This industry appointment reinforces both Monika’s standing in the offsite sector and Stelling’s reputation as a leader in modular building design, manufacture and delivery.
The new BOPAS Advisory Panel has been established to provide strategic guidance to support the continued advancement of offsite construction. It brings together representatives from BOPAS, lenders, valuation, and modular manufacturers to further strengthen industry collaboration and to help shape the conversation around MMC with clients, Government and other stakeholders.
Monika was selected following a comprehensive review of nominations from across the industry.
Yohan De Silva, Non-exclusive Senior Assessor for LRQA:
“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.”
An award-winning architect, Monika joined Stelling Properties in 2018 as its first senior design professional. As Director of Architecture and Planning, she now leads the company’s design and planning team, overseeing project feasibility, early-stage design, planning submissions, and compliance strategies, including BOPAS accreditation. She also works closely with Stelling’s clients, such as Unilife Student Living, to co-ordinate interior design to their specific requirements.
Her project portfolio includes leading the design of the ground-breaking Bargate House modular student accommodation scheme in Southampton – developed and delivered by Stelling – that has received multiple national awards for excellence in offsite construction, design, regeneration and operation.
Jose Ignacio Alvarez, Founder and Executive Chair of Stelling Properties:
“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.”
Monika Wandzik, Director of Architecture and Design at Stelling Properties:
“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.”
Stelling Properties holds full BOPAS accreditation and has recently achieved its three-year recertification with zero non-conformances.