Susan Lamont

Associate Director, Fire Group Leader Arup

Guiding developers and owners through fire safety design, testing and commissioning to occupational and fire safety management of the completed building

Conference Day One: Monday, 14 October 2019

12:20 PM Be fire proof: The future of fire safety design and delivery – benefits of digital

Some of the most common fires recently have been linked to construction projects. But as the building is under construction, there are hardly any fitted fire fighting devices. In this session Susan will highlight how digital can deliver the future of fire safety.

Key question: How does digital help in fire safety design?
  • What is the most common cause of construction fire?
  • How to be prepared for this emergency?

1:10 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - Why is fire structural design important and how does it impact the buildings?

This panel discussion will highlight the issue we often face with structural fire engineering. Structural engineering helps accepts the advantages of performance-based approaches to the design of structures for fire resistance.

  • Importance of going beyond basic code compliance and adapting to minimum legal requirements of safety
  • Analysing the changes and developments to ensure the life protection and property safety in buildings and construction to be built in the coming years
  • Infusing technological advancements to enhance the design

Panellists:

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