where compliance starts at the first sketch, not the final check

We believe that fire safety should never be an afterthought. It’s something that’s embedded from day one and is right at the heart of the design process.

We work in some of the most complex, high-risk environments: airports, transport hubs, shopping centres and other high-footfall spaces where safety is paramount. These spaces aren’t just busy, they’re layered with complex risk. That’s why every design decision we make considers how people move, how materials behave and how a space functions under pressure.

At every stage of a project, we bring fire safety into the conversation. From the first sketches and digital models to detailed design and fit-out, our team works to understand how form, function and fire performance interact. That means assessing the positioning of fire compartments, the flow of evacuation routes and the detail of compliant material specification.

Why choose BDM?

We understand how to deliver fire-safe designs without slowing down your project.

• We know what works on-site. Our team works closely with contractors to spot practical challenges before they become problems. That means smart, safe material choices that meet compliance without compromising buildability or delivery timelines.
  
• We reduce risk, not just tick boxes. We work directly with stakeholders such as landlords, building control and fire officers to streamline approvals and avoid last-minute hold-ups. Our designs are prepared with regulatory expectations in mind from the start, helping to speed up sign-off.
  
• We stay ahead of change. Fire safety regulations are evolving and so are we. From the Building Safety Act to golden thread requirements, we build new legislation into every project, ensuring your design isn’t just compliant today, but future-ready.

At BDM, we know the real world rarely follows a neat plan. So our fire strategies are not just compliant – they’re deliverable. We understand the pressures of live environments, tight deadlines and phased programmes, and we design accordingly.

We’re here to make your life easier. 

• Fewer delays 
• Fewer reworks 
• Better conversations with regulators 
• And most importantly, fire-safe designs that protect people and support commercial success

That’s why clients trust BDM: because we make fire safety work in the real world.

Talk to BDM about fire safety design  strategies that meet today’s regulations – and stand up to tomorrow’s.