Code Compliance Consultancy + Feasibility
Interpreting and applying building and fire safety codes can be a daunting task. With our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape, we can help clients successfully navigate code requirements and identify building and fire safety strategies that best fit the needs of their project. Our active involvement in international building and fire safety organizations further allows us to stay informed of current standards and code updates and ready to address any potential concerns throughout the planning and installation process.
Accessibility
Laws, codes, and standards that govern accessibility compliance—such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act and UK Equality Act 2010—can be unclear and subject to broad interpretation. Our team can help with building and accessibility regulations compliance, achieving compliance when designing and constructing facilities and sites, and managing the risk of future claims.
Structural Fire Safety
Poor structural integrity and insufficient fire safety measures can impact building performance and life safety. We collaborate across key specialty areas, providing problem-solving strategies founded in smart policy, innovative research and practical engineering. Our engineers are knowledgeable in advanced 3D analysis techniques and have vast experience in both structural fire-resistant design and fire analysis of steel, concrete, and masonry structures. We can also perform structural safety assessments to determine the extent of damage and repairs after a fire event.
Risk Assessment
All organizations face unforeseeable threats that can severely disrupt business continuity and interfere with normal operations. Identifying and assessing risk exposure with a thorough risk assessment can help avert these threats, protect against significant financial, legal, and regulatory problems, and create an overall safer working environment. As an industry-leader with over 30 years of experience in risk mitigation, we use our distinctive scientific and engineering approach to help companies evaluate potential risk, prevent loss, and develop strategies for risk mitigation and business recovery.
Test + Commissioning
Reliable, code compliant fire and life safety systems are important to protecting occupants from injury and preventing devastating property damage. We work with clients throughout the design, inspection, testing and maintenance process to resolve any specific and practical problems associated with the execution of these systems and ensure that they are operating effectively and efficiently. Utilizing functional and acceptance system testing, we verify that project specifications meet minimum code requirements, performance-based design and end-user requirements. We also provide fire safety system certification when required.
External Wall Systems
An external wall system is made up of the outside of a building, including the cladding, insulation and fire break systems.
Fire Engineering Strategy
Our experience and reputation means that the Approving Authorities know that they can rely on our expertise.
Fire Modelling
Much of our fire engineering analysis is supported by use of the most advanced computer modelling programmes.
Means of Escape Design
Our fire design consultants work to ensure the safe evacuation of occupants from a building during a fire.
BCAR Fire Safety Compliance + Certification
All new buildings and existing buildings which undergo a material extension, alteration, or change of use must be designed and constructed in compliance with Building Regulations. Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (BCAR) furthermore require owners, builders, and registered construction professionals to demonstrate that works have been designed and constructed in compliance with Building Regulations through mandatory design certification, lodgment of plans and particulars, and builder’s supervision and certification. BCAR regulations includes works related to fire safety design.
Fire Engineering Design + Consulting
The earlier you involve a fire engineering design consultant in your project, the more innovative and cost-effective the fire safety solutions you’ll have at your disposal. Besides smooth collaboration that balances overall safety and the design vision, we also ensure a streamlined approval process.
Fire Barrier Design + Product Approvals
Fire barrier design can come with unexpected surprises, so our experts are ready to respond quickly to your needs. With decades of experience, we can identify and solve the many challenges that exist in implementing fire barrier design in a wide variety of construction projects from small to large scale. We offer in-depth experience in testing construction and renovation projects and developing fire barrier products with manufacturers.
Fire Risk Consulting + Performance-Based Design
Risk analysis and performance-based design are tools that help solve the most challenging fire and safety issues of your site. Securely. Besides a smooth design collaboration, we also ensure a trouble-free approval process for demanding building sites.
Building Site Safety Supervision + Auditing
Site safety supervision and auditing help you identify the safety risks of a construction site. It also detects any incorrect installations from a fire safety standpoint early in the process, before any harm is done.
Overlooked errors can cause schedule challenges and additional costs in commissioning the building and also potentially put lives at risk.
Fire + Accident Investigation
With more than twenty investigators, seven in-house laboratories and a network of 1,500 experts, we utilize our extensive experience and resources to investigate a wide range of accidents. Our investigation expertise covers everything from fire and explosion to maritime, mining and construction accidents.
Safety Reports + Rescue Plans
Safety reports and rescue plans help prepare for accidents and emergencies and ensure that buildings are safe to evacuate. Safety reports guide a building’s design, while rescue plans guide the safe usage of the property after its completed. Safety reports are specifically required at the permit stage for buildings with evacuation safety challenges. Rescue plans are part of the self-preparedness requirement and mandatory for most large buildings, including educational establishments, restaurants, and industrial premises. We implement and manage safety measures in a variety of locations.
SMOKE VENTILATION DESIGN + INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a fire, cost-effective, smoke ventilation systems can help minimize loss, prevent injury and reduce the risk of property damage. In addition to smoke ventilation design and overall fire safety management, we also assist in the testing and operation of existing smoke ventilation systems.
