Future-Proofing Emergency Call and Lift Communication Systems in a Later Living Development
The Challenge An 86-apartment later living development was operating with an analogue Emergency Call System reaching the end of its usable life. Parts were no l …
Portfolio-Wide Upgrade of Emergency Call and Lift Communication Systems
The Challenge A managing agent responsible for a large, geographically dispersed later living portfolio identified that many of its developments were operating …
When the Call Doesn’t Connect: A Q&A with Clare Parker and Richard Thwaites
Featuring Clare Parker, Director of Surveying, and Richard Thwaites, Director of Building Safety & Compliance
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Key Takeaways from the Building Regulation and Fire Safety Conference 2026
By Sara Davies, Director of Building Safety, Innovus
Single Construction Regulator: What the Government's New Proposals Mean for Building Safety Compliance
The government has taken a significant step towards overhauling building safety regulation in England, launching a consultation on creating a Single Constructio …
Building Safety Cases in 2025: What We’ve Learnt
As 2025 comes to an end, Building Safety Cases have become a more established part of how higher-risk residential buildings are managed. This year has been less …
Independent Inspection Avoids Unnecessary Firefighting Lift Replacement
The Client A Higher Risk Building with a Firefighting lift that had been out of service for an extended period, creating both operational and regulatory concern …
CIBSE Guide D 2025: What Building Owners and Managers Need to Know
Lifts and escalators are part of everyday life, yet ensuring they are safe, reliable and efficient requires continuous attention and expertise. That’s why the l …
Fire Door Safety Week: Why Regular Inspections Save Lives
This week marks Fire Door Safety Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the critical role fire doors play in safeguarding people’s homes and lives.
