Hot off the press: ISO 16733-1 (2024) Published! We’re excited to announce the publication of ISO 16733-1:2024, a significant update in fire safety engineering. Dr. Colleen Wade of Halliwell Fire Research led the project within the International Standards Technical Committee TC92, Subcommittee SC4, overseeing the revision of this important standard. This revised ISO 16733-1 outlines a methodology for selecting design fire scenarios, a critical component in fire safety engineering analyses for any built environment. It’s an essential tool for ensuring safer structures worldwide. Learn more about the new standard here: https://lnkd.in/euxZ_Vct At Halliwell Fire Research, we’re proud to support the advancement of fire safety standards on a global scale and to have contributed to this important initiative. #FireSafety #ISO16733 #StandardsDevelopment #FireSafetyEngineering #HalliwellFireResearch
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Our mission is to solve your technical challenges with expert advice based on quality research. You benefit from our extensive experience and knowledge of fire safety science and engineering. We will help you navigate through regulation and standards, and provide you with clear, timely and professional expert advice. Our international reputation, with comprehensive local and global networks of accredited fire test laboratories and research institutes ensures you benefit from the latest research and up to date information.
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Employees at Halliwell Fire Research
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Mario Lara Ledermann
Internationally Experienced Technical Leader and Advisor | Fire Engineer | Property Development & Construction | Experience in AMER, APAC and EMEA |…
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Wayne Bretherton CEng, FIFireE, FIEAust, CPEng, EngExec
Chief Executive Officer | Engineering Executive | Built Environment Advisory
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Panos Kotsovinos PhD
Assistant Professor @ University of Patras | Fire Safety Science and Engineering
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Dr Ryan Hilditch
Researcher & Chartered Fire Engineer
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Exciting News from Halliwell Fire Research! We are thrilled to announce that our colleague, Dr. Panos Kotsovinos PhD, has been appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Patras, Greece. In his new role, Panos will focus on developing innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering while spearheading both experimental and numerical research initiatives. His work will play a pivotal role in enhancing fire safety awareness and improving standards across Greece, particularly in addressing emerging risks like wildland fires and infrastructure safety. We look forward to seeing the impactful collaborations Panos will lead with local stakeholders, including government agencies, the fire service, and the broader insurance and construction sectors. Congratulations, Panos! We’re proud to support your journey in advancing fire safety for a safer future! #HalliwellFireResearch #FireScience #CivilEngineering #UniversityofPatras
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Continuing toward our vision of a people-first organization of the most sought-after technical experts… We are pleased to announce outstanding additions to our Halliwell team as well as an expansion of our scientific fire research capabilities and a new service line in the US. The integration of fire and toxicological sciences specialist, FireTox, to Halliwell Fire Research further transforms Halliwell into a multi-service forensic consultancy and unites our growing international presence across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Jamie McAllister, Ph.D., P.E., CFI, CSP has joined Halliwell as Director, Halliwell Fire Research US. She is a licensed fire protection engineer, a toxicologist, a certified fire investigator (CFI), and a certified safety professional (CSP). She holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering and a PhD in Toxicology. Jamie has more than two decades of experience in research and investigation of fire, combustion, and toxicological incidents and has driven change in fire prevention and investigation standards. She has served as a code official for the federal government and has investigated hundreds of fires and offered expert opinions in depositions and trials on issues such as contributory causes in fire deaths and injuries, the impact of code violations and building construction on fire growth and spread, product failures and defects, design errors and omissions, fire dynamics, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Brendan McCarrick, PE, C.F.E.I. is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer. He holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering and is a licensed engineer in several states. He is also a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) with experience investigating small and large-scale fire losses. Brendan previously served as a fire protection engineer and code official for the federal government where he was responsible for developing campus-wide, as-built drawings for existing fire alarm and fire suppression systems, designing and commissioning fire protection and life safety systems, and overseeing code compliance. Zelda Zhao, E.I.T., is a Staff Fire Protection Engineer. She holds a B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering and is pursuing her M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering. She has experience in the areas of fire safety research, fire modeling and tenability analysis, risk assessments, code compliance, and fire investigation. Zelda assists fire investigations to determine origin and cause of fire and supports research and engineering projects requiring risk assessment, fire modeling, egress modeling, tenability analysis, and occupant load calculations. She has presented findings from research to international audiences at SFPE and NFPA conferences. Welcome to Halliwell, Jamie, Brendan, and Zelda! #Halliwell #careers #forensicengineering #insurance
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Our Global Family of Companies Continues to Expand: Welcome to FireTox! We are pleased to share that FireTox (now part of Halliwell) is offering solutions under the Halliwell Fire Research service line. FireTox is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of fire and toxicological sciences by providing expert services in the areas of research, investigation, engineering, and training and further expands Halliwell’s scientific fire research capabilities. We look forward to charting our new path together! For additional information, please see the press release on the Halliwell website at this link: https://lnkd.in/ezgBK9Se and watch for additional information about the expansion of these services and Halliwell Fire Research experts coming this week. #Halliwell #fireresearch #forensicengineering #insurance
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SCL Regional Event - London - Tuesday, 1st October 2024 - 6:30 PM "Lessons from Grenfell: Functional Requirements or Prescriptive Rules?" Speakers: Richard Millett K.C., Essex Court Chambers and Lead Counsel to the Grenfell Inquiry. Panel: Mario Lara Ledermann – Fire Engineer at Halliwells Fire Research, Jennie Gillies - 4 Pump Court and member of the TCC Building Safety Working Party and Jason Bagge – Architect, JS Held Chair: Jessica Tresham, Partner at Gowling WLG Venue: National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Pl, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE https://lnkd.in/euKeGgd4
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Continuing our global impact, Halliwell Fire Research has worked with New Zealand commentary on fire safety in mass timber buildings. Read the full article below. Our very own Dr Colleen Wade has contributed to the global design guide and the draft New Zealand commentary. Please make contact with Colleen or the wider Halliwell Fire Research team if you require specialised advice on fire safety in timber buildings. #HalliwellFireResearch #TimberBuildings #NewZealandCommentary
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Halliwell Fire Research are proud to be a platinum sponsors for the 2024 Summer School on Fire Fundamentals for Performance-Based Fire Safety Design in Warsaw, Poland. At Halliwell, we understand that the pursuit of competence is a journey, and this is one example of our commitment to support industry initiatives in the right direction. We hope those participating in the event have gained valuable knowledge from the well-renowned lecturers in academia and fire safety design and that you have expanded your global network of fire engineering contacts. #HalliwellFireResearch #FireFundamentals #SummerSchool
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The Instytut Techniki Budowlanej and FRISSBE summer school started today, and we were off to a flying start with lectures by Dr Michael Woodrow and Jose Torero. Tomorrow, we will have the pleasure of interactive learning with Bart Merci and Michael Spearpoint, after Jose has finished his fire behavior masterpiece. On Wednesday, Wojciech Węgrzyński is putting on a show in the ITB fire laboratory, while Andrea Lucherini will take us on a journey of acute observations related to fire resistance. On Thursday, Martina Manes and Ruben Van Coile will discuss the role of fire statistics, probabilistic design and acceptance criteria in performance-based design. We will also have a poster session, a case study facilitated by Jose and Michael W. before Mike S. rounds off with a discussion on the role of research in consultancy and emerging challenges. We have discussed to repeat the summer school next year - anyone interested? #education #firesafety #fire #future #fundamentals #competency #capacitybuilding European Research Executive Agency (REA) #wideningparticipation Ghent University IMFSE Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute University of Liverpool OFR Consultants UCL
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Halliwell Fire Research: New Article Release 'Unlocking Building Safety: Identifying External Wall System Defects Through PAS 9980.' In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the importance of building safety has been thrust into the spotlight, particularly concerning external wall systems (EWS). The assessment and management of fire risk associated with external wall systems are now a primary focus for developers, building owners, and safety professionals alike. The publication of PAS 9980:2022, a standard that provides a consistent methodology for assessing the fire risk from external wall systems in existing buildings, marks a step forward in this domain. Read the full article below, written by one of our Senior Researchers, Sahand Rasoulipour. #HalliwellFireResearch #FireSafety #PAS99802022
Unlocking Building Safety: Identifying External Wall System Defects Through PAS 9980
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Halliwell Fire Research | NFPA's Fire Protection Research Foundation It cannot be denied that automatic sprinkler systems can significantly limit fire damage, also in mass timber buildings. But how do we tackle water damage, black water stains and smoke residues? How do we prevent mold and wood rot on the long term? These concerns were highlighted in a recent gap analysis conducted in collaboration with insurers and a technical panel. To address these challenges, NFPA's Fire Protection Research Foundation and Halliwell Fire Research are launching an experimental program aimed at finding solutions. Read more about this exciting research here: https://bit.ly/4gfpVPI #HalliwellFireResearch #NFPA
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Season 2 is here! Halliwell Fire Research | Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revolutions Halliwell Fire Research and Fire Science Show are excited to officially release our second, 3-part mini-series podcast: Human Behaviour in Fire In this season, hosted by the fantastic and knowledgeable Wojciech Węgrzyński, we will unravel our understanding of human behaviour in fires and how this complex behaviour may be accounted for in the fire-safe design of buildings. Our understanding of the occupant response, decision-making process and biases may influence our design of exits and improve (or impede) the egress process. Our episodes are available to stream via Apple Podcasts, Spotify and BuzzSprout, follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/eqaJrNRw to stream all episodes. A huge thank you to our experts featured in our episodes: Prof. Daniel Nilsson, University of Canterbury, Halliwell Fire Research Prof. David Purser, Josh Gibbons, Halliwell Fire Research We hope you enjoy our second season of series, and our podcasts ignite your interest for the boundless entity of Fire Science! #HalliwellFireResearch #Halliwell #FireScience #UncoveredWitnessFireScienceRevolutions
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