Businesses across Aberdeen and the North-east are reassessing how they approach fire and security upgrades, as regulatory expectations continue to tighten across Scotland.
Aberdeen-based Kore Solutions says it has seen a marked increase in enquiries from property owners, facilities managers and industrial operators seeking structured assessments of existing life-safety systems - rather than automatic full replacement.
Daniel Craig, Fire & Security Manager at Kore Solutions, said the industry’s traditional “rip and replace” mindset does not always reflect today’s technical reality.
“There’s an assumption that if a system isn’t new, it isn’t compliant. In many cases, that simply isn’t accurate. Some buildings require full replacement. Others benefit from phased upgrades that improve safety and reporting while minimising disruption.”
Commercial offices, industrial estates and energy-sector facilities across the region are facing increased scrutiny around fire detection, access control and system integration.
Modern technology increasingly allows phased upgrades aligned to capital budgets, improved monitoring and compliance reporting, and integration of newer platforms with viable legacy infrastructure.
Craig added:
“Compliance should be driven by technical evaluation, not assumption. Every building carries a different risk profile. Our responsibility is to assess properly and recommend proportionately.”
In response to growing regional demand, Kore Solutions is currently recruiting experienced Fire & Security Engineers to strengthen its Aberdeen-based team.
The company expects compliance-led investment in building systems to remain a key focus for North-east businesses throughout 2026. https://kore-solutions.co.uk/news-insights