John Gibson

John Gibson is a Senior Lecturer in the Built Environment at the University of Wolverhampton's School of Architecture and Built Environment, part of the Faculty of Science & Engineering. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying and an HNC in Building Studies from the same university, alongside professional certifications including MCIOB and AFHEA.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, University of Wolverhampton
• HNC Building Studies, University of Wolverhampton

Research & Expertise: His expertise spans construction pathology, heritage conservation, building surveying, and advanced drawing techniques (hand and software). He has over 50 years of industry experience, including roles in facade engineering, rainscreen cladding, and construction management, as well as ownership of a small construction firm.

Awards:

• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)
• AFHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)

Roles & Experience: Transitioned from a 40-year construction career (including apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner, clerk of works, and building surveyor) to academia in 2022. His industry roles included supervisory and managerial positions, culminating in a permanent academic role after completing his BSc.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the university’s built environment programs but no specific lab/team is explicitly mentioned.