New Manchester Office in the Knowledge Quarter

DFC has moved to Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter, gateway to the Oxford Road Corridor. The area is home to ‘Circle Square’, one of Manchester’s newest neighbourhoods, where DFC served as fire engineer on numerous buildings and the nearby schemes. To support the ongoing business growth and expansion, DFC has chosen Bruntwood Works’ 127 Portland Street as […]

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On 8th February 2023

Lindsey Waterworth Joins DFC

We have recently welcomed Lindsey Waterworth to DFC. Lindsey has joined as a personal assistant to the directors and is based in our Leeds office. Lindsey joins us from a multinational telecommunication organisation and has worked at several blue-chip companies prior to this. Her experience spans over twenty years in several roles from supplier service […]

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On 12th January 2023

Thoughts and Tips on Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

At DFC, we celebrate, encourage and support our staff on their journey toward professional career development progress. Iain Macfarlane, Director, has recently been awarded Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and here are a few thoughts from him. Is there any advice you would pass on to someone considering professional registration? Start early and do a little, […]

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On 30th November 2022

Parina Patel Joins a Panel Session at the London Build 2022 Expo

Parina Patel, DFC’s Associate and IFE Board of Trustee Director, along with a panel of experts in the fire safety industry will be taking part in a discussion on “Women in Fire Safety” at the London Build 2022 Expo – Fire Safety Stage on 17 November. London Build is an award-winning show and is widely viewed […]

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On 15th November 2022

DFC Opens Sheffield Office

DFC are pleased to announce the opening of the DFC Sheffield office. We have taken office space in the Grade II* listed Globe Works building in the Neepsend area of Sheffield, part of the Kelham Island Industrial Conservation Area. The building, originally a cutlery works using the famous Sheffield steel, was built in 1825 and […]

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On 25th October 2022

Gareth Ainley Joins DFC

We have recently welcomed Gareth Ainley to DFC. Gareth has joined as an Associate, initially based in our Leeds office but will then be supporting the opening of the new Sheffield office. Gareth is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) with a BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering from […]

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On 13th October 2022

University of Edinburgh – DFC’s Field Trip

This year’s CPD event at the University of Edinburgh has been a great success, like always. It broadened and reinforced our understanding of fundamental fire science, provided background on the current test standards that we encounter almost every day at work, and gave us the opportunity to socialise over some delicious food and beverages. The […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th October 2022

What inspired you to become an engineer? Parina Patel shares snippets of her journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

As featured in the Engineering Council’s case studies, our colleague, Dr. Parina Patel shares her journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The Engineering Council is a regulatory body for the UK engineering profession which sets and maintains internationally recognised standards of professional competence and commitment. Selected case studies published on the Engineering Council’s website […]

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On 30th September 2022

My First Year at DFC – Agboola Ogunleye

A year at DFC as a graduate fire engineer has improved my understanding of fire safety within the construction industry and has greatly benefitted my professional development. I am definitely fortunate to be in a position where I can have a positive impact on the built environment through putting what I learnt at university to […]

Posted by Iain Macfarlane
On 27th September 2022

Summer Placement Experience – Edward Shapcott

From the beginning, Design Fire Consultants (DFC) was the company I had my eye on as they are a company that are not just limited to one area of work but many, including Structural Fire Engineering and modelling. I am particularly keen to carry on with both Structural and Fire Engineering studies after my degree […]

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On 13th September 2022

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