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Creating Safe, Inclusive + Compliant Education Spaces

Today’s educational environments, including primary, secondary and higher education campuses, must adapt to cutting-edge technology, safety requirements and security standards utilizing available resources. Architects supporting local governments, colleges and universities must align design with necessary education safety elements to protect against risk, fires, active shooters and other hazards.

From constructing a new school or designing a dormitory to planning for unique on-site events, we help you navigate code and standard compliance in all phases of design, construction and occupancy. Our team can also design fire protection, fire alarm; provide inspection and testing; facilitate live and web-based safety training; prepare emergency master plans and conduct fire and other emergency drills. We also offer property conditions assessments for building systems, progressive failure analysis and remediation plans for aging construction.

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Design + Planning to Safeguard Students, Faculty And Staff

Our approach to protecting people and property starts with the concept planning for your site and continues all the way through design, construction and occupancy. Once classes are in session, our team partners with you to provide live or web-based safety training, emergency master planning and the required ongoing updates as your needs change. We also offer property conditions assessments for building systems, progressive failure analysis and remediation plans
for aging construction.

Education Industry Services

Learn more about our service offerings for educational facilities.

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Advanced Modelling

Codes and Standards require fire safety features based on a one-size fits all approach. While traditional compliance may be…
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Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

From fire system design and testing to code consulting and building commissioning to structural, mechanical and…
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Code Consulting + Performance Based Design

Using our deep knowledge of code requirements and regulatory intent, our building code consultants help you create the most…
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External Wall Construction + Cladding

Our specialised team of Façade engineers, who are MSc-qualified SFE members with deep experience in facades and fire safety,…
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Fire + Suppression Systems Design

Fire and life safety are pivotal considerations in today’s building designs. The integration of fire alarm systems, fire…
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Fire Barrier Design + Product Approvals

Fire barrier design can come with unexpected surprises, so our experts are ready to respond quickly to your needs. With decades of…
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Fire Risk Assessments + Feasibility Studies

Our team is involved early in the design process to identify potential compliance issues and develop effective and efficient fire…
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Forensic Investigation Services

Our team of investigators, engineers, and scientists possess the expertise to undertake complex investigations and…
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Hazardous Materials

Our global experts draw on our code, design and analysis expertise to create a prioritized mitigation strategy through onsite…
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Mass Timber Consulting

Our experts were involved with the development and early application of mass timber criteria years before the International Code…
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Means of Escape + Safe Evacuation Design

Safe evacuation of the occupants from a building when there is a fire is a fundamental aspect of fire safety. Ensuring that this is built…
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Smoke Ventilation Design + Instructions

In the event of a fire, cost-effective, smoke ventilation systems can help minimize loss, prevent injury and reduce the risk of property…
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Structural Fire Safety

Poor structural integrity and insufficient fire safety measures can impact building performance and life safety. We collaborate…
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Test + Commissioning

Reliable, code compliant fire and life safety systems are important to protecting occupants from injury and preventing devastating property…
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We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle

While many of our services and solutions are utilized across various markets and applications, dozens of others are highly specialized and unique to one industry or another. From aviation, power and healthcare to nuclear energy, insurance and manufacturing, our team of engineers and consultants includes the most experienced industry experts from around the world.

  • Code Consulting + Fire Engineering
  • Emerging Hazards
  • Energy + Utilities
  • Forensics
Our Office Locations

With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Our Offices
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