Desapex Engineering Consultants

  Introduction Fire safety is a crucial aspect of any building project, especially in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent Hackitt Review. To address the need for better management and exchange of fire safety  information  throughout the lifecycle of a built asset, a new British Standard has been developed: BS 8644-1:2022 Digital management of fire safety information – Part 1: Design, construction, handover, asset management, and emergency response – Code of practice. This blog post will explain what BS 8644-1 is, why it is important, and how it can benefit the construction industry and other stakeholders. What is BS 8644-1? BS 8644-1 is a code of practice that provides recommendations and guidance on the management, presentation, and exchange of fire safety information using digital information management processes. It covers the following stages in the lifecycle of assets in all parts of the built environment, including infrastructure: Briefing Desi...