DFC Contributed to the Recent RICS Built Environment Journal: PAS 9980

DFC is delighted to share that the original authors of PAS 9980, including Neal Butterworth of DFC, have written the recent RICS Built Environment Journal: “Why is PAS 9980 being misinterpreted?” article as featured on the RICS’ website on the 10th October 2023. The article “Why is PAS 9980 being misinterpreted?” re-states the background and intent […]

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On 13th October 2023

Graduate Applicants 2025: We Want You to Succeed

Are you thinking of applying for a graduate position at DFC? Have you ever wondered what happens after you click send on that email? Great news! We are offering you an inside look and some tips. Enabling others to succeed is at the heart of what we do. This not only applies to projects and […]

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On 4th October 2023

DFC Welcomes Rachel Ho and Muneeb Kazmi to Sheffield

We’re delighted to welcome Rachel Ho and Muneeb Kazmi to our team in Sheffield. Rachel Ho, Graduate Engineer Rachel has recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Throughout the course of her studies, she has been exposed to various fire engineering topics where she had the chance to […]

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On 29th September 2023

Nabila Rahman Joins DFC

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to Nabila, who joins DFC as a Graduate Fire Engineer. Nabila recently completed her Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Nabila’s introduction to the field of fire engineering occurred during a careers fair, where she was first introduced to DFC and the broader fire […]

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On 26th September 2023

Summer Placement at DFC – Part 3 of 3

2023 Summer Placement Journey This year DFC were pleased to host three summer placements: Andrzej, Max and Aman are full-time students, and each joined us for six to eight weeks. Find out more about their feedback and post-placement reflections in our three-part blog: Summer Placement Journey. By: Aman Vora, 2023 Summer Placement, London My time […]

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On 25th September 2023

DFC’s CPD Event at the University of Edinburgh

By: Parina Patel, Associate The DFC team has recently returned from our annual CPD event at the University of Edinburgh. Run in conjunction with the University’s Fire Research Centre, this, our fifth event, was the sunniest one yet! The topic for this year’s sessions was Structural Fire Engineering and focussed on the following learning objectives: […]

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On 19th September 2023

Summer Placement at DFC – Part 2 of 3

2023 Summer Placement Journey This year DFC were pleased to host three summer placements: Andrzej, Max and Aman are full-time students, and each joined us for six to eight weeks. Find out more about their feedback and post-placement reflections in our three-part blog: Summer Placement Journey. By: Max Cox, 2023 Summer Placement, Manchester During my […]

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On 18th September 2023

Summer Placement at DFC – Part 1 of 3

2023 Summer Placement Journey This year DFC were pleased to host three summer placements: Andrzej, Max and Aman are full-time students, and each joined us for six to eight weeks. Find out more about their feedback and post-placement reflections in our three-part blog: Summer Placement Journey. By: Andrzej Caba, 2023 Summer Placement, Leeds The placement […]

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On 14th September 2023

Is External Fire Spread a B3 or B4 Issue?

By: Roy Little, Senior Associate and Francesca Ravenhill, Senior Engineer and Analyst. Is fire spread, via the external wall, a B3 or B4 issue, and can the two even be considered separately? Maybe the answer to these questions comes down to the method of fire spread, and where it spreads to? For reference requirements B3(3) and B4(1) from […]

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On 16th August 2023

DFC Joins Women in Fire Safety Awards Finalists

The Women in Fire Safety Awards play a crucial role in acknowledging and promoting the achievements of women within the fire safety industry. This recognition has a positive impact by inspiring, empowering, and fostering a more inclusive and innovative environment for women professionals in the fire safety industry. Further information on the event can be […]

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On 10th August 2023

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