London Borough of Camden
Client:London Borough of Camden Sector:Education Services:Lockdown & Emergency Public Address Systems, Fire & Life Safety Systems, Design, Installation, Testing & Commissioning Our Client The London Borough of Camden is responsible for maintaining safe, compliant educational environments across its estate. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving life safety within schools, Camden commissioned Trail Group […]
The Hidden Cost of Ageing Fire Alarm Systems in Schools and Universities
By Andrew Edwards, Fire and Security Director, Trail Group Fire safety is fundamental to every educational environment. From primary schools and secondary academies to colleges and universities, fire detection and alarm systems play a critical role in protecting students, staff, visitors and valuable facilities. Yet many education providers continue to rely on fire alarm systems […]
HHSRS Has Changed, Is Your Compliance Data Ready?
By Jon Crosby, Managing Director, Trail Group Every so often, a change in legislation comes along that doesn’t fundamentally alter the law, but it changes the way an entire sector thinks about compliance. The revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) guidance is one of those moments. The legal responsibilities placed on landlords under […]
Trail Group Secures Refurbishment Contract with Russettings Care Home
Trail Group has been appointed to deliver a major refurbishment programme at Russettings Care Home in Balcombe, West Sussex, supporting the home’s ongoing investment in enhancing facilities for residents, visitors and staff. Russettings Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a purpose-built environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The refurbishment […]
New Electrical Safety TSM Raises the Bar for Social Housing Compliance
By Jack Howland, Head of Trail Electrical The introduction of a new Electrical Safety Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) marks another significant step in the evolution of social housing regulation. Housing providers are already operating within an increasingly demanding compliance environment, but the addition of electrical safety to the TSM framework reinforces an important message: electrical […]
The Shift Away from Waking Watch: Why Building Owners Need a Smarter Long-Term Fire Safety Strategy
In recent years, waking watch has played a vital role in protecting residents across residential buildings throughout the UK. Introduced as an interim fire safety measure, particularly in buildings affected by cladding concerns and wider fire risk issues, waking watch has provided reassurance, vigilance, and most importantly, protection for residents during a period of significant regulatory […]
Why Security is Essential for High-End Residential Apartments in Major Cities
By Danny Stock, Head of Trail Guarding, Trail Group In today’s urban landscape, high-end residential apartments are far more than simply places to live, they are private sanctuaries, major financial investments, and symbols of prestige. Whether in central London or other major UK cities, these premium developments are home to residents who expect exceptional standards […]
Sage Homes
Client: Sage HomesSector: Social housingServices: Fire safety, compliance inspections, electrical testing, remedial works Our Client Sage Homes is the largest provider of newly built affordable homes in England, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of residential buildings […]
Voids are no longer a back-office function, they are a frontline safety issue
By Darren Vince, Head of Planned Maintenance, Trail Group A recent high-profile case in the sector has been a wake-up call across social housing. It involved a vulnerable family being moved from one damp and mould-affected home into another, exposing failings in how void properties are assessed, managed and handed over. For those of us working in […]
Trail Group Expands Planned Maintenance Division with Two Management Appointments
Fire safety, construction and maintenance specialist Trail Group has expanded its Planned Maintenance Division with the appointment of Alan Tunesi and Darren Vince as Senior Operations Managers. These new roles reflect Trail Group’s continued investment in its maintenance services which support estates and facilities managers, social landlords, building owners and organisations in both the public […]