With the tremendous technological advancement in recent times, multiple building services have become complex, highly sophisticated and inter-related. These have certainly contributed very significantly towards functional efficiency and comfort in all kind of buildings, tall or short, large or small. However, these developments have introduced certain potential hazards, often unwittingly, unless the services are planned, designed and implemented, keeping such possibilities in mind.

While making our buildings more efficient, comfortable, aesthetic and environment friendly, what shall be done to ensure that these are safe against forces of nature and natural calamity, against fire and explosions, and other hazards. There can always be a situation beyond what is conceivable or which is beyond what is conceivable or which is beyond human experience and/or knowledge. There cannot be absolute cover against any and all risks. However, with proper approach and consideration in a logical and scientific manner, we can minimize the risks against failure and make a building that we can call safe.

How to have the highly sophisticated building services installed and operated efficiently without adding to the hazard level? How to prevent/contain fire in a building? How to make built environment more fire resistant? These, and many such questions, particularly related to the building services and structural safety, we would like to deliberate upon with the experts from the various fields. With this in mind and as a part of our continuing effort to contribute professionally, CEAI is organizing this seminar. We like to share the knowledge and experiences of the experts in the seminar. The seminar will provide a forum for presentations, discussion and analysis of recent developments and understandings on various reasons and remedies.