New Building Safety Wiki on fire safety is now available
1st July 2024
The Building Safety Wiki has been launched to increase awareness of fire and safety issues in the planning, commissioning, design, construction, surveying, maintenance, and management of buildings in the UK.
This free-to-access hub is published in advance of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report and recommendations, and provides news updates, guidance, articles, and expert insights on the new building safety regime in the UK, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Building Safety Wiki is sponsored by Liz Male Consulting (LMC), the TRA’s PR agency, and construction and design consultancy Enframe Consulting.
Nick Boulton, chief executive of TRA, said:
“The Building Safety Wiki is a vital resource for advancing fire safety knowledge in the building industry. It fills gaps in understanding and promotes awareness of fire risks. By consolidating valuable information and insights, the Wiki helps current and future professionals stay informed and prepared.
“Its collaborative nature ensures diverse perspectives are included, leading to more effective safety strategies. Ultimately, the Wiki fosters a culture of safety, making crucial insights accessible to enhance the industry’s overall safety practices.”
Liz Male, founding director of LMC, said:
“The new building safety regime affects all aspects of construction and the built environment, setting new standards, policies and processes to restore confidence in building safety.
“Yet in our conversations with professionals across the industry, we often find big gaps in knowledge, confusion about the new rules, or just assumptions that ‘this doesn’t apply to me’.
“The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report in September will shock the world yet again with its findings, so each of us needs to play our part in ensuring such a tragedy never happens again.
“Anyone is welcome to contribute their knowledge and expertise to the Wiki, free of charge.”
The TRA recommends that members to visit the Building Safety Wiki, and contribute to this hub.
