Post by Nick Beers MRICS AIFireE MIFSM

I'm pleased to have contributed to the latest global edition of Window & Façade Magazine, where I explore a topic I'm passionate about: 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙛𝙖ç𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. The article discusses an issue many professionals will recognise. Two competent assessors can look at the same building and sometimes reach very different conclusions. In my view, competence is fundamental, but competence alone isn't enough. As scrutiny from regulators, insurers and funders continues to increase, assessments also need to be underpinned by a structured, transparent and evidence-based methodology that others can understand, challenge and ultimately have confidence in. If you have an interest in external wall systems, PAS 9980 or the future direction of façade fire risk assessment, I hope you'll find it an interesting read. 📰 You can read the article on pages 4–9 of the latest edition here: https://lnkd.in/ehHETiKu My thanks to the editorial team at WFM Media - Window & Façade Magazine - for the opportunity to contribute to what is an important and evolving conversation. #BuildingSafety #PAS9980 #FireSafety #Facades #ExternalWalls #BuildingSurveying 👇