Robin Halford
BA(Hons) DipArch PGCert RIBA FRICS C.Build E FCABE CMgr MCMI MCIAT
Chartered Architect, Chartered Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer, Chartered Manager and Chartered Architectural Technologist
Robin initially studied architecture, gaining his degree in 2002, prior to a successful career as a surveyor and building engineer. During this time he developed an expertise in house building and off-site fabrication technology.
A longstanding interest in historic architecture led Robin to work for English Heritage where, as part of their asset management programme, he surveyed over 30 historic sites including Marble Arch, Wellington Arch and Westminster Abbey Chapter House and Pyx Chamber.
A love of high quality design drew Robin back to architecture. He is particularly interested in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and in general management matters.
In addition to being a fully qualified architect and chartered architectural technologist, Robin is also a chartered manager and member of the Chartered Management Institute. He is a fellow of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
Professional Status
Chartered Architect – Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Registered Architect – Registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Chartered Building Surveyor – Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Chartered Building Engineer – Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Chartered Architectural Technologist – Member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Chartered Manager – Member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Architecture.
Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture.
Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice and Management in Architecture.
Skills & Experience
SOFTWARE
Revit (including parametric family creation)
Revit Essentials Autodesk Training Certificate
Revit Advanced Autodesk Training Certificate
Revit Content Creation Autodesk Training Certificate
AutoCAD (3D & 2D)
ZWCAD (3D & 2D)
3D Studio Max
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat etc.)
Adobe Dream Weaver
WordPress
Informatix Piranesi (3D Painting Tool)
Microsoft Project
ProjectLibre
Lightworks
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Tribal’s K2 (Asset Management Software)
Reason (Music Programme)
DESIGN
Establishing a Brief
Architectural Design
Concept Design
Technical Design
Advanced Detailing
Construction Drawings
Specification Writing
Tender Packages
Computer Modelling
3D Computer Detailing
STATUTORY APPROVALS
Planning Permission
Listed Building Consent
Conservation Area Consent
Planning Appeals
Building Regulation Approvals
Section 106 Agreements
Discharge of Planning Conditions
BUILDING TYPES
New Build Houses
Domestic Extensions
Residential Development
Mixed Development
Listed Buildings
Historically Significant Buildings
Scheduled Monuments
MANAGEMENT
Chartered Manager
Job Running
Client Facing Roles
Tendering
Contract Administration
Contractor’s Claims
Negotiation Scenarios
Adjudication Scenarios
Contractual Disputes
Scheduling Correspondence
Site Inspection
Design Management
Design Coordination
Team Management
Mentoring and Teaching
Management of Remote Consultants
Subcontractor Coordination
Structural Engineering Integration
Drainage Integration
M&E Integration
Building Control Liaison
Acoustic Scheme Integration
Contractor Interviews
Chairing Meetings
Minute Writing
Information Control
SPECIALISMS
Specialist Design for Off-site Fabrication
Structural Insulated Panels
Steel Detailing
Steel Fabrication Drawings
Thermal Breaks
Basement Design
Facade Retention
High Risk Urban Sites
SURVEYING
Measured Surveying
Building Surveying
Surveying Historic Buildings
Surveying Ruined Buildings
TRADE BUILDING SKILLS
Boiler Installation
General Plumbing
Underfloor Heating Installation
Radiator Installation
Copper Pipe Soldering
Power Flushing
Push-fit and Glue-fit Pipework
Structural Insulated Panel Fabrication
Structural Insulated Panel Erection (Houses)
Door Manufacture
General Carpentry
Boat Fit-Out (Kitchens, Paneling etc.)
Boat Joinery
Mirror Finish Spray Painting (To Steel)
Decorative Spray Painting (To Steel)
General Painting (Emulsion, Oil, Spray Painting)
Mastic Application
Bathroom Fitting