Ryan Donoghue

Ryan obtained his BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from the University of the West of England in 2026, graduating with First Class Honours. During his degree, he developed a particular interest in existing and historic buildings, with building pathology, refurbishment and the diagnosis of defects in traditional and heritage-sensitive fabric becoming key areas of focus.

His studies provided a broad understanding of building surveying, including construction technology, building pathology, refurbishment, professional practice and project management. His final-year dissertation explored thermal pathologies arising from the retrofit of historic and vernacular buildings, examining how modern interventions can alter the thermal and moisture behaviour of traditional building fabric. This further developed his interest in understanding the causes of defects and the relationship between building performance, materials and retrofit design.

Ryan joined H+R in 2024 as an Intern Building Pathologist as part of an optional industry year within his undergraduate programme. Since completing his degree, he has continued his career with H+R, developing his practical experience in the investigation and diagnosis of defects within existing buildings.

He has developed experience undertaking condition investigations of roofs, façades and internal elements, including defect recording, photographic schedules, CAD elevation mark-ups and technical reporting. His experience on large projects has strengthened his understanding of how defects present within large and complex buildings and the importance of considering their underlying causes.

Ryan aims to achieve chartership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is keen to continue developing his experience across building pathology, refurbishment and the investigation of traditional and heritage-sensitive buildings.