Scaffolding: Design, Construction & Common Problems

Civil Engineer, Hannah Fletcher, takes a look at the requirements for scaffolding design, construction, and management, including a review of the common problems and failures.

Blowin’ in the Wind: Making Understanding Wind & Storm Damage a Breeze

Civil Engineer, Bernard Travers, delves into building failures during storms discussing factors such as wind speed, funnelling effects, and the impact of named storms.

Accommodating Movement in Structures & Facades

Finite movement under load or changing environmental conditions is an inescapable phenomenon in any structure. This webinar will discuss the issues that must be considered by the design team and what can go wrong during or after construction.

Systemic Failure in the UK Solar Fleet

Ben will look at three common types of failure in electrical equipment at UK solar power installations, and discuss whether the differences between ‘old’ and ‘new’ power systems and practices might have a contributory role.

Testing Times – Challenges Associated with Testing Power Plant Systems

Nick will discuss the challenges associated with testing and maintaining the integrity of power plant protective and back-up systems.

Power Investigation Challenges: Techniques & Evidence That We Collect

Nick showcases some techniques that we can use to investigate an incident and the evidence that we can collect to support in recovery or litigation. He will also cover some of the challenges faced when investigating.

Gas Turbines & Hydrogen Through the Energy Transition

As power generation shifts to renewable energy and sustainable fuels, gas turbine engines will continue to play a crucial role in maintaining energy demand. Simon discusses the challenges and mitigations of running gas turbines through the energy transition.

Wind Turbines: Risks & Failures

With increased demand for clean renewable energy wind turbines are growing in numbers, size and capacity. In this webinar, Amir will look at failures associated with wind turbines.

Noise & Vibration: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Ros addresses the many issues that can arise through not considering acoustics, noise and vibration. This covers building failures, nuisance and personal injuries, including specific examples of what issues can arise and how expensive or problematic they can be to resolve.

Bristol Series – Finding Evidence of Fraud & Deliberate Fire Setting

Russell will cover the identification of physical evidence that identifies fires as being started deliberately, alongside evidence that identifies where fires and other peril claims are potentially fraudulent.