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Enhancing the Safety and Efficiency of our Transportation Systems

Our transportation networks are the lifeblood of our world, connecting us all and continually evolving to meet the growing needs of industry, travel, and connectivity. Mitigating safety, security, and risk challenges is critical to prevent fatalities, costly property losses, and prolonged business disruptions. Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of tunnel fire protection systems and life safety challenges in rail stations, ground transportation, and integrated tunnels, we provide comprehensive transportation solutions to improve your business. Our team delivers performance-based designs for a range of rail, road, maritime, and port transit systems, ensuring you meet tomorrow's demands today.

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Meet the Experts
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Specialised Fire Safety for Railways, Tunnels + Infrastructure

With years of experience in delivering fire and life safety strategies for railway stations, tunnels, and related infrastructure, we offer performance-based fire safety engineering. Our holistic strategies address emergency evacuation, smoke control, fire compartmentation, and fire rating of load-bearing elements, all based on fundamental fire safety engineering principles. This ensures that your transportation infrastructure is safe, resilient, and designed to protect both people and property.

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Meeting Increasing Demand for Safer Transportation

Ensuring human safety during catastrophic roadway or tunnel emergencies requires specialized expertise. We pride ourselves on our extensive fire protection and safety knowledge, as well as our understanding of the unique challenges posed by ground transportation systems and tunnels. Our performance-based approach combines industry best practices with practical economic considerations, allowing us to develop tailored solutions that meet both current and future project needs. Should any code compliance issues arise, our engineers will work closely with you and code authorities to find the right balance between strict requirements and practical, performance-based alternatives.

Services for Transit + Tunnels

Learn more about our service offerings for transit and tunnels, roads and rails.

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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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Emerging Hazards

Our team of experts provides comprehensive services to address emerging hazards, such as combustible dust, battery…
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Expert Witness + Litigation Support

Our team of forensic experts provide litigation support, expert testimony and scientific analysis for a broad spectrum of cases,…
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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 Audits

Site safety supervision and auditing help you identify the safety risks of a construction site. It also detects any incorrect…
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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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Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Lithium-ion technology is evolving faster than regulatory bodies can track. Our experts provide custom and performance-based life…
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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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Mechanical + Electrical

Our electrical engineering experts have a deep understanding of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems, while our…
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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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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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