Peter Laidler, Director, Structure Workshop Peter founded Structure Workshop in 2004 and has more than 25 years’ experience in the design of building structures. During this time, he has worked with many award-winning Architects and internationally recognised artists, realising a series of innovative and design-led projects. At Structure Workshop Peter leads a team of engineers
Peyton Laine, MD, MBDC – Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Assessment In the world of an ever-developing and evolving circular economy, Peyton serves as the Managing Director of MBDC, providing strategic direction to support the longevity of MBDC, the creator and leading assessing body of the Cradle to Cradle® Certification program. She leads a team
Philip Callow, Founder, Mass Timber Risk Consulting A 20-year veteran of the global construction insurance market, both as a broker and underwriter across the London and Asian regions. Philip is now a consultant focusing on the insurability of mass timber buildings and is the founder of Rosetta Risk Management Ltd, a SaaS platform that aggregates
Philip Marsh, Director, dRMM ArchitectsPhilip is a founding Director of dRMM, having established the practice in 1995 with Alex de Rijke and Sadie Morgan. Philip retains a hands-on role within the practice’s projects, driving his belief in social usefulness from concept to completion. Community and social inclusion is a feature of Philip’s work. He has
Rachael Owens, Head of Sustainability, Buckley Gray Yeoman Rachael is Head of Sustainability at Buckley Gray Yeoman and a member of the Architects Climate Action Network, where she coordinates the Climate Literacy group. She is a champion of adaptive reuse and has a wealth of experience working with existing buildings. In 2021 she was named
Rob Mills, Senior Associate, Heyne Tillett Steel Robert Mills is a Senior Associate at Heyne Tillett Steel, with almost 15 years’ experience in structural engineering design. Robert has extensive experience in the sustainable re-use of existing buildings and is passionate about finding ways to reduce the carbon impact of the construction industry on the environment.
Sam is the Director of Legal Research and Advocacy at The Shift. He’s a human rights researcher with a degree in Law from Manchester Metropolitan University. During his Master’s in International Humanitarian and Security Law from the University of Ottawa, he specialised in human rights within the United Nations framework, as well as on increasing
Scott Mason joined Staco UK in 2022 as a Commercial Director. His experience spans multiple sectors, including HVAC, Engineering Design and Sustainable Design consulting. He is also the Chair of the Patrons Society within the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. Scott’s role as Commercial Director includes the general management Staco Gratings in the United
Simon Corbey, Director, ASBP Simon is a Chartered Surveyor, with a Masters in Architecture; Advanced Energy and Environmental Systems from UEL/CAT with a thesis on the BedZED lessons. He worked at Construction Resources (London’s first green building store); BioRegional, based at BedZed, where his duties included a LCA of B&Qs product range and setting up
Director of Sustainability and Physics at Buro Happold, Smith is an architect-engineer-writer working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment. They work with a broad range of built environment organisations from asset managers to international NGOs to develop and implement strategies for the transition to a fair and sustainable built environment. Smith
Steve Callow, Manager, Masonry & Concrete Products, MPA Masonry Steve has worked in the construction industry for the majority of his career and has gained procurement experience through working for Carillion, Mowlem and Morgan Sindall. In 2006 Steve transitioned into sales roles specialising in precast and prestressed products with companies including Milbury Systems, Eleco PLC,
Steve Peet, Associate, Engenuiti Steve is an Associate Structural Engineer who enjoys pushing boundaries and creating efficient design solutions across all materials. He has a passion for advanced timber engineering and is central to the development of timber expertise at Engenuiti. Graduating from the University of Sheffield, he joined Engenuiti in 2013. Steve has worked
Tessa Devreese is Project Manager for CIRCuIT a collaborative project mainstreaming circular practices in construction which involves 31 partners across the built environment chain in Copenhagen, Hamburg, Helsinki region and Greater London, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme.
Tony Hopkin, Head of Construction, Quality and Innovation at housing association Midland Heart, Project 80 – Homes for the FutureVisiting Lecturer, Construction Innovation – University of ReadingTony is a Chartered Engineer with a Doctorate from the Technologies for Sustainable Built Environments Centre at the University of Reading. Tony has been in the industry for 15 years
Vincent MacDonald is an architectural assistant at MAP Architecture and member of the Architects Climate Action Network – Climate Literacy thematic group. He co-founded the Newcastle Students Climate Action Network and was project lead on the Northumberlandia Pavilion student self-build.
Head of Climate Action, IStructE Will leads the IStructE’s response to the climate emergency, bringing sustainability action into all aspects of its work. He is responsible for driving change within the profession, setting the minimum sustainability standards for institution members, producing sustainability publications and training to support this, and collaborating across the wider industry as
Will Bateman, Founder, CCell Will is a Civil Engineer with a PhD in Extreme Ocean Waves, and over 25 years of industrial experience. Will graduated from Imperial College, first with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, followed by a PhD in the 3D simulation of extreme ocean waves. During his career he has worked
Will Frost, Technical Business Development Manager at International Timber, supports our architect customers with the specification of timber products and solutions. In his role, he is responsible for taking designs from architectural concept through to reality, providing assistance on specification, manufacturing and delivery. In addition to having over 15 years’ experience in the timber trade
