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Andy Dean

BSc (Hons), MCIOB, FSFE, Head of Facades – WSP Middle East

 

Andy has over 25 years of experience in the field of Building and Construction, ranging from structural testing within the nuclear industry to fire testing. Having established the Dubai Cladding Technology Centre and Laboratory, and operated it for 10 years, he has particular knowledge of heavy structures testing and weathertightness testing of cladding, curtain walling and building envelope systems.

He has carried out many consultancy projects as a third-party specialist in the field of building envelope technology.

Andy has a long-standing association with the CIOB.  He is currently the Chairman of the Dubai and Northern Emirates Center and he is also an experienced candidate mentor. 

He continues to provide input into the UAE code and is a regular speaker at industry technical seminars such as this one.