The Hidden Price of Vague Specifications

Forensic architect Austen Smith discusses the court rulings surrounding the Museum of The Future. Austen shows how vague specifications led to costly design changes, doubling costs and triggering dispute.

RMS Titanic – Iceberg vs Forensic Metallurgy

Materials Engineer Jacek Czech discusses the Metallurgical elements involved in the sinking of the Titanic

Maintenance Insights: From Coal To Solar

Ben Lister explores how smarter maintenance and detailed data analysis can help renewable energy operators predict failures and reduce costly downtime

PFAS: The Persistent Problem of ‘Forever Chemicals’

PFAS “forever chemicals” persist in the environment, threaten health, face tightening regulation and expose businesses to major liability

Stormwater Management on Bridges

This article explores how effective stormwater management through structural design, drainage systems, waterproofing, watertight joints, and modern monitoring technologies helps improve bridge safety, durability, and long-term maintenance performance

Acoustic Design In School Buildings

Acoustics are important to consider when designing school buildings, it affects the quality of communication and learning in classrooms leading to frustration, fatigue, stress, and reduced academic performance.

Secant Pile Walls & Basement Excavations: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Geotechnical engineering insight into secant pile walls and basement excavations, exploring common failures, structural risks and preventative measures.

Keeping the Lights On

Stephen will explore in this article the Importance of Fuel Systems in Marine Operations.

Do I Have a Cladding Dispute?

Over recent years, the safety of a building’s cladding has become a major concern in the UK and the UAE. This is primarily due to the use of combustible cladding materials and ill-fitted or absent fire stopping.

Avoiding a Case of the Blues

Forensic plant pathologist, James Townsend will discuss the correct way of storing and transporting fresh produce and how he can analyse what causes produce to spoil in transit.