Mass timber construction expert

• Reducing embodied carbon by up to 30% compared to conventional systems.

• Provide training and technical support to ensure best-practice timber construction is adopted consistently across all applicable venues.

• Combines academic depth with delivery leadership.

• Deliver timber designs that meet performance standards while maximising recyclability and reuse potential to support circular economy principles.

With over 20 years of experience, Ali has been at the forefront of structural innovation, notably delivering Australia’s first mass timber commercial office building, the award-winning International House at Barangaroo and more recently the timber roof for the new Sydney Fish Market.

A recognised expert in multi-storey engineered timber buildings, he has contributed to the industry through academic research, technical presentations and leadership roles. He is the past president of the Association of Consulting Structural Engineers (ACSE) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University.

Ali’s approach extends beyond engineering. He designs purposefully, considering a building’s users, lifecycle, and environmental footprint.
Ali’s industry reputation and analytical and strategic mindset make him a key player in Northrop’s leadership team.

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