Fire Safety on Construction Sites
Each year some £60m of damage is caused by fires and theft on construction sites or in buildings undergoing renovation. Stewart was the editor of the joint insurance/building industry code of practice which was first published in 1993 to deal with losses in this area and is now in its seventh edition.
We continue to provide support for the Association for Project safety and have just completed a series of one day seminars around the UK on fire risk assessment on construction sites.
The use of new building methods including timber framed structures has further exacerbated the risks of and from fire and there are signs that insurers are seriously concerned about the loss protection for such buildings especially when higher than three storeys.
The Consultancy has extensive experience of reviewing fire precautions and security on construction sites and has also undertaken work on behalf of clients who have been concerned to ensure that these threats to their building or project is managed correctly.
The Consultancy is currently undertaking a long term assignment advising the CAR insurer of the largest retail development underway in the UK.
