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The latest from OFR
OFR’s 2025 Fire Safety Research: Key Insights and Innovations
Fire Performance of Modern Construction Materials An important theme of the papers addresses the fire performance of modern construction materials, particularly timber and glazing systems. This includes experimental and analytical studies on...
Ten Years of OFR !
OFR began with a simple aim: to bring independent, specialist fire engineering expertise to projects that shape the built environment. Ten years on, that aim continues to drive everything we do. Over...
We Won! OFR named Engineering Consultant of the Year 2025
We’re delighted to announce that OFR Consultants were named Engineering Consultant of the Year at this year’s Building Awards. This award is testament to the talent and dedication of our people –...
OF The Opinion Series – Episode One – Wojciech Wegrzynski: “OFR was the First To Do This at Scale”
OF the Opinion is a series of essays from our colleagues, clients, and collaborators. This year, as we celebrate 10 years of OFR Consultants, we’re showcasing a diverse mix of voices, each reflecting on their work...
OFR Recognised as ‘World Class’ Fire Engineering Consultancy to Work For – Second Year Running
We’re pleased to share that OFR Consultants has once again been awarded a 3-star accreditation from Best Companies, recognising us as a World Class organisation to work for. Retaining this accreditation for a second consecutive year is...
People Behind the Practice: Leo Girling, Design Director in Bristol
Continuing our ‘People Behind the Practice’ series, this week we meet Leo Gilrling, Design Director in our Bristol office. As a recent new starter at OFR, here we find out a bit...
People Behind the Practice: Claire Williams, Associate Director in Manchester
Continuing our ‘People Behind the Practice’ series, this week we meet Claire Williams, Associate Director in our Manchester office. As a recent new starter at OFR, here we find out a bit...
End of Year Wrap Up
People Behind the Practice: Janine Kayode, Associate Director – London
Continuing our ‘People Behind the Practice’ series, this week we meet Janine Kayode, Associate Director in our London office. In this Q&A series, our colleagues share how they got into engineering, what...
People Behind the Practice: Kate Swinburne, Associate Director – Edinburgh
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on some of the brilliant women across OFR who are helping shape the future of engineering. In this Q&A...
OFR Recognised as ‘World Class’ Company to Work For, Achieving 3-Star Accreditation
We’re delighted to announce that OFR Consultants has been awarded a 3-star accreditation from Best Companies – officially recognising us as a ‘World Class’ organisation to work for. This marks a significant...
OFR’s 2024 Research: Key Insights and Innovations
The start of the new year is a great time to reflect on OFR’s publications from 2024. The collective body of research conducted over the past year has showcased a multidisciplinary approach...
Sustainability In Action: OFR Helps Revitalise Stave Hill Ecological Park
Last week, colleagues from our London office undertook some voluntary work at Stave Hill, a central London Ecological Park. Since the 1970’s the park has been tended to by The Conversation Volunteers,...
Exciting News for the Future of Sustainable Construction
As you may have seen on our social channels, last month we launched the UK’s first Commercial Timber Guidebook. This ground-breaking guide represents a major step-forward in supporting the use of sustainable timber in office buildings.
Our Summertime Trek for Forever Manchester
On Friday 19th July, six volunteers from our Manchester team took part in first stage of the GM Ringway Summertime Trek Walk - raising awareness and much needed funds for Forever Manchester.
Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
This year’s International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the incredible contributions of women engineers worldwide. We’re delighted that we have so many incredible women in our team at OFR Consultants, and we’re proud to support the role of women in the industry through forums such as SheCanEngineer.