El John Dela Cruz

Senior Façade Engineer

Meng, Bs.

Hessam is a Chartered Professional Façade/Structural Engineer, bringing forth an extensive background of over two decades in the domains of façade and structural design, assessment, construction, and remediation. Throughout his extensive career, he has spearheaded engineering consulting and contracting teams, delivering comprehensive and innovative facade solutions tailored to meet diverse project requirements.

His specialization encompasses the weatherproofing design of pressure-equalized and drained façade solutions, spanning diverse materials such as glass, aluminum, zinc, ACM, stainless steel, stone, terracotta, and structural and weather seal sealants.

Hessam’s portfolio includes a broad spectrum of significant projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors in Australia and New Zealand. He holds the distinction of being an approved author of PS1, PS2, and PS4 Producer Statements, as reflected in his inclusion on AC2324 Auckland Council’s producer statement authors register.

El John Dela Cruz is a Senior Façade Engineer with over 14 years’ experience in façade design, assessment, construction, and remedial works. He has contributed to the successful delivery of projects through detailed structural and thermal analysis, specification preparation, technical reporting, and project coordination across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

El John’s expertise spans the design and performance evaluation of a variety of façade systems, integrating structural integrity, thermal efficiency, and code-compliant solutions. He is experienced in site inspections, construction monitoring, and witnessing performance testing for structural and weatherproofing requirements.

With a strong background in façade engineering, El John collaborates effectively with architects, developers, and contractors to achieve high-quality and aesthetically refined outcomes.