Chris Thompson has been involved in the passive fire protection industry for over 20 years.
He has extensive experience in the R&D, fire testing, certification and development of passive fire protection and firestopping materials for the construction market. This includes the design, installation and witnessing of multiple fire resistance tests to ASTM, UL, BS and EN fire test standards with UK, European and US based fire test laboratories. As well as fire testing of products for use in fire rated walls, floors and ceilings, there has been a particular focus on the fire testing of cavity fire barrier products and external wall systems in recent years.
He is also an active member of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and involved in working task groups on firestopping systems.

Focussing on the recently completed Springhead Park School and other projects case studies, Michael will aim to bust the myth about the design limitations of volumetric modular solutions. While the overall benefits of the volumetric approach are well known, Michael will focus specifically on some of the design benefits and possibilities offered by this method. Converting perceived constraints into opportunities. He will cover:
• Maximising the potential of tight sites through efficient layouts.
• Structural flexibility: The ability to create interesting forms, profiles and design features including cantilevers, lightwells, canopies etc.
• The Planning Challenge: An extensive palette of materials, colours and textures to provide bespoke solutions that are appropriate to their context.
• Intentional fenestration: Consideration of where glazing is placed and how big it is, ensuring the functional and aesthetic requirements are met.

Graeme has over 20 year’s experience in the Offsite Manufacturing industry, working on some prestigious project such as Birmingham New Street and Heathrow T5.  Latterly he has been developing a Kit of Parts approach to projects such as ‘The Forge’ which will be the world’s first Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly Net Carbon Zero Commercial Office.  Along with others’, he believes that this approach to construction and reduce the design time, generate more efficient manufacturing and installation processes, while delivering a high quality finish required.

John has worked in the offsite industry for nearly 35 years, with 9 of them spent working with WIEHAG, and whilst much of his time has been spent at the front end of the business in commercial, business development, estimating and sales, he has also worked in design, customer services & system development, as well a running a national contracts team. John has extensive experience with all forms of timber engineering products as well as light gauge steel frame, and has been involved in some of the largest & most complicated timber engineering projects ever carried out in the UK.

Houliston has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry in several managing and operations director positions. He spent 10 years at LNT Construction as Managing Director, where he played a pivotal role in introducing LGSF to the care and assisted living market. Other notable successes include working on 22 Bishopsgate during his time at Severfield and setting up the industrial division at Midgard, securing the business’s first PCSA for a new cruise terminal project in Southampton.

Mila leads innovation in the built environment towards greater adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Design for Manufacture and Assembly + Disassembly (DfMA+D). Mila is the Founding Chair of the Built Environment Change Makers hosted by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CS-IC), an invited board member of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum, the CS-IC Governance Board and Offsite Solutions Scotland. I led the offsite skills on-demand digital learning content of the Offsite Ready project (www.offsiteready.com) and now applies her skills in the Timber Technology Engineering and Design project creating new evidence-based practical skills to drive timber MMC adoption across the UK.

A proactive and dynamic leader who enjoys solving problems and creating value. Massimiliano has worked in a multitude of different sectors both abroad and in the UK including education, healthcare, residential and commercial. He has worked a variety of different projects  championing Modern Methods of Construction and more recently has been actively involved in developing a Platform Design Solution with the Construction Innovation Hub.

Oliver is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Chartered Civil Engineer with strong experience working across a variety of sectors and on projects featuring a DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) approach.

Currently Senior Site Manager on Kier’s exemplar scheme HMP Five Wells, Oliver is responsible for delivering offsite manufacture on the project, including over 15,183 precast components. HMP Five Wells is setting new standards for excellence in offsite and digital integration and has won over 15 industry awards to date.

Oliver has a background in design, modelling and analysis through the application of digital software. He sits on the industry advisory board at Swansea University where he is equipping future generations with the digital skills to enhance on and offsite construction delivery.

David is the new Head of sales & Business Development at Fusion Building. With over 20 years’ experience in the modular/volumetric and load bearing LGSF industry, he has an extensive network of contacts and connections to further grow the business. David is well placed to voice opinion and experience with offsite manufacturing as well as commenting with impartiality, as to the best method of construction for any potential offsite MMC scheme.

Topics David is available to provide expert comment on:

• The benefits of Light Gauge Steel Frame construction
• Areas to enhance the cost effectiveness of any given new build scheme suited to offsite manufacture
• Key tips & advice on how to accelerate a new build programme
• Common mistakes made when starting out on your offsite journey
• Improved H&S on site with LGSF construction and why this method of construction aids Covid safe working
• How to de-risk with LGSF offsite construction

David is the project manager developing a new “industry-plus” BRE Product Standard for modular homes. He is a qualified mechanical engineer with a career in product certification and testing. This includes working as a Notified Body to enable CE Marking against the accredited EU Directives, in particular the Construction Products Regulation.

Gustaf is a specialist in the field of engineered timber having worked with the material for over half a decade, he is particularly enthusiastic about its sustainable potential. He promotes its widespread use within the industry and has worked on timber designs for schools, offices, private houses and tall residential buildings. Gustaf also worked on the first modular CLT building from a UK factory, spending half of his time in the factory and supporting the development of efficient fabrication processes. He is currently developing designs for a number of Heyne Tillett Steels’ high-profile timber frame projects.

Currently growing capabilities and pipeline in the North East, CoreHaus, a social enterprise, believe that building better can make economic sense and contribute to improving society. Utilising proven modern methods of construction in an intelligent to achieve their mission of transforming new build housing delivery. Scott brings his experience from multiple industries including Aerospace, Rail manufacturing and construction and believes best practice from other sectors can contribute to improving quality and delivery within the built environment.

David is a chartered construction manager with international experience of Building Information Modelling and digital transformation working on national and large scale change programmes. He has been an integral part of the programme since the very beginning of the BIM Task Group where he started as Head of BIM Implementation. David helped kick-start the BIM Hubs (now Regions) and the various BIM4 Communities to ensure that there was an effective conduit between the work of Government and industry.

David is working alongside the University of Cambridge communications team to forge an effective interface between the CDBB programme and wider built environment stakeholders.

Sarah Virgo is campaign manager for Wood for Good, the campaign for the timber industry. An experienced marketer and digital communications professional, Sarah is also a member of Scotland’s 2050 Climate Group Young Leaders Programme and is based at Confor’s offices in Edinburgh. Wood for Good champions and celebrates excellence in timber design and construction, whilst promoting the low carbon and sustainability benefits timber has to offer in the built environment.

In a career spanning over 40 years, Andrew Carpenter, CEO of Constructing Excellence Midlands and the Structural Timber Association (STA), has played an active part in the construction industry, focusing on business development, best practice and the sector’s improvement agenda.

Andrew joined the UKTFA as CEO in January 2011 and oversaw the rebrand to the STA in 2013 and is now very much at the centre of the offsite construction agenda, whilst continuing to promote the capability of structural timber products and the capacity within the sector to help resolve the housing crisis.

Since 1999 he has been involved with the Government change agenda and is currently CEO of Constructing Excellence South West & Chair of BIM4Housing.

Tom Mason provides fire safety engineering strategies for the built environment at both site and construction level; including modular and off-site construction. His work in fire safety for Modern Methods of Construction has led him to become a recognised thought leader in the sector; bringing much valued insight to modular and offsite construction projects. His knowledge and forensic like attention to any fire safety related detail is employed during the early stages of the design and specification process (ensuring regulatory compliance) and in the overall design of a fire-safe building.

Amongst others, Tom is working with a number of major UK providers including Berkeley Modular, Urban Splash, Caledonian modular, as well as some leading modular consultancy companies. Recent project types that have benefited from Tom’s expertise, include: Housing, High Rise, Mixed use, Hotels, Hospitals and Educational facilities.

International Fire Consultants (IFC Group) have vast experience providing effective and reliable consultative fire safety advice for modular and offsite projects, including fire test advice and specific engineering assessments that satisfy regulatory and compliance needs.

Sam Stacey is Challenge Director – Transforming Construction at UKRI. He is leading the Transforming Construction Challenge, a £170 million research and innovation investment, matched by £250 million from industry, to create high-performing, cost-effective buildings for the UK and beyond. Linked to the Construction Sector Deal, the programme includes the Active Building Centre supporting the wide-scale roll-out of energy-positive buildings, the Construction Innovation Hub to propagate standardised building products and processes, plus a Construction Network and funding for piloting of new construction solutions.

Before joining UKRI, Sam was Director of Innovation, Industrialisation and Business Improvement at Skanska UK, a Trustee of the Building Research Establishment, and Chairman of the National Platform for Construction. Sam has also worked for Wates Construction and Buro Happold Engineering. He is a Chartered Structural Engineer with an MBA from Henley Business School and degrees in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Philosophy from Imperial College and Cambridge University.

Founder of ISO Spaces, an industry-leading and multi award-winning company that specialises in converting recycled shipping containers into bespoke modular buildings. A firm believer in turning ideas into reality, Co-Founder Gregg Curtis and I have grown ISO Spaces from just the seed of an idea in 2012 to a business that, in 2018, ranked as the 10th fastest growing private company in the UK in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100.

With a consistent focus on innovation and high-end design and craftmanship, ISO Spaces have delivered permanently portable container solutions for a wide range of blue chip clients. Pushing the design boundaries with container conversions, ISO Spaces began by producing container bars, cafes, classrooms, offices and more.

Whilst we still design and manufacture these bespoke units, today our focus is the design, procurement and installation of relocatable accommodation provisions, specialising in affordable modular housing. Offering a complete turn-key solution, we have delivered a number of container emergency housing developments in the UK, working with local councils to alleviate their housing and homelessness issues.

Working 12 years for the Etex Group, I started as head of the Technical Department of Eternit, with a focus on ventilated facades and building boards out of fibre cement. Later on, I moved to the Siniat department as a Business Developer for high performance building boards. In this period, I managed to create an overview of missing products & systems to become successfull within woodframe and steelframe construction methods. For this growing project market, certification of fire rated solutions is key. Therefor, I tested the past years plenty of Etex solutions for woodframe and steelframe constructions. Recently I joined Etex New Ways, a dedicated division towards the mentioned modern methods of construction.

Dr Emmanuel Daniel is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Management at the University of Wolverhampton UK where he teaches and conducts research in the field of construction project management. He is an academic member of the Construction Futures Research Centre at the University of Wolverhampton.

Emmanuel has been researching on how to apply modern methods of construction approaches for construction process improvement. He has worked on various funded projects valued at £60,000 for various organisations including Highways England. His research outputs have been published in international peer-reviewed journals, as reports and in conferences. He is a Scientific chair for the International Group for Lean Construction 2020 Conference.

He has over six years’ practical experience in the construction industry, where he occupied various positions such as site engineer, construction manager and project engineer. He is a Chartered Member of the CIOB UK and recently served as Vice-Chair of the CIOB Southampton HUB. He is an active member of Lean Construction Institute, UK. He is also the course leader of the MSc Offsite Housing Construction programme at the University of Wolverhampton.

One of the UK’s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns.

Being a citizen is a hugely important concept. It means being part of society, having a stake, having rights and responsibilities and being respected.

We have a clear social purpose, which is to provide homes that are a foundation for life.

There are some fundamental challenges people in our communities face and we want to be an organisation which can help them deal with these.

So we are working to solve some of the most pressing issues around housing and homelessness.

Etex New Ways division aims to bring beautiful, affordable and high-quality housing to people by offering building System Solutions rather than standalone products. I look forward to showcasing Gardiner Place Thrubuild case study.

Thrubuild / Thruwall offer fire tested System Solutions, more than the golden thread, a 30-year building performance guarantee. This unique offer of fully tested and single manufacture warranties sets us apart from the competition. Thrubuild cater for single house, social housing, mid-rise and Thruwall for Mid / high-rise developments in the residential sector.

My role is to support architects, contractors, consultants, developers, modular manufactures through the offsite journey using my 23 years construction industry experience in residential, education, healthcare, hotels, student accommodation and keywork accommodation.

Trudi Sully is the Impact Director for Manufacturing for the Construction Innovation Hub – a £72m programme funded by Government through the UKRI Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The Hub is a catalyst for change in the way buildings are designed, manufactured, integrated and connected within our built environment.

Trudi works with key industry groups, contractors, clients, supply chain companies and across Whitehall, to provide critical insight and influence over the programme’s strategic planning to ensure delivery of impact, value for money, and to evidence transformation at scale.

With over 20 years of experience of innovation management, strategic stakeholder engagement and transformational change programmes in both public and private sector roles Trudi offers a rare breadth of perspective to support transformation in the construction sector.

Kaye has the responsibility of running Skills Programmes that include the current Off-Site Training project as well as the Master’s programme that runs across a number of Higher Education establishments. Prior to joining CSIC Kaye worked for the Conservation Directorate at Historic Environment Scotland where she worked on projects developing and delivering construction qualifications in Traditional Skills. Kaye has over twenty years’ experience working in skills and training and was previously a secondary school teacher. Kaye is passionate about attracting future talent into construction and recently piloted a new, innovative work-based construction qualification with SDS.

Emily is a construction professional. She works at Mid Group, a contractor specialising in Modern Methods of Construction, as the Client Solutions Director. She is recognised in the industry as a specialist in offsite construction with a focus on Education.
With a Masters’ degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Emily has previously held roles for leading construction consultants; Arup and Mott MacDonald. Earlier in her career she taught physics and was Head of Science and Technology at a secondary school, giving her exceptional practical insight into teaching and learning.
Alongside sustainable construction, Emily is passionate about promoting diversity in our industry.

Gavin graduated in 1999 from the Architectural Association in London. Gavin joined Maccreanor Lavington in 2003 and was promoted to Associate Director in 2013. Alongside playing a pivotal role in shaping and growing the office, Gavin takes an active role in the management of the practice. He has extensive experience in leading project teams. Most recently he was responsible for our award winning work at Garden Halls, a façade design of a 1,200 room student hall located in one of Bloomsbury’s historic Georgian squares, for the University of London and the University Partnership Programme. The most recent projects Gavin has led include the large-scale mixed-use extension to the town centre at Canada Water and the delivery of the first phase of the Lend Lease masterplan at Elephant Park. South Gardens is a 360 unit project including a terrace of Passivhaus accredited homes. Previous projects include two schemes in west London, a 279 unit estate regeneration in Edgware and a 137 unit mixed use scheme in Queens Park. He was also led the award winning high density housing scheme on the former St. Andrews hospital site in Bromley-by-Bow and the Canning Town and Custom House regeneration project.

Gavin has worked on projects of all scales encompassing large strategic regeneration masterplans, residential projects of varying sizes and smaller specific responses to tight urban sites and historic environments. Gavin has particular expertise in offsite construction techniques. The practice most recently, receiving a highly commended award, for Architect of the Year, at the Offsite Awards. Gavin was previously Project Architect on the Sterling prize winning Accordia housing development. Prior to joining Maccreanor Lavington has worked for Behnisch & Partner Architekten, Stuttgart, Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners and London Bloc Architects.

With over 40 years in fenestration, Bill Robertson has an international reputation as a leading design engineer whose ’can do’ approach has driven and inspired the development of innovative construction products for the past two decades. Combining engineered timber and aluminium, his designs have won accolades across the world while his commitment to training and education earned him a professional Fellowship in Natural Materials Engineering at the University of Derby. His insights on offsite construction have contributed significantly to engineering design programmes and Government training frameworks internationally.

Brian is the Technical Director at Richard Hopkinson Architects, an award winning based in London and Kent, with 26 years’ experience in architecture & construction. Brian’s particular expertise lies in developing optimal solutions for the technological and construction challenges of projects, whether these are traditional delivery or off-site / DfMA projects.

Brian is responsible for ongoing development of the practice’s off-site construction (Design for Manufacture and Construction – DfMA) initiatives which are integrated by the practices’ strong Building Information Management (BIM) working methodology, spanning multiple software platforms and niche applications.

Brian’s MSc focussed on the comparative environmental performance of Off-Site and traditional construction, which has led to a pragmatic appreciation of not just the deliverability challenges facing the industry and the environmental aspects, but also an understanding of which systems are going to deliver best value for a particular type of development.

Nick joined Taplanes in 2007 and was for many years one of our most skilled and experienced fabricators but is now putting his vast experience of making the product to good use – by moving into specifying and selling them! He has always enjoyed supporting the design team to build prototypes and new products and when the need arises, offers customers on-site support; so this is a natural transition for him.

Outside of work, Nick loves spending time with his family and teaching his kids all about Italian food just the way he was taught. Born in North Yorkshire but fluent in Italian, he likes his football, enjoys keeping fit, is a boxing enthusiast and has a passion for drawing.

Born with a plastic spoon in his mouth, Dan, also known as ‘The Wizz Kid’, only experiences brief moments of shower-free thoughts when endorphins, caused by extreme exercise or alcohol consumption, overwhelm him.

Dan lives for the buzz of a successful showering solution and immediately falls in love with those who supply shower-related problems to feed his addiction. An odd child, he started working at Taplanes in the noughties, straight out of nappies, and hasn’t been the same since….. neither has Taplanes!

James Smith is Technical Director at Majenta Solutions, drawing on nearly 15 years of industry experience, during which time he has worked for a variety of companies ranging from SMEs to large organisations helping to improve processes and deliver software projects. With this experience, James is driving the ongoing growth of Majentas digital services division, bringing on new clients and partnerships. He is passionate about achieving further efficiencies in Automotive, Manufacturing and Construction and motivates his team constantly to strive to achieve greater digital adoption across all Industries.

David Emery of Virtechs Ltd is an architectural technologist with more than 40 years’ experience. He has provided BIM related specialist advice and consultancy services to a range of clients, including some of the biggest construction companies in the U.K..
David is also an a consultant to the Supply Chain Sustainability School and is that organisation’s B.I.M. and Offsite specialist. He has delivered presentations, training and workshops to more than 1,500 businesses all over the U.K. and Virtechs also offers design services to its construction industry clients.

I am a Structural Engineer passionate about pursuing the applications of offsite construction on a global scale, harnessing local materials to meet the infrastructure needs of communities around the world. My current work has been split between the potential of Modular Construction and the feasibility of bamboo frame panels in Malawi.

I have been involved in Roofing for over 30 years within the flat and pitchednroofing industry, with prior employment with major Manufacturers such as D.Anderson and Sons (Icopal) and Kingspan Insulations.
I also help set up and establish a presence for the German/Austrian flat roofing membrane manufacturer Vedag Villas Group within the UK, organising new sales, product and technical literature for the UK in addition to managing specification sales and marketing, office set up and the sales team.
I have also worked for myself for a few years selling a French product into the UK market called SPV, again selling and marketing to key clients and specialist roofing contractors.
I have since worked for Xtralite Rooflights selling to roofing contractors, local authorities, architects etc. I am currently a Area Sales Manager for lightweight steel roofing manufacturer Metrotile UK Ltd. Due to changes in building requirements I have got involved in offsite and modular building so i now have a new role as Offsite and Modular Buildings Manager UK and Ireland

As the construction industry has moved into the 21st century we have become aware of how to use materials more effectively.
The presentation highlights the need to use materials effectively to suit the requirements of the structure

Tim Snelson is an Associate Director at Arup, with over 25 years’ experience of delivering innovative structural solutions to landmark projects. He has recently designed a number of fast-track timber buildings, taking timber into new market applications, including Sky’s Believe in Better Building, modular housing and new film studios at Pinewood.
He actively promotes timber design skills in Arup through their global knowledge systems and across the industry through conferences and papers.

In 2011 Bob launched bmpr Offsite Consultancy Services Ltd, focused on “exporting offsite expertise”, working and presenting both in the UK and overseas.

As head of sales and marketing for a UK based consultancy practice, Bob identified the wish of many international companies to benefit from the experience of the UK Offsite Industry.

In 2004 Bob joined a German bathroom pod manufacturer where he worked with project teams in Europe and the US.

Bob has more than 38 years’ experience in the construction industry, the majority of which has been spent working with Offsite building solutions.

Kerkstoel 2000+ forms part of the Kerkstoel Group and is specialised in the production of “hybrid” precast concrete products – Twin Walls and Wide Slabs. The company is currently focussing on increasing it’s share on the UK market and Guy is leading this initiative.

Etex New Ways division aims to bring beautiful, affordable and high-quality housing to people by offering building System Solutions rather than standalone products. I look forward to showcasing Gardiner Place Thrubuild case study.

Thrubuild / Thruwall offer fire tested System Solutions, more than the golden thread, a 30-year building performance guarantee. This unique offer of fully tested and single manufacture warranties sets us apart from the competition. Thrubuild cater for single house, social housing, mid-rise and Thruwall for Mid / high-rise developments in the residential sector.

My role is to support architects, contractors, consultants, developers, modular manufactures through the offsite journey using my 23 years construction industry experience in residential, education, healthcare, hotels, student accommodation and keywork accommodation.

Mark manages NG Bailey’s Offsite Manufacture function. With a background covering manufacturing, assembly, prefabrications, welded fabrications and mechanical and electrical building solutions, he is a long-standing supporter of offsite solutions and has contributed to award-winning projects across nuclear, industrial and healthcare sectors. He believes offsite solutions deliver cost, quality and sustainability benefits. Advocating early engagement between architects, principal contractors and consulting engineers he says: “The construction industry won’t realise the full potential that offsite construction techniques can deliver unless the approach is planned in from an early stage. It works best when a holistic approach to projects is adopted.

Jenny leads the team of structural engineers at The Concrete Centre which is the central development organisation for the UK concrete industry.

Jenny is a chartered civil and structural engineer with more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. She has worked for Arup and AECOM designing award-winning buildings in both the UK and mainland Europe. Prior to becoming Head of Structural Engineering she was a regional engineer with the Concrete Centre advising clients, engineers and architects on the most efficient and effective uses of concrete.

She is the UK representative on the CEN task group looking at revisions to the fire part of Eurocode 2 and chairs the BSI Advisory Committee for Engineering Design and Construction.

Joanne has both a degree in civil engineering and law, and over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. Much of Joanne’s career has been at Lucideon, initially as Technical Manager and Product Manager, before becoming Business Manager for Construction. Joanne has developed many customised testing programs to prove the performance of products and systems which fell outside of any recognised standards. Many of these programs and techniques are now recognised by industry as the benchmark. Joanne has written and presented numerous papers on a variety of topics, including masonry, timber and concrete.

Ian is the Director of the Supply Chain School, an online portal with over 33,000 registered users that seeks to educate the construction supply chain on emerging issues such as offsite, sustainability, BIM and lean. The School is funded by 90 partner organisations who are clients, contractors or tier 1 suppliers to the sector.

Colin leads the technical development, engineering delivery and focus of BSRIA, his role also encompasses managing BSRIA technical input to regulatory, legislative and parliamentary activity, including energy policies and building regulations. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating &Refrigeration Engineers). He has held board and senior manager positions in FM, energy services, and property & construction management. Prior to joining BSRIA Colin was Technical Director at Mitie Engineering formerly Dalkia, leading several business and technical projects in energy and critical engineering, technical facilities management and construction.

One of the UK’s largest producers of concrete products for a range of market sectors. We are changing the way people think about concrete, bringing new levels of efficiency and performance to our products.

Andrew is one of the Associate Directors at SCI and manages the Light Gauge Construction and Product Assessment parts of our business. He has been at SCI for over 20 years and has been involved in many areas of technical development, in particular cold-formed steel, structural robustness, product assessment and certification. He is the UK representative on the European Project Team responsible for the evolution of EN 1993-1-3.

Computer Science Engineer with fifteen years of experience developing software relating to the construction industry.  I’m a self-motivated individual with extensive international management experience. My previous roles have given me a good understanding of the different aspects of the timber building industry in areas like software development, support, sales and consultancy.

I’m a passionate team player and pragmatic professional; proficient in project management with a proven record of successfully implementing projects and solutions to meet organizational goals.

I’m a multilingual enthusiastic manager that thrives on challenges and have excellent analytical skills.

Elaine is Head of Architecture at The Concrete Centre and has been a qualified architect for nearly 25 years. Elaine provides architectural advice, project and technical guidance related to the use of concrete, with a particular expertise in sustainable and visual concrete. Elaine authors technical guidance which has included Concrete and BREEAM and Material Efficiency publications and is a regular contributor to Concrete Quarterly, of which she is joint editor.

Elaine sits on working groups for the DEFRA Property Level Flood Resilience Action Plan and The London Climate Change Partnership as well as the RIBA Sustainable Futures expert advisory group.

Andy has 22 years of experience working within the modular industry and has valuable knowledge of the special features of modular design and product development. Andy is a Director of Wernick Buildings Limited, a company that has decades of experience delivering modular projects over a variety of sectors. Wernick’s specialist manufacturing plant is located in South Wales.

Andy has also been Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) for 14 years, working with other members of the industry to improve the professionalism of the industry and raise awareness of the benefits of modular buildings.

Stewart has spent 34 years working for Stewart Milne Group, starting as an apprentice & progressing to Managing Director of their offsite timber frame operations. He was heavily involved in the design and start-up of the Groups state of the art Offsite Manufacturing Centre, in Witney. His current Group role is responsible for all product and process development across the group, as well as chairing the group design and technical forums within SM Homes.

During 2007 Stewart was the project director of the ground breaking and award winning prototype Sigma® Level 5, near zero carbon Home, the first in the UK. His current role sees Stewart focusing on the development of the group’s award winning Sigma® II Build System and the advancement of the group’s off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly strategies.

Most recently Stewart was instrumental in bringing together and leading the triple award winning AIMC4 consortium. This is a collaborative R&D project, to deliver affordable mainstream low energy homes, through a fabric first approach. This leading edge project secured £3.25m of innovation funding from Government and is widely regarded as an industry exemplar project.

Stewart is a past chairman of UKTFA (UK Timber Frame Association). He is a member of the HBF National Technical Group & member of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group. Formerly he was steering group member of the DCLG/ZCH Design versus as built performance project and member of the Sullivan expert panel, review of energy standards in Scotland. More recently Stewart has been involved Construction Leadership Council innovation group & the Scottish Government Working Party Review on fire regulations led by Dr Paul Stollard. He has a master’s degree in project management, lives in Oxfordshire and is a keen golfer.

In a career spanning over 40 years, Andrew Carpenter, CEO of Constructing Excellence Midlands and the Structural Timber Association (STA), has played an active part in the construction industry, focusing on business development, best practice and the sector’s improvement agenda.

Andrew joined the UKTFA as CEO in January 2011 and oversaw the rebrand to the STA in 2013 and is now very much at the centre of the offsite construction agenda, whilst continuing to promote the capability of structural timber products and the capacity within the sector to help resolve the housing crisis.

Since 1999 he has been involved with the Government change agenda and is currently CEO of Constructing Excellence South West & Chair of BIM4Housing.

Simon has over 20 years’ experience working in the precast concrete market.  Originally working in the manufacturing sector, Simon joined PCE in 2005 to help set up a Design and Build division which could offer Clients flexible and innovative construction focused solutions, primarily utilising precast technology. Now Business Development Director, Simons primary focus is working with Clients to develop alternative structural solutions in concrete and to promote the advantages of adopting a hybrid approach to delivering concrete superstructures.

Gavin has more than 12 years of experience as a structural engineer. He has worked in many sectors including education, residential, heritage and commercial.

Gavin leads the timber engineering within Ramboll UK. He has managed and advised on the construction of over 50 timber buildings ranging from museums to conference centres. He has written papers and presented internationally on the subject.

Responsible for winning and delivering projects in all sectors of work and all sizes. A key part of Gavin’s role involves the education of clients / architects and Ramboll staff on the opportunities offered by the use of CLT.

Daniel is passionate about innovation and growth within the construction industry, helping drive change for the present and future. Having spent nearly 2 decades working within this sector, he develops new initiatives with a clarity of vision which helps elevate the group and industry forward. As CEO for the Technical Design Services Group, he is proud to have worked on some of the most significant buildings in the London skyline. Committing to BIM as an early adopter has seen the group grow to include a digital construction training academy offering free training to employers, and a digital engineering consultancy helping partners construct better buildings. The ambition to make the industry collaborative through BIM practices, upskilled for growth and sustainable for future generations has seen Daniel become a trailblazer for digital innovation and a recognised thought-leader within industry.

As Managing Director, Pete is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Innovaré. He is hands on in project and operational support; focusing on how to bring value engineering opportunities for clients, as well as product development and process improvement. Balancing strategic and operational priorities has allowed him to realise holistic benefits from change and improvements.

Originally from an automotive background (including Lotus Engineering and Jaguar Land Rover), Pete has worked in offsite construction for a number of years. Initially through consultancy work, Pete has brought his experience of lean methodology and transparent processes to develop various construction products and services.

Pete was originally brought into Innovaré Systems to setup the manufacturing arm of the business, however quickly progressed to running the full delivery from pre-contract to final account; encompassing design, technical, production, commercial and installation. Pete was made Managing Director of Innovaré Systems in October 2011.