Senior technical leader with 35+ years’ experience in the metal roofing, cladding, and façade sector across industrial, commercial, high-risk residential, education, MOD, energy-from-waste and refurbishment projects.
Recognised as a technical authority in metal roofing and façade systems, a leader in product innovation, a specialist in building regulations and compliance, and an active author and contributor to industry standards.
Product Development
Lead technical strategy for the UK’s largest independent roofing and cladding system provider, delivering major system upgrades ahead of evolving Building Regulations and legislative change.
Directed development of engineered roof and wall profiles and enhanced full-system specifications, including all major components, such as insulation. Secured UK patents, including for the UK’s leading built-up spacer system.
Technical Excellence
Extensive experience in product design, full-scale type testing and third-party certification across agrément, fire resistance, reaction to fire, structural, acoustic and non-fragility performance in accordance with key standards including:
| BS 476-22 & BS EN 1364-1 & 2 |
Fire resistance |
| BS EN 13501-5 | & DD CEN TS 1187 (Radiant Roof) Clause 7, Test 4 |
| BS EN 13051-1 | Reaction to fire: Euroclass A1 – E (SBI, Bomb Cal, Needle Flame, Non-Comb) |
| BS EN 14509-1 | Metal faced insulated panels |
| BS 8414-1 & 2 | Fire performance of external façades |
| BS 12056-3 | Drainage systems, including BS 9101 |
| Non-fragility | ACR(M)001 ‘Red Book’, ACR[CP]001 ‘Orange Book’ |
| Experience | Conducted thousands of non-fragility drop tests across multiple system types. Designated ‘Competent Person’ under ACR(M)001 (Red Book) for large element roofing assemblies. |
Comprehensive Knowledge of:
UK Building Regulations across England, Scotland and Wales including Approved Document B (Fire Safety) and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) as well as the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) UKCA and CE marking requirements.
Industry Influence
Active contributor to cross-industry technical committees and British Standards working groups, representing the roofing and cladding sector.
Major contributor to NFRC Sheeting & Cladding Committee and associated working groups, supporting revisions to The Blue Book and associated technical guidance.
Authored and supported technical guidance for:
| Metal Roofing and Cladding Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) |
| National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) |
| Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association (MGMA) |
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