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Aligning DFC Values with Trees for Life

By: Tina Iacono, Business Support/HR Since early 2021, the team and I at Design Fire Consultants (DFC) have been delighted by the opportunity to positively impact on the climate by contributing to rewilding through Trees for Life. This charity was founded in 1989 and has since worked tirelessly to raise awareness and rewild the Scottish […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 12th May 2023
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Balancing Career and Motherhood – Part 2

By: Lisa Farnell, Associate The last few years have been quite a roller-coaster in my house, and no, I’m not talking about the pandemic (though that added its own slant to everything). As you’ve read the title of this blog, you know I’m talking about a life-changing event of a more personal nature: becoming a […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 24th April 2023
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Balancing Career and Motherhood – Part 1

By: Adeyanju Oluwa, Engineer As a woman, there is always that lingering fear of answering the important question – how do you balance motherhood and career? This is not always easy to answer as it depends on your circumstances. Let me explain. When I got pregnant with my second child in 2021, it was a […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 17th April 2023
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Finalist Consultancy Team of the Year – Insider Property Awards

We are delighted to be one of the finalists for the ‘Consultancy Team of the Year’ at the Insider North West Property Awards 2023! DFC are proud to be shortlisted for a second year running amongst other prestigious firms in this category. The 25th Silver Anniversary Insider North West Property Awards celebrate the property industry […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 4th April 2023
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Tips on Working Whilst Studying

By: Kirstie Davies, Commercial and Contracts Compliance Officer I am the Commercial and Contracts Compliance Officer here at DFC. My main role is to facilitate and complete the negotiation of our client appointments and assist the wider team with commercial matters. In September 2022, I began my Master of Laws (LLM) in construction law and practice […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 30th March 2023
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Business Support Team an Insider’s View

By: Sarah Forbes, Business Support/Finance Team After 24.5 years in a large corporate company, the time had come where I needed a change to improve my mental and physical health and the impact it was having on my family life. Even though I was made to feel comfortable and welcomed during the interview process, I […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 28th March 2023
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My First Year at DFC: James Mawdsley, Engineer

By: James Mawdsley, Engineer In reviewing the past twelve months, it is important to reflect on how I came to be at DFC. My journey into Fire Engineering commenced during the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, when I joined a specialist fire safety team in Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, lead by fellow […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 20th March 2023
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Supporting International Women’s Day 2023 at DFC

On International Women’s Day 2023, the DFC team was encouraged to think about women who have inspired them. It was a thought-provoking exercise. Here are some of the responses to the challenge ‘Let us know about the women who inspire you and why’. Kirstie Davies, Commercial and Contracts Compliance Officer: Who: Emma Watson I find […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 8th March 2023
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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 […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 15th November 2022
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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 […]
  • Posted by Design Fire Consultant
  • On 13th October 2022
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