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When something is everyone's responsibility, it can end up being nobody's. Legionella control is a good example. A clear owner, a clear plan and clear records make the difference between…

Hot water cylinders and calorifiers store and heat the water your building uses. If they are not working properly, they can create conditions that help legionella bacteria multiply. What they…

New pipes, new tanks and new fittings do not guarantee a problem-free water system. Water can sit in new pipework for weeks while building work is finished, and that is…

Whether you let a single apartment, a house share or a larger block, the water system is part of the property you are responsible for. Legionella is rarely top of…

A fountain in a hotel foyer. A misting system on a restaurant terrace. A water wall in a shopping centre. They look great, but they have something in common: they…

In a busy commercial kitchen, cooking creates grease-laden vapour. Over time, that grease collects in filters, hoods and ducts. If a flame or hot surface reaches it, the fire can…

An empty building is not a risk-free building. With nobody on site, a small fire can grow unnoticed. Vacant premises can also attract trespassers, vandals and illegal dumping. If you…

Refurbishment or building work in an occupied premises is a time of higher fire risk. Escape routes move, detectors are covered, contractors bring tools and materials, and everyone is slightly…

Not all fires are accidents. Deliberate fires can damage buildings, disrupt businesses and put lives at risk. The good news is that a few practical steps can make a premises…

Buildings are often designed so that a fire stays in the area where it starts for a period of time. This is called compartmentation. It buys people time to escape…