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Season 3 - Building Defects Episodes

In the third season of "Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revelations," the focus shifts from pure technical analysis of building design and fire safety measures toward understanding the intricate legal and regulatory landscapes that govern compliance. Across four in-depth episodes, experts in law, engineering, insurance, and forensic fire research collectively shed light on how buildings achieve (or fail to achieve) both legal compliance and genuine safety. These conversations highlight the ongoing tension between prescriptive codes and performance-based solutions, the evolving complexity of building materials and construction methods, and the multifaceted processes behind identifying and remediating building defects.

Dec. 17, 2024

S3E01 | Legal framework of the building

Welcome to the third season of Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revelations. In the third season, the focus shifts from a purely technical analysis of building design and fire safety measures to an understanding of the intric...

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Dec. 17, 2024

S3E02 | Building defects

This episode of Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revelations, Season 3, delves into the challenging process of defining and identifying building defects, particularly in the realm of fire safety. We emphasize the complexity an...

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Dec. 17, 2024

S3E03 | The pyramid of solutions

In this episode of 'Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revelations,' we investigate the complexities of identifying and fixing building defects. The episode begins by outlining the stages involved, from the initial detection of ...

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Dec. 17, 2024

S3E04 | Litigation process

In the final episode of "Uncovered Witness: Fire Science Revelations," Season 3, the series explores how defects can arise, the multidisciplinary approach needed to address them, and the pivotal role of loss adjusters and exp...

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