Landlords and facilities managers must create culture of fire-safety reporting, asserts bureau veritas
New research released this week by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), as part of its annual Fire Door Safety Week, found that a third (32%) of the British public would not report a problem with a fire door, potentially putting…
Fire Safety Act enforcement signals vital change for duty holder responsibility, states Bureau Veritas
Enforcement of the Fire Safety Act 2021 (introduced on 16 May 2022) has finally opened the way for the government to begin the process of regulating the strengthened Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), signalling several important changes for…
Businesses encouraged to get fire doors checked after months of closures
With many businesses having been closed throughout much of 2020, this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (20–26 September) offered a pertinent reminder for duty holders to ensure their fire doors are checked – especially if the annual assessment was missed…
Bureau Veritas urges developers to prepare for major regulation shake-up
Leading building control and regulation expert Bureau Veritas has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Building Safety Bill and its 53 recommendations to drive cultural change and safety improvements within the industry, hailing it as a ‘crucial step’ in overhauling…
Bureau Veritas launches Fire Safety Awareness Week

Reflecting Bureau Veritas’ continued commitment to educating businesses on regulatory best practice in fire safety, the health and safety expert has announced its first-ever Fire Safety Awareness Week. The awareness week will feature daily themes – including Building Regulations and…

Time for focus on Fire Door Safety

As Fire Door Safety Week 2020 draws to a close, Bureau Veritas is taking the opportunity to give another reminder about the importance of properly fitted and maintained fire doors to enhance safety in the event of a fire. Fire…

Bureau Veritas listed on procure partnerships framework

Bureau Veritas has secured a place for Fire Engineering services on the Procure Partnerships Framework, designed to simplify procurement for the public sector. Structured around 11 regional framework lots, the Procure Partnerships Framework provides local delivery with national governance to…

BUREAU VERITAS appoints New Divisional Director for Electrical and Mechanical

In continuing to lead the way as the UK’s leading compliance, testing and inspection authority, Bureau Veritas has appointed Stephen Lea as the new Divisional Director for its expansive mechanical and electrical divisions.  Stephen brings with him a wealth of…

Bureau Veritas urges Education Sector to take a more studious approach to safety amid shocking statistics

Amid shocking recent statistics around the very real safety risks presented in UK schools, Bureau Veritas is urging all education institutions to add a more diligent approach to safety and compliance as a priority focus this year. According to a…

Bureau Veritas Recognised As Top Employer For Seventh Consecutive Year

Leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firm Bureau Veritas is proud to announce that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee conditions, for the seventh year running. The announcement means Bureau Veritas UK is…