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Understanding The Updates to BS 5266-1:2025

Understanding The Updates to BS 5266-1:2025

12 November 2025

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Building Compliance & Retrofit Summit 2025

Building Compliance & Retrofit Summit 2025

05 November 2025

Charge Safe to Stay Safe: Ventro Supports London Fire Brigades #ChargeSafe Campaign

Charge Safe to Stay Safe: Ventro Supports London Fire Brigades #ChargeSafe Campaign

30 October 2025

Access Control in Social Housing: Understanding BS 7273, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Maintaining Compliance

Access Control in Social Housing: Understanding BS 7273, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Maintaining Compliance

28 October 2025

What Social Housing Providers Need to Know about PAT Testing

What Social Housing Providers Need to Know about PAT Testing

14 October 2025

Access Control for Commercial Buildings: What You Need to Know

Access Control for Commercial Buildings: What You Need to Know

14 October 2025

Electrical Safety Regulations in Social Housing Q&A

Electrical Safety Regulations in Social Housing Q&A

10 October 2025

How the BSR Plans to Reduce Gateway 2 Application times

How the BSR Plans to Reduce Gateway 2 Application times

02 October 2025

Protecting Social Housing Residents from Hidden Electrical Hazards

Protecting Social Housing Residents from Hidden Electrical Hazards

02 October 2025

Upgrading Door Entry Systems in the Wake of 2G and Copper Network Changes

Upgrading Door Entry Systems in the Wake of 2G and Copper Network Changes

16 September 2025

Tackling the Gateway 2 Backlog: Updates and the Road Ahead

Tackling the Gateway 2 Backlog: Updates and the Road Ahead

05 September 2025

Electrical Safety Regulations Extended to Social Housing Sector

Electrical Safety Regulations Extended to Social Housing Sector

27 August 2025

Reflecting on the Lakanal House Fire: 15 Years Later

Reflecting on the Lakanal House Fire: 15 Years Later

22 August 2025

Ventro Group Announces Acquisition as Part of Strategic Growth Plan

Ventro Group Announces Acquisition as Part of Strategic Growth Plan

21 August 2025

Ventro Group Announces Strategic Investment from KLAR Partners to Further Accelerate Growth

Ventro Group Announces Strategic Investment from KLAR Partners to Further Accelerate Growth

21 August 2025

Fire Safety Checklist 2025 - Q&A Part 1

Fire Safety Checklist 2025 - Q&A Part 1

21 August 2025

Fire Safety Checklist 2025 - Q&A Part 2

Fire Safety Checklist 2025 - Q&A Part 2

21 August 2025

House of Lords Launches Inquiry into Building Safety Regulator Delays

House of Lords Launches Inquiry into Building Safety Regulator Delays

21 August 2025

Why Heathrow Went Dark And What We Can Learn From The NESO Report

Why Heathrow Went Dark And What We Can Learn From The NESO Report

21 August 2025

Knocking on the Door: The Real-World Impact of the New RPEEPs Regulation

Knocking on the Door: The Real-World Impact of the New RPEEPs Regulation

20 August 2025

BS 5839-1:2025 CPD Webinar: Your Questions & Answers

BS 5839-1:2025 CPD Webinar: Your Questions & Answers

24 July 2025

Navigating the Gateway 2 Minefield

Navigating the Gateway 2 Minefield

18 July 2025

How Does Wales’ Proposed Building Safety Bill Differ from England’s Building Safety Act?

How Does Wales’ Proposed Building Safety Bill Differ from England’s Building Safety Act?

14 July 2025

Fire Extinguishers & PFAS Chemicals: What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

Fire Extinguishers & PFAS Chemicals: What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

07 July 2025

New data on remediation progress across the Social Housing sector

New data on remediation progress across the Social Housing sector

04 July 2025

What recent Government funding announcements means for the future of Social Housing

What recent Government funding announcements means for the future of Social Housing

13 June 2025

BS 5839-1:2025 What’s Changed and What It Means for Fire Safety

BS 5839-1:2025 What’s Changed and What It Means for Fire Safety

30 April 2025

Sprinkler Systems Made Simple: A 6-Step Installation Guide

Sprinkler Systems Made Simple: A 6-Step Installation Guide

28 April 2025

Ventro Delivers Training for NAHFO at London Fire Brigade HQ

Ventro Delivers Training for NAHFO at London Fire Brigade HQ

28 April 2025

Heathrow Closure Highlights Fire Safety and Infrastructure Failures

Heathrow Closure Highlights Fire Safety and Infrastructure Failures

26 March 2025

Replacing or Updating Fire Alarm Systems in Commercial Buildings

Replacing or Updating Fire Alarm Systems in Commercial Buildings

11 March 2025

International Women's Day 2025 - A Ventro Journey, with Zoe Brown

International Women's Day 2025 - A Ventro Journey, with Zoe Brown

07 March 2025

Why Maintaining Bin Chutes is vital for Fire Safety

Why Maintaining Bin Chutes is vital for Fire Safety

24 February 2025

The Latest Fire Door Legislation 2025

The Latest Fire Door Legislation 2025

20 February 2025

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Paul Saunders, FPA

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Paul Saunders, FPA

20 February 2025

How to Ensure Your Emergency Lighting Meets UK Standards

How to Ensure Your Emergency Lighting Meets UK Standards

19 February 2025

The Importance of Wayfinding Signage for Fire Safety in Buildings

The Importance of Wayfinding Signage for Fire Safety in Buildings

19 February 2025

Ventro support BAFSA to install fire sprinklers systems in car parks

Ventro support BAFSA to install fire sprinklers systems in car parks

18 February 2025

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Steven Wilson, Ventro

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Steven Wilson, Ventro

07 February 2025

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Elspeth Grant, Triple A Solutions

Legislation Webinar 2025 - Q&A with Elspeth Grant, Triple A Solutions

06 February 2025

Discover the Updated Kentec Taktis Panels

Discover the Updated Kentec Taktis Panels

30 January 2025

Your Legal Obligations: Electrical Installation Condition Report

Your Legal Obligations: Electrical Installation Condition Report

07 January 2025

BS 9991: What You Need to Know About the 2024 Updates

BS 9991: What You Need to Know About the 2024 Updates

19 December 2024

The Great Giving Back Campaign 2024

The Great Giving Back Campaign 2024

19 December 2024

Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems in Commercial Properties

Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems in Commercial Properties

13 December 2024

Ventro's 2024 Event Round-Up: A Year of Engagement and Excellence

Ventro's 2024 Event Round-Up: A Year of Engagement and Excellence

06 December 2024

Key Changes to Approved Document B - March 2025 Update

Key Changes to Approved Document B - March 2025 Update

21 November 2024

Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Residential Buildings

Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Residential Buildings

01 November 2024

Q&A with Josh Paulin from the Building Safety Regulator

Q&A with Josh Paulin from the Building Safety Regulator

01 November 2024

The Importance of Dampers: A Guide for Building Managers

The Importance of Dampers: A Guide for Building Managers

07 October 2024

Why a Cause & Effect Matrix is Essential for Fire Alarm Systems

Why a Cause & Effect Matrix is Essential for Fire Alarm Systems

07 October 2024

Kieran Alder - A Ventro Journey

Kieran Alder - A Ventro Journey

07 October 2024

Understanding Why Fire Rated Glass is So Important for Building Safety

Understanding Why Fire Rated Glass is So Important for Building Safety

07 October 2024

Fire Alarm Systems CPD: Ensuring Safety and Compliance Q&A

Fire Alarm Systems CPD: Ensuring Safety and Compliance Q&A

11 September 2024

Why L1 Fire Alarms Are Crucial for Care Homes

Why L1 Fire Alarms Are Crucial for Care Homes

25 July 2024

Procurement Act 2023 and The Future of Public Procurement

Procurement Act 2023 and The Future of Public Procurement

24 May 2024

Understanding the Amendments to Approved Document B

Understanding the Amendments to Approved Document B

08 April 2024

What are Cavity Barrier Inspections?

What are Cavity Barrier Inspections?

22 February 2024

Premises Management Guideline Updates for Non-Domestic Properties

Premises Management Guideline Updates for Non-Domestic Properties

08 February 2024

Fire Safety in Heritage Buildings

Fire Safety in Heritage Buildings

08 February 2024

Introducing The Most Advanced Fire Alarm Panel from NOTIFIER

Introducing The Most Advanced Fire Alarm Panel from NOTIFIER

01 February 2024

Understanding Fire Safety in Schools

Understanding Fire Safety in Schools

22 January 2024

Ventro Group Achieves ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Certifications

Ventro Group Achieves ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Certifications

16 January 2024

How Mergers Are Reshaping Housing Associations across the UK

How Mergers Are Reshaping Housing Associations across the UK

12 January 2024

Understanding Residents of High-Rise Buildings Views on Fire Safety

Understanding Residents of High-Rise Buildings Views on Fire Safety

15 November 2023

Emergency Escape Hoods: Solution for High-Rise Buildings & Care Homes

Emergency Escape Hoods: Solution for High-Rise Buildings & Care Homes

31 October 2023

Q&A with Andrew Saunders from the Building Safety Regulator

Q&A with Andrew Saunders from the Building Safety Regulator

30 October 2023

An Update on Legislation for Second Staircases in High Rise Buildings

An Update on Legislation for Second Staircases in High Rise Buildings

25 October 2023

Introducing fire safety legislation updates for October 1st 2023

Introducing fire safety legislation updates for October 1st 2023

28 September 2023

Storing Mobility scooters, E-bikes and E-scooters safely

Storing Mobility scooters, E-bikes and E-scooters safely

11 September 2023

Waste Storage Solutions: An Often-Overlooked Aspect Of Fire Safety

Waste Storage Solutions: An Often-Overlooked Aspect Of Fire Safety

31 August 2023

Introducing code of practice for remediation of residential buildings

Introducing code of practice for remediation of residential buildings

15 August 2023

The Power of Planned Preventative Maintenance

The Power of Planned Preventative Maintenance

31 July 2023

From Virtual to Reality: The Rise of CFD Smoke Analysis in Fire Safety

From Virtual to Reality: The Rise of CFD Smoke Analysis in Fire Safety

28 July 2023

Understanding the Importance of Compartmentation

Understanding the Importance of Compartmentation

27 June 2023

Understanding the Distinction between Fire Dampers and Smoke Dampers

Understanding the Distinction between Fire Dampers and Smoke Dampers

20 June 2023

The Information needed when registering a HRB

The Information needed when registering a HRB

22 May 2023

Maintenance Contracts Save Social Housing Providers Time & Money

Maintenance Contracts Save Social Housing Providers Time & Money

17 May 2023

The Building Safety Act Received Royal Assent One Year Ago

The Building Safety Act Received Royal Assent One Year Ago

28 April 2023

The changes in legislation to Wayfinding Signage in domestic buildings

The changes in legislation to Wayfinding Signage in domestic buildings

24 April 2023

Quality Compartmentation Surveys Are Essential For Fire Safety

Quality Compartmentation Surveys Are Essential For Fire Safety

14 March 2023

Waking Watch: A Vital Fire Safety Service

Waking Watch: A Vital Fire Safety Service

08 February 2023

Roles Explained: Accountable Person & Principal Accountable Person

Roles Explained: Accountable Person & Principal Accountable Person

01 February 2023

Our Journey to Net Zero: Joining the UN's Race to Zero Campaign

Our Journey to Net Zero: Joining the UN's Race to Zero Campaign

19 January 2023

Ventro Shortlisted For Contractor Of The Year Award

Ventro Shortlisted For Contractor Of The Year Award

13 January 2023

The Great Giving Back To The Community

The Great Giving Back To The Community

20 December 2022

Santa fly's into Eden Project, for NHS Plymouth Hospitals Charity

Santa fly's into Eden Project, for NHS Plymouth Hospitals Charity

16 December 2022

Understanding the Smoke Ventilation Regulations: Building Safety Act

Understanding the Smoke Ventilation Regulations: Building Safety Act

12 October 2022

Why Does Competency Matter According to The Building Safety Act?

Why Does Competency Matter According to The Building Safety Act?

05 October 2022

What Is the Building a Safer Future Charter?

What Is the Building a Safer Future Charter?

05 October 2022

The Fire Door Maintenance Requirements As per the Latest Legislation

The Fire Door Maintenance Requirements As per the Latest Legislation

16 September 2022

How the Building Safety Act Protects Leaseholders

How the Building Safety Act Protects Leaseholders

23 August 2022

Regulations for Fire Doors Used in Corridors

Regulations for Fire Doors Used in Corridors

22 August 2022

The Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Residential Buildings

The Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Residential Buildings

22 August 2022

Building Safety Act: Your Timeline to Required Compliance

Building Safety Act: Your Timeline to Required Compliance

15 August 2022

Why the Golden Thread Is at the forefront of the Building Safety Act

Why the Golden Thread Is at the forefront of the Building Safety Act

15 August 2022

What Should Be Included in a Building Safety Case Report?

What Should Be Included in a Building Safety Case Report?

08 August 2022

Mandatory Occurrence Report Requirements From the Building Safety Act

Mandatory Occurrence Report Requirements From the Building Safety Act

01 August 2022

Everything You Need to Know: Duty Holder Role and Responsibilities

Everything You Need to Know: Duty Holder Role and Responsibilities

18 July 2022

The Importance Of A Resident Liaison Team

The Importance Of A Resident Liaison Team

27 May 2022

Building Safety Act: How Does It Affect You?

Building Safety Act: How Does It Affect You?

12 May 2022

Your Fire Alarm System Maintenance Checklist

Your Fire Alarm System Maintenance Checklist

18 April 2022

UK Fire Alarm Systems for Residential Buildings

UK Fire Alarm Systems for Residential Buildings

18 April 2022

Your Legal Obligations for Installing & Maintaining Fire Extinguishers

Your Legal Obligations for Installing & Maintaining Fire Extinguishers

14 April 2022

7 Things to Consider Now the Building Safety Act Is English Law

7 Things to Consider Now the Building Safety Act Is English Law

13 April 2022

High Rise Building Safety: Choosing the Right Fire Equipment

High Rise Building Safety: Choosing the Right Fire Equipment

11 April 2022

A Guide to the UK Fire Safety Act 2021

A Guide to the UK Fire Safety Act 2021

25 March 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Fire Door Maintenance & Inspection

The Ultimate Guide to Fire Door Maintenance & Inspection

22 March 2022

What are the 5 Types of Fire Extinguishers in the UK?

What are the 5 Types of Fire Extinguishers in the UK?

18 March 2022

How Are Internal Fire Doors Fitted?

How Are Internal Fire Doors Fitted?

09 March 2022

4 Fire Door Regulations You Need to Know

4 Fire Door Regulations You Need to Know

02 February 2022

What Is the UK Standard for Fire Stopping?

What Is the UK Standard for Fire Stopping?

26 January 2022

How We Keep Your Information Secure

How We Keep Your Information Secure

20 January 2022

Your 5 Step Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

Your 5 Step Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

12 January 2022

Who Is Responsible For Building Fire Safety?

Who Is Responsible For Building Fire Safety?

07 January 2022

Ventro’s Beach Clean

Ventro’s Beach Clean

10 September 2021

Ventro continues expansion with new offices

Ventro continues expansion with new offices

06 September 2021

Chartered Institute of Housing

Chartered Institute of Housing

27 August 2021

Chimney Fire Safety Week

Chimney Fire Safety Week

27 August 2021

Approved Document B | Fire Compartmentation

Approved Document B | Fire Compartmentation

05 August 2021

Closing The Door On Danger

Closing The Door On Danger

05 August 2021

Things to Know About Fire Rated Cladding

Things to Know About Fire Rated Cladding

05 August 2021

Ventro’s 3 Step Approach

Ventro’s 3 Step Approach

05 August 2021

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