Cities in the Sky – Challenging their safety is the title of a two day international conference on May 20 and 21, 2009.
Around the globe high-rise buildings and super high-rise buildings are appearing like never before, there are, however, concerns on their safety and security, types of materials used, evacuation, structural resistance to fire and extreme events. Engaging the whole built environment the focus of this event will be on fire and safety with discussions on how sustainable and secure tall buildings are.<br><br>Programme <br><br>Speakers will include:<br><br>Simon Lay – WSP Group<br><br>Richard Smith -<br><br>Prof Jose Torero – BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at University of Edinburgh.<br><br>Intended audience :<br>Regulators, Building Control Officers, Approved Inspectors and Fire and Rescue Service Officers, Facilities and Asset Managers, Manufacturers (e.g. Façades, Glazing, Lifts, Active & Passive Fire Protection Systems), Fire Engineers, Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Lift Engineers, Researchers, Consultants, Academia, Architects, Specifiers, Developers and Insurers etc. <br><br>To book a place:<br>http://www.bre.co.uk/cities/page.jsp?id=1456
