Photo: Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager – Masonry, Leviat
Leviat, a world leader in engineered connections, is co-hosting a must-attend panel discussion, Inside the Wall: Delivering Safe, Compliant Masonry Facades for High-Rise Housing, at London UK Construction Week (UKCW) on Tuesday 12th May, alongside passive fire solutions specialist Siderise and clay brick innovator Ibstock. This bespoke session will bring together leading voices from across the construction supply chain to tackle critical challenges of delivering safe, compliant masonry façades for high-rise residential buildings.
Taking place at the Housing Action Hub at Excel London from 12:30-1:15pm on Tuesday 12th May, the discussion will take a through-the-wall look at masonry façades, from brickwork and masonry support systems through to fire barriers and critical interfaces.
Photo: Emmie Panagopoulos, Technical Specification Manager, Siderise
With high-rise residential construction facing intense scrutiny in the wake of landmark building safety legislation, the session will examine how closer collaboration between contractors, engineers, and façade manufacturers can deliver fully integrated façade solutions that meet today's stringent compliance demands.
Hosted by Elan Penn, Training Manager, Siderise, the panellists included:
- Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager – Masonry, Leviat
- Ian Sutherland RIBA RIAS, Design Advisor, Ibstock Futures
- Emmie Panagopoulos, Technical Specification Manager, Siderise
- Peter Gibson, Director & Passive House Designer, Hunters Architectural and Building Consultancy
Attendees can expect an in-depth, technically focused discussion that addresses building safety, regulatory compliance, and the practical lessons that reduce risk and improve quality on site. The panel brings together expertise across the full design-to-delivery chain, including structural engineering, architectural specification, fire safety, and principal design.
Photo: Elan Penn, Training Manager, Siderise
Commenting on the discussion, Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager – Masonry, Leviat said: “The complexity of high-rise masonry façades demands a joined-up, collaborative approach across the supply chain. This session assembles the right voices to lead that conversation and with the technical depth the industry needs.”
Register now to attend.
For more information visit www.leviat.com
Photo: Ian Sutherland RIBA RIAS, Design Advisor, Ibstock Futures
