Cundall strengthens fire engineering with new appointment
Iain Hoey
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Appointment of Bernice Wong
Cundall has reported that it has appointed Bernice Wong as associate director in its fire engineering team.
According to Cundall, Wong is a structural fire engineer who will support both new construction projects and retrofit schemes.
The consultancy said the appointment is intended to enhance its capacity to deliver integrated fire safety design.
Cundall explained that Wong will collaborate with both the fire and structural teams to deliver projects aligned with current fire safety regulations.
It added that she joins from NDY, a Tetra Tech company, and has also worked at Hydrock and Ramboll.
Previous experience and projects
Cundall stated that Wong has delivered fire safety design across a range of complex projects.
It said these have included 50 Berkeley Street in Mayfair, Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales and Facebook’s former London headquarters at Regent’s Place.
The consultancy noted that her international experience extends to Nimit Langsuan in Bangkok, a 55-storey residential development.
It added that Wong also worked on the Lotus Cars Production Building in Norfolk.
Cundall indicated that this background equips her with knowledge across diverse building types and client requirements.
Wong’s statement on joining Cundall
Bernice Wong said: “Cundall is well-known in the industry for its proactive approach to fire engineering, and I look forward to working alongside the fire team, as well as the structural team to help them continue to deliver innovative designs that are compliant with the latest fire safety guidance and legislation.”
Cundall’s perspective on the appointment
Andrew Bishop, Partner at Cundall said: “As recent high-profile cases have shown, fire protection is one of the most important investments a company can make.
“Fire safety design is an essential part of every project, and ensuring we have the very best people working on our projects is why we have earned the trust of so many clients.
“We are so pleased to have Bernice join the team. Her breadth of experience on high-profile structural projects is a great addition to the fire engineering services Cundall provides.
“The knowledge she brings will add to the experience and passion of her new teammates, who are dedicated to driving integrated fire safety strategies throughout our projects.”
Cundall’s fire engineering services
Cundall reported that its global fire engineering team works on projects across a range of sectors.
It said these include data centres, solar farms, office buildings and schools.
The consultancy added that its services extend to hotels, laboratories and airports.
It stated that the team delivers fire strategies tailored to the specific requirements of different building types.
Cundall indicated that this approach is intended to support compliance and operational safety across varied projects.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The appointment of a senior fire engineering specialist highlights the continuing demand for expertise in regulatory compliance and integrated fire safety design.
Professionals in the sector may note the emphasis on combining fire engineering with structural engineering within multi-disciplinary teams.
The range of projects referenced by Cundall illustrates the importance of fire safety across building types, from healthcare and education to residential and industrial facilities.
The announcement reflects the wider role of consultancies in supporting safe retrofit projects alongside new developments.
Cundall strengthens fire engineering with new appointment: Summary
Cundall has appointed Bernice Wong as associate director in its fire engineering team.
Wong is a structural fire engineer with experience at NDY, Hydrock and Ramboll.
She has worked on 50 Berkeley Street in London, Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales and Regent’s Place in London.
Her international projects include Nimit Langsuan in Bangkok and the Lotus Cars Production Building in Norfolk.
Wong said she looks forward to supporting the fire and structural teams at Cundall.
Andrew Bishop, Partner at Cundall, said her experience adds value to the company’s services.
Cundall’s global fire engineering team works across sectors including data centres, solar farms, schools and airports.
The consultancy provides fire safety design on both retrofit and new-build projects.
