On the 30th of May Andun Engineering Consultants held a Temporary Works & Demolition CPD breakfast at Nottingham Trent University.
The event was to mark the opening of our new Nottingham office.
An opportunity for networking and to bring together local construction and demolition professionals. The CPD sessions themselves having the goal of developing their awareness and knowledge of temporary works and demolition best practice.
Our Presence In Nottingham
The event started with Andun Managing Director Joshua Martin and Nottingham Office Manager James Dunlop providing an overview of the company’s presence in the area, notable projects we have worked on as some case studies.
Temporary Works & Demolition Engineering
Joshua Martin then gave an overview of the history and importance of temporary works as well as a warning on the risks of them not being adequately considered and managed on construction and demolition projects.
The talk also included a practical demonstration on the engineering principles behind post tensioned structures.
Space Deck Roof Dismantling Case Study
James from Andun and Malcom Lowes from Cawarden then took to the stage to give an overview of a project where Andun delivered the demolition engineering and Cawarden were the demolition contractors.
The project they covered was on the engineering principles, constraints and challenges overcome in the dismantling of a space deck roof at the Eagle Market in Derby.
Preparing Civil Engineering Students For Industry
Finally, David Russhard from Nottingham Trent University delivered a presentation that looked at the challenges facing modern engineering students.
As well as what Nottingham Trent University is doing to provide their students with practical experience and knowledge during their time at the university.
Overall the event was a great success, helping to provide an overview of temporary works and demolition engineering to more than 50 local engineers. As well as highlighting the importance of developing the next generation of civil engineers by giving them practical experience or theoretical work on real world engineering challenges.
