Massoud Mangholi
Founder, Managing Director
Background Summary
• Completed Honors Degree from Curtin University of Technology
• Completed Postgraduate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from University of Technology Sydney
• Worked in the façade industry from since 1993
• Established and managed CGS Façade Engineering since 2005
• AFRC Certificate of Accreditation
Professional Expertise
• Façade Consultant for all façade disciplines [Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Class 2, Cladding, Balustrade]
• Facade System Designer [Structural Engineering]
• Façade Thermal Modeling & Simulator [AFRC Certified Simulator]
• Façade Diagnostics for Combustible Cladding Designer [Remedial Engineering]
• Façade Diagnostics for Installed Windows, Doors & Balustrades Designer [Remedial Engineering]
• Façade Lifting Clamp and Component Designer [Installation and Management]
• Façade Logistic Designer [Packaging and Transportation]
• Façade Access Strategy Designer [BMU & Davit Arm]
• Factory Optimization and Manufacturing Designer [Layouts and Machinery]
• Façade Production Data System Designer [Material Ordering & Production Releases]
• Industrial & Architectural Product Designer [Architectural Component Design]
Key Experience
Massoud’s expertise in design and development together with material science and selection has been at the forefront of where ideas transform into smart engineering. The principles of a good façade are based on the effective integration of producing a thermally comfortable façade for the end user, with a structurally functional design for the builder, a practical engineered assembly for the fabricator, and an aesthetically pleasing facade for the architect. These are the manifestations on which I run ‘CGS Façade Engineering’.
Career Highlights
1993-1996
• Introduced to façade industry in Hong Kong, lived and worked in a local company.
1996-2005
• Came back to Sydney, worked for façade contractors, expanded design knowledge.
2005-Present
• Founder and Managing Director of CGS Façade Engineering.
• Principal system design engineer for projects.
• Class 2, 3 & 9c design engineer with extensive experience in weatherproofing principles.
• Designed and documented many façade systems including curtain wall, window wall, windows and sliding doors.
• Author of office and factory manual for façade fabrication, logistics and site management.
• Responsible for project tendering, management, and delivery.
Expertise
Façade
Curtain wall, window wall, Class 2, metal cladding, stick system, double skin façade, skylight, frameless, natural stone, glass fiber reinforced concrete (GRC)
Product
Aluminium extrusion, architectural hardware, aluminium/steel cast−in, spider patch fitting, special doors, steel stillage, panel lifting clamps, safety edge protection system
Documentation
3D rendering product presentation, shop drawing, production drawing, material procurement, material sizing and ordering, factory optimisation layout, factory inspection and reports, product inspection and report, PMU proposal & testing
Technology
Façade structural engineering, thermal modeling simulation, pressure equalization, rain screen system, material science, BMU and access methodology, glazing training, design workshop, as built design review, site reports and remedial assessments