Meet your future trainers:
Mike Tofton
BIM and Digital LeadTrainer for the following courses: ISO 19650 1&2 Project Delivery & ISO 19650 Delivering Information Management in Practice.
Qualifications: Accredited Information Management Practitioner, ISO 19650: Information Management, Masters in Global BIM Management , BIM & Information Management.
About Mike: As the BIM and Digital Lead at BRE Academy, Mike holds 12 years’ experience in BIM implementation and tool development, plus 19 years collaborating with architects and digital consultants.
Mike delivers training, creates documentation, and provides consultancy to support compliance with ISO 19650 and international BIM standards. ......................
Joe Ruane
Fire EngineerTrainer for the following courses: The ABBE / BRE national diploma level 4 in fire risk assessment.
Qualifications: University of Leeds – MSc Fire and Explosion Engineering, Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Fire Safety Inspecting Officer – Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh.
About Joe: With over 30 years of experience in the fire sector, Joe has led and delivered across all areas of operations, technical fire safety, and risk assessment.
Joe has worked in the UK and overseas, providing expert fire engineering, safety leadership, and specialist guidance in complex and high-risk environments.
Virginia Cinquemani
BREEAM TrainerTrainer for the following courses: BREEAM UK New Construction, BREEAM International New Construction, BREEAM Advisory Professional, development of BREEAM online modules and CPD.
Qualifications: BREEAM Assessor and AP.
About Virginia: Virginia is a qualified architect, project manager, and BREEAM AP with 20 years’ experience in sustainable building. At BRE, Virginia has led the international BREEAM scheme development, expanded Innovation Parks, and delivered training since 2006.
As an author and accredited transformational coach, Virginia combines technical expertise with coaching to help sustainability professionals drive meaningful impact.
Lee Chaston
Senior Technical TrainerTrainer for the following courses: BREEAM Communities, BREEAM UK New Construction, BREEAM International New Construction, BREEAM Advisory Professional – Design & Site Sustainable Manager.
Qualifications: Qualified BREEAM assessor and BREEAM AP.
About Lee: Lee is a qualified gas service engineer and electrician since 1984, Lee has taken on various roles within the built environment sector.
Lee has extensive experience as a project manager, having coordinated refurbishment projects and overseen supplier procurement and logistics, working closely with clients, designers, and architects.
Lee has also served as a health and safety representative.
Denbygh Hill
Technical Fire TrainerTrainer for the following courses: Fire Door inspection and Timber Fire Door Installation, Repairs and Maintenance.
Qualifications: NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management, Advanced Fire Risk Assessors Training, Fire Service College, Morton in Marsh, Level 3 Qualification in Fire Door Inspection.
About Denbygh: Denbygh spent 15 years with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue before finishing as Retained Watch Commander at Hereford and Worcester Fire Service.
Denbygh completed extensive training in fire safety, investigation, and management, alongside hands-on experience fitting fire doors and other components.
Since leaving the service, Denbygh has focused on fire risk assessments, inspections, and compliance within the care sector.
Gavin Fielding
Technical Fire TrainerTrainer for the following courses: Fire Door Inspection, Timber Fire Door Installation, Repair and Maintenance.
Qualifications: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (2012), Security Management Level 3 (2020), NEBOSH General Certificate.
About Gavin: Gavin has 27 years of experience in Fire, Safety, Security, and Training. Gavin spent 16 years in the RAF Fire Service, serving across the UK, Falklands, Cyprus, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan, Gavin advanced to Crew Manager, Structural Lead, Watch Manager, and Health & Safety Lead. Later, Gavin worked with the NHS as a Health & Safety Advisor, Fire Safety Advisor, Conflict Resolution Trainer, and Fire Door Inspector.