Al has worked in construction for 25 years, holding Safety and Risk management leadership positions for both contractors and clients in the UK, USA and Australia. Currently leading on Related Argent's residential led regeneration projects in Brent Cross Town and Tottenham, he's a passionate believer in the construction industry's power to create great places, great innovations and great careers.

Blending technical expertise with onsite and factory insight, he is a passionate champion of DfMA and offsite delivery. Alan spent the first years of his career delivering innovative traditional and MMC engineering solutions in multiple sectors at Ramboll. He then applied his expertise in offsite design, manufacture and construction to develop an MMC roadmap for a large residential masterplan at L&Q and was instrumental in shaping L&Q’s standard product portfolio and award-winning DfMA Toolkit. Alan is now leading a strategic innovation workstream at Laing O’Rourke which brings together product development, design process optimisation and digital integration – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern construction. His vision: to embed product-led thinking and a kit-of-parts approach at the heart of how we build, transforming outcomes across sectors.

Alison joined Homes England in 2020 and currently leads the Agency's Land and Development directorate which drives forward our ambition to deliver high quality homes in thriving places. This is achieved through the acquisition and unlocking of both public and private land where the market won’t, by removing constraints, securing planning permission and releasing market ready sites to get more homes built where they are needed. Alison, is a member of the Institute of Building and a Chartered Environmentalist with the Society for the Environment, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in delivering major housing and mixed-use developments. In addition to the Chief Property Officer role, Alison sits on the Board of Directors at both the English Cities Fund and New Homes Quality Board.

Andrea is the Head of Carbon and Climate Change at High Speed 2. She is responsible for leading a team of specialists in assessing impacts, drafting, enforcing and ensuring environmental requirements are met across the project. This includes setting ambitious requirements and targets to drive environmental sustainability. Andrea’s experience extends across a number large scale infrastructure projects within the mining, transportation and industrial sectors across Africa, Europe and the UK. She has a keen interest in innovation and the role it plays across challenging sectors. She aims to inspire effective collaboration, driving innovative technologies to reduce impacts across industries.

I’ve been involved in the construction industry for over 35 years after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering. I’ve spent my whole career working with main contractors on project management, design management and now proposals and preconstruction management.

Andy is the Executive Director of the Major Projects Association and a non-executive advisor to project organisations.  Prior to his current roles he spent 35 years as a practitioner, consultant and assurer of complex projects and programmes for public, private and third sector organisations both domestically and internationally.

Andy is a respected author, having worked with HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, the Association for Project Management, and PeopleCert to develop best practice guidance on their behalf. Publications include PRINCE2, P3M3, IPA Routemap and the Governance of Co-Owned Projects. He is the former Chair of the APM’s Governance Special Interest Group and is leading on the Project Data Analytics Task Force.

Andy is a collaborative and inclusive senior leader with a track record of building high-performing teams both within his organisation, across partnerships and with voluntary groups.

Outside of work Andy is spends his time mountain biking or helping out Willaston FC (a community football club) as treasurer and manager of one of the youth teams. 

Ben is Managing Director of Cahill Design Consultants, a specialist engineering consultancy providing a range of compliance led services to projects across the built environment. Focused specialist engineering services, the business provides Fire Engineering, Acoustic Engineering, Building Surveying and Building Safety Act support services. Ben has provided technical lead and management roles on large scale infrastructure projects across the UK and Internationally.

Brian Berry is the Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the largest trade association for SME building companies in the building industry. He is also a member of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). Prior to his current position Brian worked at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) where he was Head of Policy and as a teacher at The Charterhouse Square School in central London. Brian is a Freeman of the City of London and a Director of the Tiverton Almshouse Trust. He regularly provides commentary on construction issues for the media.

Brian Jones

Brian Jones is President of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), the largest trade association for the plant-hire sector in the UK with over 1,900 members.

He has worked in plant-hire for over 50 years. Brian’s career began in 1971 when he joined Stephenson Plant Hire in Ruabon, North Wales as a Hire Desk Clerk. He subsequently worked for Hewden Stuart for 40 years where he held a number of positions including National Sales Manager and Head of Business Development. He has also run his own company Delyn Consultants Limited working predominantly in the utilities sector.

Brian was elected to the CPA Council over 30 years ago and has been CPA President since 2017. In 2024 Brian was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the industry at the 2024 European Rental Awards. He was awarded the European Rental Association (ERA) Lifetime Achievement Award at an awards ceremony hosted in Lisbon.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Champion for the last 5 years. London Mental Health Lead for the last 18 months. Industry award nominated and shortlisted for Mental health and Wellbeing initiatives and activities; these activities were awarded CCS points. Claude has spoken at numerous conferences about these activities. With 10 years industry experience having previously working for various international blue chip media companies. Passionate about wellbeing and CEO & founder of Chatty Cards. A toolkit for supporting those struggling to express themselves and support their wellbeing & mental health. Sitting on various charities boards and President of a women’s group. A passionate and innovative fundraiser and social value activist.

Dan has delivered a range of challenging projects for Tilbury Douglas in recent years; including successfully completing a new SEN education facility in Hereford on behalf of the Department for Education. The Birmingham Nightingale Hospital that successfully delivered 1300 emergency beds in just 6 weeks during the first UK Lockdown. Dan has also played a key role on two major pre-cast residential developments in the Midlands; Battery Park Student Accommodation, a scheme for Unite Students, and The Lansdowne, a luxury PRS schemes in Birmingham. Dan is proud to have been the first in the UK to be awarded the CIOB PCCC Scheme (Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme) for HRB's. He is currently working on a Refurbishment and new STEM extension for the DfE at Shrewsbury Academy.

Dan has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, bringing a wealth of commercial and strategic expertise to major projects. With a background in main contracting, Dan has been involved in delivering some of the UK’s most iconic schemes, including large-scale healthcare infrastructure, complex PFI estates, and high-profile developments in London and beyond. Currently, Dan is the Commercial Director for the New Frimley Park Hospital programme, leading the commercial and procurement strategy for this transformative healthcare project. As a judge, Dan brings a keen eye for excellence, value, and impact, ensuring that standout achievements in the industry receive the recognition they deserve.

Danny is a Senior Social Value Manager with an extensive, varied background in development and construction. He has experience promoting construction careers, volunteering, charity engagement, and local SME opportunities within the main contractor and supply chain. Danny fosters strong working relationships with local residents, community organisations, and the supply chain, ensuring S106 employment, training, apprenticeship, and social value targets are achieved.

I started in the construction industry 20+ years ago as a full-time trade union safety representative. Following on from this I worked my way up to H&S Advisor initially as part of a wider functional team before moving on to my own project as a H&S Manager. In 2010 I was offered the opportunity to head up the H&S function on a £1.6bn new build hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, a challenge I readily took. In 2014 I returned to the UK after being offered a head of department role within my companies London and South East business. I held this position for 10 years before moving into my current position last May as Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director for Kier Construction. I have experience in working on all types of construction projects from high rise towers, to hospitals, prison, schools and defence estates.

Dave is a leader in digital technology and MMC. As part of innovation teams for Clarion, AECOM, Hilson Moran, HDR and more, Dave has authored and transformed some of the largest firms in construction to adopt new ways of working. Key projects include the Qatar World cup stadia programme, Heathrow and Gatwick terminals, S&T Laboratory labs for Cambridge University and others around the world.

David Frise is the Chief Executive of BESA Building Engineering Services Association. After serving as a nuclear submariner in the Royal Navy, he transitioned to a career as a mechanical services contractor. Over the years, he has held various trade association roles within the industry, including non-executive Director of the Construction Products Association and CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector. In 2018, he returned to BESA as Group Chief Executive. Additionally, he serves on the Board of ActuateUK and as a non-executive director of BuildUK. David is a frequent speaker on industry improvement and the gap between design and performance in buildings. He is passionate about creating a better industry. A long-suffering Spurs fan, David is rarely surprised by a lack of progress in his team or the wider world .

Dean Murphy is Health & Safety Director for Bouygues Batiment International in which he supports advises various Caribbean Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Saudi Arabia, the United States and is also the HSQE Director for Bouygues UK in the UK. Dean resides on various industry related Boards and forums in a technical capacity as well supporting various charities as a Trustee. Dean has also supported the British Standards Institute for a number of years as a committee member on the development of various health & safety related PAS’ and ISO guidance’s and standards. Dean has enjoyed being a HSWQ professional for over 34 years, and has operated at a senior board level for over 28 years. Dean has lead various business to achievements of zero accident rates and multiple national awards for excellence in health and safety.

Ellie Jenkins is a Partner at Akerlof, a B Corp consultancy that helps clients deliver better environmental, social, and economic outcomes. At Akerlof, Ellie leads the ESG practice, where she played a key role in developing the Value Toolkit. Ellie is committed to leveraging construction as a force for good, embedding sustainability, inclusion, and long-term community benefits into the built environment. She has led the development of social value strategies for a wide range of projects, most recently including Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Sussex Hospital Trust ensuring these projects create lasting benefits for local communities.

Emma is an award winning Housing Professional with a career in housing that spans over 29 years, she is currently the Exec Director of Operations at Peaks and Plains Housing Trust and is also at First Choice Homes Oldham as an Independent Non Exec

Emma is a qualified Architect and Building Surveyor

Emma is currently a Board Member of Manchester Women’s Aid including The Pankhurst Trust

Emma is currently National Chair of Women in Property

Emma also won Woman of the Year at the 2018 Woman in Housing Awards.

BSc (Hons), MCIOB Commenced work in the construction industry for Kyle Stewart as General Foreman which became HBG Construction and then BAM Construction. Progressed through site management, planning, contracts manager before promotion to Construction Director in 2018 largely in the London Region. Notable projects include The Coal Drops, Kings Cross, UAL Kings Cross, Facebook Head Office and the first London NABERs commercial 5.5 star development in Victoria. After 27 years at BAM Construction I moved to Bowmer + Kirkland in 2024 as Construction Director for the Southern Region,

Felipe Manzatucci is a visionary leader in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making for the built environment. As the founder of OptimaBI, Felipe is at the forefront of integrating AI and smart technologies to revolutionise construction. With a track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions, he has collaborated with global leaders in AI, IoT, and software development to drive innovation and operational excellence. Felipe's expertise spans AI-powered smart buildings, predictive maintenance, and performance optimisation, helping organisations unlock efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage. A thought leader in the industry, Felipe has authored whitepapers for the CIOB and spoken at leading events such as BuildOffsite, Digital Construction Week, and FutureBuild. His passion lies in harnessing data to reshape the future of construction, making it smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

Francis has substantial experience on ground-breaking schemes both in the UK and internationally (particularly Europe and MENA) and regularly advises on datacentres, Build to Rent, student accommodation, luxury and boutique hotels, sports stadia, universities, skyscrapers, power projects and other infrastructure using a wide range of procurement strategies. He also advises on distressed construction projects and on remediation works, including fire safety matters. He has particular expertise in Building Information Modelling, sustainable development and renewable energy and sits on the Construction Industry Council's Green Construction Panel. He chairs the Chartered Institute of Building’s Contract & Procurement Special Interest Group and is also Vice-Chair of the City of London Law Society's Construction Committee. He co-authored the Chartered Institute of Building's Complex Projects Contract 2013 and Time and Cost Management Contract 2015 contract suites. For several years, Francis was the editor of Sweet & Maxwell’s Construction and Engineering Precedents, one of the leading collections of precedents for the engineering and construction industry. He is ranked in the leading legal directories and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building. He is qualified in England, Wales and Ireland.

Francis has substantial experience on ground-breaking schemes both in the UK and internationally (particularly Europe and MENA) and regularly advises on datacentres, Build to Rent, student accommodation, luxury and boutique hotels, sports stadia, universities, skyscrapers, power projects and other infrastructure using a wide range of procurement strategies. He also advises on distressed construction projects and on remediation works, including fire safety matters.

He has particular expertise in Building Information Modelling, sustainable development and renewable energy and sits on the Construction Industry Council's Green Construction Panel. He chairs the Chartered Institute of Building’s Contract & Procurement Special Interest Group and is also Vice-Chair of the City of London Law Society's Construction Committee.

He co-authored the Chartered Institute of Building's Complex Projects Contract 2013 and Time and Cost Management Contract 2015 contract suites. For several years, Francis was the editor of Sweet & Maxwell’s Construction and Engineering Precedents, one of the leading collections of precedents for the engineering and construction industry. He is ranked in the leading legal directories and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.

He is qualified in England, Wales and Ireland.

With over 30 years of Infrastructure experience, Helen specialises in Ground Engineering, Inclusion and enhancing social value within the Road and Rail Transport sectors. Helen supports Amey in the delivery of a more inclusive and accessible service provision that adds value for the whole community in a sustainable manner. Prioritising objectives in allyship, education, career development, and talent retention, whist championing Social Value, Inclusion and Inclusive Design to build workplaces where we can all thrive.

Hollie began her career in the rail industry in 2004 and progressed into a commercial role as a Quantity Surveyor before moving into a project management role delivering rail signalling projects. She has been recognised as an impressive influencer championing the company to achieve several Diversity Awards. Hollie joined GRAHAM just over 3 years ago and in the short time she has been with the company, she has led the successful achievement of the Leaders in Diversity Gold Award; the appointment of over 100 FIR Ambassadors across the GRAHAM Group, and the emergence of several staff networks – which all helps drive cultural transformation as well as providing a sense of belonging for staff. Moreover, GRAHAM was recently won the Investors in People, Diversity & Inclusion award and were judged as a the Number one company in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces 2024.

I work as a Senior Mobilisation Partner for Balfour Beatty. A central part of my role is to make all our workspaces as inclusive and sustainable as possible. I organise site accommodation and compound design for major projects such as Net Zero Teesside and I am passionate about making sure we give the best working environments possible. I am Co Char of Balfour Beatty's Gender Affinity Network. I love to travel and collect vinyl.

John Reid is a highly accomplished property and construction leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex, high-value projects and programmes across both the public and private sectors. With a background in civil engineering and a career that spans main contracting, consultancy, and client-side leadership, John brings a rare, holistic perspective. As Managing Director of Herts Living, John is spearheading the transformation of this SME into a dynamic force in residential development and commercial asset management. Prior to this, he led the delivery of the £6bn Meridian Water regeneration, oversaw the estate development programme for Grosvenor, and directed major capital programmes in local government. John is a Chartered Fellow of the CIOB, a former Chair of the British Property Federation Construction Committee. He’s known for his strategic clarity, commercial acumen, and passion for high-quality design and placemaking. Outside of work, John is a trustee of North London Hospice.

Jonathan Stackhouse is a highly accomplished senior leader with a wealth of experience spanning international consultancy practices and tier 1 building contractors. As a preconstruction specialist, he excels in bid management working across a range of sectors, including high-rise and high-volume residential, commercial, defence, stadia, and education projects. Jonathan embodies a people first management style. He is passionate about unlocking the potential of individuals, fostering collaborative environments, and building enduring relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Through his vision and dedication, he consistently leads by example to deliver excellence in every aspect of his work.

Jonathan leads the TAYWOOD Engineering Technical Services team, providing temporary works and engineering support to VINCI Construction delegations within the UK, as well as acting as the Taylor Woodrow Designated Individual for temporary works. Jonathan has extensive experience in the delivery of major civils projects and has a keen interest in developing innovative engineering solutions for project success. With over 19 years in the industry, Jonathan has experience in a variety of roles, from project delivery to the design of both permanent and temporary works.

Julia Barrett is the main board director responsible for sustainability and compliance at Willmott Dixon, the £1.1bn privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group Julia is also a Board member of the Aldersgate Group, a multi-stakeholder alliance which aims to influencing policy and regulation to deliver a prosperous, net zero emissions, environmentally sustainable economy. She is on the advisory board of the Supply Chain Sustainability School and the London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce. Last year, Julia was recognised as the Construction Leader of the Year at the Construction News Awards, for her leadership in driving sustainability, her cross-industry collaboration, and enhancing diversity within the construction industry.

Katherine is the Head of Responsible Sourcing for Balfour Beatty. She works to integrate sustainability requirements into the Balfour Beatty’s £2.5 billion annual spend, aligning with the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement standard. She has led on a methodology to embed sustainable procurement question sets into tenders, considering environmental, material and social sustainability concerns. During her 6 years at Balfour Beatty she has supported some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects including HS2, Sizewell C and Lower Thames Crossing. She is involved in multi-stakeholder collaboration on improving Scope 3, purchased goods and services carbon reporting for the construction sector. Recently she has been leading on green steel and renewable energy. Katherine has expertise in modern slavery, was the Chair of Balfour Beatty’s Modern Slavery Working Group and co-authored the Rail Safety Standards Board's best practice guide to modern slavery. She has a Masters in Sustainable Business and Innovation from Utrecht University.

Kevin is a specialist construction lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience advising developers, major construction companies, construction professionals and insurers in relation to projects both in the UK and internationally. He advises clients across the full range of services from procurement through project advisory to dispute management advice. His disputes experience covers all of the principal forms common to the industry, including mediation, expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. Kevin is experienced in advising on both standard and bespoke forms of building and engineering contracts, professional appointments and warranties. He has been named a Thought Leader by Who’s who Legal for construction in 2020 and is also a regular speaker on topical industry issues at conferences and seminars. Kevin has been recognised by Chambers & Partners’ UK directory as a leading practitioner in contentious construction law every year since 2007

Lawrence is a distinguished Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Balfour Beatty, one of the leading international infrastructure groups. With a strong foundation in HR, Skills and EDI. Lawrence has demonstrated exceptional expertise in working across various Strategic Business Units and Mega Projects.

Lawrence Chapman serves as the Lead Digital Information Manager at HS2 Ltd. His role involves overseeing digital information management across the HS2 project, which includes integrating various digital strategies to ensure the project's efficiency and innovation in construction and design. His expertise likely encompasses Building Information Modelling (BIM), data integration, and the application of digital tools to enhance project delivery and management. This position is crucial for a high-profile infrastructure project like HS2, where digital transformation plays a key role in managing the complexities of such a massive undertaking. Through his leadership, Lawrence Chapman would be responsible for setting standards and policies related to digital information, ensuring compliance, and leading initiatives that leverage technology to improve project outcomes.

Lee is an experienced operations professional, with a wide range of practical knowledge and results driven application. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Business Improvement concepts with the demonstrated ability to deliver change and people development across many sectors. Lee has more than 35 years engineering experience across the construction, rail, aerospace, automotive and defence sectors. Able to interact and engage across all levels of an organisation to deliver change that impact business performance. Lee has held many senior positions including Operations Director, Account Manager, Technical Manager and Senior Engineer and has worked with organisations within the rail, construction, automotive, aerospace, white goods, food and electrical industries in the UK, USA, Eastern Europe and China.

Leon is a Structural Engineer and Head of Engineering for Historic England with over twenty years’ experience specialising in heritage and conservation engineering. He takes great pride in the preservation of our historic environment to ensure it is enjoyed by future generations.

An experienced influential leader dedicated to upholding the highest standards in the scaffolding and access sector. Starting from the ground up with 38 years’ experience within the scaffold and access industry. The last 13 of these being in a health and safety role to director level within the European commercial business of a global access provider. Currently working as the Head of Technical for the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), overseeing the work of the technical node which incorporates both technical and health and safety aspects. Working diligently to effect positive change within the UK access and scaffolding sector. A highly motivated, ambitious and driven individual with a wealth of practical experience coupled with comprehensive health, safety and technical knowledge in the scaffolding and access sector.

Graduated with a Civil Engineering degree and embarked on a career within Ground Engineering for some 35years. Extensive early career years spent in ground investigation both in UK and overseas. Joined Fugro Limited in late 1980's and became involved in testing of onshore and offshore piled foundations. Over a period of years became an expert in stress wave monitoring of concrete and steel piles providing information to clients on structural and load bearing characteristics. Moved to a position of Director at Precision Monitoring & Control in late 1990's, a company subsequently acquired by ESG and more recently SOCOTEC. The last 10 years I've been instrumental in developing and promoting Thermal methods of assessing concrete structures, presenting a paper at the DFI Stress Wave conference in 2022.

Matt, a chartered civil & structural engineer by background, joined Derwent London in 2014. He is Head of Project Management and has over 20 years' experience in central London offices and is responsible for maintaining the project management group’s focus on project delivery, construction innovation, productivity and risk management.

Matt leads the project management team on the transformation of the 85 acre development at Wembley Park, with specific responsibility for design management, procurement and construction. Matt’s role includes the establishment of contractor framework, commercial and contractual negotiation of development and infrastructure contracts, programme and quality management and the implementation of site wide logistics strategy. Over the last 10 years Matt has successfully delivered residential, commercial, hotel, retail, infrastructure and public realm projects totaling 2.6m sq ft and at present is managing the construction of over 3,500 homes, Infrastructure and public realm.

Monima is an award-winning risk professional with over 20 years’ health, safety, quality, environment and fire safety experience across various industry sectors including real estate and built environment, construction, facilities management, Oil and Gas, education, consultancy, and manufacturing. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). He holds a Bachelor degree in Marine Engineering and a Master’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management with Distinction. He also holds a NEBOSH Construction certificate with Distinction and NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence. He has managed diverse teams across 3 continents, adept at culture and purpose alignment. He knows and understands how to provide best value, strategic and operational leadership in health safety, quality and environment management at different levels. He is currently Director – Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) for Canary Wharf Group where he is leading the construction and management teams responsible for supporting, advising, guiding, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of CWG Staff, Tenants, Occupiers, contractors, general public, business interests and assets.

Natalie Ball is a procurement and supply chain professional with over 20 years’ experience. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), she has developed expertise in leading strategic procurement initiatives, managing diverse teams, and building strong supplier relationships across various sectors. Currently, Natalie applies her skills at RSK, focusing on delivering value through innovative procurement strategies. She is delighted to be a judge for this category and looks forward to engaging with candidates and recognising exceptional achievements in sustainability.

Nick has spent the last 12 years as an innovation and continuous improvement professional having worked in the build environment and energy sectors. His current role as Business Improvement & Innovation Lead for Bouygues sees him deployed on Sizewell C where he is responsible for the design and delivery of innovations and operational improvement across the Civil Works Alliance. He has a passion for using technology to address the impact of climate change having work across the spectrum of renewable energy, from onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage technologies. He has a BEng in Mining Engineering from the University of Leeds, is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is a member of the Association for Project Management. Nick is also a former Army officer having served for seven years in the Corps of Royal Engineers in the UK, Germany and Afghanistan.

A highly motivated and approachable Senior Design Manager, Nick Lingard, brings over 20 years of enthusiasm and experience to delivering effective project design solutions. His collaborative style and use of strong design management processes ensure projects are compliant, safe, sustainable, and buildable, always prioritizing value and client satisfaction. Currently leading design management for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's National Highways Concrete Roads Framework, Nick excels in multidisciplinary project engineering and fostering positive team dynamics. His diverse background includes significant regeneration and infrastructure projects, from Kendal canal head regeneration to major highway improvements, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to delivering impactful results. Earlier in his career, he built a solid foundation in the field through roles as an Environmental Geologist and Geotechnical Engineer, before moving into project and design management with both design consultancy and subsequently main contractor.

Paul joined Mace in 2007 and is currently the Head of GTS and Group Head of M&E reporting to Stephen Jeffery Chief Technical Officer​. ​ Paul is highly experienced in all areas of the construction process, including business development, strategic planning, design, profit and loss, client liaison, contract administration, procurement, construction and commissioning, which gives him a unique versatility and capability for the most demanding sectors.​ ​ His past experience has encompassed a wide range of sectors, including residential, retail, commercial, public, construction and infrastructure- as an engineer, Architect, trade contractor and main contractor and was educated at Bristol University studying Electrical Engineering and Architecture Engineering.​ ​ Paul has led several Major Projects not only in the UK but internationally and was the M&E Lead at the Shard Of Glass London Bridge, for which he was responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the £75 Million pound M&E project, the shard is the tallest building in Western Europe

With almost 3 decades in the construction industry across multiple sectors ranging from nuclear to aviation, education to healthcare, Paula sits on the Construction Division Board as National Design Director for the Wates Group. Paula is responsible for setting strategy to promote best practice, value creation and innovation across all regions where Wates operate. Heading up a diverse team of talented design and engineering professionals in both work winning and delivery phases and through collaboration with key Customers, Consultants and specialist Sub-Contractors, Paula insists on high standards of quality, integrity and professionalism. Paula is a member of the Passive Fire Knowledge Group, BIM4Housing and an active sponsor of the Wates Women and Allies network. She was joint founder of the LBTH Women’s Construction Skills Academy and ‘Girls Believe’ programme, is a Charity Ambassador for Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide, and proud recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Design & Build UK ‘Women in Construction’ Awards 2024.

Paulo Figueiredo drives transformation in the AEC industry by shifting construction away from traditional, bespoke delivery toward industrialised, productised approaches. With over 15 years of experience across architecture, engineering, and technology, he builds systems that streamline workflows, accelerate delivery, and align outcomes with evolving client and societal needs.

His mission is to help organisations move beyond legacy inefficiencies by implementing scalable, data-driven practices that support lifecycle sustainability and long-term asset value. Through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and structured information management, Paulo enables teams to make better decisions and create more adaptable, resilient environments.

Recognised as an Autodesk Champion of Construction (40 Under 40), his work helps clients clearly see the features and benefits of industrialised technologies, including AI, digital twins, and design-to-manufacturing workflows—building connected ecosystems of continuous improvement that drive lasting innovation, resilience, and measurable success across the built environment.

Rebecca is Public Sector Director for Kier Construction, the UK's largest regional contractor. Rebecca's strategic leadership covers a national portfolio including the key sectors of defence, justice, education, health and science. Rebecca was previously responsible for Kier Construction’s Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategy, spear-heading Kier’s adoption of cutting edge MMC and digital technologies to drive increased productivity and sustainable solutions. Rebecca brings a wealth of project delivery and preconstruction management experience, both from a contractor and client perspective. Notably as Kier’s Alliance Lead for the Ministry of Justice's £2bn New Prisons Programme, including preconstruction responsibility for HMP Millsike (c.£450m). This was the first FAC-1 sub-alliance in the built environment and a pathfinder for other clients’ approach to portfolio procurement.

After more than 20 years as Managing Director of the NASC, and prior to that several years of involvement in the UK stonemasonry sector, Robin accepted the challenge of taking on the role of UK Operations Director for the Temporary Works forum (TWf) in May 2023. His role at TWf reflects the desire of the board to develop and progress the Temporary Works Forum, and achieve greater awareness of - and engagement with - the construction sector in regard to the importance of temporary works. TWf has an extensive knowledge base, with more than 300 members covering over 30 specialisms and disciplines, all of which fall within the temporary works remit.

Ron Lang is a Regional Director and Chartered Management Consultant at AtkinsRéalis, specialising in sector transformation. He delivers advisory services to public and private sector clients, with a focus on transforming the way they deliver large capital investment programmes and portfolios.

Prior to joining AtkinsRéalis, Ron held a number of senior roles in the Government-funded Construction Innovation Hub, culminating in his role as Chief Technical Officer in 2021. He played an instrumental role in projects such as the Value Toolkit and Product Platform Rulebook and remains an active member of the ‘Transforming Construction’ community. Ron also currently chairs the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Industrialised Construction workstream, focused on driving a more holistic approach to the longstanding industry ambition to increase the adoption of manufacturing-based approaches to construction.

Ron is currently seconded into Government via the newly formed National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) where he is supporting the development of Governments 10 year National Infrastructure Strategy, and working with departments to improve efficiency across capital portfolios.

Dr Roni Savage is CEO & Founder of Jomas Associates, an Engineering Company serving the Construction Industry since 2009. Named Most Influential Woman in Construction 2022, Roni, is a Honorary Fellow of Royal Institute of British Architects, a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Geologist and SiLC (Specialist in Land Condition). A graduate of University of Portsmouth with a BEng(hons) in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, she also holds a Masters’ (with distinction) in Environmental Management from University of Exeter. She has worked on many major construction schemes, including the widening of the A406 and M25, as well as various buildings and structures across the UK. She has been involved in designing sustainable remediation solutions to enable the reclamation of several brownfield sites, which may have laid derelict otherwise. She was conferred with an honorary doctorate by University of Portsmouth in July 2023 for exceptional contribution to the construction industry. Multi-award winner, and mum of three boys, Roni is a passionate diversity champion, speaking internationally on matters relating to diversity in business, engineering and construction. Roni is policy chair for construction for the federation of small businesses, with an advisory role to the UK government, and vice chair of YMCA SPG, a charity committed to empowering young people. She also sits on the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee for the King’s Awards, and the UK government SME Business Council.

Steve Wooler is former Chief Executive of the BWB Group, an engineering, environmental and project management consultancy with offices in 5 major UK cities. BWB has a long track record and award-winning profile in the UK consultancy sector, and an embryonic presence in international markets. Steve is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 40 years of varied engineering experience working on numerous high-profile projects for major developer clients. He is a past Chairman of ACE’s Midlands Region and an active participant in ACE activity generally Steve is passionate about the engineering profession and the massive contribution that professional engineers play in planning, designing and delivering sustainable development. He believes it is imperative that the profession embraces collaborative working and digital technology to meet the seemingly inextricable worldwide demand for consultancy and engineering.

Vanessa Quansah leads Bovis’ Construction Engineering team, specialising in temporary works and building methodology. With over 12 years’ experience, she provides temporary works design expertise for major UK projects. Starting her career at Swanton Consulting, she produced temporary works designs for landmarks like the Imperial War Museum and Tate Modern. Her innovative façade retention system at Mayfair Park Residencies earned a British Construction Industry Awards finalist spot. Joining Bovis in 2016, Vanessa developed solutions for high-profile projects, including the £700M Google KGX1 development, managing complex roof truss load transfers. She also served as Project Manager on secondment, delivering the £50M concrete package for the 8 Bishopsgate’s 50-storey tower. A Chartered Civil Engineer, Vanessa champions excellence, mentoring, and sustainability. A former IDE member, active member of the TWf and Women in Construction and Engineering Awards finalist, she actively drives carbon-zero ESG goals.

I joined Balfour Beatty 15 years ago and have grown via a breadth of roles within Learning and Development and HR Operations. CIPD qualified, with a coaching diploma, I have enabled senior business leaders to succeed in their leadership journeys through impactful engagements, either in the training room or through coaching. My experience was requested on the Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) HS2 project in 2020 where I constructed the learning and development function, including the BBV Skills Academy through which we are creating a lasting skills legacy that supports construction, leadership and growth for employees and the wider supply chain. In my current role of Head of HR Operations & Recruitment, my experience and leadership enable my team to support all HR cyclical activity, empowering line managers at all levels to grow and develop their teams. We recruit locally were possible and have sourced over 3,000 people to join our project