Author: boris
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The Ultimate Guide to Fire Risk Assessments: PAS 79 Compliance in 2026
Introduction Fire safety isn’t negotiable. Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the Building Safety Act and the Evolution of Fire Safety Regulations have fundamentally reshaped how we approach Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in the UK. Whether you’re responsible for a care home, office building, or commercial facility, conducting a thorough and compliant FRA is…
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Live Drawing for Construction: See Your Site in Real Time
Introduction Imagine this: A firestopping contractor arrives on-site to survey fire barriers. She logs into BORIS, pulls up the floor plan, and instantly sees which barriers have been inspected, which are currently being installed, and which are waiting for sign-off. All on a live, colour-coded floor plan markup that updates in real time as her…
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How TECL Transformed Field Operations with BORIS
Introduction Field service work is demanding. Your teams are scattered across multiple sites, often working on time-sensitive compliance tasks where a missed deadline or documentation gap can mean regulatory fines, customer churn, or worse—a safety incident. TECL, the Leeds-based fire stopping and fire door specialist, faced this challenge head-on. As a growing field services company…
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How to Go Paperless in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction Construction remains one of the most paper-heavy industries in the UK. Clipboards, site books, and filing cabinets still dominate most job sites. Yet going paperless isn’t just about tidying up your office—it’s about reclaiming time, reducing errors, and keeping your team compliant. BORIS Software pioneered the digital shift in construction back in 2006, becoming…
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GPS Fleet Tracking: How Real-Time Visibility Cuts Costs by 20%
Introduction Your vans are your most visible asset. They’re branded, they carry equipment, and they’re on the road 8+ hours a day. Yet most construction firms have almost no visibility into what they’re doing, where they’re going, or how well they’re being used. The result? Wasted fuel, poor scheduling, insurance claims that go nowhere, and…
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How Bradford Royal Infirmary Cut Fire Risk Assessment Time by 80% with BORIS
Executive Summary Organisation: Bradford Royal Infirmary (NHS) Challenge: Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) were taking 5 days per building using paper-based processes Solution: BORIS FRA module with Live Drawing, digital action tracking, and compliance automation Result: 80% reduction in assessment time (5 days → 1 day), audit-ready documentation, real-time compliance visibility The Challenge: Paper-Based Fire Risk…
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How Can I Digitise my Firestopping Paperwork?
Is paperwork holding your business back? As a firestopping contractor, you know the stakes are high. The Building Safety Act 2022 requires a “Golden Thread” of information, making subpar documentation a compliance risk. The good news? You don’t need more admin staff; you need better tools. Digitizing your documentation can reduce risk, speed up invoicing,…
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Is Your Team Ready for the End-of-Year Rush?
As the year progresses into Autumn and Winter, the construction industry typically faces a final, intense push to complete critical phases, hit project milestones, and secure final handovers before the Christmas break and the close of the calendar year. This compressed deadline environment places significant strain on resources, logistics, and personnel. While this drive for…
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How to Eliminate Paperwork in Site Management
If you work in construction, you’ll know that paperwork can quickly pile up – job sheets, delivery notes, permits, timesheets, risk assessments, invoices… the list goes on. Before long, your desk looks more like a filing cabinet than a workspace. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right construction site management software,…
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Can Mobile Risk Tools Save Your Construction Site This Autumn?
Autumn can be one of the trickiest seasons for construction sites. The combination of shorter daylight hours, unpredictable weather, and wet, slippery conditions means health and safety here becomes even more important. As the rain starts to fall and the mornings turn darker, keeping your team safe and your project on track calls for smart,…