Simon Hay, DipArb, DipArch, RIBA, FCIArb, IFSM
Director, Technical – Architect
Achtergrond
Simon is an experienced Chartered Architect and Expert Witness who specialises in fire-related disputes. He has a strong background in investigating and assessing fire compliance and providing support to building owners, contractors, and professional teams. His expertise in designing external envelopes provides him with valuable practical insight. Additionally, he has assisted in disputes related to façade failures, such as water ingress, as well as internal matters involving stud walls, service installations, and sound issues.
Metselwerk is bijzonder interessant voor Simon, omdat hij de baksteenindustrie enkele jaren heeft geleid als CEO van de Brick Development Association.
Simon has led design teams in building an extensive portfolio of projects ranging from extending Grade 1 listed buildings to new builds such as a previous Green Building of the Year. He has designed and supervised significant developments and understands public and private commissions. Projects constructed include HQ office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, residential, and industrial buildings.
Simon has also assisted several Stirling Prize-listed nominees by providing detailed advice, including the 2016 winner Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery, the shortlisted 2015 Whitworth Gallery, and the people’s choice for the 2021 Stirling Prize, the Cambridge Mosque.
Simon has been appointed on various disputes, producing CPR 35 reports focused on architects, contractors, sub-contractors, and design. He has provided single and joint expert advice on adjudications, arbitration, mediation, and court appearances. He has been cross-examined on many occasions.
Simon kent en begrijpt de belangrijkste contractvormen, waaronder ICE, JCT, NEC en op maat gemaakte vormen.
Education and Certifications
- Arbitrage, Dip Arb: Universiteit van Reading, College of Estate Management
- Architectuur, Dip Arch: Universiteit van Westminster, RIBA 1,2,3
- ABBE Level 3 Passive Fire Protection
Publications
- Rainscreen Cladding principles and requirements (Driver Trett Magazine) 2019
- Brick Development Association: Brickwork for Severe Exposure: Movement Joints in Masonry: Sustainable Recycled Brickwork; Good Site Practice; Brick Bonds and Mortar. Various Building Studies 2012-2017
- ProTen (National Remedial Company): Timber preservation; Damp Remediation in Buildings; Basement Design. 2015.
- Eternit UK. Rainscreen Cladding Technical Brochure. 1999: Eternit Good Slating Technical Brochure 1998.
Committees
- Registratieraad voor architecten (ARB)
- Koninklijk Instituut van Britse Architecten (RIBA)
- RIBA register van architectendeskundige
- Academie voor Getuige Deskundigen
- Fellow: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Lid: Vereniging voor Bouwrecht
- Lid: Vereniging voor metselaars
- Lid: Vereniging voor brandbeveiliging