Speakers

Simon is a pragmatic fire safety professional with a vocational approach to helping others comply with legislative and business fire safety requirements. He has a broad background in fire safety; testing, certification, fire risk management, fire risk assessment, auditing enhanced...

Simon co-founded the Olsson Fire & Risk UK business in 2016 to offer clients independent, expert advice. Previously Simon has worked with AECOM as Director of Fire Engineering, and led Fire Engineering team for WSP. His technical expertise and strategic...

With over 15 years of experience in the building materials industry, Simon Metcalf is the Marketing manager currently at the helm of AkzoNobel’s powder coating business in Australia and New Zealand. Holding a Master’s degree in Powder Coating Chemistry from...

Simon N.A.F studied Architecture in Spain and started working in international architectural practices from the beginning of his carrier. He holds a dual master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning. Since his graduation in 1999, he has worked on more...

Simon is an accomplished strategic leader in the development and operational management ofmulti-site property portfolios and high profile buildings. He has experience spanning manygeographies including the UK, Singapore and New Zealand, and a range of prestigious organisationswithin the Higher Education,...

Simon has extensive leadership experience in UK and international structural and façade engineering activities. They collaborate with leading architects and designers, combining engineering pragmatism with design sensitivity. In recent years, they have focussed on developing empowered teams with a strong...

An industry-recognized high-rise expert he has worked 20 years on a wide range of building types throughout the US and the Far East, ranging from high-rise mixed-use, residential and commercial projects including supertall to small interior fit-outs. He is the structural engineering...

Simon is a solicitor with an Honours degree in Law (University of Hertfordshire), completing his studies at the College of Law Guildford. Before qualifying, Simon spent some time working on construction sites in the industry. Simon has specialised in construction...

Descended from four generations of engineers, Simon Topliss is wired to unravel how things work. He combines his knack for tackling complex problems with clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate diversely – with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Importantly,...

Simon is an Architect, Board Member and founding director of FMDC. He is widely recognised as one of the most knowledgeable technical experts in UK facade consultancy, specialising in specification writing and in post-contract services. Simon leads our Sustainability and...

Simon Whelan has always been passionate about finding solutions for better design and building workflows. He previously worked as an architectural technologist specializing in how the detailed design of building envelopes can affect energy. Simon is a co-founder of FenestraPro,...

Simon is focused on creating the next evolution of sustainable places using design thinking, participatory design and agile development philosophies. Before joining Lendlease he founded and became CEO of Cundall Australasia, growing the business to over 100 people across 6...

Simon leads Cundall’s building physics, health, wellbeing and sustainability team. Simon is on the CIBSE Knowledge Management Committee, the UK Green Building Council’s members advisory Committee and the BCO’s Environment, Social & Governance Group (ESG) where he helps lead the...

Simon is a Project Director and Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects. He joined the company in 1996 and has been a contributor over a series of signature projects and competitions. He currently heads Zaha Hadid Architects’ regional office in...

Simone is the Head of Façade Engineering at AKT II, leading design excellence, project delivery and global client relationships across commercial and residential developments. With international experience spanning the UK, Australia, the Middle East and North America, he brings a...

Simone Pagani MSc MSLL, joined GIA in 2007 and established the Daylight+ Solar Design Department with the aim of helping architects and developers optimise the use of daylight and sunlight amenity in the built environment. D+SD is the largest dedicated...

Simone graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna (Italy) and was awarded a research scholarship in Architectural Engineering at Penn State University (USA). After a brief period as a lecturer at the College of Engineering, University of Bologna,...

Sin Hei Kwok is the founder of LOFTSPHX STUDIO, an architect-led development, design, and construction practice specializing in small-lot infill housing near the urban core of Phoenix. His work explores alternative typologies for compact multifamily residential development, offering design-forward, buildable,...

Siobhan is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with significant experience leading mechanical design on large-scale projects. She has a specialised focus on sustainability within the building services sector, particularly in addressing the challenges of embodied carbon. She has led national initiatives...