Huzefa Ali
Founder
CladUp Design & Facade Ideas
About Huzefa Ali
Huzefa Ali has over 14 years of experience in the UK façade industry, with expertise in the detailed design, manufacture, assembly, and project management of facade systems. As Projects Director at CladUp Design, he leads the delivery of façade design and engineering services across RIBA Stages 4 & 5, with a strong focus on buildability, compliance, and coordination. He is also the Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) West Midlands Hub Representative. Huzefa completed his MSc in Façade Engineering from the University of Bath in 2013. Alongside leading CladUp, he founded Façade Ideas in 2018 to share practical façade knowledge and industry insights. He also established the Facade Directory, a platform aimed at connecting façade contractors, suppliers, and consultants, making it easier to navigate the industry. His previous roles include being part of the self-delivery façade team at Laing O’Rourke and the Lendlease façade technical team. Huzefa has contributed to several landmark projects, including the Moorgate & Broadgate Crossrail Stations in London, Google Headquarters, Imperial College London, Cambridge University, and Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. He has a particular interest in the design and construction of prefabricated façade systems, focusing on improving safety, quality, and efficiency in project delivery.