Bernat has more than 20 years of experience in the technical ceramic world, particularly in ventilated façade cladding systems.  Having worked in Europe, Asia and now Australia, he possesses a thorough understanding of façade cladding for different markets with different focuses. His extensive manufacturing experience provides him with a unique perspective of how the sustainability trend is impacting the ceramic industry and façade cladding industry.  

Originally from Spain, Bernat as the director of Frontek Australia Pty Ltd was the first to introduce the extruded porcelain cladding to the Australian and New Zealand markets eight years ago.  Frontek Australia has successfully implemented innovative façade solutions in education, health, commercial and residential buildings all over Australia and New Zealand.  

Frontek Australia is committed to excellence and collaboration has strengthened relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners, ensuring seamless project execution and exceptional value. Under his direction, Frontek Australia team aim to drive further growth and innovation, continuing to set new benchmarks in the porcelain cladding industry.  

Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium. Eric has 40 years of experience in façade technologies and consulting and was involved in hundreds of prestigious projects by the most famous architects in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since the very beginning, value engineering has been his driving force, along with the belief that “ It always seems impossible until it’s done”. Out-of-the-box thinking is not just in his DNA; it is his DNA.

Eric is the inventor of “hybrid” curtain wall systems, an innovative combination of stick and unitized CW systems. The technologies are covered by an extensive patent portfolio in more than 70 countries worldwide.

“Innovating is critical, but it is not enough. The Fassada steel curtain wall technologies are carefully engineered to revolutionize the market, setting a new standard to eliminate problems and enable the impossible.”

Eric is co-founder of Fassada Steel SA, which is a Switzerland-based joint venture between the Swiss Montanstahl AG and the Belgian Fassada Group, the parent company of Fassada Technologies.

Michael’s focus is on innovation, strategy, market, channel and product development for the Australian commercial facades segment, concentrating on the development of the AZURE® Façade System.

Prior to BlueScope, Michael has extensive experience within technical design, fabrication, supply, installation and launch-to-market various facade solutions for leading global companies from Europe, North America and Asia into Australian architectural construction projects, creating solutions in ventilated facade material in steel, aluminium, porcelain, terracotta, engineered stone, cementitious and composite metal/wood laminated façade panels.

Neil leads Inhabit's Sydney team in maintaining technical quality and engineering consulting. He is an internationally respected façade specialist with a particular focus on delivering major projects and iconic buildings with leading international architects. Neil has more than 30 years’ international experience working in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Neil has worked with project teams to deliver the façades of some of the iconic buildings of the City of London skyline as well as providing strategic façade advice to projects across London, Birmingham and Manchester, including the Elephant Park Development and the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village in Birmingham. While based in the UK Neil was a member of the CWCT standards committee involved in updating the Standard for Systemised Building Envelopes.

In Australia Neil has provided façade technical input across the delivery of numerous developments, including Barangaroo South and the ICC in Sydney, Victoria Harbour in Melbourne and the RNA development in Brisbane and as the façade design manager, he delivered the façade of the Brisbane Supreme Court and District Courts project.

Inspired by SOM’s legacy of innovation, Scott designs spaces that incorporate emerging technologies in balance with human needs. Since joining SOM in 1998, he has championed the studio’s interdisciplinary approach to design, which brings engineers, planners and myriad specialists into the creative process from the earliest sketches. Scott is an avid outdoorsman—he draws inspiration from nature, infusing his work with biophilic design elements. Scott is an expert in creating elegant solutions from complex design parameters: from Central Place Sydney, an emerging tech hub and one of the city’s most significant developments in recent years; to the Shenzhen headquarters of WeBank, China’s first online-only bank; to One Bangkok—the largest private development in Thailand’s history—a 16-hectare urban district in the heart of one of Asia’s fastest growing cities. Scott was part of the design team for Terminal 3 at the world-famous Changi Airport in Singapore, consistently ranked among the world’s best airports, known for its soaring living walls and kinetic, light-filtering roof. Currently, Scott is leading the redesign of the Chicago Loop’s busiest transit station and a significant expansion of Terminal 2 at O’Hare International Airport. 

An authority on skyscraper design, Scott is a Board Trustee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. He is currently co-leading an on-going studio with the University of Michigan exploring more sustainable uses of the most common materials used in construction today.

Shane serves as the Head of Client Relations at Insol, where he has been instrumental in the development of testing capabilities and standards to cement the firm's reputation as the nation’s leading bespoke façade provider. His expertise in project management and client engagement shines through in his work on significant projects, notably the design, testing and construction of the Auckland Airport Transport Hub façade. His hands-on approach, passion for research and ability to problem solve helps find creative advantages in design, procurement and construction that generate quantifiable value for clients. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, he is dedicated to advancing the standards of façade engineering and client relations at Insol.

Mr. Tran Van Tien has dedicated over 23 years to the construction and façade industry. Starting as a civil engineer, he later pursued his passion for façades at BM Windows. With his leadership, BM Windows has swiftly risen to become the premier façade contractor in Vietnam.

To date, BM Windows has successfully completed more than 550 projects spanning Vietnam, Canada, Australia, Myanmar, Cambodia, New Zealand… Notable projects led by the company include The Sun Tower, Hilton Saigon, The Metropole Thu Thiem, The Nexus, IFC One Saigon, Viettel Headquarters… Most recently, BM Windows undertook the project of The One, the tallest building in Canada, a 91-storey 'landmark' tower.

By adhering to the most stringent technical standards, even in projects symbolic of contemporary world architecture, BM Windows has showcased the prowess of Vietnam's façade contractors, garnering international acclaim.