Rory Dack

Rory Dack

MEng MIStructE CEng

Director

Over the last 10 years, Rory has gained detailed knowledge of the Palace of Westminster and the outbuildings, together with an understanding of the stakeholders and the unique constraints and challenges that exist when working on such a symbolic Grade I listed building, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. His work on the Estate has ranged from the major refurbishments of 1 Canon Row and Millbank House (both remaining occupied throughout the works), to assisting the Heritage Collections and Security Teams., and working with Contractors on lifting/scaffold access.

One of the most challenging projects on the Estate was the M&E Medium Term project. This project was spread across the Palace at many different levels, requiring the construction of temporary plantrooms in the courtyards to continue to service the Palace while we refurbished the permanent plant rooms and servicing to them. This also required more significant new structures within Black Rods Garden and New Palace Yard car park (which had not been done for 60 and 40 years respectively) as part of the wider improvements to electrical resilience on the Estate.

As well as the Parliamentary Estate, Rory has worked on a range of projects in the private sector including the refurbishment and assessment of both historic and modern buildings from high-end Georgian and Victorian properties to large public infrastructure projects and work on institutional buildings, including the major redevelopment of London Bridge Station, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, the British Museum, the Royal Institute of International Affairs and Tate Britain (where Rory continues to advise on installations and exhibits).

Rory has also worked on several ecclesiastical buildings including the Grade I listed St Marylebone Church, Grade II listed St John’s Waterloo, and the Grade I listed St Mary’s Undercroft Chapel within the Palace of Westminster.

Rory is also our technical focus on cast iron and masonry and also plays an active part in our training scheme, helping in the development and training of younger engineers and graduates.