Fire Damper Strategies for Architects: Reduce Costs & Simplify Design | Vortex Fire x BPA Webinar

Fire Damper Strategies for Architects: Reducing Costs and Simplifying Design Presented by Vortex Fire Consulting and BPA Fire and smoke dampers don’t just impact mechanical drawings — they shape architecture, coordination, and overall construction budgets. In this webinar, our experts explore how thoughtful design and early collaboration can reduce unnecessary costs while improving fire and life safety outcomes. What You’ll Learn: 1. Where fire and smoke dampers are required — and where they’re not 2. Design approaches to minimize costs and simplify coordination 3. How to avoid common damper design and installation mistakes 4. Real-world lessons from leading fire engineering consultants Speakers: 1. Jack Keays — Vortex Fire Consulting 2. James McEwen & Jordan Hodder — BPA Key Takeaway: Dampers can be expensive, but smart design can simplify requirements, save money, and make your projects more efficient. Recorded: October 2, 2025 Duration: 1 Hour Attendees received a Certificate of Completion