David Algie
About David Algie
David Algie is the Associate Director of Buildings at Arup, specializing in MEP Engineering with extensive experience in healthcare design and smart buildings.
Title
David Algie holds the title of Associate Director - Buildings at Arup. He also leads the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health) division at Arup’s Belfast office.
Current Position at Arup
David Algie currently works at Arup, where he has held multiple roles since 2007. He has served as Associate Director - Buildings since 2018 and also leads the MEP division in the Belfast office. Additionally, he has experience as a senior engineer within the same organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Arup, David Algie worked as an Engineer at Mott MacDonald from 2004 to 2007. His time at Mott MacDonald provided him with critical industry experience, paving the way for his subsequent roles at Arup.
Education and Professional Affiliations
David Algie studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, where he achieved a Beng Hons. He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management and CIBSE. Additionally, he serves as the Energy and Building Services representative for the Northern Ireland Buildings Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC).
Expertise and Leadership
David Algie brings substantial expertise in healthcare design, focusing particularly on acute hospital sites. He is also part of the Belfast Buildings leadership team responsible for MEP Engineering at Arup. He has led projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia, and has been involved in improving and shaping local building regulations in Northern Ireland.
Focus Areas
David Algie focuses on smart buildings and digital initiatives within the commercial property sector. His work spans the entire design process, from client brief development to post-occupancy monitoring. His expertise extends to energy-efficient building services.