Dr Martin Stirling is the Codes & Approvals and HSE Manager at Hilti Australia, specializing in passive fire protection, product certification, and related building codes and standards. With over 20 years in the construction industry, he works closely with regulators, certifiers, and fire engineers to improve compliance outcomes and promote the use of independent third‑party certification for safety‑critical building products. Martin is also a Non‑Executive Director of the Battery Stewardship Council and a regular industry presenter and university guest lecturer.