Revo, the leading forum for UK retail-led mixed-use real estate, has announced two significant additions to its executive board as it continues to guide the evolution of the nation’s retail and leisure environments. The organisation has appointed Toby Ogilvie Smals, director of retail investments at Savills, and Nick Thornton, founder of Aver PR, as new board directors. Both bring extensive experience and complementary expertise to Revo’s leadership at a pivotal time for the sector. At Savills, Ogilvie Smals leads the acquisition and disposal of retail assets for a wide client base spanning institutions, private equity firms, property companies and asset managers. Having joined Savills as a graduate in 2005, he now draws on more than two decades of experience in the investment market. Meanwhile, Thornton, who founded Aver PR, provides strategic communications advice across the built environment, working with some of the UK’s leading property owners, investors, and advisors. With over 30 years in the sector, his background in reputation management and stakeholder engagement adds a valuable dimension to Revo’s board. Commenting on his appointment, Ogilvie Smals said: “I’m delighted to be joining Revo at a time when the retail and leisure built environment is evolving rapidly in response to shifting consumer behaviours, capital flows and placemaking priorities. I’m looking forward to supporting Revo’s mission by strengthening industry engagement, driving membership growth and helping shape a commercially and socially resilient future for our urban spaces.” Thornton added: “It is a privilege to be joining the recharged Revo board. Retail and leisure destinations have never been more relevant than they are now. Not only are they key drivers of the economy, but they also play a central role in society. Revo’s ambition is to become the recognised voice that champions the excellence and collective contribution of the sector, and I am delighted to play a role in achieving that.” The appointments follow Revo’s governance reshuffle earlier this year, which saw Vivienne King named chair of the executive board. She said: “Toby and Nick’s appointments further reinforce the strength of our board, representing senior expertise across investment, PR, consultancy, sustainability and market intelligence – all vital to shaping the transformative future of the UK’s retail and leisure landscape.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Avison Young strengthens workplace experience and marketing teams at Lakeside Lakeside North Harbour (Lakeside), Portsmouth’s leading workspace, managed by Avison Young, has appointed two new members. Asia Torr joins as a Customer Service Apprentice, working in the Workplace Experience team at Lakeside while undertaking a Level 3 apprenticeship with HTP Apprenticeship College. In her day to day role, Asia welcomes visitors and occupiers, manages meeting room bookings, and ensures that events and meetings run smoothly, including catering and technical setup. Asia has recently attended a three-day induction in Birmingham, where she joined new starters from across the UK for training and networking. Also joining the team is Gemma Abraham, who transitioned from the Workplace Experience team into a new role as a Marketing Apprentice. After seven years at Lakeside, Gemma is now part of the marketing team, supporting campaigns, events, and occupier engagement across the business campus. Motivated by personal growth and inspired by the career journeys of colleagues, Gemma started the 18-month apprenticeship programme. She has so far led Lakeside’s Recycle Week campaign, which included daily activities, digital content, talks with occupiers, and more. Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour, said: “It’s fantastic to see both Gemma and Asia grow within Lakeside. Their energy, passion, and enthusiasm bring real value to our team, and their appointments are part of a wider investment in our people and in enhancing the occupier experience at Lakeside.”  “Both Gemma and Asia have brought great energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the team. It’s exciting to see talent growing within the business, and both appointments are part of a wider focus on nurturing careers, expanding our capabilities, and delivering even more value to our clients and occupiers.” Gemma Abraham, Marketing Executive at Lakeside North Harbour, added: “I was inspired by seeing others progress at Lakeside and knew I wanted to learn something new. Working in front of house gave me a great foundation in building relationships, and I’m excited to build on that in a more creative and strategic way. I’ve already had the chance to lead a Recycle Week campaign, organising daily activities, creating content, and working directly with occupiers – and I’m really enjoying the variety and freedom the role brings.” Asia Torr, Customer Service Apprentice at Lakeside North Harbour, said: “I’ve been at Lakeside for just over eight weeks, and I already feel like part of the team. I’m learning so much through the apprenticeship and getting to understand all aspects of front of house service.” These appointments reflect Lakeside’s continued investment in its people and its ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional workplace experience for everyone.  Lakeside offers a stunning rural setting, alongside a 19-acre lake with woodland and an abundance of outdoor space.For more information or to enquire about space at Lakeside North Harbour, visit https://lakesidenorthharbour.com/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

New appointment brings range of services into one team to offer complete end-to-end service AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, has strengthened its Buildings & Places team in the UK and Ireland with the appointment of Richard Bonner as managing director, bringing a wide range of services and expertise under his leadership. His appointment to the newly-created role leading a team of around 2,000 built environment professionals, is in response to the growing client need for a fully-integrated end-to-end service, from planning and building design to project management and programme delivery. The bolstering of the business unit will mean it can more effectively support clients as they meet the challenge of delivering the investments needed to position our cities, towns and high streets for economic revival. Bonner said: “Our ambition is about more than buildings and together with our partners we’ll be deploying our capabilities to support national and local government, our private sector and industry partners and institutions that fund and finance built assets. “The Buildings & Places market is at the heart of developing thriving communities and driving economic growth in our regions, from new housing, schools and green spaces to city regeneration and new towns.” Bonner, a Chartered Civil Engineer, joined AtkinsRéalis in 2023 and brings almost 20 years’ experience working with local and regional government, transport providers and the private sector to help them navigate the evolving demands of the urban environment. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Respected, strategic FM leader will head up Bellrock’s engineering and technical service lines as it continues to disrupt the sector Facilities management industry disruptor Bellrock has appointed Mark Evans as Director of Sales, Engineering Services, where he will lead the growth strategy for Bellrock’s critical engineering and technical service lines. His focus will be on strengthening client partnerships, expanding market presence, and embedding a culture that unites commercial excellence with people-centred leadership. With over 20 years’ experience in the facilities management and built-environment sector, including almost 10 years with Integral and five years at JLL, Evans brings a proven record of leadership, strategic growth, and client partnership development to the role. Known for combining commercial insight with a people-first approach, he has built and led teams that consistently deliver value, performance, and trust. He said: “This is a great time to be joining the Bellrock team. Their disruptive approach is redefining the industry. Engineering Services sits at the heart of the business, and we have a real opportunity to accelerate growth by blending our technical capability with the power of data, technology, and AI. My focus will be on creating value through insight, strengthening relationships with clients, empowering our people, and delivering solutions that are efficient, intelligent, and truly connected. “Bellrock’s positioning as the trusted challenger in property; driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people completely resonates with me. It reflects the way I believe this industry should evolve: smarter, more collaborative, and more purpose-driven.” Colette Fellows, Managing Director of Bellrock Critical Engineering, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Mark to Bellrock. He brings both deep sector experience and a forward-thinking mindset that aligns perfectly with our strategic vision. His ability to connect commercial growth with innovation and people development makes him a powerful addition to our senior leadership team. As we continue to embed data, technology and AI across our engineering services, Mark’s appointment will help us drive even greater value for our clients.” Evans’ appointment signals another step in Bellrock’s commitment to redefining the property and engineering services landscape, combining trusted expertise with digital intelligence to deliver performance, efficiency, and impact for clients across the UK. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Compliance Group, the UK leader in integrated safety and regulatory compliance across water, air, fire and electrical announced the official appointment of Colin Lang as Managing Director for its Electrical division. He will be responsible  for leading the electrical compliance division, focusing on strategic growth, operational excellence, and the harmonisation of service delivery nationwide. Lang’s career foundation spans more than two decades, beginning with an electrical apprenticeship which provided him with deep, hands-on knowledge. His trajectory in operational leadership accelerated when he joined Intersafe, part of Compliance Group as Operations Manager. He subsequently moved into the Operations Director role, where he was instrumental in overseeing a period of ambitious and scalable expansion. Under his leadership, the business achieved a remarkable 400% growth, a success attributed to a focus on streamlining processes, boosting productivity, and establishing a robust, client-centric service model. He was appointed Managing Director of Intersafe in 2024 and was also appointed Managing Director of Compliance Group Electrical (CGE) earlier this year. “We are thrilled to have Colin officially step into the role of Managing Director of the electrical division,” said Sarah Dixon, CEO of Compliance Group. ” Colin’s journey, from the field to leading a division responsible for significant growth, is exceptional. He possesses the perfect blend of deep technical knowledge and proven operational leadership. His strategic focus on harmonising operations at scale and embedding a high-performance, people-first culture makes him the ideal leader to drive the next stage of our electrical division’s growth. Under Colin’s leadership, we are confident the division will continue to be a pillar of market trust and operational excellence, aligning with the values of the wider Compliance Group.” “My vision for the division is clear: to continue pushing what we do well, harmonise our operations, and maintain strong, sustained growth,” added Colin Lang, Managing Director Electrical at Compliance Group. “We want to focus on delivering a quality job every time and building a reputation for long-term relationships and partnerships with our customers. My personal driver is to build a thriving culture, and by aligning our people’s growth with the Compliance Group’s core values, we ensure our high standards and technical excellence are maintained.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

International real estate advisor Savills has announced the appointment of William Davies as Co-Head of PBSA Valuations, based at the firm’s Margaret Street headquarters. He will focus on student accommodation valuations within Savills Operational Capital Markets (OCM) division. Davies joins Savills from Allsop LLP, where he spent over 15 years specialising in valuations across the residential and student housing sectors. He brings extensive experience in valuing Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Student HMO Portfolios across the UK with a particular focus on Greater London and the South of England, covering both development and operational assets. His client base has included banks, debt funds, bridge lenders, developers, operators and property companies. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Surveyor at Cluttons LLP. In his new role, Davies will co-lead the PBSA Valuation team, building on the strong foundations established by Rachel Coates, the existing Co-Head of the team. He will also work closely with Savills market leading PBSA Capital Markets team, led by Lizzie Beagley, to further strengthen the firm’s position in the sector. Tim Stoyle, Head of Operational Real Estate Valuations at Savills, says, “According to our latest OpRE Investor Survey, PBSA has overtaken multifamily housing as the top investment priority in the Living sectors across the UK and Europe. 62% of our respondents indicated they are actively seeking to deploy capital into the sector. William’s expertise will be instrumental as we continue to deliver best-in-class advice and support to our clients in this space.” William Davies, Co-Head of PBSA Valuations, comments, “Joining Savills at an exciting time for the PBSA sector is a fantastic opportunity. With significant demand for insightful and strategic valuation advice, I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s continued success and delivering outstanding support to our clients across both development and operational assets.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Barratt London has announced three appointments to form a new leadership team under Mark Bailey, London and Southern’s Regional Managing Director at Barratt Redrow.   Craig Carson has been promoted to Regional Director of Barratt London, stepping up from his previous role as Managing Director for West London, reporting to Mark. In his expanded strategic role, Craig will oversee all developments and aspects of Barratt London, leading the long-term direction across both divisions. With 25 years’ experience, Craig has a proven track record of delivering major residential-led mixed-use developments across the delivery cycle from site identification through to sales. Heading up the West London division, Paul Muldowney has been appointed as Managing Director. Following the merger of Barratt Developments plc and Redrow plc, Paul joins from Redrow London and strengthens the team by bringing almost four decades worth of expertise. Paul will bring a clear strategic vision for the division, steering key decisions and business planning. Danny Masters has been promoted to Operations Director for Barratt East London. Underlining Barratt London’s dedication to investing in people and focus on internal growth, Danny started his career at Barratt London in 2002. Having joined as an Assistant Site Manager, Danny progressed his way up to Project Director in 2015. Previously on the West London board since 2018, Danny will now lead the East London side of Barratt London with the support of Craig Carson. Together, this trio of senior appointments will bolster Barratt London’s leadership team by adding expertise and valuable development knowledge at board level. These appointments underline Barratt London’s unwavering commitment to London. The leadership team will continue driving Barratt London forward as a reliable and trusted developer. With a long-term vision for investing in neighbourhoods and leaving a lasting legacy, the team will oversee the delivery of high-quality, sustainable and affordable homes for communities across the capital. Barratt London is part of Barratt Redrow plc, the country’s leading national sustainable housebuilder. This year, Barratt London announced plans for its Lo-E Homes, which will deliver sustainable new homes across the capital. Built to exceed Passivhaus standards and in partnership with Places for London, plans for an initial 728 homes at High Barnet and Bollo Lane will be one of the largest scale Passivhaus projects in the country. Mark Bailey, London and Southern’s Regional Managing Director at Barratt Redrow, comments: “The appointment of our new leadership team will bring fresh perspectives and proven expertise, to accelerate our strategic growth and impact in London. Under Craig’s stewardship, they will work collaboratively to regenerate places, deliver energy-efficient homes and build neighbourhoods that create socio-economic value for London.”   To find out more about Barratt London, visit www.barrattlondon.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Newmark has added two senior appointments to its UK leisure team, hiring partner Carys Chandler and associate Leo Llewellyn from Avison Young. Both will be based in the firm’s Cardiff office as Newmark expands its specialist coverage across the leisure sector. Chandler brings extensive valuation expertise spanning holiday parks and residential caravan parks nationwide, along with experience in large-scale portfolio valuations and single-asset appraisals for loan security, taxation and internal purposes. Llewellyn specialises in valuation and agency across licensed leisure, hotels, caravan parks, heritage venues, visitor attractions and sports stadiums, with a track record that includes high-profile leisure disposals in Wales, off-market pub sales and valuations of international holiday assets. Welcoming the pair, Dan Anning, co-head of Newmark’s UK leisure team, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Carys and Leo to the team. Their combined expertise and deep market knowledge will be instrumental as we continue to expand our leisure offer across the UK. Their appointments will significantly enhance our reach, reflecting the strong growth momentum of Newmark’s national leisure service line.” Chandler commented: “I’m excited to join Newmark at such a pivotal moment. The firm’s platform and collaborative culture provide a fantastic opportunity to grow our presence and deliver exceptional value to clients.” Llewellyn added: “Joining Newmark’s leisure team is a great step. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and continuing to work on some of the most interesting and diverse leisure assets in the market.” For investors, lenders and operators, the hires signal Newmark’s continued push into specialist leisure sub-sectors—particularly holiday parks and mixed leisure portfolios—where market activity remains resilient and data-led valuations and strategic disposals are in demand. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Betts Associates, a Deeside based civil and structural engineering consultancy, has appointed to its board Laila Morris, who will bring her a wealth of knowledge from 20 years at the company, not to mention a strong dose of girl power as the only female board member. The appointment comes as Betts’ financial director, Amanda Jackson, helps Laila learn the ropes in her new role before departing from the company. Now taking up the role of practice director, Laila began working for Betts as a receptionist, before becoming a PA to the financial director, then accounts manager, and then practice manager. Laila says: “I’ve seen a lot in my 20 years at Betts Associates. We’ve been through recessions and the pandemic which hit the sector hard, but we got through it and have continued to grow. It’s been so satisfying seeing relationships with clients flourish over the years and I’ve got to know them well. This will certainly be useful in my new position on the board. “I’m confident that I’ll bring new ideas and a different perspective. The team feel comfortable speaking to me, and I will ensure that they are well represented. Our engineers and technicians are at the business’ front of house, and it’s key that we adapt ideas to make it right for them.” It has already been an eventful year for Betts Associates, which has restructured its board. Co-founder Mel Frimston has taken on the role of chairman, while longstanding employees Rob Ankers and Richard Nicholas have been appointed to the roles of managing director and director respectively. Laila’s promotion is another element of Betts Associates’ focus on reinforcing existing services, with the view to achieve growth.   Betts Associates’ portfolio spans Structural, Civil, Geo-Environmental, and Hydro engineering, serving clients across major residential developments, industrial projects, commercial ventures, and leisure facilities. https://www.betts-associates.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals