Ange Francis

Ange is a highly respected professional in the construction and façade industry, bringing nearly 40 years of multifaceted experience encompassing contracting, specialist subcontracting, system manufacturing, and façade consultancy. As the leader of Sisk’s in-house Engineering Services – Building Envelopes Function, she provides specialist technical guidance to ensure that façade and building envelope systems adhere to the highest standards of safety, performance, regulatory compliance, and durability. Her extensive technical expertise and leadership have positioned her as an influential figure in shaping industry standards, particularly in response to the Grenfell Fire tragedy. Ange has played a pivotal role in advancing competency frameworks within the built environment, being a key contributor to the Built Environment Proposed Construction Product Competence Standard White Paper CPA & CSG, which aims to define professional competency across various sectors of construction. Dedicated to technical excellence and industry advancement, Ange is committed to driving quality improvements and shaping best practices that enhance the safety and performance of façade systems. Her leadership not only ensures compliance with building safety regulations but also promotes the development of safer, more efficient, and future-ready buildings in an evolving built environment. Through her extensive knowledge, advisory roles, and strategic leadership, Ange has significantly influenced the future of façade and building envelope safety. Her unwavering commitment to industry-wide improvements ensures that best practices in fire safety, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance are continually refined, contributing to the creation of safer and more resilient buildings for the future.