Director, Head of Building Safety and Fire
Dr. Benjamin Ralph
- Director and Head of Building Safety and Fire at Hollis, and a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
- He works with architects, contractors, building owners, and investors on fire and life safety risk and building safety governance across design, construction, and occupation.
- His work combines applied fire engineering with research in fire science, modelling, and systems thinking, focusing on how safety emerges from complex buildings rather than isolated components.
- Specialises in building safety, interdisciplinary problem-solving and risk-based design
Case Studies
Multidisciplinary services
Northern LGPS and LPPI acquired PRS Holdco in UK
Rapid pre acquisition programme - 5,478 homes across 71 UK sites.
Development Monitoring, Technical Due Diligence, Building Safety and Fire, MEP Engineering
105 Victoria Street in London, UK
The UKs largest 100% electric net zero new build office funded through Allianz Global Investors.
News & Insights
£70 million funding “addresses building safety professional shortages”
According to the Government, the money will deliver a “much-needed boost” to the Building Control and fire engineering workforces.
Read storyBeyond the façade: what investors need to know about building safety risk
Since Grenfell, how has the conversation around cladding and external wall systems changed among investors, lenders and occupiers?
Read storyBuilding Safety: From risk to compliance
As regulations shift, building safety is now a strategic advantage. Our Hollis Insights Breakfast explored how early engagement reduces risk and guides investors.
Read story“One of the aspects I most enjoy about my work is being part of a diverse team united by shared goals. I am inspired by the opportunity to learn from talented colleagues and to support others in their professional growth. By harnessing our combined expertise, we can deliver exceptional solutions that ensure adequate safety, deliver quality, and enhance client experience. Looking forward, I am excited to be part of raising the bar for industry standards and playing a role in the development of more resilient and adaptable buildings.”