BB7 Consulting Limited

Based in Kent, UK, and founded in 2009 by Ben Bradford, BB7 Consulting Limited operates as a consultancy firm specializing in fire engineering, façade solutions, and strategic risk management services. In October 2025, CERTANIA Holding GmbH, a portfolio company of Summit Partners and Greenpeak Partners, acquired BB7 Consulting Limited from BGF Investment Management. Financial terms were not disclosed. The firm collaborates with architects and design teams to develop fire strategies, using advanced computational modelling and visualization to simulate human behavior, smoke ventilation, and structural response under elevated temperatures.

BB7 also provides comprehensive fire risk management services, including assessments, audits, and certification support, helping clients maintain compliance and safety standards throughout the building lifecycle. BB7 specializes in comprehensive fire safety consultancy services that encompass fire engineering, façade engineering, fire safety assurance, and fire risk management. Their client base spans commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and transportation sectors, with projects like Waterloo Station and Fettes College. BB7 operates primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, focusing on ensuring safety compliance in architectural designs without compromising aesthetics or functionality.