Summer Placement Experience – Edward Shapcott

From the beginning, Design Fire Consultants (DFC) was the company I had my eye on as they are a company that are not just limited to one area of work but many, including Structural Fire Engineering and modelling. I am particularly keen to carry on with both Structural and Fire Engineering studies after my degree […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 13th September 2022

Dr. Parina Patel, Candidate for the Institution of Fire Engineers’ Board of Trustee Directors Election

We are extremely proud of our colleague Parina Patel, Associate who has been nominated as one of the final four candidates for the upcoming 2022 Institution of Fire Engineers’ Board of Trustee Directors election. The elected member will take an active role in shaping the future of the fire profession for a three-year term of […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 1st September 2022

Celebrating the Women at DFC on International Women in Engineering Day #INWED22

In celebration of INWED’s 2022; International Women in Engineering Day, we have asked our female colleagues about their career in Fire Engineering and an insight from our Business Support function team: What inspired you to become a Fire Engineer? What’s it like working with Fire Engineers? A day in the life of Fire Engineer Parina […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 23rd June 2022

DFC Supporting UCLan on “SAFE” Fire Evacuation Research

In early May, our colleague Gemma Grant, DFC Senior Engineer, volunteered to assist with a research project titled “Strategies Aiming at Effective Fire Evacuation”. This research is being conducted with the aim to establish the most effective methods of evacuating high-rise residential buildings (HRRBs). The research is being conducted by the University of Central Lancashire […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 26th May 2022

Merl Forrer Joins a Panel Session at the International Tall Building/High Rise Conference

Merl Forrer, Associate, and a panel of fire safety experts to share a discussion on the topic “Is stay put still valid?” at the 7th International Tall Building/High Rise Conference at Excel, London. The conference will focus on fire engineering, fire risk management and firefighting in the tall building environment. Each day will also feature a topical […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 18th May 2022

Three Wins at Three Awards Ceremonies in the North West

We are thrilled to hear that three recent projects we have worked on, have been selected as the winner at three prestigious awards ceremonies in the North West region. Awards are as follows; BCO Northern Awards 2022 (North of England, North Wales, & Northern Ireland) Category: Commercial Workplace Project / Developer: 2 New Bailey Square, […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 11th May 2022

Merl Forrer to Speak at the ZAK World of Façade 2022

Merl Forrer, Associate, will be joining a panel of experts at the 89th edition – Zak World of Façades United Kingdom on 4 May 2022 at The Mercure Piccadilly, Manchester. Zak World of Façades is an international conference series on façade design & engineering. This will be the 89th edition globally and the 6th edition in […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 3rd May 2022

Design Fire Consultants Shortlisted for Insider North West Property Awards 2022

DFC have been shortlisted! We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Consultancy Team of the Year category for the Insider North West Property Awards 2022. Entries for this award were invited from firms able to showcase work that provides innovative solutions which facilitates delivery of key commercial developments across the North West. Adam […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 6th April 2022

Design Fire Consultants Shortlisted for Insider North West Residential Property Awards 2022

DFC is proud to have provided fire engineering consultancy for four projects that have been shortlisted in three categories for the Insider North West Residential Property Awards 2022. The awards recognise the people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. These projects are: Valette Square, Salford (by English Cities Fund) for […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultant
On 4th April 2022

Women in Fire Engineering

On International Women’s Day, Parina reflects on her experiences as a woman in fire engineering. Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to present a session at the inaugural Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Women in Fire Engineering Networking Group. Putting together my slides gave me the opportunity to have a real think about my […]

Posted by Parina Patel
On 8th March 2022

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