From our Northern Ireland branch
Join us for this
free, online event from experienced fire engineer
Melanie Dawson will tackle the growing use of digital technology in construction. This presentation will cover:
- The key requirements of BS 8466-1 from a BIM perspective
- How BIM and digital tools that are currently available in the industry can support fire information management
- Who the key agents are (client, designer, contractor) in identifying and collating the necessary data
- The relevance to fire engineering practice: Integration of BS 8466-1 Digital Management of Fire Safety Information using digital technologies and BIM practices
- BIM topic focus (e.g. fire strategy, Golden Thread, ISO 19650)
- Looking at how the Golden Thread of Information has shifted completion handover to lifetime compliance.
- An overview of BS8466-1 Digital Management of Fire Safety Information.
- An overview of some of the key digital tool and technologies that be used from design through construction to asset management.
- Fire safety interfaces (compartmentation, fire-stopping, smoke control): asset data collation and management.
About the speaker
With over five years of experience, including current leadership as Director at Origin7 Digital, Melanie specializes in information management, productivity improvement, and implementing ISO standards. Her work is focused on simplifying processes in the built environment, leveraging her expertise in BIM and integrated design to drive efficiency and innovation. Collaborating with diverse teams, she is committed to delivering impactful solutions aligned with organizational goals. As a Board Member at Invest Northern Ireland, she contributes to strategic initiatives that enhance the region's economic growth and operational success. Her mission is to foster streamlined processes that support sustainable and effective development in the built environment. practice and application of performance-based design.