The UK government has published the Construction Products Reform Green Paper, proposing significant changes to the regulation of construction products. This reform is driven by the need to improve safety standards following the Grenfell Tower fire, which exposed failings in product testing, certification, and regulatory oversight.

Fire will always be an important topic in the construction industry - and its significance has been highlighted even more after the Grenfell Tower disaster. Although much of the focus has been on cladding and insulation, one of the important elements of a building that are not often mentioned is the role of fixings and anchors in fire-rated structures.

In temporary works such as scaffolding, formwork or falsework, anchors are frequently installed, removed and reinstalled across multiple applications. This process raises important considerations around product selection, performance and compliance.

Corrosion is often overlooked until it causes significant damage, leading to costly repairs and downtime. The impact of poor specification can range from unsightly stains to serious risks to human safety. That's why it's important to get the specification right the first time.