Simon Buckmaster is the Technical & Sales Services Manager for James Hardie UK, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions.

Simon has worked for James Hardie for over 10 years in a number of technical and operational roles, and is currently responsible for the UK Technical, Customer Support and office team.

He’s looking forward to being part of the Hardie® Plank Challenge to raise awareness around the Hardie® VL Plank range, in collaboration with a number of builders’ merchants across the UK. The challenge runs until November this year when the ‘fastest fixer’ will be announced.

In his spare time Simon is a Governor for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School and enjoys taking part in triathlons across the country.

SHOW HIGHLIGHT

  • Focus on reducing waste and improving efficiency in construction processes.
  • Reducing waste in production and installation processes.
  • Discussion on the impact of programs like LEED and BREEAM on the materials industry.
  • Shift from cost-focused to sustainability-focused construction practices.
  • Reach of James Hardie in Europe, covering multiple countries.
    * Development of sustainable and long-lasting products
    * Focusing on fiber gypsum
    * Fiber cement cladding products.
  • Development of new products and ensuring they meet regulations.
  • Embrace new technologies and be bold and progressive.
  • Importance of mentorship and continuous learning within the industry.
  • Innovations in sustainable products

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