Eoghan Given Achieves Chartered Engineer Status

Congratulations to Eoghan Given, who has recently achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Engineering Council. Achieving Chartered status marks an important step in Eoghan’s professional journey. It reflects years of experience, ongoing development and a commitment to maintaining the high standards expected of the engineering profession. Throughout […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 11th August 2026

George Wood Achieves Chartered Engineer Status

We are pleased to share that George Wood, Associate at DFC, has achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Engineering Council. Chartered status is an important milestone in an engineer’s career, recognising professional experience, technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining high standards within the profession. George has […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 5th August 2026

Iolanda Del Prete Joins the IFE Fire Resistance SIG Committee

Supporting the Next Generation of Structural Fire Engineers: Iolanda Del Prete Joins the IFE Fire Resistance SIG Committee We believe that contributing to the profession extends beyond the delivery of projects. Sharing knowledge, supporting emerging engineers and engaging with industry bodies all play an important role in advancing fire safety and structural fire engineering. For […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 29th July 2026

More Than a Summer Annual Event – Bringing People Together

By Anna Mason, Business Support Last month, team members from across DFC’s five offices came together in Birmingham for our annual summer event. For me, it was my first DFC summer gathering since joining the business eight months ago, so it was a great opportunity to meet people I’d only spoken to on Teams and […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 20th July 2026

A New Chapter for Elstree Studios’ Historic Stages

By: Iain Macfarlane, Director From blockbuster films to award‑winning television, Elstree Studios has long been part of the UK’s screen industry. As the site enters its second century, Design Fire Consultants (DFC) was appointed to support the reopening of Stages 7, 8 and 9, bringing these historic spaces back into use while ensuring they meet […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 2nd July 2026

DFC Invests in Future Fire Engineering: LABC’s Level 6 Certificate in Fire Engineering Principles

Developing competent fire engineers requires more than project experience alone. It relies on continual learning, collaboration and exposure to different perspectives from across the built environment. DFC Associate Director Florian Block was recently invited to share his expertise as a specialist lecturer in Structural Fire Engineering. He will be teaching as part of the Level […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 1st July 2026

INWED 2026 – Opening Doors into Fire Engineering: Supporting the Next Generation at DFC

As part of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), much of the focus rightly sits on the engineers shaping our built environment. However, behind the scenes, there are also the people and processes that support those careers to develop and succeed. In this blog, Tina shares an insight into her role in HR, recruitment and […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 22nd June 2026

INWED 2026 – Shaping the Cities: A Snapshot Across the UK from the Women in Fire Engineering

To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026, we’re building on our Shaping the City theme by taking a wider look at the projects our fire engineers are helping to shape across the UK. With contributions from our teams in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Sheffield, this blog brings together a series of short […]

Posted by Design Fire Consultants
On 22nd June 2026

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

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