Keeping the bar high: CIBSE’s new competency framework

Under the Building Safety Act, building services engineers must demonstrate competence when working on higher-risk buildings. Dr Anastasia Mylona explains how CIBSE has created a competency framework for members working in the sector

The unintended consequences of fire safety reform

Changes to fire safety rules are having unintended consequences that are stifling design and stalling delivery of high-rise flats, according to a new report by fire engineers and developers, who offer their proposals for improving the system