Award‑winning architecture practice HLM Architects has appointed Simon Reid as Studio Director of its Birmingham studio, due to open this summer. Simon joins from Lungfish Architects, where he served as Managing Director, and brings 15-years’ experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high‑impact public sector and community projects across the Midlands. HLM’s Birmingham studio will become the practice’s eighth location across the UK and Ireland, joining its existing studios in Sheffield, London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. It will place HLM at the centre of one of the UK’s fastest-evolving regions – home to major regeneration schemes, ambitious decarbonisation initiatives, expanding healthcare and education estates, and long‑term infrastructure investment across the West Midlands and into Wales. Simon and his team will collaborate closely with colleagues across HLM’s national network. HLM will recruit architects, interior designers and landscape architects to operate across the education, defence, justice, healthcare and commercial sectors, aiming to create a team of up to twelve within the first full year of operation. HLM already has a strong track record in the West Midlands, with notable projects including Three Snowhill – a premier 17-storey, 420,000 sq ft Grade A office building in Birmingham’s central business district. The new studio will provide a platform to expand this portfolio and strengthen client relationships across the region. Commenting on his appointment, Studio Director Simon Reid said: “I’m delighted to be joining HLM Architects and to be launching our new Birmingham studio. “The Midlands is experiencing a wave of regeneration and long-term investment across public services, infrastructure and placemaking. Establishing a permanent base here gives us the opportunity to work even more closely with clients and partners, to grow our regional presence, and to support the delivery of projects that have real and lasting social impact.” Philip Watson, Chair and Head of Design of HLM Architects, added: “Opening our eighth HLM studio, right in the heart of Birmingham, is an important milestone for our practice. It reflects the momentum we’re building and the scale of opportunity across the West Midlands, from major health and education programmes to long‑term justice, defence and emergency services estates. “Strengthening our national resilience and deepening our regional presence is a strategic priority for HLM. Birmingham provides the ideal base to broaden our reach, enhance our framework capabilities, and tap into a new and diverse talent pool. As a Brummie myself, it’s great to be returning to the city, and we are thrilled to welcome Simon to the team and excited for the opportunities ahead.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Fitzpatrick as Partner and Head of Planning. Her arrival marks a significant milestone in the continued build-out of Shoosmiths’ Planning team across the UK, following the promotion of Matt Nixon to Partner in London and appointment of Steven Stewart as Partner in Scotland. Sarah joins from Norton Rose Fulbright, where she was a partner and head of planning, and will lead the Shoosmiths’ national Planning team, arriving with more than 25 years of experience advising on all aspects of planning law. She brings particular expertise in London regeneration and redevelopment, compulsory purchase, high-rise development, energy infrastructure, road and rail, and large-scale multi-use schemes. She has a wide-ranging client base and strong network across mixed-use and residential developers, housebuilders, industrial and freight operators, hotel & leisure providers and major sports organisations. Her strength in compulsory purchase further enhances Shoosmiths’ ability to support complex development, regeneration and infrastructure projects, and expands its capabilities in key sectors including Energy & Infrastructure. Joe Mazzucca, Partner and Head of Real Estate, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah to Shoosmiths. Her appointment is a significant step forward in the growth of our Planning offering, strengthening our capabilities at a national level and positioning us to support on increasingly complex mandates. “Sarah’s depth of experience reflects our ambitions to drive growth and deliver outstanding results for clients. As Head of Planning, Sarah will play a leading role in building out this key pillar of the firm as we progress our ambitious 2030 strategic growth plan.” Sarah Fitzpatrick said: “I’m delighted to be leading Shoosmiths’ Planning offering, working alongside colleagues like Matt and Steven to build on the excellent work the team is undertaking. The firm’s innovative, forward-thinking approach to client delivery aligns closely with my own practice and leadership style, and I look forward to contributing to the team’s continued growth.” Sarah’s hire builds on sustained, strategic investment in Shoosmiths’ Planning practice. The firm promoted Matt Nixon to Partner in March 2026 and added Steven Stewart as a Partner in Scotland in September 2025. Matt heads the London and Southern planning teams, advising on all aspects of planning throughout the lifecycle of developments. Steven leads Shoosmiths’ Scottish planning and environmental team across both contentious and non-contentious matters. The Planning team works closely with Shoosmiths’ wider Real Estate teams. Real   Estate—one of three core practice areas for the firm—has seen several hires in recent months, reflecting increased focus on the most complex real estate client work and the firm’s strategic priority to build a market-leading practice. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Savills has expanded its UK retail property management division with four new appointments, reinforcing its national capability as demand for specialist management expertise continues to grow. The firm has made strategic additions across key regional and central teams, bringing in experienced professionals to support its expanding portfolio of shopping centres and retail destinations. Katie Kelly has joined the Manchester office as an associate director, enhancing Savills’ presence across northern England. With more than 15 years’ experience in shopping centre management, she has previously held roles at major retail destinations including Liverpool ONE and Derbion in Derby. In London, Lana Hill has been appointed as an associate director at Savills’ Margaret Street headquarters. She joins from Lambert Smith Hampton, where she spent over nine years, and will focus on the operational and strategic management of the firm’s growing shopping centre portfolio. Philippa Spyvee has also joined as an associate director, bringing experience from Workman LLP, where she worked for more than six years. Her role will centre on supporting Savills’ retail portfolio, including both traditional shopping centres and outlet destinations. Completing the quartet of appointments is Hannah McInnes, who joins as an associate within the Glasgow property management team. She brings a blend of client-side and consultancy experience across the retail and leisure sectors, further strengthening Savills’ capabilities in Scotland. The appointments reflect continued momentum within Savills’ retail and leisure property management business, as the firm responds to an increase in new instructions and the evolving needs of clients. Richard Hulme, head of UK retail and leisure property management at Savills, said the expansion ensures the firm can continue to deliver a high level of service across its portfolio. He noted that the new hires bring valuable regional expertise and will support clients in driving long-term asset performance, underpinned by hands-on management and strong data-led insights. The latest hires highlight Savills’ ongoing investment in its retail platform, as the sector continues to adapt to changing consumer behaviour and operational demands. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Developer Charterpoint Group has appointed Claire Weatherston as Acquisitions Manager, to support its continued growth. Claire’s career to date has included roles in land buying and property consultancy. Most recently prior to joining Charterpoint Group, Claire was a land manager for retirement living provider McCarthy Stone and brings with her a wealth of experience in the later living sector. In this newly created role, Claire will be responsible for identifying and securing development opportunities for potential care home sites, neighbourhood centres and other strategic development projects by proactively building and managing relationships with landowners, agents, developers and local authorities.   Adrian Goose, CEO of Charterpoint Group said: “As part of our wider growth plans, we’re excited to welcome Claire to the Charterpoint team to help us grow the pipeline of potential sites, maximise land values for the partners we work with and deliver viable acquisitions. We’re confident that the experience, relationships and ambition she brings to this new role will be a great driving factor for success.” On her appointment, Claire commented: “I bring a wealth of experience in the later living and housing industry and I am eager to dive into the world of care homes and mixed used development. I’m really excited to be working closely with colleagues at Charterpoint – it will be such a great learning experience, especially as Charterpoint projects create such significant assets within their local communities.” Giles Nursey, Charterpoint Managing Director adds: “We are really pleased to welcome Claire on board to strengthen the team and further support us in finding new sites with potential for later living provision, such as care homes or the development of mixed-use neighbourhood centres that add value to their local communities.” Charterpoint, which is based at Edwalton near Nottingham, specialises in developing first-class senior living accommodation, mixed-use and sustainable housing schemes, as well as primary care premises. For more information about Charterpoint Group, visit https://www.charterpointgroup.co.uk/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial real estate developer, has appointed Nick Cripps as Head of International Capital Markets, reflecting the continued expansion of its global investment platform and the increasing importance of coordinated capital deployment. The appointment comes at a point of significant scale for the business. Panattoni has deployed approximately €60 billion of capital globally since inception in 1986, including more than €28 billion across Europe, UK and India since 2005 through over 750 investments. The company has delivered approximately 271 million sq ft across Europe, the UK and India with 28 million sq ft under construction, operating across 18 countries and 47 offices. This scale has been built on a model that combines global sources of capital with local execution. Panattoni works with a wide range of investor types across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, providing direct access to logistics and industrial real estate investments tailored to a diverse set of investment strategies. Its ability to deploy capital flexibly across geographies and asset types, and respond quickly to evolving markets, has enabled the business to grow consistently through market cycles. Nick joined Panattoni five years ago as Head of UK Capital Markets and has played a central role in building and scaling these relationships. During this time, he has established joint ventures with some of the world’s leading investors and supported the deployment of capital across multiple jurisdictions and investment strategies. His role has focused on both the formation of new capital partnerships and the execution of investment mandates built around evolving occupier trends and supply dynamics. This reflects Panattoni’s approach of deploying capital where supply chain activity is strongest and where long-term fundamentals support development at scale. In his new role, Nick will lead Panattoni’s international capital markets strategy across 18 markets spanning Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and India. His focus will be on strengthening institutional partnerships, enhancing coordination across regions, and ensuring consistent execution of capital strategies across the platform that will allow Panattoni to continue to be fully responsive to the evolving needs of our clients Robert Dobrzycki, CEO and Co-Owner of Panattoni Europe, UK, Middle East and India, said: “As our platform continues to scale across multiple markets, the ability to align capital with opportunity is increasingly important. Nick has been instrumental in building the relationships and structures that underpin our growth, and this expanded role ensures we can continue to deploy capital effectively across our international business.” Nick Cripps, Head of International Capital Markets at Panattoni, added: “We have built a platform that provides investors of all types with access to one of the world’s most dynamic real estate sectors, combining broad geographic reach with the agility to respond to evolving market conditions and global supply chain dynamics. As we enter the next phase of our growth, I am excited to lead our international capital markets platform, with a focus on delivering consistent excellence across all markets, while further broadening and strengthening our strategic capital relationships through solution-oriented, results-driven partnerships.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial real estate developer, has made nine senior appointments across its UK development, project delivery and investment and finance teams, as the business continues to scale its acquisition and development programme. The appointments, which bring talent from CBRE, Savills, PwC, Chancerygate, Knight Frank, Boreal IM, Montagu Evans and Interpath Advisory, reflect the depth of Panattoni’s current UK pipeline and its confidence in continuing to invest in its people at a time when many across the sector are consolidating their workforces. Last year the company acquired 11 sites, secured 250 acres of land adding five million sq ft to its development pipeline, as well as leasing 2.5 million sq ft of space. That momentum has continued into 2026, with four lease transactions already signed in the first quarter. Development Three appointments have been made across Panattoni’s UK development platform, covering Southern England, London and the North. Alex Selwood joins as Associate Director from CBRE, where he was a Director advising industrial occupiers on their property acquisitions. Based within the Southern England and London team, he will focus on new site acquisitions and leasing activity. Chris Brown joins as Development Director from Chancerygate, where he was focusing on acquisitions in the North of England. He will help lead the expansion of Panattoni’s acquisition and leasing activity across its Northern portfolio. Will Fennell joins as Development Manager, South East and London, from Montagu Evans, where he was an Associate, and will work closely with occupiers on leasing while supporting speculative development across the region. Oliver Bertram, Head of Development (UK) at Panattoni, said: “The scale of our UK pipeline demands a development team with the depth and range to execute across multiple regions simultaneously. Alex, Will and Chris each bring a level of experience and market knowledge that will directly support our ability to move quickly on acquisitions and maintain leasing momentum. The breadth of their backgrounds, from occupier advisory to speculative development, reflects the range of what we are building at Panattoni.” Chris Brown, Panattoni new hire as Development Director, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Panattoni at such an exciting point in its growth. The momentum the business has built over the past few years has been remarkable, establishing itself as the most active industrial developer in the UK and a market leader across multiple regions. It’s a great platform to be part of, and I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued expansion of the Northern portfolio. Project Delivery Three appointments have been made to Panattoni’s Southern Project Management Team. Phil Beato joins as Project Delivery Director, having previously managed development and repositioning projects across Europe at Boreal IM. Tom Bird joins in the same role from Savills, where he was a Project Management Director. Chris Thrippleton joins as Senior Project Manager from Chancerygate, where he focused on project management for industrial developments. Ian Anderson, Head of Project Management at Panattoni, said: “Delivering at the pace our pipeline now requires means having the right people embedded at every stage of the process, from initial due diligence through to handover. Phil, Tom and Chris strengthen our capacity to do exactly that. Between them they bring experience across complex European development programmes, major project management mandates and industrial delivery at scale, and I am looking forward to what we will achieve together.” Phil Beato, Project Delivery Director, said: “It’s great to join Panattoni and gain a deeper understanding of the development platform from within such a well-respected global business. The scale, quality and ambition of the pipeline is clear to see, and it’s an exciting time to come on board. Having delivered development and repositioning projects across Europe, I’m looking forward to bringing that experience to the team and supporting the next phase of the company’s growth across the UK.” Capital Markets Panattoni has also bolstered its UK capital markets team against a backdrop of renewed investor appetite and activity across the sector. Phoebe Burdett has joined as Capital Markets Analyst from Knight Frank’s London Capital Markets team and will play a central role in capital formation, supporting investor relations and transaction management across the platform. Investment and Finance Two appointments have been made to Panattoni’s finance and investment team, strengthening its capacity to enhance financial structuring, execution and managing an increasingly active development programme. Garrick Pepper joins as Associate Director, Investment and Finance, from PwC, where he led advisory work across M&A and corporate finance transactions. Garrick is an active contributor to the UK property industry and serves on the British Property Federation’s Logistics Committee and Futures Advisory Board. Zachary Atkinson joins as Associate, Investment and Finance, from Interpath Advisory, where he was a Manager in M&A, having previously worked at KPMG. Oliver Choppin, Finance Director at Panattoni, said: “We are delighted to welcome Garrick and Zachary to the team to deepen and broaden our finance and investment function. Their appointments significantly strengthen our capabilities across transaction management, capital deployment and financial operations, ensuring we are well positioned to support the continued growth of the business. As our pipeline continues to expand, building out a best-in-class finance team is critical. These hires reflect our long-term commitment to disciplined growth, strong governance and delivering value for our investors and partners.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Continuing to drive up levels of customer satisfaction is the main focus for Bellway North East’s new Head of Construction. Ben Singlewood has been appointed to the role with the housebuilder’s North East division on a permanent basis, having held the position in an interim capacity since last May. Based in the North East division’s head office in Gateshead, Ben will be responsible for sites across Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. He believes that delivering key infrastructure at an earlier stage in the construction process has played an important part in the division improving its customer satisfaction scores – and he is determined to ensure that the buyer experience remains front and centre in his planning and decision making. Ben, 51, from Bishop Auckland, said: “We have a ‘Customer First’ policy that is part of the company ethos. This is massive for the success of the business and for customer feedback. “Ensuring that all roads and other infrastructure are finished to an adoptable standard as a development progresses ensures that customers move into a street that feels complete. Historically this work might have been done towards the end of the project, but we try to do it while we are still on site. That means we control it better and it makes it easier for people who have moved in to get around. We are judged on our scores and surveys, and we find our scores are getting better because we are doing this work as we go.” Decisions around which homes are completed and handed over to customers and when this happens also have a big impact on the customer experience. “Occupation strategies are important because we want to move people into the correct environment, especially as on a large development work may be completed over several phases, over several years, and we are still the neighbours to our customers.” Ben has been with Bellway for 21 years, having joined the company as an assistant site manager in Darlington in 2004. “Bellway is a great company to work for with good employee engagement. It’s a very inclusive and forward-thinking business,” he said. Ben became a site manager in 2011, working in Darlington, Durham and Washington. Between 2014 and 2016 he was Senior Site Manager at Stannington Park – a regeneration project on the former St Mary’s Hospital site in Stannington in Northumberland for which Ben won a prestigious Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC).  In 2016 he became Construction Manager and in 2018 Senior Construction Manager. Major projects on the horizon include Bellway’s DH1 development to the north west of Durham, where the company is building 368 homes all fitted with sustainable air source heat pumps. The role of Head of Construction entails long-term strategic involvement not just in construction on-site but in every part of the process from land acquisition and planning to technical and sales. Ben enjoys the fast pace and problem-solving demands of the role in an industry that is constantly on the move. He said: “The one thing that is constant is change, and that’s a big appeal of the role for me. It’s a very dynamic role and I like the variety.” In some ways his motivation is the same as it was when he was a site manager. He said: “We are creating communities and I get a lot of satisfaction in turning over a good house and a good product.” To find out more about Bellway North East, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/north-east. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Catella APAM has strengthened its property and facilities Management capability with the appointment of Richard Stackhouse as Facilities Management Lead, further reinforcing the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality operational performance across its growing portfolio. Richard brings more than 25 years’ experience in property and facilities management, having previously led facilities management teams within major managing agents including GVA and Lambert Smith Hampton. Most recently, he spent over seven years at commercial property developer and investment manager CEG, where he oversaw facilities management delivery and service charge management across its UK portfolio. Throughout his career, Richard has worked across a wide range of asset types, including new-build office developments, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, trophy assets and major refurbishment projects. His experience spans the full lifecycle of assets, from pre-construction and mobilisation through to operational delivery and ongoing asset optimisation. Richard’s key areas of expertise include leading national facilities management teams, improving operational systems and processes, strengthening supplier performance, budget and service charge management, and ensuring robust health and safety compliance. In his new role, Richard will lead Catella APAM’s national facilities management team, focusing on enhancing compliance and service delivery, driving improvements across the supply chain, reviewing operational systems and processes, and supporting the training and development of on-site teams. Kate Hackett, Head of Property Management (North) at Catella APAM, commented:“Richard’s appointment is an important step in the continued growth of our property and facilities management offer. His experience in leading national teams and delivering operational improvements across complex assets will add real value to both our clients and our site teams. We’re delighted to welcome him to the business.” Richard Stackhouse said:“What attracted me to Catella APAM is the collaborative approach between asset management, property management and facilities management teams, as well as the strength and diversity of the portfolio. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to support the team and continuing to raise service standards for our clients and occupiers.” The appointment further strengthens Catella APAM’s integrated asset, property and facilities management platform, where strong operational delivery directly supports asset performance and income growth across client portfolios. Victoria Morgan, Head of Asset Management at Catella APAM, said:“Property and facilities management are critical to delivering our asset management strategies and driving value for clients. A genuinely integrated approach delivers stronger NOI outcomes than segregated services, as our teams work together to scrutinise performance data, control costs and strengthen tenant engagement. Richard’s experience will further enhance how we unlock opportunities and deliver measurable performance improvements across our portfolio.” Richard’s appointment reflects Catella APAM’s continued investment in strengthening its integrated management platform to deliver enhanced performance and long-term value across client portfolios. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Hewer Facilities Management, a leader in sustainable heating solutions, has appointed Adam Daly as Business Development Manager to support the rollout of its pioneering Heat Saviour™ technology nationwide. Having previously held senior roles at Navigator, Purmo, Westco and Fernox, Adam joins Hewer with over 20 years’ experience in the plumbing, heating and building services sectors. His expertise lies in developing routes to market for new products, driving penetration and growth through targeted training and education initiatives, and increasing sales across installer networks, merchants and national accounts, including specifiers and housing providers. At Hewer, Adam will focus on supporting the rollout of Heat Saviour™, a first-of-its-kind retrofit product that simplifies heat pump installations, reduces installation time and cost, and minimises disruption to homeowners and tenants. Officially launched in 2025, Heat Saviour™ is already installed in over 2,000 properties across the UK. Among these are 1,500 social housing homes in the South West, including those managed by providers such as Two Rivers Housing, Bromford, Green Square Accord, Rooftop Housing Group, Community Housing and Cottsway Housing Association. Compatible with all major heat pump brands, Heat Saviour™ has recently been endorsed by Midea, one of the world’s leading heat pump manufacturers which operates in 200 countries worldwide, highlighting Hewer’s position at the forefront of practical, scalable low-carbon heating solutions. Adam Daly, Business Development Manager, says: “I’m thrilled to be joining Hewer at such an exciting time for both the business and the wider sector, as it continues its transition to greener technologies. “The UK is leading the way in innovation in this space. Heat Saviour is a first-to-market solution that solves real-world challenges around heat pump adoption – tackling key barriers such as cost, disruption and installation complexity – for installers, tenants and homeowners. “My role will focus on helping installers, housing providers and local authorities understand the product and deploy it effectively at scale. Having the endorsement of Midea reinforces the value and impact of what we’re delivering.” Stuart Hesk, Director at Hewer, adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Adam to the Hewer team. His experience in product launch, market education and commercial growth is exactly what we need to support Heat Saviour’s rollout. “Adam’s appointment strengthens our business development capabilities as we help social housing providers, local authorities and homeowners adopt low-carbon heating solutions. With recognition from a global leader like Midea, it’s clear that our technology is not only innovative but also trusted by industry experts.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals