Andy Dean

Head of Specialist Services, WSP Middle East

Andy has over 25 years of experience in the field of Building and Construction, ranging from structural testing within the nuclear industry to fire testing. Having established the Dubai Cladding Technology Centre and Laboratory, and operated it for 10 years, he has particular knowledge of heavy structures testing and weather tightness testing of cladding, curtain walling and building envelope systems.

He has carried out many consultancy projects as a third-party specialist in the field of building envelope technology.

Andy has a long-standing association with the CIOB. He is currently the Chairman of the Dubai and Northern Emirates Center and he is also an experienced candidate mentor.

He continues to provide input into the UAE code and is a regular speaker at industry technical seminars such as this one.

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97th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

2022

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The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah

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58th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

March 19, 2019

Dubai

The Conrad, Dubai

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26th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

March 21, 2017

Dubai

The Conrad, Dubai

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24th Edition – Zak World of Façades Qatar

November 1, 2016

Doha

The Hilton, Doha

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18th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

March 14, 2016

Dubai

The Oberoi, Dubai

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17th Edition – Zak World of Façades Sri Lanka

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Colombo

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12th Edition – Zak World of Façades UAE

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Dubai

The Oberoi, Dubai

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