in fire safety.
These appointments not only bring a wealth of expertise and leadership to the Global HSE Group but also reinforce the commitment to delivering cutting-edge fire safety solutions worldwide.
Andrew Cooper, MD, expressed confidence in the newly appointed directors, stating, “I’m delighted to have such a formidable leadership team on board as we move forward. I believe their combined expertise will be instrumental in propelling Global to new heights as we embark on this exciting phase of expansion and innovation. I’m looking forward to us all working collaboratively to realise the company’s overall objective of establishing Global as the obvious fire safety partner of choice for any organisation wishing to take fire safety seriously, working with Global to ensure their buildings are safe and compliant for all who use them.”
The whole team at Global are excited about the future as we remain dedicated to making all buildings we interact with safer through innovative and compliant fire safety solutions.
In today’s climate conscious building environment, marked (some may say marred) by new materials and technologies, a comprehensive fire strategy is fundamental to safeguarding lives and ensuring regulatory compliance. Global Technical Services (GTS) excels in creating fire strategies that align with the RIBA stages ensuring safety and compliance from initial design, throughout the building’s lifecycle.
Developing a Holistic Fire Strategy
A robust fire strategy encompasses every aspect of a building’s design, operation, maintenance and occupancy. GTS’s approach integrates fire safety considerations seamlessly into the architectural vision, adapting to each RIBA stage. This involves evaluating risks and proposing solutions that enhance safety without compromising aesthetics or functionality. This is supported through GTS’s Fire Scrutineer service through various design and construction hold points.
Navigating Regulations and Empowering Responsible Persons
GTS’s fire strategies address the complexities of fire safety regulations, particularly aligning with Approved Document B, B1 to B5, BS9999 and BS7974. These strategies empower the responsible person with an understanding of the building’s fire safety systems, enabling informed decision-making and effective management. While the fire strategy will form part of the Regulation 38 pack, it can also act as a guide to ensure the responsible person understands the comprehensive fire safety information, systems, equipment and their interactions; essential for maintaining safety standards within their area of responsibility.
Evolving Strategies for Design and Existing Buildings
Our strategies evolve with each RIBA stage, reflecting design changes to maintain relevance and effectiveness. For existing buildings, GTS’s retrospective strategies demonstrate compliance with previous legislation, guiding renovations to enhance safety standards.
Case Study: Enhancing Fire Safety in Heritage Hotels
A testament to the practical impact of fire strategies is GTS’s work with a chain of existing hotels across England, Scotland, and Wales. This project exemplifies the pivotal role of retrospective fire strategies in maintaining and enhancing fire safety standards during significant refurbishments.
In these hotels, some of which are historic buildings with listed status, the challenge was to update fire safety measures without compromising the buildings’ integrity. GTS developed bespoke strategies that not only respected the architectural heritage but also ensured compliance with contemporary fire safety standards. The strategies facilitated the implementation of modern fire safety solutions, while preserving the character of these heritage buildings.
This case study highlights the importance of regularly reviewing and updating fire strategies, especially for existing buildings. Changes in regulations, building usage, and advancements in fire safety technology necessitate a dynamic approach to fire strategy planning. For buildings with a long history, like the hotels in this case study, aligning with the latest standards can be a complex task, and may necessitate fire engineered solutions. But a fire strategy is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance, or justifying a bespoke solution.
FRAEW stands for Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls. It is a systematic process for evaluating the risk posed by external wall construction and cladding in multi-storey, multi-occupied residential buildings.
Purpose of FRAEW
The purpose of the FRAEW is to inform the Fire Risk Assessment (which now has to take into account the external wall). As such the FRAEW will assess the risk to occupants from fire spreading over or within the external walls of a building. This assessment is crucial in determining whether remediation or other mitigating measures are necessary to address any identified risks, particularly in buildings where combustible materials are present in the external wall construction.
PAS 9980
PAS 9980 serves as a structured framework for suitably qualified professionals conducting Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW). It lays out a methodical approach for evaluating the fire risk posed by a building’s external wall systems, considering various factors such as the building’s design and materials comprising the external wall system.
Understanding Fire Hazards in External Walls
Fire hazards in external walls primarily involve the potential for rapid fire spread due to combustible materials used in cladding or insulation. These hazards are amplified in high-rise buildings where evacuation may be more challenging, and the reach of fire and rescue services may be limited.
How a Company Will Conduct a FRAEW
The process typically involves the following step:
Initial Assessment: Confirming the need for a FRAEW based on building type and characteristics.
Data Collection desk top study: Gathering detailed information about the building’s construction, materials used, and any previous assessments.
Site Inspection: Visual intrusive inspection of the external walls to understand the materials and construction methods.
Risk Analysis: Evaluating the collected data against defined risk factors to assess the potential for fire spread and its impact.
Reporting: Compiling a comprehensive report that includes the risk assessment findings, risk rating, and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Key Considerations for a Quality FRAEW
A quality FRAEW should:
Be thorough in data collection and inspection
Be conducted by competent professionals with expertise in fire engineering and building construction
Consider all relevant factors, including building design, materials, and occupant safety
Enhanced safety for building occupants by identifying and mitigating fire risks.
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Greater confidence and peace of mind for residents and building owners.
Standardized approach facilitating consistent and reliable risk assessments.
FRAEW assessments, particularly when conducted in line with PAS 9980, are crucial in ensuring the safety of buildings against the risk of fire spread through external walls.
Why GTS?
With a foundation rooted in fire service experience, our approach to risk is uniquely grounded in a ‘first-hand life safety perspective.’ Our team comprises a blend of industry professionals, collectively addressing every facet of the thefaçade lifecycle – from initial design, build and maintenance to remediations, and lifetime energy consumption calculations.
ASFPMarketing Campaign of the Year: Global HSE Solutions’ whiteboard animations campaign which offers a unique approach to sharing fire safety knowledge and understanding across all marketing channels. The campaign was recognised for its ability to convey critical fire safety messages without relying on extensive text and for catering to audiences of varying levels.
Global are proud to have nominated our whiteboard animations for the Marketing Campaign of the Year as they have made significant contributions to our organisation and the industry at large. They offer a unique approach to fire safety knowledge and understanding, and its usability across all marketing channels. Creating and sharing these animations have enabled the Global group to reach a wider audience, improve marketing collateral, and enhance our overall marketing activities.
By offering the industry creative ways to understand and develop knowledge of fire safety will continue to be at the forefront of innovation, driving positive change and improving the future of the fire safety industry.
Global Technical Services (GTS) attended HOMES UK 2023 An unmissable event for housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals
HOMES UK 2023 Highlights – is the largest free-to-attend conference and exhibition of its kind. Bringing together over 4,500 housing sector professionals to discuss how to build and maintain high-quality, sustainable homes in communities where people will thrive.
On the first night of HOMES UK – Global hosted a networking event at The Fox, Excel. Connecting with social housing providers and frameworks.
HOMES UK was a huge success for The Global Group, meeting many clients and prospective customers. We also showcased our latest brochures, which can be found here:
