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Commitment to Building Safety Post-Grenfell
As an employee at ORSA, I feel a profound sense of responsibility to support meaningful improvements in building safety across the UK. This commitment was strengthened by the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. That devastating night exposed critical failures, including unsafe, combustible cladding that put lives at risk, and it sparked a nationwide drive for stronger regulations and safer communities. I am continually inspired by the courage of the firefighters who responde

Natalie Herbert
Nov 112 min read


RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
How Natalie’s London Landmarks Half Marathon Journey Supports Firefighters and Their Families As a Compliance Consultancy dedicated to...

Jannelli Guzman
Aug 142 min read


Silent Auction at the British & Irish Lions Legends Dinner
On Thursday, 5th June 2025, we celebrated an incredible evening of sportsmanship, camaraderie and inspiration. We were thrilled to...

ORSA
Jun 81 min read


A Holistic Approach to Work Life with ORSA: Wellness in the Construction Industry UK
Whether you're working behind a desk in a UK office or out on a bustling construction site, prioritising your overall wellness is...

ORSA
Jun 53 min read


Unveiling the Future of Museums: Inside the Construction of the V&A East Storehouse
At ORSA, we’re proud to have played a pivotal role as Principal Design Advisers in bringing the groundbreaking V&A East Storehouse to...

ORSA
May 292 min read


Clerkenwell Design Week 2025: A Fusion of Creativity, Innovation, and Inspiration
Graphic, designed by Cai Taylor. Image taken from ' Clerkenwell Design Week unveils new Identity by Cai Taylor ' written by Abbey Bamford...

Jannelli Guzman
May 294 min read


The Road to Safety: Regulatory Changes in High-Rise Living After Grenfell
In a world where architectural beauty often steals the spotlight, the grim reality of fire safety lurks in the shadows—especially in...

Sylvia Beyke
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: 10 Years of ORSA
This year marks a milestone for ORSA — ten incredible years of pioneering fire engineering and compliance consultancy across the UK and...

ORSA
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Swinging Success: Highlights from the British Par 3 Championship
This past weekend marked a highlight for ORSA as we proudly sponsored the Strawberry Hill team at the prestigious British Par 3...

Jannelli Guzman
Aug 11, 20241 min read


RIBA National Award for Sutton Hoo
Great news for the Sutton Hoo project where ORSA provided Principal Designer services. The scheme, designed by Nissen Richards, has been...

ORSA
Jun 26, 20221 min read


ORSA at BCO Manchester 2022
The ORSA directors Christian Bucknall, Gemma Bucknall, Barbara Marino and Jay Vadhia, will be heading to Manchester this week to the...

ORSA
Jun 12, 20221 min read


A Gem in Clapham: Arding + Hobbs
Great progress with the installation by Knight Harwood of the exposed CLT and Glulam extension to the Arding + Hobbs building in Clapham...

ORSA
Jun 12, 20221 min read
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