Structural stability of buildings during refurbishment
This project aims to meet a need for accessible guidance
about the more common types of failure, which can be referred to by all
involved.
When?
22 April 2015, 15:00 - 17:00 (Registration from 14:30)
Background
The refurbishment of existing buildings is a large proportion of the
building work carried out in the UK. Much of the work is carried out by
smaller developers and contractors and even as self-build. Issues of
structural stability often arise and in some cases there have been
collapses. Sometimes the people involved were trying to save money by
not appointing a structural engineer to advise or they ignored the
advice received, but in many cases the dangers were simply not
appreciated.
This project aims to meet a need for accessible guidance
about the more common types of failure, which can be referred to by all
involved.
The work is being carried out as a CIRIA project funded by CIRIA core
members, HSE, LUL and the ICE Research and Development Enabling Fund.
The funding bodies, together with representatives of relevant industry
bodies, form a Project Steering Group.
Workshop programme
14:30 Registration and refreshments
15:00 Welcome and introductions - Chair, tbc
15:10 Introduction to Structural Stability during Refurbishment project - Alan Gilbertson, CIRIA
15:30 Workshop briefing
15:35 Breakout session
16:15 Plenary discussion
16:45 Summary and next steps
17:00 Close
Book your place
To express an interest in attending please email [email protected]
Preference will be give to SME's.
Funders
Supporters
Where?
The Institution of Structural Engineers
International HQ
47-58 Bastwick Street
London EC1V 3PS