Dr Jonathan Barnett, FSFPE FIEAust CPEng NER PE APEC Engineer IntPE (Aust), is an internationally acclaimed technical expert in fire safety engineering with over 45 years of experience in his field. Previously a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the United States, Jonathan has researched topics such as computer modelling of fire, structural fire protection, combustible cladding and the development of new fire test standards.

Jonathan has done projects throughout the world including the United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Starting in 1992 he has worked with the CSIRO, the University of Melbourne, Victoria University, the University of Newcastle, the Australasian Fire Authorities Council, and fire brigades in Victoria and New South Wales. As a chartered professional engineer, he has designed numerous commercial, residential and special-purpose buildings. He is a leader in building defect rectification strategies. As a forensic specialist, Jonathan has worked on numerous projects both large and small, including the analysis of 9/11, whereby he testified before US Congress on the events that led to the collapse of the buildings at New York’s World Trade Centre.

Today he is the immediate past president of Engineers Australia’s Society of Fire Safety, and director of Basic Expert , a specialist forensic engineering, fire engineering firm and construction project management firm.

‘Creaking Towers’ is a major and unanswered global concern right now for insurance companies, investors, developers, builders, contractors, industry associations and of course tenants themselves. We look forward to Jonathan discussing this global crisis with a panel of renowned subject matter experts, unpacking the current situation and unveiling an untold tested, proven and compliant answer from Intex.