In this episode, Matt Booth joins host Dan Fogarty to talk through his journey into fire safety engineering, from a mechanical engineering degree and early product side experience with fire rated glazing and curtain systems, to his current role leading the Jensen Hughes ACT team. That practical background shapes the way he approaches engineering today, thinking beyond code compliance.

The conversation covers the evolving role of fire safety engineers in the construction industry, the advantage of Jensen Hughes' multidisciplinary structure, and Matt's focus on building strong consultants who communicate as well as they engineer. He also shares a fun fire fact to close: in many fire events, smoke poses a greater risk to life than the fire itself.

In this episode, Dan Fogerty sits down with Steven Halliday, General Manager of Jensen Hughes Fire Testing Australia, for a relaxed but insightful chat about all things fire testing.

• Why fire testing is so critical to building safety
• How JH Fire Testing helps smooth the path to compliance for manufacturers, builders and certifiers
• What the recent ISO 17065 accreditation of Jensen Hughes FireMark means for passive fire products across Australia and New Zealand

Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, or just curious about how fire testing and product certification, this episode is packed with practical insights and real world stories.

In our latest podcast episode, we chat with David Quigley, Fire Protection Lead for Australia, about his career journey, the challenges and opportunities shaping fire protection design across the Pacific, and why it’s essential to integrate fire protection early in the design process. David also shares his vision for the future of fire protection at Jensen Hughes and explores the similarities and differences between the Pacific and European markets. It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about building safety and design.

Learn more about David: https://www.jensenhughes.com/experts/david-quigley