181st Edition – Zak World of Façades United Kingdom

This will be the 181^st edition globally and the 2^nd edition in Birmingham which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

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Speakers & Panelists

David Brooks

Studio Lead, Bond Bryan

With a passion for intricate detail, David thrives on the variety of his role, whether leading a 600-acre masterplan or fine tuning the details on a fire door. Known for mentoring the next generation of designers, he values the blend...

Ross Fittall

Commercial Director, MEPC

Paul Chatwin

Associate Director | Sustainability Leader, Cundall

Mohammed Habboub

Senior Data Scientist and AI Expert, Ramboll

Stuart Whiting

Façade Consultant, Fixfast

Stuart is a proven leader & technician within the construction sector, having spent the last 13 years focused exclusively on the building envelope. With an extensive and detailed knowledge of cladding and external wall systems, relevant UK and European regulations,...

Ian Wilson

Chairman, Benx

Ian Wilson is the Chairman of Benx, a leading provider of innovative façade solutions. Prior to joining the company in 2015, Ian spent more than two decades advising companies across a range of industries on strategic and financial matters, as...

Bryn Thomas

Technical Manager - UK & Ireland, DuPont

Bryn Thomas is the Technical Manager UK & Ireland and senior technical specialist in the EMEA region for Dupont Performance Building Solutions. Working for DuPont since 2003, he has covered many roles within the protection sector including sales and product...

Adam Graham

Associate Director, Broadway Malyan

Adam is a based at the Birmingham office of Broadway Malyan and has over 15 years of expertise in residential-led and mixed-use regeneration. He has worked across the full spectrum of residential sub-sectors including student accommodation, private homes, high-density apartments...

Marc Blackie

Business Development Manager, A Proctor Group

Marc Blackie has been working for The A. Proctor Group since 2021 and has specialised in manufactured solutions for the Building Envelope for over 10 years. Marc has worked for some of the leading lights of the facade industry to...

Alan McCartney

Partner, Howells

Alan joined Howells in 2004 and has spent the last two decades delivering transformational placemaking projects across the UK. He has led on a wide variety of schemes and has a keen focus on how existing communities and contexts integrate...

James Watts

Director, Arup

James is Arup’s Birmingham Office Leader and a Director in the Midlands Property Team. He leads Arup teams on regeneration projects including Paradise, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Stadium and Shrewsbury Riverside. He is also the Midlands Growth Director, engaging...

Eric Claeys

Founding Partner, Fassada Steel

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium....

Andrew Pries

Technical Sales Director, Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Andrew Pries, Technical Sales Director at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, holds a BS in Architecture from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. With a focus on design development and leveraging diverse fabrication...

Iain Gray

Associate Director - Façades, BB7

Iain Gray is a Chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Society of Façade Engineering (SFE), with over 15 years of experience within the UK façade industry working as a façade consultant as well as for leading...

Tansu Kumru

Vice Chairman, TurkishGlass

Tansu Kumru has extensive experience in the glass industry and has been working for Şişecam, one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers with production operations in 14 countries across four continents. She is currently responsible for public relations and coordination...

Gurprit Bassi

Director, Wintech

Gurprit Bassi is a Director and Sustainability Lead at Wintech Group and provides strategic direction as part of his role. At Wintech he has been involved with many high-profile projects on major residential and commercial projects, both in the UK...

Aneel Kilaire

Associate Façade Consultant, Ramboll

Aneel formerly of Wintech is now an Associate at Ramboll in their Birmingham office. He has been over ten years in the industry, gaining knowledge and experience in the design of facades in a wide range of materials, from concept...

James Hind

Partner, SimpsonHaugh

James is an experienced designer with an excellent eye for detail who works to high standards. He enjoys early project stages and rigorously refining project ideas. When delivering projects, he grasps strategic sequencing and shows clarity of thought. As a...

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