Paul Ryan MCIOB, regional technical manager for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), has been presented with a special commendation at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Chief Scientific Advisor Awards.
At the tail end of last year, Ryan took up secondment in DIO’s technical services team to support the action plan for RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete), which had hit the news headlines.
He played a pivotal role in supporting, co-ordinating and guiding the work of DIO, working closely with the technical services and centre of excellence teams, in the national response for dealing with RAAC both within the MOD and with other government departments.
Ryan liaised with academic bodies to further industry knowledge and carried out research into innovative repair techniques to slow degradation.
He also carried out virtual inspections with onsite personnel when travel was not an option providing technical expertise via video conference.
His citation stated: “His input has helped protect numerous people across the UK.”
Ryan’s award was presented at the awards in Whitehall on 4 July by vice-admiral Paul Marshall.
