The full range of fire engineering, from first principles.
From concept through to completion.
We provide expert, end-to-end fire engineering support across the entire project lifecycle. Whether your project is a higher-risk building progressing through the Building Safety Regulator's gateway process or follows the standard building control route, we guide you from pre-planning and design development, through approvals and construction, to final handover.
Building Safety Regulator gateway process
For higher-risk buildings, we support you at every stage, from fire statements at Gateway 1, through Gateway 2 submissions, to Gateway 3 completion.
- Gateway 1Fire statements
- Gateway 2Submissions
- Gateway 3Completion
Standard building control route
For all other projects, we work alongside building control bodies and statutory consultees to secure approval smoothly and without delay.
- Building control bodies
- Statutory consultees
- Approval
Whatever the route, we work closely with our clients to find practical solutions, reduce risk and deliver projects efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.
Fire engineering
Advanced technical solutions tailored to the specific demands of complex buildings and infrastructure. We develop detailed fire safety strategies using performance-based design, fire modelling, and regulatory analysis: particularly where standard guidance doesn't fully address the project's requirements.
Construction support
Fire safety doesn't stop at design. We support projects on site through to practical completion, reviewing contractor proposals, responding to design changes, carrying out inspections, and liaising with building control to keep your project compliant and on track for handover.
Advanced fire engineering
Where conventional guidance falls short, we apply advanced fire engineering principles to develop bespoke solutions. This includes quantitative fire risk assessment, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) smoke modelling, and egress analysis.
Inspection services and forensic analysis
We carry out site inspections to verify that fire safety design has been properly implemented during construction. We also provide post-incident forensic analysis and expert reporting for insurance, litigation, and regulatory purposes.
Process Steps
How we work
on a project
Initial discussion
We take time to understand the scope, programme, operational requirements, and fire safety challenges before defining the most appropriate engineering approach.
Design phase
Our engineers develop fire strategies integrated with the architectural, structural, and services design from the earliest stages.
Delivery and support
We remain involved throughout construction, responding to technical queries, reviewing changes, and supporting compliance as the project evolves.
Handover and ongoing assurance
We provide clear handover documentation and remain available to advise on future alterations, investigations, maintenance obligations, or regulatory reviews.
FAQ
Common questions
Early engagement is ideal. We work best when brought in during initial design phases, but we also support projects at later stages. The sooner we understand your brief, the better we can integrate fire safety into the overall design.
