IStructE Western Counties AGM, Prize Awards & Lecture

Venue: Lecture Theatre 1.15, Queen's Building, University of Bristol BS8 1TH

Date: Thursday 20th November 2025

Time: 6.30pm (tea & coffee available from 6pm, a finger buffet and refreshments will be available after the talk)

The talk will be preceded by the Western Counties Regional Group 2025 AGM and Prize Awards.

Although this presentation is both an in-person and an online event, it will not be recorded.

Online login details:- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83767355409?pwd=F3vRDcX74ocMToEbpTgaGo2FPd6DHz.1

Following the publication of “Efficient vibration design for lab-enabled buildings” by Arup, the lead Author, Nick Simpson, presents the key insights in to design of lab enabled buildings, with a view to how buildings can be specified, and designed more efficiently for lower cost and carbon outcomes.

Speaker: Nick Simpson

Associate Structural Engineer, Arup

Nick is based in the Arup Bristol office and is experienced in structural dynamics, lab vibration requirements, structural analysis and on site vibration measurement.

nick.simpson@arup.com

Recommended reading: https://www.arup.com/insights/efficient-vibration-design-for-lab-enabled-buildings/