Date: |
25 May 2026, 6.00PM – 7.30PM |
duration: |
1 hr 30 mins |
Venue: |
Beca - Auckland Office |
Address: |
124 Halsey Street Auckland |
Cost: |
Free event |
In this presentation, Hardik Parmar will present a comparative overview of standards across India, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, illustrated through a practical FRP structural design example. He will examine key differences in design philosophies, the extent of guidance available for FRP-specific applications, and implications for safety, durability, and compliance. His presentation will also highlight challenges and considerations for engineers working across multiple jurisdictions.
Presenter Bio
Hardik is a Chartered Engineer (IMechE, United Kingdom) and a specialist in composite structural engineering, with over ten years of experience delivering end‑to‑end Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) infrastructure solutions. In his role as Manager – Engineering & Design at Treadwell Group, he leads multidisciplinary teams and projects, ensuring designs meet safety and durability requirements. His work is grounded in technical proficiency across international standards, including United Kingdom, Australian, and New Zealand codes, complemented by strategic insights gained through executive education at IIM Ahmedabad.
In this presentation, we explore how a company designs and manufactures glass-reinforced plastic products across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
In this presentation, Hardik Parmar will present a comparative overview of standards across India, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, illustrated through a practical FRP structural design example. He will examine key differences in design philosophies, the extent of guidance available for FRP-specific applications, and implications for safety, durability, and compliance. His presentation will also highlight challenges and considerations for engineers working across multiple jurisdictions.
Presenter Bio
Hardik is a Chartered Engineer (IMechE, United Kingdom) and a specialist in composite structural engineering, with over ten years of experience delivering end‑to‑end Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) infrastructure solutions. In his role as Manager – Engineering & Design at Treadwell Group, he leads multidisciplinary teams and projects, ensuring designs meet safety and durability requirements. His work is grounded in technical proficiency across international standards, including United Kingdom, Australian, and New Zealand codes, complemented by strategic insights gained through executive education at IIM Ahmedabad.
