Sarah Jefferson, UK Technical Advisor
Sarah Jefferson, UK Technical Advisor, joined Vandersanden 1.5 years ago.
"As a technical advisor, I provide specialist technical advice to architects and specifiers. As a Chartered Architect, I worked in a private practice for many years before moving to work in the brick industry. That experience and perspective is now invaluable to me in advising architects on technical aspects of brick and brickwork design.”
"A privilege to advise on proposed drawings"
“There is a lot of change in the construction sector at the moment and architects need to keep their knowledge up to date. In my role at Vandersanden, I notice that architects really appreciate technical and design advice on the use of brick.”
“I like to get involved as early as possible in the design process to make that advice most beneficial. I consider it a real privilege to advise on proposed drawings and sketches and look forward to seeing some of the completed projects in the future featured in architectural magazines.”
"Inspire architects through podcasts and webinars"
"We are also pleased to offer a number of CPD (continuing professional development) seminars on various aspects of brick and brickwork. CPD is an annual commitment for members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), to maintain their knowledge and keep up to date. We also try to inspire architects as much as possible through podcasts and webinars. During the latter half of 2021, architects were able to follow several webinars on a number of topics, ranging from “How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence” to “Special techniques and innovations".
"I started working at Vandersanden during the pandemic, when I was unable to meet my new colleagues face to face due to the Covid restrictions. Despite the circumstances, I soon felt part of Vandersanden, thanks to the warm welcome and support of the team. Everyone is very accessible and the fact that there is no real hierarchy feels very refreshing."
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