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Some jobs start with a simple complaint. This one started with a car park that people had basically given up on.

If you’ve ever been told “your fire alarm needs to be BS 5839 compliant” and thought, right… but what does that actually mean? you’re not alone.

I’m really proud to share some news that’s been a long time coming: Offset Facilities Management has officially merged with SaMM Facilities Ltd, a company run by two people I have not only worked with for over a decade, but who have also become genuinely good friends of mine, Mukarram Moghul and Saad Aziz.

Securing vacant buildings is never straightforward, and Viewpoint in Basingstoke was a perfect example of just how challenging – and important – proper vacant property security really is.

Asbestos was widely used in building materials because it was strong, cheap and fire-resistant. The problem is that when it’s disturbed or damaged, it releases microscopic fibres into the air.

Fire doors aren’t just normal doors with special paint. They are designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke and give people time to get out safely. But they only work properly when every part of the door set is correct and that includes the lock and handles.

This wasn’t just about fresh paint, the goal was to restore and improve the appearance while respecting the character of the estate the practice sits within.

Portable Appliance Testing, more commonly known as PAT testing, is one of those jobs that can feel tedious and time-consuming — but it plays a vital role in keeping people safe, protecting property and ensuring legal compliance across workplaces and rental properties throughout the UK.

This was a great little project where everything had to move quickly. We were asked to redecorate a one-bedroom flat in High Wycombe, annexed onto a shopping centre, with a new tenant due to move in within just two weeks.

The situation originated from a blocked drain on an external flat roof at the top of the building. Over time in 2024, water had accumulated and slowly penetrated the structure, eventually causing the ceilings in four flats to collapse.

The UK Government has introduced new identity verification requirements for company directors as part of ongoing reforms to improve transparency and combat economic crime.

When it comes to protecting people, property and businesses, fire safety is not something that can be left to chance. In the UK, Fire Risk Assessments are not only best practice – they are a legal requirement for most non-domestic