SFE News

Article category: News
Published on: 16 Oct 24

Industry-wide recognition: Past SFE Chair Awarded CIBSE Medal

Past SFE Chair, Saverio Pasetto MSc CEng FCIBSE FSFE was awarded a CIBSE Silver Medal at the 2024 CIBSE Presidents Awards Dinner.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

CWCT Updates on Fire Guidance

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Strengthening industry standards: SFE and CWCT collaboration

The SFE, in collaboration with CWCT, has provided essential guidance on the application of Regulation 7(2) banning combustible materials, while also contributing to key standards and government-led research projects aimed at improving façade safety. This partnership strengthens industry competence and ensures clarity in fire safety regulations

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Spotlight Article – A Case Study in Façade Remediation: Caro Point - Grosvenor Waterside

Our Grosvenor Waterside journey began early in 2021, prior to the implementation of the Building Safety Act (BSA), with the appointment of a professional team following the identification of unsafe cladding material by the building owner. Nearly 3 years later, Caro Point, the building featured in this article, he achieved practical completion in September 2023.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Raising standards in Façade Engineering: SFE’s role in the Building Safety Fund and Professional Indemnity Insurance

The Society of Façade Engineering (SFE), has been instrumental in addressing building safety issues by advising on professional indemnity insurance and contributing to the Government's Building Safety Fund. This ensures that SFE members are recognised as qualified professionals in recladding projects for higher-risk buildings.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

SFE and Competency Assessments for the Building Safety Act

The Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) is actively contributing to the Joint Competency Initiative (JCI), developing a competency framework and assessments to ensure façade engineers meet the Building Safety Act's requirements. This includes a new competency test and updated standards to demonstrate professional expertise in the façade sector.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Raising standards in Façade Engineering: A path to Chartership through CIBSE

The Society for Façade Engineering (SFE), has introduced a tailored route for MCIBSE CEng status, ensuring that at least one panel interviewer is a qualified façade engineer. Guidance is also available to help applicants understand the assessment criteria.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Hubs: What we have been up to

Over the summer the Society has been busy with various activities globally aiming once again to connect professionals and share knowledge across our industry

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: The Parcels Building

The Parcels Building was a unique opportunity to promote the retention of an existing building through the principles of sustainability and regenerative and adaptive reuse.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: The Black & White Building

The Black & White Building, a commercial development in Shoreditch, East London, epitomises innovation in timber construction and facade engineering, this project stands as a beacon of sustainable architecture and engineering excellence.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

Spotlight Façade Awards: Bee'ah HQ

The BEEAH Headquarters project has an expansive scope with a focus on sustainability and digitization as key design drivers. With a focus on net-zero emissions and minimal energy consumption, the headquarters exempliﬁes environmentally conscious practices. The building has successfully attained BREEAM Outstanding and LEED Platinum certiﬁcations, emphasizing its sustainable design and operation.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Sep 24

JCI and Competency assessments for the Building Safety Act

Since the early discussions started over competency for the Building Safety Bill, the Joint Competency Initiative for the Envelope Sector was formed comprising the technical and procurement leads of BAM, ISG, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Lendlease, Mace, Morgan Sindall, Multiplex, Sir Robert McAlpine, John Sisk, Skanska and Wates Group with the aim of understanding, reflecting and setting out a vision for proportionate and practical requirements relating to both organisational and individual competence of those working in the glazing, cladding and roofing sectors.