Global Academy, the training division of Global HSE Group, today announced the launch of its latest fire safety qualification, Understanding Fire Safety Design*.

Brand new for 2025, this qualification has been meticulously written and created by Global Academy in collaboration with experts at the Global HSE Group. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience, equipping learners with the essential knowledge and skills to integrate fire safety effectively into the design process.

Learners will gain the underpinning fire safety knowledge required and have to demonstrate the practical application of this knowledge in the design of buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group emphasised the importance of this new qualification, “Fire safety is a fundamental aspect of building design, and ensuring that professionals have the right knowledge to integrate it effectively is vital. The Understanding Fire Safety Design qualification is a significant step forward in equipping learners with both the theoretical knowledge and the practical application needed to enhance safety in the built environment.”

Chris Sharman, Head of Technical and Training at Global HSE Group highlighted the industry need for this training, “This qualification has been created for individuals working on construction projects such as Principal Designers, or individuals within Principal, Main, or sub-contractors with a level of design liability where fire safety knowledge is crucial. From our extensive experience, we know this knowledge gap exists and we’re excited to be able to fill it.

This demonstrates Global Academy’s commitment to delivering industry-leading training that aligns with ever evolving fire safety regulations.”

Enrolment for the Understanding Fire Safety Design qualification is now open. To learn more and get in contact, visit the qualification homepage.

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.

About Global Academy

Global Academy is the training division of Global HSE Group, industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. Global Academy is committed to delivering high-quality training qualifications that empower individuals and organisations to achieve a demonstrable level of confidence.

 *The Understanding Fire Safety Design qualification is currently undergoing evaluation and accreditation by ABBE.

Global HSE Group, a leading provider of fire safety services and consultancy, today announced the successful completion of its ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to environmental, sustainability, and responsible business practices.

The addition of ISO 14001, alongside their existing ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications, means Global HSE Group now holds the core standards that make up SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality). This comprehensive suite of certifications demonstrates a holistic approach to managing risk, ensuring quality, and protecting both people and the planet.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director, Global HSE Group:

“Completion of ISO 14001 certification is a significant milestone for Global HSE Group, particularly as we continue strengthening our core service offering in fire safety. It demonstrates our strong dedication to reducing our environmental footprint and ensuring sustainability across our operations and services.”

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard that provides a framework for organisations to effectively manage their environmental responsibilities. Achieving this certification demonstrates Global HSE Group’s dedication to:

• Regulatory compliance: Meeting and exceeding all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
• Cost savings: Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve energy efficiency.
• Enhanced reputation: Solidifying its position as a leader in environmental responsibility within the industry.
• Improved risk management: Proactively identifying and mitigating environmental risks.
• Increased business opportunities: Meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious suppliers and partners.
• Employee engagement: Fostering a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility amongst its workforce.
• Commitment to continual improvement: Continuously monitoring and improving its environmental performance.

Christopher Clay, QHSE Compliance Lead at Global HSE Group commented:

 “Achieving ISO 14001 reflects our unwavering commitment to minimising our environmental impact and operating sustainably. This certification, combined with our existing ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 accreditations, provides our clients with the assurance that we operate to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. We are dedicated to continual improvement in all areas of SHEQ.”  

Global HSE Group’s triple certification reinforces its commitment to providing clients with best-in-class consultancy services that not only meet their needs but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is a recognised leader in comprehensive fire safety solutions, with a proven track record in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. The company continues to expand into complementary areas, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), H&S (Health & Safety), training and qualifications.

Operating across a diverse range of industry sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial, Global HSE Group boasts an impressive portfolio of clients, ranging from PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation) providers, housing associations, councils, developers, architects, and main contractors to end users.

Global HSE Group is proud to announce that, following a rigorous external quality assurance audit by the Awarding Body of the Built Environment (ABBE), its Global Academy division has been awarded Direct Claims Status for several of its qualifications. This milestone underscores the academy’s commitment to delivering high-quality training and assessment standards.

This external verification by ABBE confirms that the Global Academy courses fully achieve all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria complying with ABBE requirements. Direct Claims Status allows Global Academy to issue certificates directly upon successful course completion, expediting the certification process for learners.

The following Global Academy qualifications have now been granted Direct Claims Status by ABBE:

• ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection
• ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection
• ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding, Maintaining and Repairing Fire Doors

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of Global HSE Group commented, “Achieving Direct Claims Status is a testament to the quality of our qualifications and the dedication of our training team. This recognition by ABBE enables us to provide an even more efficient certification process for our learners, ensuring they receive their qualifications promptly and can apply their skills in the industry without delay.

We created the Global Academy with the objective to upskill and enhance individual knowledge within in the fire industry to guarantee fire doors and passive fire protection is being maintained properly, ensuring the integrity of the buildings and ultimately protecting lives, and this demonstrates our commitment to deliver this.”

Global HSE Group fully expects that Direct Claims Status will be awarded to the ABBE Level 3 Award in Understanding and Installing Fire Doors following the next course delivery and subsequent verification by ABBE.

For more information on these accredited courses and upcoming training dates, visit the Global Academy page or contact one of the team on sales@globalhsegroup.com.

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.

About Global Academy

Global Academy is the training division of Global HSE Group, industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. Global Academy is committed to delivering high-quality training qualifications that empower individuals and organisations to achieve a demonstrable level of confidence.

Bingham, Nottingham – Global HSE Group are delighted to announce their continued partnership with Bingham Town Girls FC Wildcats, providing a significant boost to girls’ football in the area.

Global’s HQ is located directly opposite the Butt Playing Field where the Wildcats train. The company will be providing the team with brand new training kit alongside their continued club sponsorship. Global are a strong believer in supporting the local community and creating opportunities for younger people.

“Global are excited to be continuing our support to Bingham Town Girls FC. By assisting in the development of the girls’ game we hope it will support the increase in participation and improve access to local playing opportunities. We’re passionate about investing in the future of our community and believe that supporting grassroots sports is a vital part of that.”

– Andrew Cooper, Managing Director, Global HSE Group

The Wildcats programme provides girls aged 5-11 with regular opportunities to learn and play football. The FA have recognised this and granted licenses to specific clubs to deliver the Wildcats programme through Wildcats Girls’ Football Centres. Bingham Town FC are proud to have been selected as one of an exclusive number of clubs in the Rushcliffe area. With over 25% of Bingham Town FC’s overall membership being girls, the club boasts the largest percentage of girls playing football in the county.

“We are delighted to see the rapidly growing interest in girls football across Nottinghamshire and our Bingham Town Under 9 Girls are a fantastic group to coach. We are having a great season on the pitch and doing it in style thanks to the generous contribution from Global HSE Group in Bingham who kindly sponsored our lovely new Home kit.”

• Richard Nickels, Manager, Bingham Town Football Club Under 9 Girls

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy in Bingham. They continue to expand into complementary areas, including MEP, Health & Safety, and fire training.

www.globalhsegroup.com

www.binghamtownfc.com/wildcats/

Global HSE Group is delighted to announce that it has been successfully appointed to CHIC’s Fire & Building Safety Framework under Lot 1 Fire Safety Installation and Replacement, Lot 2 – Fire Servicing and Maintenance and Lot 3 – Fire Consultancy and Management. This achievement reflects our commitment to delivering high quality services and solutions in collaboration with CHIC.

Lot 1 Fire Safety Installation and Replacement

• Workstream 1: Compartmentation
• Workstream 2: Fire Door Sets
• Workstream 7: Cladding

Lot 2 Fire Servicing and Maintenance

• Workstream 1: Fire Door Sets

Lot 3 Fire Consultancy and Management

• Workstream 1: Cladding and Façade Engineering
• Workstream 2: Fire and Building Safety Consultancy
• Workstream 3: Fire Door Inspections Consultancy
• Workstream 4: Fire Risk Assessments Consultancy
• Workstream 5: Building Safety Case Consultancy

About the Framework:

Developed in close collaboration with members, consultants and contractors, this new framework aims to enhance fire safety compliance across diverse building types while encouraging innovation and efficiency. With a strong focus on flexibility, sustainability and collaborative outcomes, the framework aligns with key legislative requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022.

Fire safety is a critical component of a comprehensive strategic asset management approach for Registered Providers. Ensuring robust fire safety measures not only protects residents and assets but also underpins the long-term sustainability and compliance of building portfolios.

This framework provides an integrated solution, supporting members in meeting their regulatory obligations, enhancing building safety and supporting proactive risk management.

Framework Information:

• Framework Title: Fire & Building Safety
• Framework Duration: [01/02/25] to [31/01/29]
• Scope of Services: Lot 1: Fire Safety Installation & Replacement, Lot 2: Fire Servicing & Maintenance, Lot 3: Fire Consultancy & Management

About CHIC:

CHIC (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) is a collaborative, not for profit, member owned and governed consortium that delivers compliant procurement solutions and commercial support to its members in partnership with the supply chain. They secure savings for its members and are committed to the delivery of improved environmental outcomes and added social value through all that they do.

How CHIC Members Can Get in Touch:

Members of CHIC seeking works and services through the Fire & Building Safety Framework can get in touch with CHIC’s Heads of Member Services by contacting:

• Email: enquiries@chicltd.co.uk
• Phone: 0121 759 9990

Global HSE Group’s Statement:

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “We are delighted to be appointed to CHIC’s Fire & Building Safety Framework. This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity for Global HSE Group to contribute to effective delivery of crucial works and services for CHIC’s members. We look forward to delivering exceptional services and fostering long lasting partnerships.

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.

Global HSE Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Cork as our new National Sales Manager to drive our continued growth and innovation.

Marc brings with him a wealth of experience from the fire and facilities management industries and will be responsible for leading and developing Global HSE Group into a number of new sectors. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and a strong skillset to the role and this appointment is a strong step in our growth plans.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “I am delighted that Marc Cork will be joining us as National Sales Manager. His strong industry knowledge, experience and desire to put the client front and centre will be vital as we continue our ambitious plans to grow and develop.

We’ve always been dedicated to providing the highest level of service, as well as maintaining our commitment to keep occupants safe and delivering safer buildings in the built environment.”

Marc Cork, National Sales Manager at Global HSE Group added, “I am excited to join such a well-established brand associated with doing the job right once and where they truly believe people matter, from the lives that could be saved from the correct technical solution through to their employees. This is a real opportunity to help the growth of Global HSE Group and support the team getting to the next level.”

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.

Global HSE Group are thrilled to be attending Intersec 2025 from 14th – 16th January in Dubai, the world’s biggest business event mapping the future of security, safety and fire protection.

Global HSE Group excel as industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, and will be exhibiting their Global Technical Services division which contains highly qualified Fire Engineers and Technical Fire Consultants specialising in Fire Safety Engineering, Compliance and Fire Risk Management. The multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience and can provide expert fire advisory services across all stages of the construction process in the UAE and Middle East in support of fire safety design and fire strategy, technical support, design review and verification, and external wall technical review.

This January will mark Intersec’s 26th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre following a huge international response from both visitors and exhibitors attending its Silver Jubilee event in 2024 which hosted 47,506 trade buyers from 141 countries including key government leaders, and manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety and fire protection industries.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of the Global HSE Group commented, “We’ve looked at exhibiting at Intersec in Dubai for a number of years and felt that 2025 was the right time to take the leap. We have a huge amount of expertise and experience working across a variety of sectors, and our fire engineering services are perfectly suited to the UAE and Middle East to help ensure fire safety compliance.

In a constantly evolving industry, we pride ourselves on ensuring compliance with global standards to deliver robust fire safety solutions, and delivering the best possible service to our clients both in the UK and Middle East.”

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, UK  – Global Academy, the training division of Global HSE Group, today announced the launch of three new fire safety qualifications designed to equip professionals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to ensure fire safety compliance. Each course has 3 days of practical experience and upon completion receive an industry recognised qualification. 

The new courses, accredited by the Awarding Body of the Built Environment (ABBE) are nationally recognised and demonstrate Global’s drive for excellence and elevating professional knowledge in the fire safety sector. They include: 

Understanding and Installing Passive Fire Protection

Understanding, Maintaining and Repairing Fire Doors 

Understanding and Installing Fire Doors 

All courses are taught by Chris Sharman, Head of Technical and Training at Global Academy, alongside a team of experienced passive fire protection installers. The course framework has been meticulously designed by passive fire safety experts from Global HSE Group, ensuring a comprehensive and effective learning experience.  

Led by Ross O’Loughlin, the Director of Global Technical Services and previously the Chief of Staff of the fire training MOD school, and written by Nigel Craven, who was the Group Manager at West Yorkshire Fire Service.   

“At Global we recognise that the industry, which includes our own people, require a level of competency that can be proven. We are taking the right steps to professionalise an area of construction that has been neglected. Passive fire installation is a critical element and if those installers do not fully appreciate the need and relevance of the work, then they won’t take the care and effort required. We wanted to change this across the industry and were willing to put in the hard yards to develop brand new qualifications that are fit for purpose and designed with the installer in mind. We are proud to have combined our contracting divisions experience and our fire engineering consultancy academic input, to blend an approach to training that delivers tangible competence” 

• Ross O’Loughlin – Director, Head of Global Technical Services 

The Global Academy’s training facility in Bingham has also been recently upgraded with state-of-the-art training equipment, fire doors, passive fire installations and more to support the delivery of these new courses. 

About Global Academy 

Global Academy is the training division of Global HSE Group, industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. Global Academy is committed to delivering high-quality training qualifications that empower individuals and organisations to achieve a demonstrable level of confidence. 

To learn more about our new qualifications and how they can benefit you, please visit the course pages linked above. 

You can also contact Global Academy directly at  
www.globalhsegroup.com 
www.globaltechnicalservices.co.uk 

0115 989 9800 

While university provides a strong theoretical foundation, real-world experience is essential for launching a successful career. This summer, a marketing student at Newcastle University, Lydia Cooper gained valuable insights into the professional world through an internship.

Her experience highlights the importance of internships, bridging the gap between higher education and industry. Global HSE Group are committed to training the next generation in the fire safety industry.

Lydia’s Internship

Over the past 11 weeks, I have been fortunate enough to gain work experience at Global HSE Group in between my second and third year of my marketing degree at Newcastle University.

Despite the university being very educational, the experience and knowledge I gained this summer are things I would have never gotten from a university, so I am very grateful that Global has given me this opportunity.

I have been working alongside the marketing and sales team on a number of activities including:

• Building business connections and spreading awareness.
• Contacting potential clients using Glenigan software.
• Managing projects using work management platform Monday.com.
• Creating digital content with Adobe and Canva.
• Creating content for PowerPoint presentations.
• Website and social media write-ups.
• Search engine optimisation (SEO) and analytics (which is something I hadn’t learned about before but found very interesting).

The highlight of my time at Global would certainly be attending the Housing 2024 event in Manchester, this gave me an insight into how businesses network at large events, helping me create a better understanding of the industry.

I’m most grateful for those who have helped me day to day at Global, especially Lewis, Callen, Henry and Eloise who I have worked alongside in marketing and sales. There is a great working atmosphere at Global and everyone is extremely supportive which has been a lovely environment to work in.

I am looking forward to applying my new knowledge into my final year projects at university and certainly feel more confident going into the third year.

At Global, social value is an important part of the work we do. We are keen to educate the younger generation and inspire them with our fire safety works. As a part of this, work experience is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work we do, both on site and in our office. Recently, Dylan Marais completed his work experience at Global, and this is what he shared about his time with us.

“I really enjoyed my week here at Global and feel as though I have gained some very valuable experience. It has been great to learn how a company works and to understand the aspects of fire safety and engineering that I can take into college and apprenticeships. Prior to my week at Global, I had never learnt about fire safety and the engineering behind this, but it was something that I took great interest in and is an industry that I can see myself working within in the future.

It was great to have the opportunity to work with many different aspects of the business and see how they all work day to day. This included health and safety, sales and marketing, and contract support. I worked alongside the Global Technical Services team with Matt and Andreas, and got to experience them working on fire risk assessments and facades. This included the chance to go and experience some on-site work at Potters Bar Wetherspoons, whereby I watched them identify areas of external façade to identify components in the internal façade. It was very interesting to see how the work they do on computers translates into real life.

Additionally, we were able to be involved in some meetings during the week. This included a commercial meeting with Jonathan and Ian. It was great to experience the communication and organisation that Global has in place.

Overall, I have had a really enjoyable week and have learnt so many valuable skills that I can take forward in my education. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to gain experience at Global, and I’m now feeling inspired to develop my skills further.”