Andrew Taylor

AT Fire Objectives

To provide insight on the testing, use
and condition of passive fire
protection systems helping clients
fulfil their regulatory requirements.

Skills & Abilities

Over my years in the industry, I have
built up a knowledge of passive fire
protection testing methods,
assessment, and certification
procedures. I can also provide insight
into construction regulations and
market trends

2018-Present

AT Fire Consultancy Ltd

In 2018, I set up my own consultancy business, providing advice on the
testing, assessment, design, and condition of fire resisting construction
materials. One of my main contracts is to carry out the role of Technical
Officer for the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), the UK’s Passive
Fire Protection Trade Association.

2015-2018

Tremco-illbruck Ltd, Wigan, UK.

I joined tremco-illbruck as a Fire Protection Specialist, to work on their civil
construction fire protection products. This involved working on both their
structural steel fire protection coatings and fire stopping systems. I was
involved in setting the product strategy testing and site visits for both areas.

1986-2015

Leighs Paints / Sherwin Williams, Bolton, UK.

In 29 years at Leighs Paints / Sherwin Williams, I held many roles within the
Technical Department working both in the laboratory and on site. In my later
roles, I was responsible for the team conducting development and testing of
fire resisting coatings for both civil construction and Oil and Gas applications. I
was also involved in setting up a “Blue-Sky” innovation team who would look
to marry up unspoken customer needs with emerging technologies.

March 1993

Manchester University

Ph.D. in Material Science

My thesis was entitled “The Materials Science of Intumescent Coatings”. My
project involved the use of analytical techniques to explore the chemical
reactions within intumescent coatings.