Through our fire safety expert witness work, we've noticed the same issues arise time and again across building litigation matters. One of the most common involves product substitution. A specified product may become unavailable, too expensive or subject to long lead...
A building can be compliant when it's completed—but is it still performing as originally designed years later? A fire safety performance gap can develop when building alterations, maintenance or renovations change the way fire safety systems perform without...
On 27 March 2026, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in the matter of The Owners – Strata Plan No 87231 v 3A Composites GmbH (No 10) [2026] FCA 351. This significant class action revolved around two aluminium composite panel (ACP) products -...
Are you concerned about large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facilities being developed near your community? Earlier this year, Fire and Rescue NSW updated their large-scale external lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) technical information sheet,...
The 10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference was held in Canary Wharf, London, on 20–21 May 2026. Russ Timpson, founder and organiser of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network, invited Christina Knorr to present at this prestigious international event....
When “Stay Put” Strategies Fail The apartment fire that occurred in Valencia on 22 February 2024 has become one of the most significant high-rise residential fire events in recent years. Initial reports indicated that the fire originated on a balcony before rapidly...
The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...
Star Entertainment Sydney v Buildcorp The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd trading as Buildcorp Interiors [2026] NSWSC 27 was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and concerned the use of aluminium composite panels (ACPs)...