Optimising fire protection in steel structures

Using HERA’s Intumescent Tool (HIT)
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Live webinar

12pm-1pm

45 mins +
15 mins Q&A

19 March 2025

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Join us for an exclusive webinar as we introduce HERA’s Intumescent Optimisation Tool (H.I.T)

Why This Webinar Matters
Fire protection for steel structures is essential but often costly and complex. With rising expenses and the need for sustainable solutions, industry professionals must find smarter, more efficient approaches. This webinar offers practical strategies to improve fire safety while cutting costs and reducing environmental impact. Attendees will learn how to make informed decisions using advanced tools and design methods to enhance both safety and efficiency.

Key Learnings and Takeaways
Participants will gain insights into cost-effective fire protection methods for steel structures. The focus will be on improving intumescent coatings without compromising safety. The session will also cover circular design principles that support steel reuse. Additionally, attendees will get hands-on experience with HERA’s Intumescent Optimisation Tool (H.I.T.), helping them make smarter, data-driven decisions in fire protection.

Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for professionals in fire safety, structural design, and sustainability. It is especially useful for structural and fire engineers, architects, building designers, steel fabricators, and specifiers looking to refine their fire protection strategies. Construction and project managers, along with anyone focused on sustainable fire safety, will also benefit.

The indicative structure of the webinar is:

  • Introduction & Context – The need for optimising fire protection in steel structures.
  • Challenges & Solutions – Addressing rising costs and sustainability concerns.
  • The Role of Structural Design – How choosing the right section impacts fire performance.
  • HERA’s Intumescent Optimisation Tool (H.I.T.) – Demonstration and case studies.
  • Sustainability aspects – Demonstration how tool is effective in delivering sustainable solution.
  • Q&A Session – Open discussion and Q&A.

Mayank Shrivastava | Senior Structural Fire Engineer

Mayank is a Senior Structural Fire Engineer at HERA, specialising in structural and structural fire design. With over 18 years of research and consulting experience, they are dedicated to advancing fire safety and optimising structural performance.

Passionate about creating safer and more sustainable solutions, he is actively involved in research that pushes the boundaries of structural fire engineering. His work contributes to making Aotearoa a safer, more sustainable, and resilient place by integrating innovation, efficiency, and sustainability into fire protection and design strategies.
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