This webinar examines the market need to balance high-performance architectural design with physical security. It will offer practical, engineering-led insights into how bomb blast-resistant engineering shapes building façades.

Led by industry experts at Permasteelisa Group, the technical briefing will give members insight into threat levels for façades. This includes a comparative look at National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) frameworks (formerly known as CPNI) and the structural differences between standard and blast-enhanced building envelopes.

The speakers explore how different materials behave under extreme dynamic loading (blast pressures), real-world applications across single- and double-skin façades, Closed Cavity Façades (CCF) and high-performance brackets, as well as physical testing collaborations.

The session offers in-depth analysis of the design process, including calculation methodologies, independent validation, and patenting innovations. It also examines the potential for structural resilience in refurbishment projects, the integration of blast and/or bullet-resistance, and the relationship between blast-resistant engineering and meeting carbon goals.