You Asked, We Delivered: Announcing BES Webinars!
We are excited to announce that our popular client continuing education program now includes webinars from the Rimkus Built Environment Solutions (BES) team. The BES group is made of engineers, architects, and technical specialists who help clients operate the built environment with a focus on carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and sustainability.
Led by our experts around North America who assist clients with localized expertise, the new BES webinars focus on regional requirements for regulatory compliance, best practices, and more. These courses are now in our library of 250+ presentations on a wide range of topics relevant to our clients. Several recent BES presentations are available to view on demand now.
How to Earn CE/CLE Credit
Attending our live webinars on topics pertaining to Forensics or Life Sciences provides the opportunity for attendees in insurance or legal professions to earn CE or CLE credit hours in select states. Please note: BES webinars are strictly for informational purposes at this time and do not currently offer the opportunity to earn CE or CLE credit hours.
Click below to explore our full suite of presentations, learn which courses offer CE/CLE credit, receive invitations to our upcoming live webinars, and find in-person seminars near you.
News and Articles
Trending Topics and Services
| ANSI Z535.7: From the Experts Who Helped Develop ItThe American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently published a new ANSI Z535 standard – ANSI Z535.7 Product Safety Information in Electronic Media (2024). Several experts on the Rimkus Product Safety team were instrumental in the conception and development of ANSI Z535.7.Learn More | Building Envelope Consulting: Ensuring Quality and EfficiencyMaximizing the life cycle and value of a property requires maintaining performance and improving efficiency. Rimkus experts have the depth of technical knowledge and thorough understanding of building sciences needed to find sustainable solutions for building envelope optimization.Learn More |
| Built Environment Solutions: Investigating Curtain Wall LeaksCurtain walls are non-load-bearing glazing systems that span between connections of a building’s structure, typically at each floor. In an article for Building Design + Construction magazine, consultants from our Built Environment Solutions team, Richard Aeck, John Rudisill, Xueyan Zheng, and Ipek Rohloff, share their expertise on the steps involved in investigating curtain-wall leaks.Learn More | Valuable Real-World Expertise for the Trucking IndustrySeveral Rimkus Transportation experts hold Class A CDL licenses and have real-world experience in the trucking industry, which means they can offer a wealth of knowledge in DOT compliance, training, record-keeping, and safety. Rimkus also offers significant biomechanical expertise spanning a variety of industries and applications that may be crucial in understanding transportation matters.Learn More |
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Subject matter experts and thought leaders
Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
November 6, 2024 – Online
“Tornado Damage Assessment” presented by Gary P. Dault, P.E., Senior Property Practice Leader, Rimkus.
Rimkus Atlanta Live Burn CE/CLE Seminar
November 7, 2024 – Marietta, GA
“Commercial Roof Construction and Damage” presented by Mark A. Rhodes, P.E., Senior Construction Practice Leader, Rimkus, and Troy Osborne, Vice President, Commercial Roofing, BluSky Restoration Contractors.
“From Sparks to Science: Understanding Fire Trends, Evidence, and Investigation Techniques” presented by Ronald L. Blankenship, IAAI-CFI (V), Senior Fire Consultant, Rimkus, and Gregory S. Mullinax, P.E., CFEI, Senior Consultant, Rimkus.
Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
November 13, 2024 – Online
“Roof Construction, Materials, and Problems” presented by Steven H. Boyd, Jr., P.E., Construction Practice Leader, Rimkus.
Perrin Construction
November 15, 2024 – New Orleans, LA
“Navigating Uncertainty: Effective Risk Management Strategies for Construction Projects” presented by Jeff Miragliotta, Esq., Kahana & Feld, LLP, and Matthew S. Scheps, P.E., PMP, Principal Consultant, Rimkus.
Perrin Construction
November 21, 2024 – Dana Point, CA
“Extreme Weather – The Impact on Renewables” presented by Michael Perron, Renewable Energy Market Lead, FM Renewable Energy, Laurie Burnham, Principal Member of the Technical Staff Photovoltaics Research, Sandia National Laboratories, Alec Davidson, Assistant Vice President, Business Development, Parametric Insurance & Alternative Risk, Descartes Underwriting North America, and Roderick Rennison, CEng MICE, P.E., CSP, Senior Vice President, Global Energy Services, Rimkus.
Rimkus California Live Crash CE Seminar
November 22, 2024 – Pleasanton, CA
“Live Crash Demonstrations” presented by Appaji Panchangam, Ph.D., ACTAR, Biomechanical Practice Leader, Rimkus.
“Human Factors: Driver Distraction” presented by Jay Todd, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Rimkus.
“Vehicle Accident Reconstruction” presented by Sydney Allen, ACTAR, Senior Consultant, Rimkus.
Want to Receive Invitations to Rimkus CE/CLE Webinars?
Rimkus continuing education webinars are available on-demand after each live presentation, but attending the live broadcast often provides US-based participants with the opportunity to earn CE or CLE credit hours.
Click below to be added to our list and never miss an opportunity to earn continuing education credit hours in select states.
Product Liability Notices
Product and Materials Failure Expertise
Recalls can be the result of manufacturing defects, design issues, or unexpected and unintended user behaviors – for many manufacturers, issues due to user behavior can be particularly challenging.
Our Human Factors group can provide the expertise to analyze user behavior. We can help predict potential misuses before they happen or identify ways to address unexpected misuses when they are discovered in the field.
| Rose Figueroa, Ph.D., CHFP Principal Consultant View Expert Profile“We have a team of experts with education and experience in human factors engineering, ergonomics, psychology, user experience (UX), anthropology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and safety. This collective proficiency ensures our ability to meticulously assess products, their warnings, and instructions. Moreover, our extensive expertise allows us to adeptly curate specialized teams and harness a diverse toolkit.” |
Offering extensive experience in safety, forensic sciences, and failure analysis, Rimkus has a diverse group of qualified professionals to conduct accident investigations involving products, equipment, and materials.
Rimkus uses specialized investigative techniques to analyze the full spectrum of the product cycle. We examine the entire life cycle, from inception to end use, including design, manufacturing, materials installation, training, operation, and maintenance.
About Rimkus
Rimkus has been in the consulting business since 1983, offering our clients an array of experts that spans nearly all engineering disciplines, many scientific disciplines, architecture, and forensic analysis. This broad range of expertise, together with the years of experience our staff members bring into play, enables us to address virtually any client challenge.