Daniel leads our fire discipline in Aotearoa, combining technical expertise with a passion for developing people and delivering practical solutions for complex projects. He works closely with clients, design teams, and communities to manage fire safety risks and create resilient, high-performing buildings.
Known for his performance-based approach, Daniel specialises in projects where standard solutions aren’t enough. His expertise spans fire and smoke modelling, evacuation analysis, and alternative solutions under the New Zealand Building Code. One of his key strengths is turning complex technical and regulatory challenges into actionable advice that helps clients make confident decisions.
For Daniel, a recent career highlight is the Canterbury Museum Redevelopment, where he helped develop practical fire engineering solutions for one of Aotearoa’s most significant heritage assets.
When he’s not working, Daniel enjoys experiencing everything the outdoors has to offer.
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