Guest speakers

Chief Executive – Consruction Scotland Innovation Centre

Stephen drives CSIC’s vision and strategy as it focuses on helping deliver growth to businesses through their adoption of new innovative solutions. Under Stephen’s leadership, CSIC has ambition to deliver an innovation revolution within the Scottish construction industry, and help position those businesses globally as respected leaders of construction innovation. As a trained Architect Stephen has extensive construction industry experience and his career has spanned the sustainability consultancy, architectural design, offsite manufacturing and construction management sectors.

National Product Director – Willmott Dixon Construction

Graeme has been with the Willmott Dixon business for 15 years and heads up the National Product Team for Willmott Dixon Construction.

In the knowledge that standardisation is the future for construction, Graeme looks for every opportunity to eliminate errors and make building easier for teams and customers at every stage. Recently, Graeme led the national roll-out of a specific policy regarding fire compliance on all Willmott Dixon projects which is designed to reduce business risks to both customers and our own business.

Principal, Corporate Interiors, London – Perkins&Will

 Adam has built his career in the commercial workplace industry, working at various scales around the world. But most importantly, there is a driving force behind all his designs – creating democratic workplaces that are sustainable for the future.

Head of Sustainability, Carey Group

Anna is the co-creator and subject matter expert for sustainability across the Carey Group. She leads the development, coordination and monitoring of the sustainability strategy and ensures it is embedded in objectives and goals throughout the company. A key area of work for Anna currently includes the development and execution of the Carey Group’s Net Zero Carbon strategy.

Director, Technology – Turner & Townsend

George is the Strategic Director of Digital Asset Advisory at Turner & Townsend, specialising in major programmes with expertise ranging from collaborative digital asset lifecycle management and BIM analytics to strategic digital transformation and project delivery.

Chief Executive, Build UK

 Inspired by a site visit during a week’s work experience, Suzannah achieved a degree in Construction Management before starting her career as a site engineer. She then qualified as a health and safety professional before taking over the reins at the National Specialist Contractors’ Council. After 13 years leading the specialist sector, Suzannah was the driving force behind the merger to form Build UK, bringing the industry together within one organisation. Under her leadership, Build UK is at the forefront of improving business performance, increasing productivity and recruiting, training and retaining talent across the industry.

Head of Manufacturer Solutions, NBS

 Lee assists Construction Product Manufacturers in their adoption of digital technologies within the Construction Sector. Prior to joining NBS, Lee served over 20 years in the construction product manufacturing sector, working internationally. Lee’s background is in Mechanical Engineering and Architectural design, being qualified in both fields. Lee has specialised in digital adoption for the past decade, including pioneering BIM for manufacturers, working with CEN on the delivery of the digital declaration of performance project and many other highlights. Finally, Lee is a MSc qualified Architectural Technologist with specialism in sustainable architecture. Given that sustainability is arguably the number one priority our industry has to resolve and that in order to achieve many goals, digital delivery is paramount in achieving those. Lee has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share in aiding the sector to meet demands.

Research Fellow, Bartlett School of Susutainable Construction (UCL)

Kell’s recent work with the Transforming Construction Network Plus has given him great a perspective on the changes that are taking place in the construction sector, and how they’re going to impact firms and business models across the supply chain. He’s currently looking at the how digital technologies are changing the way we work. Kell has also spent time in the industry, working as an architectural technologist and BIM manager, and brings insights to his work from a former career as a chartered accountant.