David Crighton Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Facade Designer & BIM Modeller for Specialist Facade Designer.Responsible for the design & procurement of work packages encompassing the entire building envelope including curtain wall screens, windows, rainscreen cladding, doors, balustrades, copes & soffits.Key Project: Edinburgh Gin Distillery, EdinburghCompletion: Due Q4 2024Client: Ian MacLeod DistillersRole: Lead DesignerDescription: 200m² of bespoke ribbed Terracotta Rainscreen Cladding fully wraps… Show more Facade Designer & BIM Modeller for Specialist Facade Designer.Responsible for the design & procurement of work packages encompassing the entire building envelope including curtain wall screens, windows, rainscreen cladding, doors, balustrades, copes & soffits.Key Project: Edinburgh Gin Distillery, EdinburghCompletion: Due Q4 2024Client: Ian MacLeod DistillersRole: Lead DesignerDescription: 200m² of bespoke ribbed Terracotta Rainscreen Cladding fully wraps the building envelope, with 50m² of Schüco FWS60 curtain wall screens into punched openings.Key Project: The Bayes Centre, EdinburghCompletion: 2018Client: University of EdinburghRole: Lead DesignerDescription: 6 level external façade to atrium space comprising over 400m² of structural glass accommodating steelwork penetrations for external terraces and fully automated outward-opening window vents. • Responsible for detail design development based on Architect’s design and specification.• Responsible for the creation and management of project BIM models and the implementation and development of BIM Level 2 standards within the design office.• Responsible for the training and guidance of junior members of the team to develop their 3D modelling skills.• Where appropriate, suggesting alternative products and detailing which may be more suitable on a time / cost / performance basis.• Issuing technical submissions in accordance with CWCT guidance.• Engaging our structural engineers to undertake design checks for all bespoke design elements on a project-by-project basis.• Purchasing materials for internal manufacture / subcontracting the manufacture of work packages within our supply chain in a timely manner to achieve deadlines and deliver the project under budget.• Providing setting out information to ensure the site team can progress their installation works in accordance with the construction programme. Show less

East Kilbride

Cladding Design Assistant, CGL Facades (Subsidiary of Merson Group)Seconded to CGL Facades (sister company) - an introduction to the construction supply chain through rainscreen cladding and ventilated facades. Role involved production of drawings for manufacture and setting out on site. Key Project: Scape Shoreditch, Corsham Street, LondonDescription: Rainscreen facade from Perforated Aluminium Traypanel system forms the majority of the building envelope, with… Show more Cladding Design Assistant, CGL Facades (Subsidiary of Merson Group)Seconded to CGL Facades (sister company) - an introduction to the construction supply chain through rainscreen cladding and ventilated facades. Role involved production of drawings for manufacture and setting out on site. Key Project: Scape Shoreditch, Corsham Street, LondonDescription: Rainscreen facade from Perforated Aluminium Traypanel system forms the majority of the building envelope, with projecting window bays to all student apartments clad in bespoke feature pressings. • Confirming the feasibility of Architect's conceptual design.• Management of drawings received from external designers and checking for accuracy & understanding of CGL's cladding systems from a technical viewpoint.• Liaising with site manager regarding differences between site and technical drawings and agreeing changes/variations. Show less

East Kilbride

Role concerned the production of technical drawings and tender proposal documents to meet the signage and brand image requirements of clients including Tesco, Waitrose, Volvo, BAA and Halifax. Key Project: Halifax Challenger Rebrand, United KingdomDescription: More than 350 branches across the UK received an upgrade to their illuminated fascia, standalone logos, illuminated ATM surrounds and projecting signs.• Producing conceptual sketches, technical drawings, 3D… Show more Role concerned the production of technical drawings and tender proposal documents to meet the signage and brand image requirements of clients including Tesco, Waitrose, Volvo, BAA and Halifax. Key Project: Halifax Challenger Rebrand, United KingdomDescription: More than 350 branches across the UK received an upgrade to their illuminated fascia, standalone logos, illuminated ATM surrounds and projecting signs.• Producing conceptual sketches, technical drawings, 3D renderings and sample prototyping to produce design proposals in response to client brief. • Value engineering of design and obtaining basic structural calculations.• Issuing technical drawings for manufacture in factory. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Key Project: Shawfair Business Park - Plot 21, DalkeithClient: Scottish Qualifications AuthorityCost: £6mDescription: New build 54,950 sq ft office and script management facility.Role: Assistant to Associate and Senior Architect.• Draughtsperson on various projects from inception to handover stages.• Liaison and co-ordination with design team members.• Responsible for submission of various works packages to contractor.• Responsible for issuing drawings via… Show more Key Project: Shawfair Business Park - Plot 21, DalkeithClient: Scottish Qualifications AuthorityCost: £6mDescription: New build 54,950 sq ft office and script management facility.Role: Assistant to Associate and Senior Architect.• Draughtsperson on various projects from inception to handover stages.• Liaison and co-ordination with design team members.• Responsible for submission of various works packages to contractor.• Responsible for issuing drawings via Project Extranet. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Key Project: Quartermile Q2 Office, EdinburghClient: Morton Fraser LLPCost: £3mDescription: Interior design and fit-out of 4 floors of new Grade A office space.Role: Assistant to Associate and Interior Designer.• Production of feasibility studies, information, tender and construction drawings.• Preparation of drawings and information for public consultation.• Responsible for preparation and issuing of project team meeting minutes.

Master'S Degree, Msc Construction Project Management, Pass

Dissertation: “Towards a BIM Implementation Framework for SME Architectural Practices in Pursuit of Improved Performance and Output.

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture, 2:2

2009 Design: 'Architecture & Landscape' Study into the sensitive redevelopment of an empty plot which will house an archive adjacent.