In The Media

Expert InsightStarfish Construction Contributors Across The Media.

Starfish Construction specialists feature and write for leading construction and building safety publications, sharing experience and knowledge they have learned delivering complex work in occupied buildings.

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Latest feature

Mike Leonard, Projects Director, Starfish Construction

i-FM

Building works and open doors

Mike Leonard explains how facilities managers and main contractors can keep buildings open and safe while major works take place.

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Earlier features from our specialists, newest first.

Project Scotland

Resident engagement belongs at the centre of project planning

Joe Fay explains why the human factor is as important as the technical work in façade remediation.

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PBC Today

Delivering complex façade remediation in occupied buildings

Shaun McCluskey explains how early investigation, phased delivery and a whole-building approach help keep occupied buildings safe and in use.

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Shared knowledge from the people planning and delivering our projects.

Every feature draws on live projects, from high-rise façade remediation in Manchester to mixed-use schemes in London, so readers get practical insight rather than theory.

Our contributors cover the building envelope and building safety issues clients are working through now: façade remediation, roofing, RAAC and asbestos management, early contractor involvement through Pre-Construction Services Agreements and preparing higher-risk building projects for the Building Safety Regulator.

Our contributors

Specialists from across Starfish Construction who share their experience with the wider industry.

Mike Leonard

Projects Director (Manchester)

Mike heads up Starfish Construction's Manchester office, overseeing projects from the Midlands to Scotland. With more than 20 years in the façade industry, from tradesman to Operations Director, he writes about delivering major works safely in live and occupied buildings.

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Joe Fay MCIOB MIoR MAPM

Pre-Construction Compliance & Building Safety Director

Joe leads Starfish Construction's pre-construction compliance and Building Safety Regulator submissions. A Chartered Construction Manager with a background in rail, housebuilding and facilities management, he writes about the Building Safety Act, Gateway submissions and resident engagement.

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Shaun McCluskey

Operations Director

Shaun oversees Starfish Construction's operational and commercial performance. He joined in 2017 as a Quantity Surveyor and Estimator, has helped secure some of the company's largest projects and writes about façade remediation in occupied buildings and early contractor involvement.

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Media and editorial enquiries

We are always willing to contribute to industry conversations and share our knowledge and experience. Journalists and editors looking for comment on building safety, façade remediation, roofing, RAAC or asbestos management can get in touch with our media team.

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