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Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 9 February 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has announced the appointment of Steve Shillingford as Operations Director, with Steve also joining the executive team.

The appointment strengthens Global’s operational capability as the business continues to grow, ensuring work is delivered safely, consistently, and to the high standards of quality and compliance expected across every project.

Steve brings significant operational leadership experience, having held senior roles including Operations Director and Chief Operating Officer across complex and regulated environments. He has led large, high-performing teams and delivered complex programmes across multiple sectors, with a strong track record of driving operational rigour and improving performance at scale.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group, commented, “Steve brings a huge amount of operational leadership experience, and he’s joined us at exactly the right time. As we grow, it’s vital that we keep doing the basics brilliantly and that every customer gets the same high standard of service, every time. Steve’s track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex work makes him a great fit for Global and a strong addition to our executive team.”

Steve Shillingford, Operations Director at Global HSE Group, added, “Global has achieved a lot in a short space of time and has built a strong reputation with real momentum behind it. I’ve spent my career leading teams through growth and delivering complex projects, and I’m excited to bring that experience to Global and help ensure we continue to deliver consistently for our customers.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Nottingham, 4th Feburary 2026 – Global HSE Group, an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has been confirmed the headline sponsor of the Tall Buildings Conference 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing fire safety standards in complex, high-rise environments.

Delivered by the Tall Building Fire Safety Network, the two-day event will take place on the 20th & 21st of May at Canary Wharf, London. Focused on the fire safety challenges associated with high-rise buildings, the conference brings together world-class speakers and industry professionals to discuss critical topics including façades, electric vehicles, AI & BIM, firefighting, insurance, and passive fire protection. The event plays a vital role in addressing the complex design, operational, and regulatory challenges of tall building fire safety, supporting the industry in meeting evolving regulatory requirements and driving improved life safety outcomes.

Global HSE Group’s headline sponsorship reflects its position to support ongoing innovation within the industry and shape the vital conversations behind the development of high-rise fire safety.

Russ Timpson, Conference Director at Tall Building Fire Safety Networks shared, “The 10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference is pleased to welcome Global HSE Group as the headline sponsor. Their dedication to delivering excellence in fire safety compliance will bring invaluable expertise and insight to the conference. Helping support the high-quality programme and key discussions with world-class speakers, including the role in emerging technologies such as AI.”

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group stated, “Tall buildings continue to require a greater level of expertise, competence and accountability. Global HSE Group are proud to support an event that plays such an important part in developing fire safety in high-rise buildings, aligning with our focus to contribute to industry collaboration and improve our delivery of fire safety systems across complex buildings.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 26 January 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has promoted Jason Challenger to National Sales Manager.

The promotion strengthens Global’s commercial leadership as the business continues to scale, ensuring clients receive a consistent, high-quality experience while maintaining the standards of workmanship and compliance that underpin Global’s reputation.

Jason joined Global HSE Group last year as Bid Team Manager and Business Development Manager. He will continue to oversee the bid team alongside his new responsibilities as National Sales Manager, ensuring continuity, consistency, and technical rigour across Global’s national sales and tendering activity.

With over two decades of experience in the fire safety sector, Jason brings a strong combination of technical expertise and commercial leadership. He has worked across several leading fire safety organisations and has extensive knowledge of all major Passive Fire Protection systems. Throughout his career, he has driven business growth, led high-performing teams, secured multi-million-pound contracts, and supported the successful delivery of complex projects to the highest standards of compliance and quality.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Jason’s promotion is a reflection of the impact he’s made since joining Global. He understands our services, our customers, and the importance of getting things right. As we continue to grow, having someone with Jason’s technical depth and commercial understanding leading our national sales function is a real strength for the business.”

Jason Challenger, National Sales Manager at Global HSE Group added, “My first year at Global has confirmed that this is a business built on doing things properly. There’s a real focus on quality, compliance, and supporting customers through complex challenges.

The fire safety sector is changing rapidly, and clients need partners they can trust. Global is well placed to meet that challenge, and I’m proud to step into this role and help support sustainable growth across the UK.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

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Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 21 January 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has promoted Marc Cork from National Sales Manager to Sales and Marketing Director, with Marc also joining the executive team.

The promotion supports Global’s next phase of growth, strengthening its commercial leadership while maintaining a clear focus on customer service, compliance, and long-term value.

Marc joined Global HSE Group a year ago, bringing extensive industry experience and quickly making a positive impact across the sales, marketing and estimating teams. Under his leadership, the team has strengthened its commercial approach, accelerated business growth, and helped customers access a wider range of services with clear, consistent support.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Marc has made a huge impact in a short space of time. He’s strengthened the way we support our customers, developed the team around him, and brought real pace and clarity to our commercial approach. This promotion is well deserved, and having Marc on the executive team is an important step as we continue to grow without compromising on quality or compliance.”

Marc Cork, Sales Director at Global HSE Group added, “My first year at Global has been incredibly rewarding. We’ve won new clients, strengthened relationships with existing ones, and improved the way we work across sales, marketing and estimating. I’m proud of what the team has achieved so far, and I’m excited to build on that by keeping the focus on quality, compliance and doing the right thing for customers.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

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Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 8th January 2026 – Global HSE Group are delighted to be returning to the leading global exhibition for safety, security and fire protection, Intersec 2026, from 12 – 14th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The team will be showcasing their Level 4 Fire Safety Design qualification, Promat DURASTEEL® as well as fire engineering and external wall technical review.

Global HSE Group are industry leading comprehensive fire safety experts, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. The stand will boast a team of experts, equipped with extensive knowledge ready to collaborate and engage with other inspiring industry professionals. The Level 4 Fire Safety Design qualification is one of a kind, addressing the growing demand from clients seeking comprehensive fire safety training for qualified professionals. Furthermore, Global HSE Group will be showcasing Promat DURASTEEL®, a composite panel of fibre-reinforced cement with punched steel sheets mechanically bonded to both outer surfaces, with Global HSE Group being the only licensed contractor in the UK with both design and installation capabilities.

Intersec, recognised as the world’s premier exhibition for safety, security and fire protection, returns for its 27th annual event at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. With industry leaders, manufacturers and technological innovators from around the world, Intersec showcases emerging trends, next-generation solutions, and provides opportunity to build global partnerships.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Our first year at Intersec, 2025, was a great success from building worldwide connections to gaining a strong idea of where opportunities lie within the Middle east. We are thrilled to be returning to continue developing relationships, share our expertise, and support the evolving fire safety landscape in the region.”

Global HSE Group has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the Impact Makers category at the upcoming Intersec Awards 2026, recognising the company’s pioneering work in developing the Level 4 Award in Fire Safety Design qualification.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and our own in-house training academy.

We place people and compliance at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves on our highly knowledgeable and experienced, multi-disciplinary team who work seamlessly to keep occupants safe and deliver safer buildings.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, December 18th 2025 – Global HSE Group, an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy has recently brought on board its first marketing graduate, Lydia Cooper, in support of the training and development of young professionals.

Lydia has joined the marketing team after graduating earlier this year from Newcastle University with a degree in marketing. The 3-year course, including a final year consultancy project, equipped her with essential skills in strategic marketing and data analysis.

Providing entry-level employment opportunity for local graduates is vital for transforming skills into real-world experience and this new role will provide the correct guidance needed for this next stage. Global HSE Group are committed to supporting individual growth, providing apprenticeships and industry relevant training courses. Lydia will strengthen the team’s capacity to deliver campaigns and will work across all aspects of marketing activities, gaining insight into key areas such as, digital communications, content creation, event management, and campaign support.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “The role reflects our ongoing support and development of young professional careers, further highlighted through our apprenticeships and academy training programmes. We are always keen to get young minds on board to help guide and drive them in the right direction.”

Lydia added, “I’ve already received a warm welcome from the rest of the team and I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to develop my knowledge and grow within the role.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 represents the most significant change to building safety legislation in Scotland in years. This comprehensive Scotland cladding legislation introduces mandatory requirements that directly affect thousands of building owners across the country. However, unlike most building regulations, this Act also provides funding to help owners pay for remediation works.

If you own or manage a building over 11 metres in height (measured from ground level to the uppermost habitable floor level), it’s important that you understand how cladding can compromise the safety of your building. With government funding currently available to resolve these safety issues, and over 13,000 eligible buildings, it’s important to act fast to secure your grant.

Overview of the Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act 2024

The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 was introduced following extensive consultation and analysis of building safety risks across Scotland. The legislation specifically addresses fire safety concerns related to external wall cladding systems on residential buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.

Key Legislative Objectives:

• Ensure comprehensive assessment of cladding fire risks
• Mandate remediation of unsafe building systems
• Establish clear accountability for building owners
• Create standardised safety assessment procedures
• Protect residents and occupants from fire safety risks

Building Eligibility Criteria

To be within the scope of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024, a building must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a flatted, residential building
• Must have an external wall system (i.e., cladding)
• Must be 11 metres or more in height (measured from ground level to the uppermost habitable floor level)
• Must have been constructed or developed between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 2022

The Act primarily applies to flatted, residential buildings that meet these specific criteria. This encompasses apartment blocks, student accommodation, and some mixed-use buildings with residential units above commercial premises, provided they meet all the eligibility requirements.

Building owners, property managers, and mixed-use building owners bear primary responsibility for compliance. This includes individual landlords, property companies, housing associations, and resident-owned buildings. The legislation applies throughout Scotland.

Single Building Assessment (SBA) Requirement

All covered buildings must undergo comprehensive Single Building Assessment conducted by competent fire safety professionals. The assessment must evaluate external wall systems, cladding materials, and associated fire risks.

The SBA process includes both a Fire Risk Assessment for External Walls (FRAEW) and a full Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). It’s important to note that if your building has an existing FRA, this will not suffice for compliance under the Act – a new FRA must be created as part of the SBA process to ensure comprehensive evaluation of all fire safety risks.

Assessments must be completed by certified fire engineers meeting government-specified competency requirements. Self-assessment or unqualified evaluation does not count.

Compliant buildings must be registered on the official Cladding Assurance Register. This public register demonstrates legal compliance and building safety status.

SBA and Cladding Remediation Timeline

The Scottish Government has set 2029 as the target year for completing assessments and remediation of all high-risk buildings. While this may seem distant, the practical timeline is much shorter due to application processing and contractor availability.

Funding applications through the Single Open Call system have rolling deadlines, but early application is strongly recommended as, with so many buildings eligible for grants, funding may become limited as 2029 approaches.

How to Secure Your Funding

1. Building owners and managers should begin by conducting a preliminary assessment to determine if their building falls within the Act’s scope. Consider building height, construction date (must be between 1^st June 1992 and 1^st June 2022), and cladding materials.
2. Gather available building documentation, including construction drawings, previous fire safety assessments, and insurance policies.
3. The complexity of the Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act 2024 makes professional support essential for most building owners. Engage certified fire safety professionals to assess compliance requirements and recommend appropriate action.

Global HSE specialises in Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act compliance and government funding applications. Our Scotland-based certified fire engineers understand all the legal requirements and can guide you through the funding application process.

Our experts will assess your building against the Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act 2024 criteria and handle everything from eligibility checks to remediation works – all at no cost to you. With government targets looming and substantial funding available, there’s never been a better time to ensure your building is safe.

Get in touch today and take the first step toward securing government funding.

Phone: 0115 989 9800
Email: sales@globalhsegroup.com

 

The Scottish Government has committed substantial funding to make buildings across Scotland safer through the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024. If you own or manage a building over 11 metres in height, you could be eligible for completely funded Single Building Assessment (SBA) and subsequent remediation work.

With over 13,400 buildings potentially eligible and government targets set for 2029, understanding how to access this funding has never been more critical. This complete guide walks you through everything you need to know about Single Building Assessment Scotland funding in 2025.

What is a Single Building Assessment (SBA)?

A Single Building Assessment is a comprehensive fire safety evaluation that examines the risk to life created or exacerbated by a building’s external wall cladding system. Under the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024, SBAs must be conducted by competent, qualified fire safety professionals.

The SBA process includes both a Fire Risk Assessment for External Walls (FRAEW) and a full Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). It’s important to note that if your building has an existing FRA, this will not suffice – a new FRA must be created as part of the SBA process to ensure comprehensive evaluation of all fire safety risks.

The assessment provides a detailed report that identifies any remediation work needed to eliminate or mitigate fire safety risks. Once completed, successful assessments are entered onto the official Cladding Assurance Register, demonstrating your building’s compliance with Scottish safety standards.

Who is Eligible for SBA Scotland Funding?

The Scottish Government funding program has specific eligibility criteria designed to target buildings with the highest risk (full details can be found here):

Building Height Requirements

• Buildings must be over 11 metres in height
• Height is measured from ground level to the uppermost habitable floor level
• Both residential and mixed-use buildings qualify

Property Types Covered

• Residential apartment blocks and flats
• Student accommodation buildings
• Mixed-use buildings with significant residential components
• Buildings with external cladding systems

Construction Date Requirements

Buildings must have been constructed or developed between 1^st June 1992 and 1^st June 2022.

Ownership Structure

• Private residential buildings
• Housing association properties
• Buildings owned by landlords or property management companies
• Buildings where residents have formed committees or management groups

Geographic Coverage

The funding applies to eligible buildings throughout Scotland, from major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow to smaller towns and rural areas.

Current Funding Landscape in 2025

The Scottish Government has made significant financial commitments to building safety. £20 million in additional assessment funding has been allocated for 2025, covering both assessments and remediation work at no cost to property owners or residents.

258 grant offers have already made to building owners and hundreds of applications are currently being processed through the Single Open Call system.

The Scottish Government has set ambitious targets to assess and remediate all high-risk buildings by 2029, making early application crucial for securing funding before the deadline.

Take Action: Secure Your SBA Funding Today

With over 13,400 buildings potentially eligible for Single Building Assessment Scotland funding, and a firm government deadline of 2029, early action is essential.

This is an extremely generous grant, and opportunities like this don’t come up often. Government funding programs can change, and early applicants are more likely to secure funding before budget constraints affect availability.

Global HSE specialises in Single Building Assessment and government funding applications. Our Scotland-based certified fire engineers have extensive experience with SBA requirements and can guide you through every step of the process.

Contact Global HSE today for your free eligibility assessment:

Phone: 0115 989 9800
Email: sales@globalhsegroup.com

Our experts will assess your building against the Housing Cladding Remediation Scotland Act 2024 criteria and guide you through the funding application process. With government targets looming and substantial funding available, there’s never been a better time to ensure your building is safe and compliant.

Get in touch today and take the first step toward securing government funding for your Single Building Assessment.