Fire engineering LP
We embed fire safety into the heart of design, construction and ongoing use – delivering bespoke fire engineering solutions for each project. Every building is looked at holistically to ensure safety and compliance without compromising architectural integrity and functionality.
Expertly engineering safety for efficient and effective management when in use.
A fire strategy is essential to ensure the safety of lives, the protection of buildings, and the continuity of business. We partner with stakeholders along the entire construction chain – investors, designers, developers, end users – applying our knowledge in fire science, engineering, and risk management to provide alternative solutions.
We provide:
- creative engineering solutions overcoming budgetary and legislative challenges
- fire safety support throughout the construction process and beyond
- pre and post occupation fire risk assessments
- training to ensure operational management and efficiency
- strategic risk management for multi-site portfolios
We are the guardians of fire safety for a project, ensuring traceability of decision making and a golden thread of information, all the way from concept, through design, construction and handover, to occupation.
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William Ward
Director
William Ward
Director
Qualifications
BSc MSc CEng MIFireE MEI
experience
15 Years
specialism
Fire Engineering
William Ward
Director
William joined BB7 in 2017 to lead our business in Ireland and currently leads the Dublin Office. William previously worked for Arup for over 10 years. William holds a BSc and an MSc in Fire Engineering from Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the University of Ulster respectively.
He has in excess of 15 years’ experience which has been earned managing fire-related projects in Ireland, the UK, and throughout the world. William has developed and delivered fire strategies for buildings in Russia, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, The Netherlands, Turkey, Albania, Kazakhstan, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman.
William has experience in all general building types (commercial, retail, hotels, residential, education, etc.) but has also gained experience in areas of specialised fire engineering which include stadiums, airports, and tunnels.
William has carried out numerous inspections on behalf of building owners, operators, managers, vendors, and prospective purchasers. William is a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland and the Institution of Fire Engineers with whom he also is a member of the Irish Branch council and performs the role of membership secretary.
William also enjoys speaking at conferences and is a visiting lecturer at Trinity College Dublin.
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Dominic Way
Director
Dominic Way
Director
Qualifications
BEng (Hons) CEng MIFireE
experience
19 years
specialism
Fire Safety Engineering
Dominic Way
Director
Dominic is a Chartered Engineer with a specialism in fire engineering. and the director of the Glasgow office which serves the whole of Scotland as well as supporting other offices throughout the rest of the UK and Ireland.
Having worked at three different consultancies over a 16 year period, Dominic has a broad and sound knowledge of fire engineering within the construction industry in both existing buildings and as part of a design team for new developments.
Dominic was the second employee within BB7 and has been here since early 2010. He’s passionate about the people of BB7 , what we have achieved together and our ever-growing potential.
His years of experience have given him a broad base of both fire engineering and fire risk management. Dominic originally started his career specialising in CFD and smoke control, which provided him with a good grasp of fire engineering principles. He has also served on committees including British Standards.
He has experience in England, Scotland and the Middle East and has worked with NFPA, IBC and Saudi Arabia Building Codes.
Landmark projects include ‘One New Change’, ‘Marble Arch Place’ and part of the team who he was part of the team who worked on the ‘Dubai Metro’ ventilation systems.
Outside work Dominic loves the adventure of life and is most happy hiking the hills, camping with everything he needs packed into a backpack or panniers.
Phone
+44 (0) 203 603 5535
Contact us
We work throughout the following seven stages.
Understand
Whatever the fire safety goals – statutory compliance, property protection, environmental or reputational damage limitation – we agree the engineering needs with our partners upfront. Our input helps guide the project brief.
Design
We apply our fire engineering expertise at every stage of the design process – from concept strategy, plans review and planning application to detailed design.
Specify
We are the single point of contact for fire safety. Through us, everything related to standards, specifications, fire systems, suppliers are brought together in one place – fully documented in one easily accessible, transparent report.
Deliver
Our specialist surveyors make sure our fire strategy is implemented on site. They closely inspect, assess and monitor the installation providing quality assurance during construction – ensuring build standards are met.
Test
We are on hand to witness testing on all active and passive fire systems before the building is handed over. We work with our clients to advise on the implementation of the fire safety design.
Use
We carry out fire risk assessments and apply our fire risk management knowledge to ensure efficient and effective governance of fire risk. Our expertise helps the people occupying the building meet all the appropriate statutory requirements.
Change
Buildings change over time and this could influence a fire risk. Our safety knowledge is invaluable if you’re considering refurbishment of any kind.
Who we've helped
We bring our engineering expertise and collaborative approach to solve problems and build safer communities for everyone. Explore some of our projects here.