Workman has appointed Zoe Cutts as Senior CDM and Building Safety Consultant as the firm responds to increasing client demand for construction design and management expertise. Zoe joins Workman’s Building Safety team, which has grown to six specialists in the past year, following considerable growth in portfolio instructions with major clients. The team has significant secured CDM Principal Designer and client advisory instructions, along with new streams of Building Safety Act advisory work, and multiple Building Safety Case Report instructions. With a professional background in health and safety and design risk management, Zoe brings extensive experience acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across commercial and residential projects. Her in-depth knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 will support Workman clients in fulfilling their legal duties, while reducing hazards and HSE intervention. Zoe will lead as CDM Principal Designer, co-ordinating design risk management and supporting designers and contractors to eliminate, reduce and control risks throughout project lifecycles. Her expertise covers the design phase through to construction, managing design risks and high-risk activities to lower residual risks on projects. The appointment reflects Workman’s commitment to building safety, following the introduction of the Building Safety Act. The firm has already achieved significant milestones with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), including one Building Assessment Certificate and one Gateway 2 approval, alongside strong dialogue with BSR representatives on applications. Amy Farr, Workman’s Head of Building Safety and Construction Compliance, said: “We’re seeing sustained demand from clients, particularly those managing large portfolios, who need clear, practical guidance on their obligations under CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act. We’ve won major instructions from institutional clients who need support providing assets that are safe and allow their tenants to feel secure. Zoe strengthens our ability to deliver that assurance across increasingly complex projects. Her focus on eliminating risks early in the design process helps clients avoid delays, and creates safer outcomes for everyone involved.” Workman has been actively engaged in building safety discussions across the sector, with team members participating in high profile panel discussions and podcasts, with organisations including the BSR and RICS. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Ecofill Group Limited has appointed Mark Watford as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the business continues to scale its operations and accelerate growth in the UK and beyond. Mark brings over 25 years’ experience in senior financial, commercial, and operational leadership roles across construction, infrastructure, and technology-led businesses. His career spans both SME and large corporate environments, with significant international exposure, including senior roles within global organisations operating across Europe, North America, and Asia. He has a strong track record of supporting high-growth businesses through periods of expansion, acquisition, and transformation, providing the financial discipline and strategic insight required to scale sustainably. Mark’s experience includes working with private equity-backed groups, leading complex corporate restructures, and supporting businesses through international growth and integration. In his role as CFO, Mark will provide strategic financial oversight and governance for Ecofill. His primary focus will be supporting Ecofill’s continued growth, ensuring the business has the financial structure, controls, and insight required to scale responsibly while maintaining strong commercial foundations. Trevor Gaughan, Founder and CEO of Ecofill Group, said: “Mark’s appointment is a major step forward for Ecofill. He brings deep financial expertise, strong commercial judgement, and valuable international experience that will support our ambitions as we continue to scale. As demand for our technology grows, Mark’s leadership will be critical in ensuring we grow in a structured, resilient, and sustainable way.” Mark Watford added: “Ecofill is a business with a clear purpose, a compelling technology, and significant growth potential. What attracted me most is the opportunity to support a UK-based company with ambitions that extend well beyond the domestic market. I’m looking forward to working with the team to help build strong financial foundations that support long-term, sustainable growth.” Based in Leeds and operating nationwide, Ecofill transforms on-site clays and subsoils into high-performance and compliant aggregate replacement products, eliminating the need to send soils to landfill, removing the requirement for imported aggregates, and significantly reducing both carbon emissions and lorry movements. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Chapmanbdsp is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its growing Mission Critical team: Rob Davies, Kayode Ayinde and Anju Nair. This expansion reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in exceptional talent and strengthening its capabilities across disciplines and within its Mission Critical specialism. As the practice grows, chapmanbdsp welcomes a diverse group of professionals, whose expertise and perspectives will further enhance its culture and services. Davies, appointed as Project Director for chapmanbdsp, has over twelve years of experience within the data centre sector. Rob’s extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of complex project delivery, from concept through to completion, across a range of high-value developments. Highly skilled in team management, he encourages collaborative work to achieve shared goals. Rob is joining the Mission Critical team and will share his knowledge across various Hyperscalers, and data centre projects, assisting chapmanbdsp in its deliverance of project management. Rob commented “What drew me to chapmanbdsp is its strong presence across the various sectors. I hope to widen the in-house offerings for chapmanbdsp, and look forward to expanding my skills within the industrial and commercial sectors. I aim to provide a quality approach to project delivery that provides consistency throughout”. Kayode Ayinde has also joined the Mission Critical team as an Electrical Engineer. With over 9 years of experience within the industry, both as an Electrician and Electrical Engineer, Kayode has not only hands-on practical experience, but also is great with technical design. Mission Critical projects are complex to work on and Kayode’s commitment to attention to detail ensures that the challenging, technical side to the projects suits his skill set.  Having previously assisted on a range of projects from offices and hotels to film studios and retail spaces, Kayode is ready to use his knowledge from across the industry to assist chapmanbdsp in the sectors it works with. One of Kayode’s strengths is his skills in project management, ensuring that deliverables are met effectively and to a high standard, “I love design day-to-day, but I also love teaching. Bringing some younger members and graduates to the design team would give me a great chance to step-up as a mentor and help build on the future generation of the industry” commented Kayode. Anju Nair, joined the chapmanbdsp Dubai office as an Electrical Engineer, bringing 4 years of high-quality experience to the team. Anju spent most of her time learning her skills in electrical engineering in Australia, working on projects from student accommodations, retail spaces, office fit-outs to data centres in Melbourne and Sydney. Anju has a strong understanding of how electrical design translates into practical, on-site implementation. Bringing extensive attention and detail to the team, Anju is set to further improve chapmanbdsp’s quality of multidisciplinary coordination. Anju is an exceptional Electrical Engineer, working on power systems, lighting and energy efficiency, making her well placed to assist and lead data centre projects. Chapmanbdsp continues to expand its mission to regularly innovate its skills, technology and expertise, to stay ahead of time, and Anju’s addition will help them do so. “I want to dive deep into AI, and incorporate it more into the design, so efficiency is improved. I believe technology can really help designers and engineers excel, we just need to use it correctly” Anju commented. Together, the appointments of Rob, Kayode and Anju mark an exciting step forward in Chapmanbdsp’s continued growth. Each brings valuable expertise and a shared commitment to excellence that will support the practice as it broadens its presence across regions and sectors. Their collective drive and technical strength will play an important role in shaping the  Chapmanbdsp’s data centre specialism. “We welcome to the Mission Critical Team Rob, Kayode and Anju, they each bring to the team individual qualities and expertise to enhance our project delivery to our clients. This growth demonstrates our commitment to the growing Data Centre Sector, strengthening our team across UK, EMEA and UAE.” David Gallagher, Director of Mission Critical. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Developer and investor P3 Logistics Parks is set to appoint British Land chief executive Simon Carter, following confirmation that he is stepping down from his role after five years at the helm of the UK-listed property company. Carter, who first joined British Land in 2004 and has spent a total of 18 years with the business across two periods, will take up a similar senior leadership position at P3. He is subject to a 12-month notice period, during which British Land will begin the process of identifying his successor. During his tenure as chief executive, Carter oversaw a period of strategic repositioning for British Land, strengthening its focus on London office campuses and retail parks. The company said he leaves the business with a strong management team in place and a platform well positioned to benefit from rental growth in supply-constrained markets. William Rucker, chairman of British Land, thanked Carter for his contribution, noting that he has played a central role in shaping the company’s direction and preparing it for its next phase of growth. He said the board wishes Carter well in his new role at P3 Logistics Parks. Reflecting on his departure, Carter said British Land has been a defining part of his professional life and described it as a privilege to have led the business. He thanked the board, executive committee and colleagues for their support and commitment to delivering the company’s strategy over the past five years. Carter added that decisions taken in the period following the pandemic have positioned British Land for long-term success, particularly across its core London and retail park assets. While acknowledging there is never a perfect time to move on, he said he leaves the business with market-leading positions and a strong outlook. His move to P3 Logistics Parks marks a high-profile leadership change within the UK and European property sector, bringing extensive experience of large-scale real estate investment and development to the logistics specialist. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals