Glasgow series – MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option
This webinar will be a look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: training and qualifications required, potential hazards and examples of MEWP related incidents.
Glasgow Series – Crane Safety: Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse
Crane safety: A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse, including the mechanics, the complexity and the benefits of being involved from the start.
What is an Architect and What Do They Do?
An architect is a qualified, registered professional. Their role is to design, support, manage and advise in the procurement of built environment projects. This broad position covers aesthetic design, technical construction, construction law, planning policy, project management and budgeting.
Movement in Structures and Facades
Accommodating Movement in Structures & Facades is vital due to factors like deflection criteria & joint provision for structural integrity.
Reigate Series – Forensic Investigation of Basement Failures
Webinar: Forensic investigation of basement failures, do buildings meet the regulations for waterproofing or experience another failure
Reigate Series – Changing Buildings to a Changing Climate
An overview of recent changes to Building Regulations, their impact to the design process, the risks associated if not implemented, and how we investigate associated cases. https://youtu.be/CcyGEAeyOZ4
Reigate Series – Use of Drones & Laser Scanners in Forensic Investigation
This webinar discusses how laser scanners and drone imaging has assisted in the forensic investigation of Built Environment failures, including case studies.
Andrew Reeves
Andrew graduated from Cambridge University in 1992 with a first class degree in Engineering Science, specialising in geotechnics, structures and materials. He was sponsored by Ove Arup & Partners both before and during university gaining over a years’ worth of experience on site and in the design office. On graduation he joined Arup’s geotechnical division in London and then spent the next 7 years in London, Berlin and Hong Kong on the design and site-supervision of large infrastructure projects such as Canary Wharf towers, Merrill Lynch HQ, Berlin Velodrome and Swimming Pool and The Centre, HK. During this time Andrew specialised in the design and construction of deep basements, retaining walls and foundations using diaphragm walls and large diameter piles. He also studied for a master’s degree in Soil Mechanics at Imperial College, with his thesis on the effects of rising groundwater on bored piles in London, graduating with a distinction. In 1999 Andrew joined a strategy consultancy, Mars & Co, where he carried out numerous projects on behalf of blue-chip companies in UK, Turkey, USA and France. In 2007 Andrew formed his own company carrying out both business and engineering consultancy projects for a range of clients. He expanded […]
Shortcomings in Flood Risk Management for New Developments
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England. It states that development in areas at risk of flooding should be avoided by directing development away from areas at highest risk.
Shimin Zhuang
Shimin graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2014 with an honours degree in Civil Engineering. After graduating, he joined YWL Engineering Singapore and gained design experience related to heavy infrastructure sectors and geotechnical finite element analysis. During this time, he also completed a Masters in Geotechnical Engineering at the National University of Singapore and graduated with distinction. In 2016, Shimin joined ERSS Consultants and specialised in the design and construction of deep basements, retaining walls and reinforced soils. He was assigned as a representative of temporary works Qualified Persons (Design) for a national underground metro station and in charge of construction support until the completion of the station box. In 2019, Shimin joined AECOM Singapore as a Geotechnical Engineer and qualified as a Professional Engineer in civil engineering with the Professional Engineers Board Singapore. During his time with AECOM, Shimin was involved in the design and construction of various types of large-scale projects, such as a subsea segmental tunnel, large diameter deep shafts, bored pile foundations, pile-enhanced raft and foundations using barrettes and diaphragm walls for metro stations and cut & cover tunnels. Shimin joined Hawkins in 2021 as a member of the expanding geotechnical engineering capability of […]