Safe by Design, Quiet by Nature: Key insights on fire safety from WFM’s podcast series – Part 3 & 4
The conversation continues in Episodes 3 and 4, exploring the shared responsibility for building fire safety and the importance of integrating fire and acoustic performance to create safer, more resilient buildings.
Explore the key highlights below, then watch the full episodes to gain deeper insights from the industry experts.
Episode 3: Who’s responsible for building fire safety?
The third installment of WFM’s Safe by Design, Quiet by Nature podcast series debates a fundamental and perhaps controversial question for those involved in building design and construction: Who is ultimately accountable for ensuring building fire safety?
The conversation emphasises that responsibility does not sit with a single party. Instead, it is shaped by a chain of decisions made by designers, consultants, specifiers, manufacturers, contractors, and installers. Each stakeholder influences how effectively fire safety principles are translated from concept to construction.
A key theme emerging from this broadcast is the need for clarity and continuity. Responsibilities must be understood, communicated, and upheld throughout the project lifecycle. When roles become blurred or fragmented, the reliability of the overall fire strategy is weakened.
Effective fire safety depends on informed choices and coordinated action at every stage.
This episode serves as a reminder that safeguarding buildings is a shared obligation one that demands diligence, competence, and collaboration across the entire built environment.
Watch episode 3: Click here
Episode 4: The future of safer, quieter buildings
The fourth and final episode of WFM’s Safe by Design, Quiet by Nature podcast explores how safety and acoustic performance must work together to shape better buildings. The discussion highlights that true building performance begins at the design stage, where fire safety, acoustic control, and façade integrity should be treated as core principles instead of optional enhancements.
A key message from the episode is the importance of continuity. Even well-specified systems can underperform if detailing or installation falls short. Ensuring that design intent is carried through to construction is essential for maintaining both fire compartmentation and acoustic comfort.
The conversation also underscores the growing importance of acoustic wellness. As urban environments become noisier, controlling sound transmission through façades and interfaces is increasingly vital for occupant well-being.
Episode 4 concludes with a shared opinion that safer, quieter buildings rely on informed decisions, coordinated execution, and a commitment to performance at every stage of the project lifecycle.
Watch episode 4: Click here
Special thanks to our contributors:
Donel Dippi
Head of Technical & Compliance | Siderise
Rohan Keswani
Director | Aluplex
Anuja Sawant
Principal Architect | SSA
Gautam Bhasin
Managing Partner | Mirai
Amit Malhotra
Founder | WFM Media & McCoy Group
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