Speakers

Gary Cass is a highly experienced Building Control professional who has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He holds prestigious designations such as Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Chartered Building Engineer, and Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

Throughout his career, Gary has primarily held technical and strategic leadership positions within the private sector. He has been instrumental in fostering a strong team culture and has successfully obtained an Approved Inspector license for a growing warranty provider as their Managing Director. Additionally, as the Building Control Managing Director for the UK’s second-largest warranty provider Gary’s team regained their AI license and achieved independent ISO 9001 accreditation.

Gary’s profound commitment lies in safeguarding people within the built environment and enhancing the end-user experience in relation to the implementation of Building Regulations. This dedication led him to become the inaugural CIOB & LABC standards scholar, where he extensively researched the interplay between traditional building fabric and thermal upgrades under L1b. Building upon this scholarship, Gary completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, focusing his thesis on the influence of Building Control on the mental health of dwelling occupants. Presently, he is pursuing a part-time PhD with a focus on the correlation between housing and health.

In addition to his professional achievements, Gary has actively supported various esteemed organizations, including the CIC and NHBC Hackitt review groups. He has contributed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) by assisting in the development of a guidance note on cladding. Furthermore, Gary served as a former policy board member for the CIOB, leveraging his expertise to contribute to the profession’s advancement. He has also shared his knowledge and insights as a speaker at numerous professional and academic events, including conferences organized by LABC and CIOB.