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Structural Mass Timber
11 Aug 2025
Understanding the Gap Between Design Standards, Regulatory Requirements and Real-Life Fire Scenarios in Relation to Fire Performance
What Does Qmax Mean in the Context of BS EN 12845?
6 Aug 2025
Explore how Qmax, the maximum water flow rate in BS EN 12845, plays a key role in sprinkler system design. Learn how it impacts hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, tank sizing, and compliance for effective fire protection.
From Helsinki to Dublin: Expanding Opportunities
23 Jul 2025
Read more on how a secondment abroad shaped the skills and perspective of a fire engineer working across borders.
Drone Technology: A Game-Changer in Disaster Response + Insurance Claims
23 Jul 2025
Drone tech is revolutionising insurance claims with faster, safer, and more accurate assessments after severe weather, helping insurers and policyholders alike.
UL 9540A vs. C800: How LSFT is Reshaping BESS Design + Compliance
9 Jul 2025
Explore how UL 9540A and CSA/ANSI C800 differ, and why LSFT is becoming essential for BESS fire safety, risk strategy, and future NFPA 855 compliance.
From Helsinki to Ireland: Working Abroad Through a Secondment
7 Jul 2025
Personal and professional growth and new challenges through a secondment year in Ireland
From Tampere to Edinburgh: Experiences and Lessons learned from Intercompany Work
4 Jun 2025
Fostering career growth through intercompany collaboration across Europe and beyond
Framework for Engineering and Risk Analysis in the Deployment of Nuclear Power for Hyperscale Data Centers
28 May 2025
Understand the key analytical factors behind successful deployment of nuclear power for hyperscale data centers.
Fire Protection in Aircraft Hangars: Adapting to Changes in NFPA 409
7 May 2025
Discover how the innovative, foam-free fire protection solutions for Belgium’s F-35 aircraft hangars were developed to meet strict safety standards
Fire Safety Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness Evidence
1 May 2025
Understand fire safety dispute resolution, expert witness roles, and legal frameworks following Grenfell—covering the Fire Safety Act 2021 and PAS 9980.
CE Marking vs. UL 9540: Understanding Global Safety and Compliance for BESS
29 Apr 2025
CE marking alone isn’t enough for BESS safety compliance in North America. Learn the key differences between CE and UL 9540 certifications—and why both may be needed for global deployment under evolving regulations.
Structural Fire Engineering: Definition, Importance and Methods
7 Apr 2025
Learn about the definition, importance, and methods of structural fire engineering—plus its interdisciplinary nature and real-world applications.