Alastair Powell, Architect and Director, Bryden Wood Alastair is an Architect and Director at global tech-powered design company Bryden Wood. He designs and delivers complex and innovative facilities in the life sciences, manufacturing, industrial, and energy sectors, with a particular interest in front-end engineering and design, Design to Value, platform construction (P-DfMA), asset optimisation and
Allan Binns, Safety Director, Ryder Allan joined Ryder in 2018, bringing 15 years of experience in construction health and safety, having worked in a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, residential and commercial. Allan is IOSH and NEBOSH qualified, and member of the APS East Midlands regional committee. Allan has overseen the integration of the
Andrew Knight, Data and Technology Lead, RICS. Andrew is a highly experienced technology specialist and relationship management professional with a strong commercial background working for RICS – the global professional body for valuation, land, property, construction and infrastructure. Currently leading the program to develop, enhance and gain adoption of RICS’ Data Standards that support data
Andrew Kreb, Digital Manager, Sweco Andrew provides strategic direction to the pioneering digital initiatives that will transform how construction design is delivered to clients. He is an industry leader in digital engineering. Andrew has authored DE6.1 Cyber Security for Building Services for the Society of Digital Engineering and has contributed to various editions of BSRIA
Ben is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 15 years of diverse experience in multiple sectors and locations around the world. He has a background in leading multi-disciplinary teams in the design and delivery of transport and social infrastructure, including both capital and transformation projects.
Bola is the Digital Director at BIM Academy and with an over arching intention to deploy digital twins into regulated professional services citing cultural change, Bola was appointed to sit on the Gemini Council at the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), and remains a co-author of the infamous Gemini Papers and the Digital Twin
Brittany Harris, CEO and Founder, Qualis Flow Brittany is a Civil Engineer and Entrepreneur committed to delivering a more sustainable future for all. She is Co-founder and CEO of Qualis Flow, a tech company enabling construction teams to eliminate 100’s of hours of work, and £100,000’s of wasted materials, cutting carbon and waste from the
Carlo Cosoleto, BIM Manager, NATO Carlo started his career as project engineer for design and construction project offices and joined NATO in 2017. His major accomplishment to date has been coordinating the transition of NATO BIM models from Construction to Operations and Maintenance, and the integration with the facility management workflows and data systems. He
Caron Johnson, Sustainable Construction Lead, Ministry of Justice Caron Johnson is sustainable construction lead for the Ministry of Justice’s New Prison expansion plan, a £4bn programme to deliver 18,000 new prison places. In this role she has created new policies and raised standards to meet government ambitions on climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, nature recovery
Casey Rutland, Founding Director, digitalgreen.io Casey is a digital advocate with a focus on company transformation from a people perspective. With over 20 years of experience as an architect working in and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver sports stadia, city centre developments, healthcare facilities and heritage buildings, he brings a clear, concise empathy-driven communication method
Charlotte Garrett, DfMA Lead, KOPE Charlotte is an Architect with extensive experience in Modular Housebuilding. Charlotte has led on design, managed complex multi-disciplinary teams, and advised on the delivery of many modular homes across the UK. Charlotte is DfMA Lead at KOPE, a purpose-built software platform for offsite construction. Managing the delivery of product features
Dan Rossiter, Built Environment Sector Lead, BSI Chartered Architectural Technologist, Dan Rossiter FCIAT is an active supporter of the built environment sector, both nationally and internationally. Nationally, Dan provides digital transformation thought leadership at the British Standards Institution (BSI) where he also provides subject matter expertise to several national committees relating to information management, technical
David Clowe, Head of MMC, Turner & Townsend As demand grows for construction methods that drive productivity and sustainability improvements, Dave will spearhead the development and expansion of Turner & Townsend’s MMC advisory service across cost management and project management to provide clients with suitable MMC techniques that deliver higher quality projects more quickly, safely
David Ede, Head of Organisational Change, BRE As Head of Organisational Change for BRE, David Ede leads change through delivering science-led solutions to challenges in the built environment. David is an expert in transformation, change and programme management, with experience across the public and private sectors, delivering change which enables execution of business goals and
David Philp, Chief Value Office, Cohesive Group With over 28 years in industry David is a Chartered Construction Manager by background. He has previously worked with Balfour Beatty, Mace and AECOM. He was seconded in the UK Cabinet Office in 2011 as Head of BIM Implementation and has been a key contributor to the UK
David Smith, Head of Business Partnerships, South East Consortium David Smith is the South East Consortium’s (SEC) Head of Business Partnerships. As SEC grows and continues to drive towards its 2023 strategic goals, David leads the Business Partnerships team as they look to re-invest back into the sector and increase knowledge sharing support across its
David Weir-McCall, Industry Marketing Manager, Epic Games From a background of Architecture and Technology, David currently works as Industry Marketing Manager at Epic Games, responsible for overseeing Epic Games ecosystem’s marketing strategy and driving marketing activities in Architecture vertical. Having extensive experience with Architectural Engineering firms and Architectural Design consultants over the last decade, David’s
Dr Bonahis Oko, Head of Sustainability, SOBEN Dr. Bonahis Oko, is Head of Sustainability with Soben Construction Company. Bo is a Chartered Environmentalist with the Society for the Environment and full member with Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), she is also an Associate with the Energy Institute. She graduated from the University of
Emilia Cardamone, Associate Director – Digital, Turner & Townsend Emilia Cardamone is an Architectural and Construction Engineer, with several years of experience in the market, covering different aspects such as Digital Construction, Digital Twins and Smart Buildings. She is currently working as Associate Director- Digital within the Digital Real Estate team in Turner & Townsend,
Erin leads the Built Environment Directorate at Connected Places Catapult focusing on housing innovation, urban infrastructure and net zero place-making. Extensive experience working in the private, public, academic and not for profit sectors. Leading project teams across planning, housing, urban regeneration, master planning and construction in UK, India, Ireland and Jamaica. Strategic leadership expertise in
Giulia is a qualified Engineer and Architect with 10 years’ experience in the AEC industry. Giulia started her career in her native Italy before moving to the UK. In 2014 Giulia undertook a postgraduate program in Digital Architecture – Designer in Sustainability Architecture, with a specific focus on BIM. Giulia has a keen interest in
Hadeel Saadoon, Principal Consultant, Turner & Townsend Hadeel is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Award winning BIM specialist promoting the use of Digital Technologies in the AECO industry (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation). Hadeel is a Principal Consultant at Turner & Townsend, Communities Lead for nima and a Women in BIM Champion.
Helen Hough, Head of Sustainabilty, Bryden Wood Helen is an experienced Sustainability Designer with a background in architecture and mechanical services. Her specialism of Building Physics brings together her broad experience of building design, energy demands and low carbon and sustainable solutions. Helen leads the Building Physics and Sustainability team within Bryden Wood. She promotes
Henry Fenby-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Athenophilia Ltd Henry founded Athenophilia (the love of wisdom) in 2019 after a diverse professional career of 19 years writing books, delivering digital twins, information management, innovation, research and providing science communication. As the former Head of Information Management for the Centre for Digital Built Britain, he brings with him
Joe Giddings, UK Networks Lead, Built by Nature Joe Giddings, formally trained as an architect, is the UK Networks Lead for Built by Nature. In this role he coordinates an industry network driving the biobased transformation of our built environment. Previous experience in the regenerative construction movement includes his role as Project Director of the
Johnathan Munkley, WSP Digital Services Lead and ZERO Co-Founder Johnathan is a senior technology and digital strategy leader. He leads WSP’s Digital Services team, he is a Co-Founder of ZERO Construct and Founder of the Digital Twin Fan Club Podcast. Johnathan has been leading business transformation and the adoption of future technologies within the UK and
Kartik Amrania is the Head of Building Sustainability at Sweco UK. Under Kartik’s leadership, Sweco has delivered some of the most sustainable buildings in the UK and therefore allocated three times BREEAM Company of the year. Specialising in the sustainable design of the built environment, Kartik has close to two decades of experience in building
Kath Fontana,Transformation Director, FMS Kath is an experienced Transformation Director and NED, with a proven track record in senior operational leadership, business development and transformation programmes. Kath is focused on digital as a driver for success in the built environment. She is also Non-Executive Director for nima.
Maria Hudson, CMO, BuildData Group With over 20 years’ experience, Maria has led global marketing teams at SaaS companies including SDL, Acision, Mavenir and Sensat, with responsibility for brand building, corporate marketing, communications, digital experience and demand generation across these companies. As a collaborative leader, at BuildData Maria is leading the marketing initiatives to build
Marie Eliassen, Structural Engineer, Sweco, specializes in parametric design of bridges. She is driven by finding new and innovative methods of designing structures and has a wide record of participating in model-based projects. Ranging from simple one-span bridges defined by parametric tools to include both concrete and reinforcement, to preliminary design of large hanging bridges.
Marie Grieve, Managing Director, Costello Palmer Communications Marie has 20 years’ experience of working in marketing and business development and in 2015 Marie founded Costello Palmer Communications, a marketing and communications consultancy specialising in digital content and high-performance strategic delivery for a global client base. Having worked with both public and private sector organisations, local
Mark Enzer OBE FREng, Strategic Advisor, Mott MacDonald Mark Enzer OBE FREng is the CTO of Mott MacDonald and former head of the National Digital Twin Programme at the Centre for Digital Built Britain. Mark is a keen champion of innovation in the context of collaborative delivery models and he is particularly interested in transformational
Marshall Blecher, Founding Partner, MAST Marshall Blecher is an award winning Australian architect based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Marshall is the co-founder and director of MAST a maritime architecture studio based in Copenhagen. Marshall also runs Studio Marshall Blecher which is focussed on creating unique and well crafted houses. Marshall has travelled the world researching floating
May Winfield, Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks, Solicitor, Buro Happold May is the Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks at international engineering firm, BuroHappold. The digital aspect of the role includes providing support to develop new policies, systems and procedures on all services relating to construction technology, information management and
Melanie Robinson, Senior Digital Consultant, BIM Academy Melanie is a Senior Project Manager at BIM Academy, specialising in building information modelling (BIM) and information management according to ISO 19650. Melanie manages several projects across multiple sectors globally, and works closely with international clients to develop digital strategies for project and asset management. Melanie’s specialisms include
Melissa Zanocco OBE, Head of Programmes, ICG Melissa is Head of Programmes for the Infrastructure Client Group (ICG), as well as one of the instigators of Our Vision for the Built Environment, and is committed to transforming the built environment sector to produce better outcomes for people and nature. She is Co-Chair of both the Digital
Mohammad Shana’a, CEO and Co-Founder, Morta Mo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Morta, a software provider on a mission to increase productivity in the built environment. Morta provides a platform with the familiarity of spreadsheets and the utility of databases, enabling construction professionals to create powerful customised tools that seamlessly connect to other software applications.
Mollie is CEO and Co-Founder of Automated Architecture (AUAR) Ltd, a tech company revolutionising house building using automation. She is a leading architecture theorist and systems thinker focused on the potential of automation in architecture and the built environment to provide more socially engaged, just and environmentally sustainable ways of designing and building. She is
Øystein Ulvestad, BIM Developer, Sweco, specialises in model-based projecting, drawingless design and parametric design of bridges. In 2017 his team designed the world’s first concrete bridge built without drawings. In 2020 the team started design on Randselva bridge which currently holds the record as the longest bridge in the world designed and built without drawings,
Phineas Harper, Chief Executive of Open City and Open House Worldwide Phineas Harper is Chief Executive of Open City and Open House Worldwide, and a columnist at Dezeen. They curated the 2019 Oslo Architecture Triennale on the architecture of degrowth in collaboration with engineers Interrobang and geographer Cecilie Sachs Olsen, and curated the 19th Architecture
Rebecca Rees – Partner and Head of Public Procurement at the international law firm, Trowers & Hamlins. Rebecca is a leading national expert in public procurement law and has significant experience in advising clients in the public, private and third sectors on public procurement, subsidy control and building safety strategy issues. She advises clients on
Rob Jackson, Director, Bond Bryan Digital Rob’s Information Management and BIM expertise are engrained in a wealth of experience acquired as an ARB registered architect. Rob developed Bond Bryan Architect’s internal approach to BIM; an accomplishment which led to his founding of Bond Bryan Digital in 2016. Subsequently, he was appointed Director of Bond Bryan
Rory Doak, Project Managing – Digitalisation, Stora Enso Working with the Wood Products Digitalisation Team at Stora Enso, Rory is developing a number of projects around product information management, building information modelling, and data structures. Rory is a Structural Engineer with specific knowledge on timber design and construction with a passion for Modern Methods of
Sam Norledge, Digital Delivery Manager, ISG A seasoned professional with a passion for technology and a sharp eye for detail, Sam Norledge is a digital delivery manager at ISG with a wealth of experience in the intelligent building field and digital technologies. With a deep understanding of data management and project delivery, Sam has established
Sarah Hayes, CReDo Strategic Engagement Lead, Connected Places Catapult Sarah is the author of ‘Data for the public good’ which recommended the development of the National Digital Twin and the creation of the information management framework. She is the Strategic Engagement Lead for the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) project at Connected Places Catapult. The CReDo
Simon Evans, Global Digital Energy Leader & Global Digital Twin Leader, Arup Simon is Arup’s Digital Energy Leader and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). He is a technology developer and a chartered mechanical engineer, with a background in the structural and mechanical design and analysis of offshore structures in the oil
Simone de Gale, CEO, Simone Architects Simone is the CEO and director of Simone de Gale Architects, whose style is grounded in mathematical principles; each project an exploration of Rhythm, Pattern and Repetition tectonic, shaping innovative paths to advance architectural form throughout Central London and Internationally. Winner ‘Architect of the Year’ UK Women in Construction
Sofie Hooper, Head of Policy, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Sofie Hooper leads on IWFM’s wider policy and public affairs work, helping to raise the voice of the Institute, its members, and the wider workplace and facilities management sector. She engages with stakeholders to ensure best practice is taken on board and concerns affecting
