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John joined BELFOR in 2000 from the restoration industry. John was instrumental in all of BELFOR’s responses to wide area flooding surge events including; Midlands 2002, London 2005, Carlisle 2006, Cockermouth 2010. John has extensive industry knowledge particularly in the field of drying and is a member of the BELFOR European Training Team. John has also worked on numerous technical R&D projects for the BELFOR group. With over 20 years industry experience John now heads up the UK Technical Support Team, overseeing technical support for General Operations Team and forming part of the Major & Complex Loss Team on technical water damage projects. John also manages the UK's in house and external technical training. A member of the BDMA Executive John is well regarded and respected within the industry for his technical knowledge and experience.
INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- BTEC Dip Construction Technology
- IOSH
- BDMA Senior Tech / Specialist Restorer
- IICRC
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Property & Structures / Drying / Latex SRF / Machinery Restoration / Electronics Restoration / Mould Remediation / Ultrasonic Cleaning / Odour Control
SECTOR EXPERTISE
Agriculture / Construction / Education / Energy / Healthcare / Hotels / Housing Assoc. / Industrial / Local Gov. & Public Bodies / Manufacturing / Retail / Pharmaceutical / Telecoms / Utilities
KEY PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- 2014 Fire – UK: University, Historic Building
- 2014 Wide Area Flood – UK: Aquarium
- 2014 Wide Area Flood – UK: Somerset Levels
- 2014 Wide Area Flood – UK: Global Cement Manufacturer
- 2013 Wide Area Flood – UK: Global Medical Technology Manufacturer
- 2013 EOW - UK: Housing Association
- 2012 Fire – UK: Hotel & Apartment Complex
- 2011 EOW – UK: Race Track, Hospitality Suite
- 2011 Localised Flood – UK: Grade II Listed Residential Complex
- 2011 Localised Flood – UK: Television Studios & Apartment Complex
- 2010 Wide Area Flood – ROI: Grade II Listed Heritage House
- 2010 Localised Flood – UK: Department Store
- 2010 Wide Area Flood – UK: Indoor Market
- 2010 Fire – UK: International Coin Manufacturer, Production Facility