Where does structural engineering end… and fire engineering begin?

It’s a question many project teams will recognise, not usually at the start, but somewhere along the way. Often when things don’t quite line up as expected and someone around the table pauses and asks: “who’s actually covering this?” Recently, that question has been brought into sharper focus by the latest Topic Paper from Collaborative […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 3rd June 2026

What does it really take to build a new office from the ground up?

By: Rav Dhanjal, Director Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on my journey at DFC and what has stood out to me so far. Having spent many years in the industry, joining a new organisation is always a considered step, but what has made this experience different is the people […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 29th May 2026

Iolanda Del Prete to Speak at SFPE UK Chapter Event in April

We’re delighted to share that Iolanda Del Prete, Chartered Engineer and Senior Associate Structural Fire Engineer at DFC, will be speaking at the next SFPE UK Chapter event on Tuesday 28 April 2026. About the event Structural Fire Engineering (SFE) is a specialised workstream within the Structural Engineering discipline (even though it is commonly known […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 31st March 2026

CladFire Research Launch

We are pleased to introduce CladFire, a research initiative developed by DFC in collaboration with The University of Edinburgh’s Fire Research Centre (EFRC). The project brings together new laboratory fire‑testing data to help fire safety professionals better understand how different cladding materials and configurations behave in fire, particularly where existing information is limited or unclear. […]

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On 18th February 2026

Halfway Through My Apprenticeship: My Journey at DFC So Far

As part of our National Apprenticeship Week blog series, we’re highlighting another of our Apprentice Fire Engineers: Malachi. Having joined DFC in 2023, he is now midway through his academic year and continuing to develop his fire engineering knowledge through a combination of apprenticeship work and project‑based learning. Here, Malachi reflects on his progress to […]

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On 13th February 2026

Bridging Theory and Practice: My Experience as a Fire Engineering Apprentice

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing another insight into life at DFC, this time from Faith, who joined us as an Apprentice Fire Engineer in 2024 and is currently studying for a BEng in Fire Engineering at the University of Lancashire. Here, Faith talks about her journey so far: When I first considered my […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 13th February 2026

From Firefighter to Fire Engineer: My Journey to DFC

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we’re sharing an insight into life at DFC from one of our newest team members: Kerry Baker, Apprentice Fire Engineer in our Manchester office. Here, Kerry shares her journey in her own words: Before joining DFC as an Apprentice Fire Engineer, I had the privilege of working on the frontline […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 11th February 2026

Building Skills for Tomorrow: National Apprenticeship Week and Fire Engineering Apprenticeships

As we begin National Apprenticeship Week, 9-15 February, we’re looking forward to celebrating the importance of skills and opportunities in shaping our future workforce. Throughout the week, we’ll also share insights from our current fire engineering apprentices, Kerry, Malachi and Faith, who will each provide their unique perspectives on their experiences, the skills they are developing […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 9th February 2026

Iolanda Del Prete to Speak at SFPE UK Chapter Event

We’re delighted to share that Iolanda Del Prete, Chartered Engineer and Senior Associate Structural Fire Engineer at DFC, will be speaking at the next SFPE UK Chapter event on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The event titled, “Introduction to Structural Fire Engineering,” will explore how Structural Fire Engineering (SFE) integrates inherent structural fire resistance with active […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 14th January 2026

DFC Celebrates 15 Years of Fire Safety Excellence

Fifteen years ago, DFC started with a simple idea: fire safety should be clear, practical and built on real engineering expertise. Today, that idea has grown into a consultancy trusted by clients across the UK. November 2025 marks our 15-year anniversary, a milestone we’re proud and humbled to share with the people who made it […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 25th November 2025

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