People who live in high-rise flats are being asked to give their views in a public consultation on strengthening fire safety in the buildings. To comply with recommendations made following the ...

Residents whose ability to leave the building could be affected by a physical or cognitive impairment may now be offered additional support ...

High-rise fire is a big concern in urban cities and Singapore needs to pay attention, said NMP Neo Kok Beng. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Feb 27), he wanted to know what lessons the Ministry of ...

Netting used in building renovations is being removed across Hong Kong to meet a deadline set for Saturday. The material is believed to have contributed to the massive fire in a residential complex ...

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport visited Daejeon Shinsegae in Yuseong District, Daejeon, on the afternoon of the 18th and carried out an on-site inspection of high-rise buildings for ...

TIRUPATI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chennai-based Aadit Fire Testing Laboratory to carry out research on fire safety in ...

Corey Smedley tells why his department adopted the use of floor-below nozzles and smoke curtains for battling fires in unsprinklered high-rise residential buildings. Research that was conducted by the ...

Bengaluru real estate: Homes above the 20th floor offer views and airflow, but fire risks, lift reliance and higher prices impact demand and resale, experts say ...