The presentation will discuss the role of forensic engineering in the provision of expert witness services in construction disputes. It examines some of the common ways structural experts fail to provide quality services, before focusing on the specific issue of a lack of forensic expertise on the part of the expert.

It introduces forensic structural engineering, charts its rise as a speciality in response to the significant number of structural failures in the U.S. in the 70s and 80s, and discusses the current status of the forensic profession internationally. The significant differences between the forensic and, more traditional, design engineer are examined, and the limitations of approaching failure investigations without the benefit of forensic expertise discussed. The presentation concludes with practical guidance for legal teams seeking to ensure expert witnesses approach their brief in a manner that is independent, transparent, and forensically sound.

Seminar Programme:

5.00-5.30pm	Registrations & Networking for Delegates
5.30-5.45pm	Opening Remarks by Seminar Chairman: Mr. Rama Venkta – Council Member, SCL (Singapore); Director Rail Group, Land Transport Authority, Singapore
5.45-7.00pm	Structural Failure and the Role of Forensic Engineering in Legal Disputes Dr. Sean Brady - Managing Director, Brady Heywood, UK & Australia
7.00-7.30pm	Q&A Session

SCL (Singapore) is accredited by the SILE for its Continuing Professional Development Scheme for CPD Year 2012. For more information, including details of the Attendance Policy, please visit: www.silecpdcentre.org.sg

To secure your place, please download, complete and send us the REGISTRATION FORM [click to download] or you may REGISTER ONLINE by 2 April 2013!