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Education: The best ROI

DFC is very proud of Adeyanju, Matt and Saskia who recently completed their fire engineering qualifications. Although graduations are currently on hold because of Covid-19, we just wanted to give them all a massive shout out. Adeyanju completed her PhD program at Imperial College London, where her thesis focused on the structural performance of steel […]
  • Posted by Matthew Eyre
  • On 10th August 2020
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Regulation 7: A never-ending game of whack-a-mole?

We are very proud that our very own Neal Butterworth co-authored an award-winning paper with Angus Law of the University of Edinburgh. The Institution of Civil Engineers awarded the paper the Health and Safety Award. Neal and Angus discuss the ban on combustible cladding that was implemented following the Grenfell Tower fire, aka. “Regulation 7”. […]
  • Posted by Matthew Eyre
  • On 15th June 2020
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A Graduate’s Perspective – One Year In!

May 2020 will mark my one year as a graduate in DFC. Looking back, I have definitely arrived at a position which suits both my interest and skill set I developed at university. I feel very lucky to be where I am right now. As an international graduate kicking off my engineering career at DFC, […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 20th April 2020
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VITA Pebble Mill – Completion and Handover

DFC began our involvement on Vita Pebble Mill in 2016 and provided fire strategy advice from concept design to client handover and occupation. This RIBA Stage 2-7 service is one that we are pleased to offer our clients. Remaining involved through the construction and handover stage of a project allows us as fire engineers to […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 7th January 2020
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The Oglesby Centre at Hallé St. Peter’s

DFC is incredibly proud to see the opening of The Oglesby Centre by our neighbour the Hallé Orchestra. Hallé St Peter’s provides a home for the Hallé’s rehearsals and recordings, its choirs and Youth Orchestra, as well as a space for education workshops and small performances. The  three-storey extension, The Oglesby Centre, has now been completed, […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 28th November 2019
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University of Edinburgh CPD Days

Recently we took the whole DFC team on our annual trip to the University of Edinburgh. The focus of this year’s trip was the science behind compartment fires and the impact of timber construction, an ever growing trend in the industry and of particular concern in high rise residential buildings. The sessions began with a […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 2nd October 2019
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Adeyanju Teslim-Balogun joins DFC

Another addition to our team in Manchester is Adeyanju Teslim-Balogun who joins us as our first Graduate Engineer in Manchester. Adeyanju has a Civil/Structural Engineering background with a Masters degree in Structural Engineering. She is currently rounding off her PhD in Structural Fire Engineering. Adeyanju previously worked as a Structural Engineer in Nigeria, working on […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 12th September 2019
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DFC welcome Matthew Eyre

We recently welcomed Matthew Eyre to our growing team in the Manchester office. Having worked as a Chartered Professional Engineer in Australia, and most recently spending a couple of years in China, Matthew has decided to return to the UK. Matthew is well qualified, with three Masters degrees, 8 years fire engineering experience, and has […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 11th September 2019
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DFC London has moved!

Based in Farringdon, we have re-located into a bigger office to accommodate our rapidly expanding London team. We can’t wait to enjoy the views from our new roof terrace as well as the communal classes and activities that The Office Group has to offer. We also have access to over 40 shared office buildings across […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 10th September 2019
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Where is fire engineering going?

DFC Director Adam Monaghan provides an update on the direction of the fire engineering profession in this months ‘International Fire Professional’ in a joint article with Mostyn Bullock. Many changes are coming post Grenfell. Adam and fellow Director Neal Butterworth are heavily involved in ‘Working Group 3 Fire Engineers’. Mostyn Bullock BEng CEng FIFireE, Technical […]
  • Posted by Iain Macfarlane
  • On 23rd May 2019
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