Autumn brings heavier rainfall, strong winds and damp conditions across the UK. While building owners and property managers are often concerned about leaks, damaged ceilings and damp walls, water ingress...
New government funding has opened for eligible residential buildings under 11 metres in England where serious fire safety risks have been identified within cladding and external wall systems. The funding...
External wall fire safety is an important consideration for building owners, managing agents and anyone responsible for residential buildings across the UK. You may have come across the term FRAEW,...
Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing, and at MAF, we believe it is something that should be talked about openly. That is why we are introducing...
A fire risk assessment is an important part of keeping a building safe. It helps identify potential hazards, assess existing fire safety measures and highlight areas where improvements may be...
The UK is becoming more familiar with periods of extreme heat, with recent summers bringing higher temperatures and longer periods of dry weather. While many people focus on staying cool...
Despite increased scrutiny on building safety and stricter regulatory requirements in recent years, fire door defects continue to be identified across residential, commercial and public sector buildings throughout the UK,...
Need a FRAEW or PAS 9980 assessment? This article explains how PAS 9980 fire risk appraisals work. If you are commissioning a FRAEW for a specific building, our FRAEW and...
Fire safety remains one of the most important responsibilities for landlords across the UK. While maintaining a property and finding reliable tenants are often high on the priority list, protecting...
For many existing buildings across the UK, the original fire strategy no longer reflects how the building operates today. Over time, layouts are altered, occupancy levels change, refurbishments take place,...
MAF Associates is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our growing team across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to take on...
Many building owners and managing agents look at a block of flats and assume the fire risk is low because the building appears to be solid brick or traditional masonry....