Fire Engineering Consultancy
Fire Engineering Consultancy (FEC) Ltd provides specialist Single Building Assessment services to support Scotland’s Cladding Remediation Programme and the requirements of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024. Working with property factors, RSLs, local authorities and private owners, we help you understand façade fire risk, satisfy SBA standards and progress towards remediation with confidence.
What Is a Single Building Assessment?
A Single Building Assessment is a holistic, whole‑building review that identifies any risk to human life created or exacerbated by a building’s external wall cladding system and sets out what work is needed to eliminate or mitigate that risk. It brings together intrusive investigation of the external wall, fire risk appraisal, internal fire safety review and structural input into one coordinated report that can be used to unlock funding, inform design teams and support entry onto the Cladding Assurance Register.
Our SBA Service
FEC Ltd offers a complete SBA service led by experienced fire engineers with deep FRAEW and external wall experience. Our typical scope includes:
- Targeted review of as‑built information, fire strategy, warranties and previous surveys.
- Planning and coordination of intrusive opening‑up to confirm external wall build‑ups.
- Fire risk appraisal of external wall systems using recognised methodologies and Scottish SBA standards, informed by PAS 9980 and related guidance where appropriate.
- Coordination with structural engineers and other specialists to ensure a single, compliant SBA report.
- Clear recommendations for remediation, phasing and any urgent interim measures required to manage life safety risk.
Our reporting is structured, evidence‑based and written to be understood by non‑specialists, while providing the technical depth needed for design teams, funders and regulators.
Areas We Cover
We provide SBA support across all of Scotland, with efficient mobilisation to:
- Glasgow – Extensive experience with high‑rise and mid‑rise residential blocks and mixed‑use developments.
- Stirling – Support for RSLs, private owners and factors managing smaller portfolios or complex single assets.
- Dunfermline – Responsive SBA delivery for expanding residential communities and new‑build schemes now in scope of the Programme.globalhsegroup+1
For portfolios extending beyond these areas, we can agree a regional programme of assessments to maximise consistency and value.
Why instruct FEC Ltd for SBA work?
- Specialist residential fire engineers with proven experience on more than 250 external wall assessments across the UK.
- Strong track record in FRAEW‑type work and cladding risk appraisal, now aligned to the Scottish SBA specification and standards.
- Independent, evidence‑driven advice focused on life safety, proportionality and deliverable remediation strategies.
- Listed on the DLUHC Cladding Safety Scheme panel of fire safety experts, demonstrating recognised competence and robust professional governance.
- Clear, client‑focused communication from initial engagement through to final SBA report and any follow‑on technical support.
We understand the commercial, legal and resident‑relations pressures around cladding and SBA projects, and we work collaboratively with project teams to keep momentum and avoid unnecessary delay.
Request an SBA
If you require a Single Building Assessment in Glasgow, Stirling or Dunfermline, our team can support you from early scoping through to final reporting and liaison with relevant stakeholders. Contact Fire Engineering Consultancy today to discuss your building, funding route and programme so we can help you move towards clarity, compliance and remediation.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise
Our highly experienced and qualified fire safety engineers have carried out SBA assessments and surveys in hundreds of buildings across Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the UK and specialise in ensuring single buildings, specialised housing, and other types of premises meet their legal obligations safely and correctly.
Clear Reporting
In addition to carrying out a comprehensive SBA survey or assessment, our report will be clear and concise. We provide an action plan to enable the planning of any remedial fire safety work required to your existing provisions.
Fire Engineering Consultancy Ltd continue to help our clients well after engagement building long term relationships helping you with every aspect of fire safety.