Amy Doherty has worked in the façade industry for four decades, with a career spanning everything from design to project management and aftercare. Since 2005 she has been Head of FaçadeCare in the UK for Permasteelisa Group, leading a team that specialises in façade maintenance, cleaning and refurbishment. She has in-depth knowledge of all types of cladding and glass specifications, scientific approaches to the detection of issues before they escalate, and coordinating teams working safely at height. She has extensive experience of refurbishment and renovation, including of listed buildings, working closely with architects, designers, engineers and installation experts. Her philosophy? Maintain, repair, replace.