LEVIAT, SIDERISE AND IBSTOCK UNITE FOR HIGH-RISE FAÇADE SAFETY PANEL AT LONDON UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK
Leviat, a global leader in engineered construction connections, will co-host a major industry panel discussion at UK Construction Week London 2026, bringing together key experts from across the construction supply chain to address critical issues in high-rise façade safety and compliance.
The session, titled Inside the Wall: Delivering Safe, Compliant Masonry Façades for High-Rise Housing, will take place on Tuesday 12th May at the Housing Action Hub in ExCeL London, from 12:30pm to 1:15pm.
Leviat will co-host the panel alongside Siderise and Ibstock, focusing on improving collaboration and compliance in high-rise residential construction in the UK.
Improving Safety and Compliance in High-Rise Masonry Façades
With increasing regulatory scrutiny following landmark building safety legislation, the panel will explore how the construction industry can deliver safer, more compliant masonry façade systems for high-rise housing developments.
The discussion will take a “through-the-wall” approach, examining every layer of façade design and construction, including:
Masonry and brickwork systems
Structural support solutions
Passive fire protection systems
Critical façade interfaces
Compliance and regulatory requirements
The session aims to highlight how better coordination across the design, engineering, and manufacturing supply chain can reduce risk and improve build quality.
Industry Experts Driving Façade Safety Discussion
The panel will be hosted by Elan Penn, Training Manager at Siderise, and will feature leading industry specialists:
- 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
Together, they will provide technical insight into façade fire safety, compliance standards, and practical construction challenges on site.
Focus on Collaboration Across the Construction Supply Chain
The panel will bring together expertise from across the design-to-delivery construction process, including:
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- Structural engineering
- Architectural specification
- Fire safety engineering
- Passive house and building performance design
The goal is to support a more integrated and collaborative approach to façade design in high-rise construction, improving both safety outcomes and build efficiency.
Hosted by Elan Penn, Training Manager, Siderise, the panellists include:
- 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
Expert Insight on High-Rise Façade Design
Commenting ahead of the event, Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager – Masonry at Leviat, said:
“The complexity of high-rise masonry façades demands a joined-up, collaborative approach across the supply chain. This session brings together the right voices to lead that conversation with the technical depth the industry needs.”
Register for UK Construction Week London 2026
Industry professionals are invited to attend this high-rise façade safety panel at UK Construction Week London, which promises in-depth technical discussion and practical insights for improving compliance and construction quality.
For more information and registration, visit:
www.leviat.com
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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine
