Structural Engineer with 35 years in the Industry practicing as a consultant and has been with Shepherd Gilmour / ASG for a total of 28 years and has been a director since 2001 .Experienced in structural design and practice management in both the UK and Middle East .Experience encompasses structural design of a vast range of buildings in all forms and types of materials , structural assessment of existing buildings , acting as professional witness ,managing an engineering practice and design office .Specialities include hotel design , retail design , residential building design ,office design , design of schools ,industrial projects and distribution & logistics projects .Derek is a Dubai Municipality certified engineer for unlimited storey height design