Each month, we ask a flooring industry professional 10 Questions. This month, we chatted to David Hockley, Key Project Manager Sika Limited.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… Q5
What’s the best advice you could give to
someone new coming into
the industry? If someone offers you a great opportunity in this industry, say yes! You can always learn how to do it later.
It is motivating to know that your products, whether flooring or other systems, are contributing to deliver facilities and living spaces that have a positive impact on people’s lives.
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What was your first job? I was an apprentice in a
builders’ merchant called Keyline, where I spent two years working across different departments.
How did you get into the industry?
I was too young to join the Metropolitan Police force when I left school, so I took an apprenticeship in the construction industry, I fell in love with the industry and never looked back.
What has been your proudest moment?
About six years ago, I worked on a project for a new airport terminal T2A at Heathrow. Not only did the project produce company record sales but also in recognition for my contribution to the project, my name was added amongst others onto a plaque. This is by the entrance of the building today. And to top it off, it was unveiled at the building's opening by HRH the Queen.
Q4
If you could hire any one person to be part of your
team, who would it be and why? I would hire Simon Sinek. I am a big fan of his books and podcasts about leadership and understanding the ‘Why’.
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Where would you like to be a fly on the wall?
At Chelsea Football Club - I am big fan of the club.
If you could have a dinner party with any
three people, dead or alive, who
would they be and why? Stevie Wonder for his music, Robin Williams for his comedy and Steve Jobs because he changed the way the world thinks and interacts.
What do you think the future holds for
flooring design? I think the future of flooring design can have a big impact on reducing our carbon footprint by designing floors that are made from more sustainable
materials and have longer lifespans than the old, traditional materials. The technology is out there already so it’s about educating designers and breaking away from what has been used before.
Q9
If you weren’t in flooring, what career
would you choose? I would be a full-time football coach.
Q10
Steve Whitbread, Business Development
Manager, CMS Danskin Acoustics asked: What opportunities do changes in building regulations present to
the flooring trade? If you are referring to the changes to push towards non-combustible materials in relation to fire spread, these changes do not directly impact flooring. However, as fire is a key topic for the construction industry, there are continuous opportunities to educate designers and main contractors to look at modern alternatives versus the traditional combustible materials that do not contribute to fire spread.
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Check out next month’s issue to see what David asked our next industry professional…
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