Gary R Strong

Passionate about standards
Global Building Standards Director,
RICS;
Chair International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS); Chair CTBUH Fire & Facades Group

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@SLC_Repayment

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

So, Student Loan Company, you continue to charge interest at 7.9% on outstanding balances whilst not allowing folk to pay off their balance due to 'system issues' which have been going on for over a week. Will you do the decent thing and waive the interest you are still charging?

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@SLC_Repayment

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

So, Student Loan Company, you continue to charge interest at 7.9% on outstanding balances whilst not allowing folk to pay off their balance due to 'system issues' which have been going on for over a week. Will you do the decent thing and waive the interest you are still charging?

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@TheInsiderPaper Oh my, I do hope everyone makes it out of the building ok.
#IFSS
#FIRE

[National Fire Chiefs Council @NFCC_FireChiefs]

Important Safety Message for e-bike and e-scooter owners or buyers
@OfficeforSandS is highlighting important steps people should take if they own or are considering buying an e-bike or e-scooter.
See: https://t.co/LpHyQqu4sA
#EbikeAndEscooterSafety #ChargeSafe

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@charlottefire @charlottefire Department - can I please have access to the original video to share it with my international contacts?

[United Nations @UN]

The 78th session of the UN General Assembly is underway!

As world leaders, activists and other influential voices come together at UNHQ, follow the action and get the latest updates here: https://t.co/7Tp18vSoAb #UNGA

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@charlottefire Incredible bravery!

[Charlotte Fire Dept. @charlottefire]

A city seldom sees the magnitude and tragedy last week's fire. Over 90 Charlotte firefighters spent hours controlling a 5-alarm fire at a construction site. The radio communication you’ll hear in this video only partially relays the dramatic intensity of Thursday, May 18, 2023.

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@firstdirect Thank you @firstdirect @firstdirecthelp it was not too many log ins, it was your system playing up as your call handler admitted. Thankfully resolved. But do please review this episode and the fact I had to call 3 times.

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

What is going on with @firstdirect ? Unable to log on, and call centre unable to help. Massive system crash? Looks like it.
"Call back in 24 hrs" I was told.
Not great service @firstdirecthelp

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@firstdirect Call centre staff on 03456 100 100 told me it is a system fault at the moment and to call back.

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@firstdirect I can not log in to the app on my mobile phone, it says I need to reset my password? When I try this, it asks 2 questions which are not my usual security questions. I have tried logging in online, and it says 'Security Reset' which does not work as it sends me back to the app!

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@firstdirect I have called you on 03456 100 100 and your rep told me there is an issue with the system and to try again in 24 hrs! Not good enough!

[Mark Thompson @seghill9]

We had to make room for a packed discussion this morning on the Building Safety Act hosted by @bimacademy chaired by @AbisogunOBE at @Ryder1953 London base

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

@BizSprinklerAll No, it's not good enough. It needs retrospective action for existing care homes too. Would you leave your elderly parent in a care home without sprinklers?

[Mark Browning @mark_a_browning]

Great to join @RICSnews at @WBEFcommunity for the important topic of fire safety in the built environment. @GaryRStrong

[Gary R Strong @GaryRStrong]

Our thoughts are with the family

BBC News - Firefighter critically injured in Jenners blaze in Edinburgh
https://t.co/mprjvDAfFY

[FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL @FMPFSC]

Staying warm this Winter Solstice means practicing fire safety. Space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces are all great ideas until an accident happens. ​​​​​​​Keep at least one metre distance between your heat source and anything that will burn. #HolidayFireSafety

[UNECE Cities Unit @unececities]

🗣️"Your engagement & continuous efforts to build a better world is critical. We need all hands on deck to achieve the #SDGs and build a more peaceful future for all." -@algayerova, UN Under-Secretary-General & @UNECE Executive Secretary, closing the #UNECEYouthDialogue yesterday