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* Date 4TH MAY 2022 * Venue MERCURE PICCADILLY × * About The Event * Speakers * Schedule * Partners * Register * Image Gallery * More + Video Gallery FAQ Venue Contact Socials -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date 4th May 2022 Venue Mercure Piccadilly * About The Event * Speakers * Schedule * Partners * Register * Image Gallery * More + Video Gallery FAQ Venue Contact Socials ABOUT THE EVENT Zak World of Façades is an international conference series on façade design & engineering. The event has attracted over 27,000 delegates across its 80+ completed editions as on date. It is designed as a one day conference and is currently being organised in over 30 countries in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia), South Asia (India & Sri Lanka), South East Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam & Indonesia), East Asia (Hong Kong, South Korea, China & Japan), Africa (Kenya, Egypt, Morocco & South Africa), Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Ireland, Denmark & Sweden), Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) and North America (USA & Canada). This edition is the 89th global edition and the 6th edition in UK which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions from leading solution providers. Visit www.zakwof.com for details of the previously executed events. WHO SHOULD ATTEND The event is ideal for Architects, Developers, General/Main Contractors, Façade Consultants, Façade Contractors, Sustainability/ESD Consultants, Fire Consultants, Glass Processors, Structural Consultants, Cost Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, PMC’s and related building specifiers. INSIGHTFUL DIALOGUES & NETWORKING Hear from experts in the domain of façade design, engineering, procuring and execution on their views on constructing high-performance, safe, sustainable and long lasting façades with the latest techniques and tools available. Also, network with other industry peers and leading manufacturers & solution providers to the façade industry. KEY NUMBERS 89 Edition 30 Speakers and Panelist 4 Sessions 1 Day SAFETY GUIDELINES Currently, there are no mandatory covid restrictions in place during the time of the event as announced by the local authorities. However, we will be incorporating the below hygiene measures to ensure a safe environment * Implementation of disinfection protocols in all areas by the venue housekeeping team * Availability of sanitisers at multiple locations * Counters, seats and tables in common areas are disinfected after every use Our host venue Mercure Piccadilly has rolled out a safety and hygiene program which will be in action at the event. Click here to view the factsheet. Any additional governmental mandate that is in place during the event time will be strictly followed. Please check this section for latest information. Wearing of masks is optional and there is no proof of vaccination required to attend the event. However, we encourage if people wear a mask wherever possible. Should the requirements change prior to the event, we will endeavour to notify you promptly. We solicit your cooperation on the same. Stay safe. We look forward to welcoming you back to our events. SPEAKERS Our speakers and panelists are domain experts and will ensure that the content presented at the event is meaningful with key takeaways to ponder upon. ALEX ESFAHANI Associate, Chapman Taylor ALEX ESFAHANI Associate, Chapman Taylor Topic: The Essential Shift to Net Zero Carbon Within Architecture View Profile ALLAN HURDLE Technical Consultant, Serge Ferrari I Stamisol UK ALLAN HURDLE Technical Consultant, Serge Ferrari I Stamisol UK Topic: Why Euroclass A2 Façade Membranes Play an Essential Role for Fire Safety at High-rise and High-risk Buildings View Profile CHRIS DAVIS Composites Manager - Glass Division EMIEA, HB Fuller / Kömmerling Chemie CHRIS DAVIS Composites Manager - Glass Division EMIEA, HB Fuller / Kömmerling Chemie Topic: Changing our Expectations of Insulated Glass Using High Performance Warm Edge Technology View Profile CHRIS THOMPSON Global Product Manager, Tenmat CHRIS THOMPSON Global Product Manager, Tenmat Topic: Fire Protection of Façades Using Intumescent Technology View Profile DAMIAN ROGAN Director of Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan DAMIAN ROGAN Director of Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan Topic: The World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower View Profile GURPRIT BASSI Associate Director, Wintech Façade Engineering GURPRIT BASSI Associate Director, Wintech Façade Engineering Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile HENDRIK KÖSTER Head of Business Area - Internet of Façades, Schüco International HENDRIK KÖSTER Head of Business Area - Internet of Façades, Schüco International Topic: Unleashing the Power of Digital Building Envelopes View Profile IAN SIMPSON Founding Partner, SimpsonHaugh Architects IAN SIMPSON Founding Partner, SimpsonHaugh Architects Topic: Texture, Grain & Colour View Profile JAMES BRACKENREED-JOHNSTON Head of Façades, Proctor Group JAMES BRACKENREED-JOHNSTON Head of Façades, Proctor Group Topic: Façade Design: Airtightness Simplified View Profile JOHN GOUDIE Senior Design Manager, Bowmer & Kirkland JOHN GOUDIE Senior Design Manager, Bowmer & Kirkland Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile JOHN WILLIAMS Technical Director - Façade Engineering, WSP JOHN WILLIAMS Technical Director - Façade Engineering, WSP Topic: Mind The Gap View Profile LISA FERNANDES Associate Director, AECOM LISA FERNANDES Associate Director, AECOM Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile MERL FORRER Associate | Fire Engineer, Design Fire Consultants MERL FORRER Associate | Fire Engineer, Design Fire Consultants Topic: Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect View Profile MICHAEL CAMBDEN Architect Director, BDP MICHAEL CAMBDEN Architect Director, BDP Topic: Reimagining the Architecture of Manchester’s Knowledge Corridor View Profile MIGUEL SILVA Technical Director, Effisus MIGUEL SILVA Technical Director, Effisus Topic: Futureproofing Your Projects - A1 Fire Rated Membranes View Profile NAOKI WOODWARD Director - Head of Façades, Ramboll NAOKI WOODWARD Director - Head of Façades, Ramboll Topic: 'The Modern Mill’ Translating Manchester’s Iconic Industrial Heritage to Modern Methods of Construction in a Net Zero Environment View Profile NICK COLLEDGE Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup NICK COLLEDGE Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup Topic: When Less Is More View Profile PHIL DOYLE Director, 5plus Architects PHIL DOYLE Director, 5plus Architects Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile RHODRI EVANS Façade Consultant, Billings Design Associates RHODRI EVANS Façade Consultant, Billings Design Associates Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile ROB SWIFT Project Sales Manager, Outokumpu ROB SWIFT Project Sales Manager, Outokumpu Topic: Stainless Steel as a Façade Material – Sustainable, Aesthetic, Durable View Profile ROSS BOWMAN Associate, Hawkins\Brown ROSS BOWMAN Associate, Hawkins\Brown Topic: Façades in the Context of Modern Methods of Construction View Profile SANDRA SCOLASTRA Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup SANDRA SCOLASTRA Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup Topic: When Less Is More View Profile STEPHANIE GODARD Business Development Manager, Eastman STEPHANIE GODARD Business Development Manager, Eastman Topic: Introduction to A Bird Protection Safety Interlayer with Saflex Flysafe 3D View Profile STEPHEN TANNO Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International KG STEPHEN TANNO Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International KG Topic: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? View Profile SCHEDULE The event agenda is split into multiple sessions separated by networking break-out sessions. Session 1 (08:50 - 10:20) 08.00 - 08.50 Delegate Registration & Networking 08.50 - 09.00 Welcome Address 09.00 - 09.25 Mind The Gap The what, why and how… But which one? John Williams Technical Director - Façade Engineering, WSP View Profile 09.25 - 09.50 Reimagining the Architecture of Manchester’s Knowledge Corridor Expressing the vision Responding to function Articulating a place for 21st century research and education Michael Cambden Architect Director, BDP View Profile 09.50 - 10.10 Unleashing the Power of Digital Building Envelopes Internet of Façades ID tags & functionality Benefits of digitalising façades Next steps: Real-time data on façades Hendrik Köster Head of Business Area - Internet of Façades, Schüco International View Profile 10.10 - 10.25 Stainless Steel as a Façade Material – Sustainable, Aesthetic, Durable Sustainable features of stainless steel Deco Linen as façade finish and its influence on aesthetical appearance Highly corrosion resistance duplex grades for demanding environments Rob Swift Project Sales Manager, Outokumpu View Profile 10.25 - 10.45 Networking Tea / Coffee Break Session 2 (10.45 - 12.40) 10.45 - 11.10 The World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower Adopting a holistic low carbon strategy Use of natural ventilation in a high-rise Resilient design Future workplace Damian Rogan Director of Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan View Profile 11.10 - 11.25 Façade Design: Airtightness Simplified Approach to façade design that offers a safer and simplified system Energy efficiency improvements from airtightness modelling can improve the built up wall design Unique market leading technology that is being welcomed into the façade industry and by warranty providers James Brackenreed-Johnston Head of Façades, Proctor Group View Profile 11.25 - 11.45 Façades in the Context of Modern Methods of Construction Combining unitised façades with precast superstructure Continuity of design intent Challenges of embodied carbon analysis Ross Bowman Associate, Hawkins\Brown View Profile 11.45 - 12.10 'The Modern Mill’ Translating Manchester’s Iconic Industrial Heritage to Modern Methods of Construction in a Net Zero Environment History and context of façade design compared with current aspirations and key challenges in achieving NZC (net zero carbon) How the use of both UHPC (ultra high performance concrete) and traditional pre-cast façades can help clients achieve their NZC aspirations Fenestration design and weather performance considerations - meeting 21st century expectations Naoki Woodward Director - Head of Façades, Ramboll View Profile 12.10 - 12.40 Texture, Grain & Colour Unitised curtain wall façades Through-coloured precast concrete façades Brick faced UHPC façades Brick & glazed tile faced precast façades Ian Simpson Founding Partner, SimpsonHaugh Architects View Profile 12.40 - 13.40 Networking Lunch Break SESSION 3 (13.40 - 15.25) 13.40 - 14.00 Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect The ages of fire engineering: Infant, adolescent, adult, mature Has the pendulum swung so far? Reasonable skill and care Key messages Merl Forrer Associate | Fire Engineer, Design Fire Consultants View Profile 14.00 - 14.15 Why Euroclass A2 Façade Membranes Play an Essential Role for Fire Safety at High-rise and High-risk Buildings Learnings from the Grenfell tragedy Why we need updated standards for membranes Technical data: What do you have to look for and which independent test certificates are essential Why we need to look at the whole wall system Allan Hurdle Technical Consultant, Serge Ferrari I Stamisol UK View Profile 14.15 - 14.30 Futureproofing Your Projects - A1 Fire Rated Membranes Breather & AVCL membranes & systems Overview on solutions fully tested and approved, since 2011 covering 100% of UK façade applications The importance of weatherproofing design - Case studies Miguel Silva Technical Director, Effisus View Profile 14.30 - 14.50 When Less Is More Is triple glazing more sustainable? Opportunities for re-using façade materials Designing out waste Sandra Scolastra Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup View Profile Nick Colledge Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup View Profile 14.50 - 15.05 Changing our Expectations of Insulated Glass Using High Performance Warm Edge Technology Replacing insulating glass - What cost? Improve the life expectancy of insulated glass Improved energy efficiency for free Chris Davis Composites Manager - Glass Division EMIEA, HB Fuller / Kömmerling Chemie View Profile 15.05 - 15.20 A Bird Protection Safety Interlayer with Saflex Flysafe 3D Why do birds collide with glass? Building regulations, inclusion into sustainable standard Existing and new bird protection solutions Stephanie Godard Business Development Manager, Eastman View Profile 15.20 - 15.45 Networking Tea/Coffee Break Session 4 (15.45 - 17.05) 15.45 - 16.05 The Essential Shift to Net Zero Carbon Within Architecture Net Zero Carbon Design philosophy Proof of concept Alex Esfahani Associate, Chapman Taylor View Profile 16.05 - 16.20 Fire Protection of Façades Using Intumescent Technology How to maintain ventilation and still limit fire spread Intumescent technology: How does it work? Improved fire protection with cost savings for brick façade constructions Chris Thompson Global Product Manager, Tenmat View Profile 16.20 - 17.05 Panel Discussion: Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient? How much consideration is given to the role of façades in construction sector’s roadmap to CO2nstruct Zero? Material passports and circular economy: Ensure a sustainable pathway to construction Material of the future: Making solicitous choice with reduced embodied carbon levels What tools are available in design and from industry to enable stakeholders to achieve the NetZero targets? When specifying materials for façades is end of life a consideration? Moderator Stephen Tanno Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International KG View Profile Panelist Phil Doyle Director, 5plus Architects View Profile Panelist Lisa Fernandes Associate Director, AECOM View Profile Panelist Rhodri Evans Façade Consultant, Billings Design Associates View Profile Panelist John Goudie Senior Design Manager, Bowmer & Kirkland View Profile Panelist Gurprit Bassi Associate Director, Wintech Façade Engineering View Profile 17.05 - 17.10 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference The programme is correct at time of publishing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or excuse themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight. You can find the most up-to-date programme on this website. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARTNERS Meet our industry leading suppliers who play a key role in this event. Visit their booths to know more about their products & solutions and how they can help play a role in defining your projects. Presenting Partner Associate Partners EVENT REGISTRATION Register for in-person attendance below. All our registrations are subject to validation from our team. More details in the FAQ section. TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR COMPLIMENTARY SEATS: Complimentary seats are reserved exclusively for Architects, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Fabricators, Government Officials & PMC's. The organizers reserve the right to allocate these complimentary seats at their discretion. IMAGE GALLERY Images from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades All DUBAI 2021 LONDON 2021 NEW YORK 2021 SYDNEY 2019 MANCHESTER 2019 Load more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO GALLERY Snippets from a select previous global editions of Zak World of Façades * New York 2021 * Dubai 2021 * London 2021 * Sydney 2019 * Manchester 2019 * Singapore 2019 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about the event. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? A limited number of complimentary seats on first come first serve basis are reserved for Architects, Façade Consultants, Developers, Government Officials, Project Management Consultants, Main Contractors, Sustainability Consultants, Fire Consultants, Façade Contractors, Cost Consultants, etc. The online registration process needs to be followed to attain your entry pass for the event. Please note that the complimentary seats allocation are under the jurisdiction of the organizers. If you are a product/material supplier and intend to attend the conference, there would be a delegate fee of GBP 500 + VAT applicable per delegate. IS THE ONLINE REGISTRATION THE FINAL STEP? The online registration acts as an “Interest” for attending the conference. An internal system evaluates the registrations received and issues the confirmation/entry pass accordingly. The online registration alone DOES NOT stand confirmed without a confirmation/entry pass email from the organizers. HOW LONG DOES TO IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION/ENTRY PASS POST THE ONLINE REGISTRATION? If successfully approved, the confirmation number/pass is sent within 3-4 working days of registration or earlier. It is advisable to check your spam/junk folders as there maybe chances of the email landing in those folders. If you have not received your confirmation within the stipulated timeframe, please write to the organisers/reply on the acknowledgment email to check on the status. CAN I USE MY PERSONAL ID TO REGISTER? It is highly recommended that you use your company/official email id for registration to avoid any confirmation delay CAN I REGISTER AT THE VENUE DIRECTLY? No. All registrations are pre-approved online and no on-spot registrations are encouraged. I RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM ONE OF THE SPONSORS. DOES IT QUALIFY AS ENTRY PASS? The invitation copy from the sponsors DOES NOT qualify as the entry pass. The invite mentions the registration process at the last page. All the recipients of these invitation copies are advised to follow the online registration process to attain their passes to be able to attend the event. CAN THE REGISTRATION BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COLLEAGUE FROM THE SAME ORGANISATION? No. If you are not able to attend the conference after receiving your confirmation number/pass you will not be able to transfer the registration to your colleague. WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING/SHOW AT THE REGISTRATION DESK TO COLLECT THE DELEGATE BADGE & KIT? The registrations start at 0800 hrs. The team at the registration desk will be fully equipped with the details of those confirmed to attend. If your registration is confirmed, you will only be asked to quote your registration number and drop your visiting cards at the registration desk to collect your badge and kit. HOW DO I GET A COPY OF THE PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED AT THE EVENT? Post the conference, the organisers will be uploading all the presentations who's permission has been received to distribute online at this event website. WHAT ARE THE INCLUSIONS IN A FULL DAY CONFERENCE SESSION? The full-day conference will include access to the conference hall, exhibit area, lunch and networking session, delegate kits and presentation copies. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LIMIT OF COMPLIMENTARY PASSES PER FIRM? If your firm is on our guest list, then a maximum of 1-4 delegates passes per firm are allocated depending on the firm size. However, the seat allocation is on first come first serve basis. WHEN IS THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION? As the seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis, the registration will close once the hall seating capacity is reached. WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE FOR COVID-19? Apart from the high standard hygiene protocols and checks from the Mercure Piccadilly team, we will be implementing the standard operating procedures and guidelines mandated by the local authorities to ensure a safe event. Please refer to the detailed safety precautions at the top of this page. WILL THIS BE A HYBRID EVENT? No. The event will be 100% in-person only. VENUE Kindly reach the venue on 4th May, 2022 at 8:00 am ADDRESS Mercure Piccadilly, The International Suite, Portland St, Manchester M1 4PH, United Kingdom CONTACT US Get in touch with us if you have any query regarding the event, registration, sponsorship or any other general query. Full Name * Email * Company Name * Contact Number * Message * Submit Your message was successfully sent! We will reply to you at the earliest. OK By submitting this form, you consent to our privacy policy. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site you consent cookies. OK Cookie Policy SOCIAL FEED #ZAKWOF We actively promote this event through our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Follow our pages to be updated with the latest information regarding the event. @zakwof 2 days ago Hear expert views on “Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient?" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. @schueco @5plusarchitects @aecom @Billings design associates Design Consultants Bowmer and Kirkland Wintech Façade Engineering #zakwof #facades Read more 1 Comment Zak World of Façades 2 days ago Hear expert views on “Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient?" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the initial lineup of speakers, log onto www.facades.uk.com Schüco International KG 5plus architects AECOM Billings Design Consultants Bowmer and Kirkland Wintech Façade Engineering #zakwof #facades Read more 1 Comment zakwof 2 days ago Hear expert views on “Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient?" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more info on the conference, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/Yxlfl1qfzw Read more Like Comment zakwof 2 days ago Hear expert views on “Façades as Carbon Sinks for NetZero Buildings: Are the existing standards and calculation methods sufficient?" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more info on the conference, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/Yxlfl1qfzw Read more Like Comment @zakwof 2 days ago Merl Forrer of Design Fire Consultants will be delivering his presentation titled "Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades Read more 2 Comment Zak World of Façades 2 days ago Merl Forrer of Design Fire Consultants will be delivering his presentation titled "Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the initial lineup of speakers, log onto www.facades.uk.com #zakwof #facades Read more 1 Comment zakwof 2 days ago Merl Forrer of @DesignFires will be delivering his presentation titled "Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information and complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/ucC2gtYfT1 Read more Like Comment zakwof 2 days ago Merl Forrer of @DesignFires will be delivering his presentation titled "Fire Engineering: The Pendulum Effect" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information and complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/ucC2gtYfT1 Read more Like Comment @zakwof 3 days ago John WIlliams of @wspuk will be delivering his presentation titled "Mind The Gap" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades Read more 4 Comment Zak World of Façades 3 days ago John WIlliams of WSP in the UK will be delivering his presentation titled "Mind the Gap" at the Zak World of Façades United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and the initial lineup of speakers, log onto www.facades.uk.com #zakwof #facades Read more Like Comment zakwof 3 days ago John WIlliams of @WSP_UK will be delivering his presentation titled "Mind the Gap" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/1u86BDprLs Read more 3 Comment zakwof 3 days ago John WIlliams of @WSP_UK will be delivering his presentation titled "Mind the Gap" at the @zakwof United Kingdom edition on 04th May 2022 in Manchester. For more information on the conference and complete lineup of speakers, visit the link in bio. #zakwof #facades https://t.co/1u86BDprLs Read more 3 Comment Load More #ZAKWOF * * * * Organized by Zak Exhibitions & Conferences | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy × ALEX ESFAHANI Associate, Chapman Taylor * Alexander joined Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio in 2016 as part of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on the Residential and Mixed-Use sectors. He has experience working on a wide range of projects at all work stages, with recent projects including Manchester Goods Yard which was successfully handed over in 2021. His areas of expertise are Residential, Workplace, Responsible Design and Net Zero Carbon. Alexander is passionate about creative design and has been instrumental in developing our sustainability strategy and a number of R&D initiatives. As a key member of Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Steering Group and Manchester Studio Champion, he promotes and coordinates environmental principles and best practice within the company. 15.45 - 16.05 THE ESSENTIAL SHIFT TO NET ZERO CARBON WITHIN ARCHITECTURE × ALLAN HURDLE Technical Consultant, Serge Ferrari I Stamisol UK * Allan Hurdle has been involved in the HVAC Industry for over 30 years, specialising in smoke control and HVAC products. He has held roles as Managing Director of Elta Fans, Vice President of FlaktWoods UK and acted as an advisor to a number of ventilation product manufacturers. He is involved with several of the post-Hackitt report Industry Response Groups and is chair of the BSI H25/05 working-group on new guides for service and maintenance of smoke products. He has recently provided articles on competence for the CIBSE journal and on the SCA UKAS approved IFC scheme for the CIC. Allan now works as a consultant for Stamisol UK, in raising the awareness of euro class A2 Vertical breather membranes into the UK buildings market developed for additional building safety in times of fire. 14.00 - 14.15 WHY EUROCLASS A2 FAÇADE MEMBRANES PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE FOR FIRE SAFETY AT HIGH-RISE AND HIGH-RISK BUILDINGS × CHRIS DAVIS Composites Manager - Glass Division EMIEA, HB Fuller / Kömmerling Chemie * Chris Davis has responsibility for product management of the H.B.Fuller / Kömmerling Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive range of products for glass lamination. He has been in his current role at H.B.Fuller / Kömmerling since 2012 working in the building product sector within the Façade Business development team. His role requires close liason with existing and prospective LOCA customers to assist both in business and product development. He works closely with building industry designers, engineers and academic institutions to understand shifts in market and regulatory requirements. Communicating these changes to internal technical and business functions is a key component of his role. Previous to joining H.B.Fuller / Kömmerling Chris managed specialist lamination production facilities for Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd before joining the P.U.K.L technical services team in 1993. Chris gained valuable business development experience over the seventeen years spent building his own specialist structural glass manufacturing business. 14.50 - 15.05 CHANGING OUR EXPECTATIONS OF INSULATED GLASS USING HIGH PERFORMANCE WARM EDGE TECHNOLOGY × CHRIS THOMPSON Global Product Manager, Tenmat * Chris Thompson has been involved in the passive fire protection industry for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in the R&D, fire testing, certification and development of passive fire protection and firestopping materials for the construction market. This includes the design, installation and witnessing of multiple fire resistance tests to ASTM, UL, BS and EN fire test standards with UK, European and US based fire test laboratories. As well as fire testing of products for use in fire rated walls, floors and ceilings, there has been a particular focus on the fire testing of cavity fire barrier products and external wall systems in recent years. He is also an active member of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and involved in working task groups on firestopping systems. 16.05 - 16.20 FIRE PROTECTION OF FAÇADES USING INTUMESCENT TECHNOLOGY × DAMIAN ROGAN Director of Façade Engineering, Eckersley O'Callaghan * Damian established Eckersley O’Callaghan’s facade engineering group in 2012 and today leads a team of 30 engineers in London while supporting offices in the US, Hong Kong and Sydney. EOC has built a reputation for design and innovation across structures and facades and is engaged on eye-catching projects around the world. Damian is heavily involved in the practice’s R&D and low-carbon design initiatives and is a member of the CWCT sustainability committee. 10.45 - 11.10 THE WORLD’S TALLEST HYBRID TIMBER TOWER × HENDRIK KÖSTER Head of Business Area - Internet of Façades, Schüco International * Hendrik Köster has a wealth of experience in product management that he has amassed over the last decade, both professionally and academically. He holds a Masters in Engineering Management from the University of Münster and his BA in Engineering had a focus on Human Computer Interacting and International Management. Since joining Schüco in 2015, he has held various roles at the company’s headquarters in Germany, all with a focus on smart buildings. He is now head of the Internet of Façades business area, working to unleash the full power of the digital building envelope and help the company’s partners and clients all over the world to build the façades of the future. 09.50 - 10.10 UNLEASHING THE POWER OF DIGITAL BUILDING ENVELOPES × IAN SIMPSON Founding Partner, SimpsonHaugh Architects United by the shared belief that high quality design has the power to transform cities, Ian Simpson co-founded SimpsonHaugh with Rachel Haugh in 1987. Ian has played an integral role in building the practice’s reputation as leading urban and civic architects, initiating and overseeing all design. Ian is a passionate advocate of revitalising cities using a contemporary architectural language and high quality design. He champions tall, mixed use, high density, sustainable and viable propositions which engender a sense of community through identity, and act as symbols of civic pride, confidence and ambition. As a tall building resident himself, Ian understands first-hand the benefits of urban, high density living. Ian has lectured extensively, nationally and internationally, about architecture and SimpsonHaugh’s work. Recently, he spoke at the 2013 Council For Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) conference in London, he was keynote speaker at the 2017 Manchester Evening News Property Lunch, and in 2018 was a representative for New London Architecture (NLA)’s Tall Buildings programme. 12.10 - 12.40 TEXTURE, GRAIN & COLOUR × JAMES BRACKENREED-JOHNSTON Head of Façades, Proctor Group * James Brackenreed-Johnston joined the A. Proctor Group in 2019 as Specification Manager for the London Area. James has many years of experience in the high rise sector, focusing on façade design, regulation compliance and innovation. By advocating a systems based approach to airtightness in façades we have simplified the build-up of through wall designs and pushed forward the specification and completion of safer and more robust solutions utilising technically advanced materials with proven performance. For over 80 years the A. Proctor Group have supplied technically advanced product solutions for all parts of the building envelope. In the façade and high rise sector, the ground breaking Wraptite self-adhesive and vapour permeable external air barrier membrane improves airtightness and simplifies design, installation and detailing, while lowering costs and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The A. Proctor Group’s experience of hygrothermal modelling and understanding of the balance of heat, air and moisture within the building envelope gives specifiers confidence in achieving a robust and effective envelope design 11.10 - 11.25 FAÇADE DESIGN: AIRTIGHTNESS SIMPLIFIED × JOHN WILLIAMS Technical Director - Façade Engineering, WSP * John Williams is a Technical Director within the WSP Façade Engineering team, based in Manchester. John has 27 years’ experience within façade industry, ranging from hands-on installation to project and design management across Specialist Contractor, Principal Contractor / Developer and Consultant appointments. John has a keen interest in all things related to façade, from concept to design development and Construction. John’s background contributes to a well-rounded and holistic approach to Façade Engineering. 09.00 - 09.25 MIND THE GAP × MICHAEL CAMBDEN Architect Director, BDP * Michael Cambden is an Architect Director at BDP, one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary design practices. For the past fifteen years he has focused on the successful design of university buildings and masterplans, has delivered projects in both the UK and China, and now leads BDP’s education and sci-tech projects across the North. A talented designer and hands-on director, Michael draws on his experience delivering large, high-profile projects to influence early-stage academic briefing and concepts designs, ensuring the architecture respond directly to the client vision. He has a detailed understanding of contemporary science and education environments and is focused on creating innovative, sustainable buildings that inspire learning communities and facilitate world-class research. Michael has recently delivered projects for Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Warwick. 09.25 - 09.50 REIMAGINING THE ARCHITECTURE OF MANCHESTER’S KNOWLEDGE CORRIDOR × MIGUEL SILVA Technical Director, Effisus * Miguel Silva has a relevant past experience of more than 15 years in the construction industry covering a wide range of façade systems in the weatherproofing thematic as well as special refurbishment, recladding and remedial works. With over 100 major projects completed as a weatherproofing consultant as well as technical project manager, he’s currently focused on the UK market on the façade weather proofing. Some of the recent projects ongoing in this region are the One Nine Elms (R&F Properties), 9 Millbank and Ergon House (St. Edward – Berkeley Group), Design District (Knight Dragon), Chelsea Creek and London Dock (St. George Berkeley Group). Having a notable knowledge of the façade envelope weatherproofing requirements for the commercial, residential, educational and public sector, Miguel leads his team to deliver distinctive and complete support to the façade industry being responsible for the façade project design and specification, project and client support and research & development at EFFISUS. 14.15 - 14.30 FUTUREPROOFING YOUR PROJECTS - A1 FIRE RATED MEMBRANES × NAOKI WOODWARD Director - Head of Façades, Ramboll * Naoki has extensive specialist façade experience in design and technical consulting/project management roles and is currently the Head of Facades for Ramboll UK. He brings his industry experience/knowledge of both UK and international projects to the team and is actively involved in the progression of the façade engineering discipline supporting academic institutes. Having worked in supply chain, for a main contractor and in consultancy roles this unique perspective gives him an excellent appreciation of the constraints and challenges in façade design, procurement, manufacture, and delivery. 11.45 - 12.10 'THE MODERN MILL’ TRANSLATING MANCHESTER’S ICONIC INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TO MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION IN A NET ZERO ENVIRONMENT × NICK COLLEDGE Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup * Nick Colledge is the co-leader of Arup's Façade Engineering team in Manchester. He has been with Arup for over ten years. Nick has a keen interest in building envelope design for sustainability, building performance and fire performance. He started his career as a mechanical engineer, which enhances his facade engineering skills to find integrated solutions that can solve many project challenges. Nick’s projects include, Everton F.C’s new stadium, New Victoria residential development, The Bower Old Street, The Londoner Hotel, and the Museums and Art Galleries Survival Strategies publication. He has developed skills in several specialist areas such as, fire and facade performance, application of digital tools, diagnostic and remediation, energy analysis, and project management. 14.30 - 14.50 WHEN LESS IS MORE × ROB SWIFT Project Sales Manager, Outokumpu * Rob Swift studied engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, obtaining bachelor’s degree before going on to achieve master’s degree in Advanced Engineering and Management. He then drove engineering and operational innovations at Outokumpu UK before advancing in a commercially strategic role. His current role is to develop global project sales for stainless steel in sectors such as aesthetical architecture, storage tanks & pressure vessels and nuclear/renewable energy at Outokumpu. 10.10 - 11.25 STAINLESS STEEL AS A FAÇADE MATERIAL – SUSTAINABLE, AESTHETIC, DURABLE × SANDRA SCOLASTRA Associate | Façade Engineering, Arup * Sandra Scolastra is the co-leader of Arup's Façade Engineering team in Manchester. She has been with Arup for over ten years. Sandra combines structural engineering skills, detailed knowledge of façades and multidisciplinary coordination skills to provide solutions that meet both the architectural intent and the client's business objectives, particularly for projects with challenging budgets. With 17 years of façade consultancy experience in the UK, Sandra's work includes Salford Central, Manchester Metropolitan University Arts and Humanities, several high-rise residential re-cladding projects, Kuwait International Airport, GES-2 House of Culture in Moscow, and many other prestigious residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, in the UK and internationally. Sandra has a growing interest in how zero waste in construction can be achieved, using circular economy principles, re-using materials, and designing out waste at every project stage. She also actively promotes biophilic design through green facades. 14.30 - 14.50 WHEN LESS IS MORE × STEPHANIE GODARD Business Development Manager, Eastman * Stéphanie Godard is working at Eastman as the Business Development Manager for the Advanced Interlayers group in Europe. She is in responsible of overseeing the relations with the architects and the façade engineers, providing an experience of over 20 years with glass and laminated glass in particular. With a background in Chemical Engineering and Advanced Chemical Technology from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Stéphanie has been providing support to glass laminators in the UK, Scandinavia, and France for many years. She now brings her passion for glass to the architectural specifying community, offering training and relevant information on high performance laminated glass made with Saflex® and Vanceva® interlayers. She is based in France. 15.05 - 15.20 A BIRD PROTECTION SAFETY INTERLAYER WITH SAFLEX FLYSAFE 3D × STEPHEN TANNO Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International KG * Stephen Tanno graduated from The University of Southampton in 1987 and worked as a Consulting Engineer for the next 16 years, including 5 years with Ove Arup in Sydney and 8 years as Group Director with Buro Happold, where he founded the Façade Engineering Group, in London. In 2003 he joined Schneider GB Ltd initially as UK Technical Director and later as UK Managing Director guiding the company to become a market leader. In 2011 He joined Seele GmbH as Projects Director, and in 2015 he joined Schueco International as Director of Pre-Constructions Services. He is a chartered engineer in both the UK and Australia and has a consistent track record of leading and delivering complex and bespoke high quality projects. He is a lateral thinker and has an all-round appreciation for design, engineering, and build-ability. He has extensive knowledge of project delivery from initial planning and design stages right through construction and handover. In recent years Stephen has collaborated with numerous architects to develop sustainable and functional façade designs that went on to be implemented to a realistic budget through a reliable delivery mechanism by close collaboration with façade contractors. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × PHIL DOYLE Director, 5plus Architects Phil is a Founding Director of 5plus Architects. He has worked on a range of landmark, award-winning projects across a variety of sectors, including an extensive portfolio of award-winning workplace projects. Phil’s key expertise is in providing strategic architectural advice and direction to complex developments. This expertise spans many sectors and includes the cross over between masterplanning, architecture and interiors. Phil sits on the British Council for Offices (BCO) Northern Chapter Committee having spent four years as Regional Chairman (2018-2021) and was also a BCO Regional Awards judge between 2010-13. Phil has chaired seminars, spoken at events and sat on the organising committee for the BCO Conference in Manchester in 2012. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × RHODRI EVANS Façade Consultant, Billings Design Associates Principle of Billings Design Associates Dublin. Rhodri has collaborated with them since 2016 and is a registered architect and Member of the Society of Façade Engineering. Rhodri has worked on the detailed design, testing and installation of prestigious projects such as MECD Manchester with Mecanoo, BDP and Balfour Beatty and Manchester’s SODA with FCB Studio. Rhodri has worked on the design specification and delivery of major residential projects including Once Crown Place, One Nine Elms with KPF and the Wardian with Glenn Howells in London. With over 30 years of experience he has worked on super prime office projects such as 100 Liverpool Street with Hopkins architects. His experience includes international collaboration and experience with specialist façade sub contractors in China and Europe. Building typologies include residential pencil towers, higher education super prime office and mixed use including retail. Façade package values range from £10 m to £70m. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × JOHN GOUDIE Senior Design Manager, Bowmer & Kirkland John Goudie is senior technical figure working for Bowmer + Kirkland who have been busy helping to shape the skyline of Manchester over the last two decades. Johns has over 20 years’ experience with both design and on site project management positions an now uses this knowledge and experience to help deliver some of the North West most ambitious facade schemes and thrives on working up details to push the boundaries of what is perceived possible. The focus of Johns projects recently have been on key higher education developments and tendering projects as part of our pre-construction team at Bowmer + Kirkland. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × LISA FERNANDES Associate Director, AECOM Lisa has 15 years of experience working in the facade industry both in consultancy and contractor environments. She has a solid understanding of fundamental design principles, her repertoire lends itself to all sectors of the discipline, completing projects both in the UK and international. These experiences have allowed Lisa to build a portfolio ranging from design and analysis to managing the Contractor tender process from a technical perspective. Lisa has a keen interest in envelope design for building performance with notable projects in her portfolio including 1 New Street Square, Art O’tel, Hoxton, Tate Modern II and the double curved atrium roof to the University of London’s SOAS Building. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × GURPRIT BASSI Associate Director, Wintech Façade Engineering Gurprit has a background in all areas of facades, having begun as a draughtsman for a number of Façade Subcontractors, eventually moving to an aluminium systems company, a modular building consultancy and is currently an Associate Director at Wintech Ltd, a large independent Façade Consultancy. At Wintech he has been involved with many high-profile projects and clients and is their sustainability lead. Gurprit has a Master’s degree in Façade Engineering from the University of Bath and is a Member of the Society of Façade Engineering within CIBSE. 16.20 - 17.05 FAÇADES AS CARBON SINKS FOR NETZERO BUILDINGS: ARE THE EXISTING STANDARDS AND CALCULATION METHODS SUFFICIENT? × ROSS BOWMAN Associate, Hawkins\Brown Ross Bowman is an Architect and Associate at Hawkins\Brown. For the last few years, he has been focussed on the delivery of two of the practice’s larger projects including Crossrail Tottenham Court Road station for London’s Elizabeth Line and a high-rise build-to-rent scheme in Stratford’s East Village. Ross is an advocate for modern methods of construction as a means of speeding up construction whilst maintaining high build quality, and how digital collaboration methods can help to streamline the coordination process within large multidisciplinary teams. 11.25 - 11.45 FAÇADES IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION × MERL FORRER Associate | Fire Engineer, Design Fire Consultants * Merlyn Forrer joined Design Fire Consultants in May 2019 after serving as an operational Station Manager with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) with 20 years’ service. Between 2012 and 2017, Merlyn moved into fire safety responsible for Manchester borough, providing fire safety and enforcing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for one of the largest and most complex metropolitan boroughs in the UK. Between 2017 and 2019, Merlyn has been working for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) on the response, updating guidance and national codes following the Grenfell fire tragedy. He graduated from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) with Master’s degree in Fire Engineering (distinction), is a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and is a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers, FIFireE. His research for both his Bachelors and Masters dissertations focussed on the fire performance of externally thermally insulated cladding systems and the use of organic polymer foams which he continues to research. Through his project work, involvement on committees, interaction with peers, regulators and building control authorities, Merlyn has detailed knowledge and experience of fire safety engineering, legislation and guidance document interpretation, application and enforcement. This includes fire spread on the external walls of buildings with a detailed understanding of the intent of regulations and guidance. Merlyn is regular speaker at conferences and seminars on fire safety and regulations. Merlyn has also authored papers on external fire spread, development of regulations and Firefighter safety. 13.40 - 14.00 FIRE ENGINEERING: THE PENDULUM EFFECT