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To help you learn more about forensic investigations and improve your knowledge, CEP has created a series of free webinars geared towards professionals in the insurance industry.

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Structural repairs after a fire

March 7, 2024 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Carla Ladner, P.Eng. and Dylan Young, EIT

After the fire is out and the debris has been cleared away, the work of reconstruction begins. In this webinar our experts delve into the structural issues that are often found following a fire, in concrete, steel and wood structures, and how those issues dictate repair vs replacement of the building. They will also cover when and why you might need a structural engineer to provide repair recommendations. Join us to explore putting things back together after a fire.

*All webinars are free and accredited in BC, SK, and MB for continuing education credits. This presentation has also been submitted for Continuing Education Credits in Alberta.
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Injury Biomechanics – Injury risks and red flags in collisions

March 21, 2024 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Brett Campbell, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. and Alberto Martinez, P.Eng.

Injuries resulting from collisions are an enormous issue in the world of insurance, and the questions that arise after a collision, during a claim can be difficult to answer. What are the chances of an occupant sustaining a specific injury? Is it possible that the injury reported was pre-existing? Is it likely that multiple occupants sustained multiple injuries? Injury biomechanics can compliment a collision reconstruction and fill in the gaps between what happens to the vehicle and occupant dynamics. The examples and case studies used in this webinar will address the indicators of low collision severity and injury red flags to provide you with some of the knowledge needed to detect potentially exaggerated or fraudulent injury claims.

*All webinars are free and accredited in BC, SK, and MB for continuing education credits. This presentation has also been submitted for Continuing Education Credits in Alberta.
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Will it burn? Engine vehicle fires and hot surface ignition

April 18, 2024 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Benjamin Merwin, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI and Carly Cooke, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI

Generally, it’s best to keep flammable liquids away from sources of ignition, but when we think of a vehicle engine that simply isn’t always possible. The entire intent of a combustion engine is to burn fuel, and that gets hot. So hot that it can even ignite coolant, brake or steering fluids if they come into contact. In this webinar, CEP’s experts will review failure modes that lead to fluid leaks, and the questions to keep in mind when exploring the cause and origin of a vehicle fire.

*All webinars are free and accredited in BC, SK, and MB for continuing education credits. This presentation has also been submitted for Continuing Education Credits in Alberta.
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Chain Collisions

Chain Collisions – Finding the facts when links are missing

February 15, 2024 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Michael Peck, P.Eng., and John McEvoy, P.Eng.

Bumper cars might be fun to watch at the amusement park, but in the insurance world, chain collisions have extensive implications. Discover how our experts use vehicle examinations, EDR data, witness statements, and repair documents to assess liability, determine collision severity, and reconstruct the sequence of events. Join this webinar for a concise exploration of these crucial methods.

*This webinar is free and accredited in AB, BC, SK, and MB for continuing education credits. 
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Property Tech Talk – Water Losses

January 19th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Colin Allison, P.Eng., and Nicolas Geoffroy, P.Eng., Ph.D.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics regarding the basics of property losses, and each session will focus on a particular topic. Topics such as water losses including component failures and sprinkler systems, building system failures from cladding to installation to damage and remediation, and fire investigations, along with a number of other topics will be covered. Our experts will be covering the basics of plumbing systems, failure types including freezing, corrosion, chemical issues, manufacturing defects and more.

*Continuing Education Credits are no longer available for this presentation in Alberta. Please contact us if you would like more information. By registering for our webinar, you are also agreeing to subscribe to our newsletter.

Collision Tech Talk – AR 101

February 2nd, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Mike Peck, P.Eng., and Kenneth Cowie, P.Eng.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics including the basics of evidence collection and how we reconstruct a collision, to what data we can get from vehicles, to pedestrian, motorcycle and nighttime impacts, along with a number of other topics. Our experts will be covering evidence collection (including what is collected and how) and how it is used (from analysis of the evidence to animations and avoidance potential) to what EDRs are, and what information they collect.

*Continuing Education Credits are no longer available for this presentation in Alberta. Please contact us if you would like more information. By registering for our webinar, you are also agreeing to subscribe to our newsletter.

Property Tech Talk – Building Failures

February 16th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Carla Ladner, P.Eng., and Patricia Fortier, P.Eng.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics regarding the basics of property losses. Topics such as water losses including component failures and sprinkler systems, building system failures from cladding to installation to damage and remediation, and fire investigations, along with a number of other topics will be covered. Our experts will be covering wall assemblies, including cladding failures, installation issues, types of structural failures and damages, investigations into the cause of a failure and remediation considerations.

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Collision Tech Talk – Heavy Trucks

March 2nd, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Paul Gullekson, P.Eng., and Laurent Bernuy, P.Eng.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics including the basics of evidence collection and how we reconstruct a collision, to what data we can get from vehicles, to pedestrian, motorcycle and nighttime impacts, along with a number of other topics. Our expert will be covering the major issues related to heavy truck collisions including accessing and interpreting the data, what data is available, how heavy truck collisions differ from other types of collisions and more.

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Property Tech Talk – Fire Investigation

March 16th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Daniel Kabaroff, P.Eng., CFEI, and Charles LeBlanc, CFEI, CVFI, CFIS, CFSA

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics regarding the basics of property losses. Topics such as water losses including component failures and sprinkler systems, building system failures from cladding to installation to damage and remediation, and fire investigations, along with a number of other topics will be covered. Our experts will be covering the Origin and Cause investigations from start to finish. Exploring fire classification, electrical failures, types of residential fires (from cooking to balcony, HVAC and dryers) and potential subrogation avenues.

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Collision Tech Talk – Vulnerable Road Users and Nighttime Impacts

March 30th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Andrew Happer, MBA, M.Eng., P.Eng., CFEI, and David Porter, M.Eng, P.Eng.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics including the basics of evidence collection and how we reconstruct a collision, to what data we can get from vehicles, to pedestrian, motorcycle and nighttime impacts, along with a number of other topics. Our experts will be covering motorcycle collisions (including speed determination, visibility and EDRs), pedestrian and bicycle collisions, and various visibility considerations (obstructions, speeds, lighting, etc.).

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Property Tech Talk – Sprinkler Failures

April 13th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Carly Cooke, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI and Matthew Hopley, P.Eng.

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics regarding the basics of property losses. Topics such as water losses including component failures and sprinkler systems, building system failures from cladding to installation to damage and remediation, and fire investigations, along with a number of other topics will be covered. Our expert will be covering the basics of sprinkler failures, from the types and typical failure modes of each kind, to common defects, issues and more.

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Collision Tech Talk – Biomechanics and Injury

April 27th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Rebecca Moss, M.Sc., P.Eng., CFEI

We’ve put together a series of 4 sessions to cover topics including the basics of evidence collection and how we reconstruct a collision, to what data we can get from vehicles, to pedestrian, motorcycle and nighttime impacts, along with a number of other topics. Our experts will be covering a variety of topics including low speed impacts, seatbelt assessments, slips, trips and falls, falls from heights and various other injuries they typically see.

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CEP Webinar THE BUILDING ENVELOPE

Multi-unit residential buildings and their problems (part 1) – The Building Envelope

November 16th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Jason Edelstein, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED AP, and Carla Ladner, P.Eng.

In multi-unit residential complexes, such as condominium buildings, product failures or installation issues in one unit may be indicators of potential issues in other units. Given that these losses often involve various areas of expertise, CEP Forensic has developed a webinar series dedicated to them. During this one-hour webinar, our engineers Jason Edelstein and Carla Ladner will discuss recurring issues related to the building envelope of multi-unit buildings, identifying the important elements to consider and the applicable corrective measures. Using various case studies, our experts will also help you identify situations where subrogation is possible. Through this training, you will gain the knowledge required to effectively navigate multi-residential buildings claims.

*This presentation has been submitted for Continuing Education Credits in Alberta. Please contact us if you would like more information. By registering for our webinar, you are also agreeing to subscribe to our newsletter.

Multi-unit residential buildings and their problems (part 2) – Building Mechanics and Materials

November 30th, 2023 – 12 pm EST to 1 pm EST

Presented by Geoff Wowk, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI, and Colin Allison, P.Eng.

The second session in this series will address problems related to building mechanics and materials. Our experts will discuss plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues, as well as commonly used materials and their weaknesses. The various case studies featured in the presentation will help you fully understand what types of mechanical elements are found in multi-unit residential buildings and learn more about their manufacturing materials. Our engineers will also identify mechanical components that are most likely to be problematic.

*This presentation has been submitted for Continuing Education Credits in Alberta. Please contact us if you would like more information. By registering for our webinar, you are also agreeing to subscribe to our newsletter.

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