Paul Laycock
Deputy Head of Department/Associate Professor in Architectural Technology
- Email:
- paul.laycock@bcu.ac.uk
With over three decades of academic and professional experience, Paul is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Chartered Builder, specialised in architectural technology, construction management, and sustainable design. He holds advanced qualifications including a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, MSc in Disaster Management, and Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Development, alongside memberships with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) and the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
Currently serving as Deputy Head of Department in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Birmingham City University, he plays a pivotal role in academic leadership, quality assurance, curriculum development, and professional body accreditation. His leadership spans various roles including College Academic Lead and Deputy Head of College, where he drives strategic priorities and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
He has made significant national and international contributions as Vice-President Education of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), Chair of CIAT’s Moderators Group, and board member for the Architectural Technologists Register Ireland. He leads accreditation and membership processes, mentoring future professionals and enhancing standards across the industry.
He has a good track record in research with projects focused on sustainable and circular construction, technology integration in healthcare environments, and retrofit skills development for net-zero carbon targets. His publications address critical topics such as environmental standards in construction and smart homes' roles in meeting carbon reduction goals.