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....
Fire safety in UK residential buildings has changed significantly in recent years. For property managers, responsibilities are now broader, more complex, and more closely monitored than ever before. This guide...
How We Keep Projects Safe, Compliant and Moving Fire engineering works best when it is part of the project from day one, not something bolted on just before completion. When...
Fire engineering now sits at the heart of how residential buildings are assessed, remediated and approved under the Building Safety Act. For buildings undergoing remediation, particularly those affected by external...
In many high-rise residential buildings and blocks of flats, there is a dangerous assumption: if a corridor has solid walls, fire doors, and compliant signage, it is a safe, fire-resisting...
In October, Michael A Fox Associates Ltd (MAF Associates) formally entered into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). For me, this was a significant and very personal milestone. I’ve worked in the...
Christmas is a time for celebration, warmth and togetherness, but it is also a period when the risk of fire increases due to additional decorations, electrical items and busy households....