Mr Simon Hay
Architect
TAE Accreditations
- Expert Witness
Qualifications
- Diploma Architecture, Westminster University Dip Arch (1982)
- Member, Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA (1984)
- Architects Registration Board ARB (1984)
- Diploma Arbitration, College of Estate Management DipArb (1995)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators FCIArb (1995)
- Member, International Masonry Society MIMS (2011)
- Associate, Cement and Concrete Association Associate (2015)
Expert Witness Snapshot
Expertiseâ?¢ Chartered Architect
â?¢ Bricks clay and concrete
â?¢ Damp issues
â?¢ Cladding
â?¢ Flooring
â?¢ Roofing
â?¢ Professional negligence
â?¢ Workmanship
� Façades
Experience
Simon is a practicing Chartered Architect and Expert Witness. Experienced in oral evidence and cross-examination he is a dependable and knowledgeable Expert in a range of construction issues. He has operated for many years in the field of Dispute Resolution producing over 40 CPR 35 compliant reports in the last 3 years. He has appeared in Mediations, Tribunals, and Court as an Expert Witness.
As recent CEO of the Brick Development Association he led the industry for both Standards and technical work and gives advice to members of the Association of Brickwork Contractors as an independent expert. He is a Registered CMC Mediator and is on the key BSI committees. Simon has investigated many defects and component failures and provides proposals for remedial actions. He has significant experience in roofing and cladding, including the wider external envelope and general construction.
Recent publications include:
Movement Joints in Brickwork.
Good Site Practice
Damp Preventive measures
Timber treatment
Good Basement Conversion Practice.
Diploma Architecture, Westminster University
Dip Arb, University of Reading
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of Council for the International Masonry Society
Member of the Academy of Experts
Member of Committees BSI; B519 and B525
Associate, Cement and Concrete Association
Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA
Listed on RIBA Register of Experts
Previous RIBA Assessor RIBA CPD network
Vetted UK Register of Expert Witness
Past Chairman of Hertfordshire branch of RIBA
Liveryman Tyler and Bricklayers Guild
ARB Registered Architect
Ran the leading Architecture Competition Brick Awards for 5 years