Dan Birch
About Dan Birch
Dan Birch is an Associate and the UKIMEA Advanced Manufacturing Leader at Arup, based in Bristol. He has led structural design for major projects like Heathrow T5 roof and Abu Dhabi International Airport, with a focus on sustainable design and integrating specialist equipment.
Title
Dan Birch holds the position of Associate and serves as the UKIMEA Advanced Manufacturing Leader.
Company
Dan Birch is currently employed at Arup, a global design and consulting firm.
Education and Expertise
Dan Birch obtained his MEng in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His expertise lies in civil and structural engineering, focusing on the integration of specialist equipment into design and construction projects.
Significant Projects
Dan Birch has led the structural design for major projects, including the Heathrow Terminal 5 roof and the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Additionally, he played critical roles in the development of the Airbus AIRTeC facility and the A400m Hangar at RAF Brize Norton.
Sustainable Design Commitment
Dan Birch is dedicated to promoting sustainable design, particularly through reducing embodied and whole-life carbon impacts. He achieves this by employing collaborative and elegant design solutions.
Leadership in Science and Industrial Work
Dan Birch leads the Science and Industrial work in the West region for Arup's UKIMEA Science, Industry and Technology group.