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Reflecting on 2021

A trans-Tasman reflection on the year that was from Glen Mitchell, CEO Australia and Stuart Harris, CEO New Zealand.

Holiday Closure Dates

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. It’s been quite a year for us all! We hope that this year has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues, and your loved ones. Our team will be taking…

Holmes Day 2021

Holmes Fire is acknowledging the great work of all our staff during these challenging and hectic times. Friday 22nd October is Holmes Day, a day off for all Holmes staff to rest, recover and switch off from work.   The lockdowns from 2021 have been challenging for us all to deal with, with some offices…

Design and Building Practitioners Legislation | AU

In response to the public’s growing uncertainty and trust in the residential sector, the NSW government has introduced new legislation and regulations aimed at improving the quality of building and construction work. From the 1st of July 2021, the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (DBP Regulation) came into effect in NSW. The new regulations include…

Who Runs the (Engineering) World

A Holmes Fire Engineer is a challenger to the expected, motivated to find the best solution for all, and is curious in the face of a new problem.  Making up nearly 15% of our current team, the women at Holmes Fire have played an important role in our success across Australia, New Zealand and the…

Fire Australia 2021 Conference & Tradeshow

Australasia’s largest fire protection event, Fire Australia 2021, returns to Sydney this year with three days of the latest, leading fire safety content with key industry experts. The event features an intensive Conference Program with high profile speakers, breakout sessions, CPD seminars and off-site tours. The Tradeshow Hall will be open for all three days…

It’s That Time of the Year Again

A little more sparkle, a little less stress. These holidays, we wish you the very best. Thank you to all our clients and colleagues for your patience and support this past year. Holmes Fire will be taking a short break over the holiday period to rest and recuperate in preparation for another big year. Local…

A Welcomed Undertaking

The International Fire Engineering Guidelines (IFEG) has been the go-to handbook of Australian fire engineers for years but this could all be changing soon. Engineers Australia has formed a team comprised of leading fire engineers to provide guidance on the content of the new Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines (AFEG) at the behest of the Australian…

Interior Awards 2020 | NZ

Following its successful opening to the public earlier this year, the design team and stakeholders of Commercial Bay celebrated another win as New Zealand’s Interior Awards 2020 winner. The prominent project was honoured for its “dynamic and expressive interior” taking home the Civic Award and the Supreme Award. This project required a significant commitment from…

Website Update | New Services

Since Holmes Fire first came to be in 1997, the services we have provided have reflected changes in the industry and our team’s technical ability. In response to increasing interest in passive fire protection and cladding fire safety, we have updated our website to provide you with further information about these services. Visit our homepage…

Legislation Changes for Professional Engineers in NSW

Following the paths of Queensland and Victoria, NSW Parliament recently passed a new law under the Design and Building Practitioners Bill that will require professional engineers to be registered to practise from July 1st. The new law will require that anyone wishing to provide professional engineering services in the fields of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical…

Wellington Architecture Awards Shortlist Announced

The Wellington branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) recently released the list of finalist project for the Wellington Architecture Awards 2020. Holmes Fire is delighted to note that out of the 43 projects chosen for the shortlist, our Wellington team has delivered Fire Engineering and Fire Protection services for 10 projects. With the…

We’re Open for Business

We’re here to support our project teams and clients. We’re moving our projects forward and holding meetings, where possible, over video conference or telephone. We’re working with our project teams to facilitate appropriate construction administration.

Structural Fire Engineering Course for Certifiers | UPDATE

Holmes Fire has teamed up with RICS to offer a half-day training course that provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of Structural Fire Engineering, without being overloaded with technical detail.

Celebrating Diversity @ Holmes

We know diversity and inclusion is a significant opportunity to build stronger, more creative, more resilient teams at Holmes. Each member’s personal journey, vibrant personalities and aspirations offer unique perspectives to complex problems and contribute to the culture we’re so proud of.

The New Faces of Holmes Fire | AU

Our team is filled with dynamic, diverging and inquisitive personalities from all over the world, together they foster the positive culture that we’re so proud of.

In 2019 we found a further 25 people internationally who embodied the Holmes Fire energy. Find out how the four new members of our Australian team have found life at Holmes so far.