Meet

The Experts

Meet the people behind block awards

We have deliberately called them Experts not Judges as each block that achieves a
block award will do so on its own merits, not the bias of any Judge.

Juliette Hammond

Head of Land Management

Over 15 years of experience in managing commercial and residential land portfolios. Specialises in lease evaluation, environmental risk, and asset-level compliance. Known for a data-driven approach to assessing building performance.

Simon Blake

Fire Safety Consultant

Certified fire safety assessor with deep knowledge of EWS1 forms, PAS9980, and high-rise compliance requirements. Brings practical experience from inspecting and auditing hundreds of buildings across the UK.

Anita Shah

Building Surveyor & PPM Specialist

Chartered surveyor focused on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) planning and defect diagnosis. Brings technical oversight to BlockAwards assessments, with emphasis on lifecycle costing and long-term risk.

David Chen

Service Charge Analyst

Specialises in service charge budgeting and financial benchmarking. Reviews block accounts against lease terms, balancing charges and reserve planning. Ensures financial compliance is central to award scoring.

Emma Hartley

Housing Law & Lease Compliance Advisor

Background in property law and RTM governance. Advises on lease structures, covenants and enforcement mechanisms. Ensures each awarded block meets legal clarity and operational transparency standards.