CDM News

The devastating fire damage caused to the cathedral of Notre Dame earlier this week provided a dramatic visual illustration of the effect that a fire may have on a heritage building. Although it is too early to speculate on the cause of the fire at Notre Dame, it can be seen as an appropriate moment for the Fire Sector internationally to reflect on the management of heritage buildings in relation to fire risk management. How vulnerable these buildings can be is crucial Heritage buildings can...

At a recent Council meeting of its members, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) elected Paul Bussey and Philip Baker as the new Chair and Deputy Chair of the CIC Health & Safety Committee. The CIC Health and Safety Committee provides a forum for health and safety representatives of CIC member institutions and to meet, shape policy, discuss initiatives and develop responses on behalf of CIC and built environment professionals. Prior roles of Bussey  Paul Bussey, who was previousl...