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Strengthening competence examines BSI Built Environment Competence Hub and its role in aligning standards, supporting compliance and improving safety outcomes.

Strengthening competence: How BSI Competence Hub supports Building Safety Act compliance

Ian Richardson, Sector Lead at BSI, introduces the BSI Built Environment Competence Hub Competence has quite rightly become a defining ...
construction fire risk assessment

BESA's new competence toolkit targets Building Safety Act compliance

Competence guidance under the Building Safety Act The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published a free guide setting out ...
Louise Halton, FDIS Scheme Manager

FDIS becomes first UK scheme with UKAS fire door inspector accreditation

FDIS gains UKAS accreditation FDIS has become the first organisation in the UK to receive UKAS accreditation for certifying fire ...
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Networking and awards: ASFP’s Intersec Dubai highlights

ASFP commentary on Intersec Dubai A blog post by Mike Ward sets out how Intersec Dubai featured ASFP member networking ...
Industry Competence Committee opens consultation on competence management expectations

Competence Hub launched to fix fragmented competence information

Competence Hub brings competence resources into one place BSI has launched a national digital resource called the Built Environment Competence ...
Nicola John UAP

Rethinking fire door safety: Why Fire Door Maintenance says competence still needs work

Nicola John, Managing Director at Fire Door Maintenance, explores how consistent training supports duty holders, maintenance teams, and contractors in ...
Apollo Fire CPD UKAS

Apollo Fire outlines how CPD and UKAS rules reshape fire safety responsibilities

As CPD becomes central to competence under BS 5839-1:2025, Apollo Fire explores how new FRA rules and UKAS certification reshape ...
Industry Competence Committee opens consultation on competence management expectations

The key questions behind HSE’s competence consultation

Industry Competence Committee opens consultation on competence management expectations Consultation launched on guidance for competence management The Health and Safety ...
BESA publishes new ductwork competence toolkit

How BESA is reshaping ductwork competence in the UK

BESA publishes new ductwork competence toolkit The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released its second practical guide to support ...
Skills for Security outlines how targeted training supports competence, career progression and public confidence in fire safety leadership

Training for a safer tomorrow: Skills for Security addresses workforce gaps

With legal responsibilities expanding, Skills for Security outlines how targeted training supports competence, career progression and public confidence in fire ...
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