SFE Launch of ‘Women in Façades Network'

The Society of Façade Engineering is pleased to invite you to the launch of our ‘Women in Façades Network'

Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025

Time: 18:00 arrivals and registration,18:30 presentation start

Location: Buro Happold offices, The Featherstone Building, 66 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AL

We are celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 and welcome you to join us to hear from some inspirational women in our Façade Engineering Network:

Camille Destres,

Associate Director, Facades, BB7

Camille will be presenting the findings of the SFE “Women shaping facades” survey, covering responses received from all membership grades and professional background to inform how SFE can support its members throughout their careers.

Neesha Gopal,

Façade Specialist, Partner, Foster + Partners

Neesha will describe her journey in Façade Engineering from Architect to Façade Consultant, to Developer / Main Contractor and finally back to Architecture, providing an insight on the range of opportunities available to women in the industry and the progress that has been made for inclusivity and equality in the industry.

Sara Arbos,

PhD , CEO Bellapart (and SFE award winner 2024 for L’Oréal, 14 Rue Royale)

Sara will present her view of the industry, as one of the few women in a leadership position working for a specialist contractor. She provides an alternative view of the industry from the construction side.

A presentation from Buro Happold (TBC)

The event will be followed by refreshments and networking.

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