Little Known Fact:

My dad had the patience to teach me to play chess when I was three years old (he was at home recovering from surgery). My game hasn’t progressed much over the years, although I did play on the Chess Team at Xaverian College, Manchester.

Client or Design Philosophy:

Some of the most critical decisions take place before the project begins, in developing the scope of work. This requires a mutual understanding between the client and structural engineer of what is required and, equally important, what is not necessary. I aim for accurate scope definition on each project as the basis for delivering high quality service.

Virtues:

I help to protect the environment by taking the bus to work.

Vices:

Too much time spent riding on buses.

Favorite Project Story:

As a teenager I spent a couple of summers working for small building contractors. On one particular residential project we were converting a house loft into bedrooms. Under difficult conditions we all managed to balance on the rafters until most of the plywood floor was installed. I relaxed too soon and stepped onto the last remaining section of sheetrock ceiling, and only managed to avoid landing in the toilet below (unoccupied) by a swift deployment of elbows over the rafters. The moral – I can think of a few but would like to hear your suggestions.

Special Interests:

I’ve always enjoyed sports and have played over the years on numerous teams including soccer, cricket, track and field, squash, badminton. I now enjoy watching my kids play sports in local teams.