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The UK property & construction industry is a risk averse. The drivers of change, the contradictory needs of developers, users and society and the motivations of design teams are all important factors that need to be addressed if new technologies are to be adopted within the built environment.

Nick is Head of Research & Development at Hoare Lea & Partners. Over his 30 year career, starting as a design engineer, he has worked on a diverse range of projects across the globe. As part of his R&D role, Nick maintains links within the academic community and actively participates in research projects. Current research projects include a novel carbon capture system, DC power systems, energy harvesting system thinking and Building Information Management (BIM) systems.

 

He is the author of numerous papers delivered to both clients and conferences and has been responsible for a variety of industry guides and publications. He is a member of the UK Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) and taken an active and on-going role in advising on energy, electrical and air quality regulations

Hoare Lea is an international firm of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) consulting engineers. Our client-focused and design-led service is underpinned by our commitment to excellence and our passion for innovative sustainable design.

As the largest firm of MEP consulting engineers in the UK we have experience across all major market sectors. We bring over 150 years of award-winning design experience and have worked on some of the most prominent developments in the industry during this time.

We provide a holistic service and understand the importance of communication, offering services such as digital visualisation, interactive models, and our expertise in BIM. Our MEP engineers and specialists are able to cover the full life cycle from strategic definition and briefing through to occupation and long term building performance.