Stelling Properties director joins BOPAS panel

Hampshire-based modular developer Stelling Properties has strengthened its industry profile with the appointment of Monika Wandzik, director of architecture and planning, to the BuildOffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) advisory panel.

Monika, an award-winning architect, joined Stelling Properties in 2018 as its first senior design professional and now leads the company’s design and planning team. 

She oversees early-stage design, feasibility, planning submissions and compliance strategies, including BOPAS accreditation, while working closely with clients such as Unilife Student Living.

Her appointment to the newly formed advisory panel follows a competitive industry-wide nomination process. 

Monika said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to the BOPAS advisory panel.

“This is a really exciting opportunity to contribute at industry level to the evolution of technical standards across the MMC sector. 

“BOPAS plays such a pivotal role in giving lenders, investors and clients the confidence that modular buildings are robust and built to last. 

“I am looking forward to working with my fellow panel members to help take the BOPAS scheme to the next level and to continue to raise awareness and educate customers about the importance of the offsite sector and of the stringent quality standards that accredited modular manufacturers like Stelling work to.”

The panel will provide strategic guidance to advance offsite construction, bringing together representatives from BOPAS, lenders, valuation specialists and modular manufacturers.

Yohan De Silva, non-exclusive senior assessor for LRQA, added: “Monika’s extensive experience in architecture, the design of modular buildings and in working with BOPAS for a number of years made her an outstanding choice to be appointed to this new advisory panel. 

“Out of the possible candidates, Monika stood out as a highly respected industry professional with an innovative approach to property development, a clear commitment to driving excellence and to developing more efficient and sustainable building practices.

“Her insight into the challenges and opportunities for offsite construction will be important to help us in shaping BOPAS and the future of offsite construction. 

“We are thrilled to have her on board and know her contribution will be extremely valuable.”

The role reflects Monika’s standing in the offsite sector and highlights Stelling Properties’ leadership in modular building design and student accommodation development.

Jose Ignacio Alvarez, founder and executive chair of Stelling Properties, added: “We are immensely proud of Monika’s appointment. 

“It reflects not only her professional standing in the offsite sector but also Stelling’s commitment to raising standards and promoting best practice, quality control and continuous improvement not just in the modular industry but across UK construction.”

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