Category: Thought Leadership

Clearing the Smoke. Test standard updates: Do older versions of standards bwcomw invalidated?
Test Standard Updates: Do Older Versions Of Standards Become Invalidated?

Key Takeaways: When test standards are updated, older versions remain valid but could have limitations. Test evidence also remains valid, provided there has been no amendment in the latest version...

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Breaking Down The Language of Regulation: What is Integrity, Stability, and Insulation?

Designing for fire safety in construction can be a complex subject. Recent revisions to building regulations have further tightened rules, bringing additional responsibilities on manufacturers and contractors to ensure correct...

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Building Safety Act – Certainty for our Customers

Following the Grenfell Disaster, fire safety became a principal focus of the Government’s new Building Safety Act. Introduced in 2022, the Act centred around improving the accountability and traceability of...

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Building Safety: Product Traceability and Installation

In this article ARC Commercial Manager George Danzey-Smith explores the importance of product traceability and installation accuracy as part of the Building Safety Bill. Arguably one of the most positive...

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Meet our SHEQ Co-Ordinator, Stacey Tempest

Stacey Tempest has been with ARC Building Solutions for nearly ten years, watching the business transform into the world-class manufacturer it is today. Starting in sales, Stacey has worked across...

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Dr Alex Boote ARC's product innovation manager
Innovation Through Collaboration: Knowledge Transfer Partnership

As a business, we are focused on creating products that drive fire safety standards forward, and central to that is our commitment to innovation, research and development. To support our...

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Importance of People Development

Our people are our business. Their dedication, efforts and ideas have enabled us to grow over the years and successfully stem the transition from a small, family run business into...

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ARC’s Ongoing Investment Strategy

Helping to navigate fluctuations in demand and improving sustainability throughout the supply chain, Clair Richardson explains why ARC’s ongoing investment strategy is crucial to meet the challenging needs of the...

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Change is Good

There’s been a lot of economic turbulence in recent months resulting in growth forecasts plummeting, the market crashing and confidence plunging to an all-time low. In this article Managing Director...

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ARC Planning for Growth Amidst Challenging Industry Conditions

The construction industry has experienced strong growth in recent years but with tougher times forecast ahead, Aaron Sharp, Head of Sales and Specification at ARC shares how the business is...

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Why Innovation is Essential in Today’s Market

As a multi-award winning manufacturer and member of the leading body Association for Specialist Fire Protection, innovation is at the heart of ARC’s success.  Commercial Manager George Danzey-Smith explains why...

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