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

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

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

Grosvenor has appointed Jamie Whitty-Lewis as chief executive of its UK property business, effective from December, handing the finance specialist the reins at a pivotal moment for the estate’s development pipeline and climate ambitions. He succeeds James Raynor, who in September became CEO of Grosvenor’s international property business. Whitty-Lewis steps up from his role as executive director of finance at Grosvenor Property UK. He had been due to become CFO from April 2026, but following his promotion Debbie Lee will continue as CFO while a successor is selected; she will then replace Rob Davis, the group’s retiring CFO, in summer 2026. A familiar figure across the estate, Whitty-Lewis has held several senior positions since joining Grosvenor, including group reporting director with responsibility for strategic planning for Grosvenor Property, and previously strategy director and head of finance for the London Estate. Before Grosvenor he worked in PepsiCo’s European headquarters following three years in BDO’s external audit practice. Announcing the move, James Raynor said: “I am delighted to have Jamie succeed me in the role of CEO of our UK property business. He has a deep understanding of our London Estate… and a natural leadership style that I am confident will guide the business through its continued growth trajectory, supported by an exceptionally strong executive team.” For developers, contractors and designers active in the capital, the leadership change lands as Grosvenor progresses two of the West End’s most closely watched projects. At South Molton, the estate is curating what it calls the West End’s largest mixed-use development, blending workspace, retail and leisure with a strong public-realm focus. In nearby Mayfair, plans to re-imagine Grosvenor Square will deliver a biodiverse urban garden through a significant voluntary contribution, with ambitions to enhance air quality, urban cooling and community amenity while improving pedestrian permeability. Whitty-Lewis signalled continuity with pace. “I am honoured to take up the role of CEO of Grosvenor Property UK… We have some outstanding projects to deliver, including the creation of South Molton… and the transformation of Grosvenor Square,” he said. “I am also excited about the further growth of our private credit business, funding projects that boost housing supply and help decarbonise the built environment.” For the construction supply chain, the message is twofold: Grosvenor’s West End programme will continue to prize quality design, heritage sensitivity and low-carbon outcomes; and the group expects to play a broader role in enabling sustainable development beyond its own estate through its private credit platform. That financing activity is targeted at schemes that can evidence measurable social and environmental value alongside long-term resilience, aligning with tightening occupier requirements for efficient, future-proofed buildings. Grosvenor’s UK property arm remains a bellwether for the city’s retrofit-first agenda. Expect the coming year to feature continued emphasis on circular materials, operational energy reduction and landscape-led placemaking across the estate, with procurement partners increasingly assessed on their ability to de-risk delivery while hitting embodied-carbon checkpoints. With Whitty-Lewis bringing a strong financial and strategic background to the top job, and with Debbie Lee ensuring continuity in the finance function, the reshaped leadership team is set to steer Grosvenor’s London Estate through its next phase of mixed-use regeneration and climate action. For the industry, that points to a steady pipeline of complex, design-led projects where collaboration, performance data and verifiable ESG outcomes will determine who gets the nod. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

CBRE has named Tom Dancer as head of its European Retail Occupier business, tasking him with accelerating the firm’s growth strategy and delivering an integrated, end-to-end service for brands expanding across the continent. Reporting to Anna Esteban, head of leasing and occupier accounts for Europe, Dancer will work closely with CBRE’s in-country retail leaders to align market intelligence, location strategy, leasing, project management and store delivery. The move aims to strengthen CBRE’s position with retailers seeking coordinated support from site selection through fit-out and opening. Dancer joined CBRE in February 2022 and brings more than 12 years’ experience. Over the past three years he has led several high-profile European flagship transactions for brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Polène, Puma, UGG and Under Armour, giving him a front-row view of evolving store formats and the logistics that underpin pan-European roll-outs. Commenting on his appointment, Dancer said: “The retail sector has gone through exponential change in recent years. A number of international retailers continue to realise their expansion plans across Europe, demonstrating that the value of the physical store cannot be underestimated. This makes it a truly exciting time to lead our best-in-class business through its next evolution of growth.” For developers, landlords and delivery teams, the appointment signals continued occupier demand for prime, well-connected locations and faster, more coordinated store programmes. Expect a focus on data-led network planning, sustainability credentials in both leases and fit-out, and tighter integration between omnichannel operations and physical formats as brands scale across Europe. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate has been crowned winner of Premier Guarantee’s 2025 ‘Development of the Year’ for its landmark Heritage Place scheme at North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh. The award for 151+ Units recognises Heritage Place, a £97m neighbourhood of 322 homes set within a historic 120-acre former deer park, as the standout development in its category, ahead of entries from some of the UK’s largest national housebuilders. Radio and TV broadcaster Colin Murray presented the award at the Nobu Hotel in London. The Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards recognise excellence in building high-quality homes, raising and celebrating standards of construction across the industry. The annual awards showcase the very best housebuilders, developments, construction practices and workmanship across the UK. Mark White, Managing Director at Bargate and Chair of the Future Homes Hub’s SME Liaison Group, said: “To be recognised with Premier Guarantee’s Development of the Year award for a second time is an incredible achievement for Bargate and a real credit to our team. Having previously won this award for our Rivercross scheme in Warsash, to now secure it again for Heritage Place underlines the consistency of our approach and the quality we strive for across every single project. “Heritage Place is the culmination of years of meticulous planning and design, where every detail has been carefully considered. This award reinforces our commitment to creating not just houses, but lasting communities of real character and quality.” Heritage Place forms the final phase of the North Stoneham Park regeneration, completing a 1,000-home masterplan that has transformed this historic setting into a thriving modern community. Bargate’s scheme delivers a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom family homes alongside 124 affordable properties for the not-for-profit provider of affordable homes, VIVID, ensuring a balance of quality and accessibility. North Stoneham Park is rich in community assets, including a new primary school, landscaped open green spaces, a large play area, a network of footpaths and cycleways and community facilities. A self-contained community, the site is surrounded by parkland yet also within minutes of road, rail and air travel, with Southampton Airport and Parkway Station both within walking distance. Each home at Heritage Place is finished to Bargate’s renowned specification, with bespoke kitchens featuring integrated Neff appliances, Porcelanosa tiles in bathrooms, and thoughtful layouts designed around modern family living. Two showhomes, professionally styled by locally renowned home, living and garden centre The Garden Society, are open for viewings. This latest success builds on Bargate’s strong track record. In 2025, the company received both the Outstanding Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction and a Gold Award from In-House Research. Bargate also won Developer of the Year in the Premier Guarantee Awards 2023, and Development of the Year for its Rivercross scheme in Warsash the same year – demonstrating Bargate’s position as one of the UK’s leading SME housebuilders with quality and customer confidence at the heart of its success. For more information, visit www.bargatehomes.co.uk or call 02380 601489 to book a viewing. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Mathura Paramjorthy as Head of Portfolio Management in its Specialist Mortgages and Bridging division. She will report to Alex Upton, Managing Director, Specialist Mortgages and Bridging Finance. Mathura was most recently Chief Operating Officer at Bridge Invest, having previously held the same role at TAB. She began her career as a Partner at Philip Ross Solicitors, specialising in residential property, before moving into senior operational roles. Her experience spans more than 20 years across law, lending and operations, with a strong track record of managing complex portfolios. The appointment comes at a time when brokers are placing increasingly large and complex cases. HTB’s portfolio management team is responsible for overseeing facilities once they complete, ensuring they continue to perform as structured. The function provides brokers and their clients with continuity and a clear point of support throughout the term, maintaining the structures agreed at the outset and resolving any issues that arise. Mathura Paramjorthy, Head of Portfolio Management, Specialist Mortgages and Bridging Finance at HTB, said: “Joining HTB was an easy decision for me because of the way the bank works with brokers. My career has taken me from property law into operational leadership, and that mix has shown me how important it is to combine strong processes with clear communication. Brokers want to know that once a deal completes their clients will be supported throughout the term, and that is what portfolio management delivers. I am looking forward to working with the team to build on HTB’s reputation for consistency and long-term support.” Alex Upton, Managing Director, Specialist Mortgages and Bridging Finance at HTB, added: “Portfolio management is where we make sure the structures agreed on day one continue to work for clients through to repayment. It is a part of the process brokers may not always see immediately, but it underpins every facility. As the size and complexity of cases grow, that oversight becomes even more important. Mathura’s background as a property lawyer, together with her operational and lending experience, brings exactly the perspective we need across both our Specialist Mortgages and Bridging books. I am very pleased to welcome her to HTB.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has appointed DEAN O’SULLIVAN as CEO for its UK & Ireland business following the retirement of long-standing CEO, Mike Chaldecott after 42 years in Saint-Gobain. Dean will lead Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland in delivering its new Strategic Plan – Lead & Grow – unveiled on Monday, and positioning Saint-Gobain as a Solutions Company for residential, commercial and infrastructure. Dean is an experienced Managing Director with 25 years’ experience in the construction sector. Dean has held a number of senior leadership roles within the Saint-Gobain Group in the UK & Ireland starting as a Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain’s Gyproc business in Ireland in 2007, before being appointed to lead the combined Gyproc and Isover Ireland businesses as Sales and Marketing Director in 2011.  Dean then moved to the UK to lead Saint-Gobain’s Okarno (formerly Artex) business as Managing Director in 2013 and then its combined Insulation businesses including Isover in the UK in 2019. Most recently, since 2021, Dean has been Managing Director of Saint-Gobain’s UK ‘Interior Solution’s businesses – comprising of Isover and UK drylining and plaster solution brand British Gypsum – where he has overseen a transformation of how the combined businesses support customers in the residential, commercial, infrastructure and retrofit and refurbishment sectors of the UK construction market. During this time the Interior Solutions businesses of Saint-Gobain saw British Gypsum become one of the first UK brands to have products carry the Code for Construction Product Information Mark. The businesses also launched a partnership with Pallet Loop to introduce a circular economy for UK Construction pallets, launched the first plasterboard in Europe to be manufactured with 100% recycled gypsum and has overseen the transformation of its road haulage fleet transitioning the majority of the fleet to non-fossil fuel – Hydro- treated Vegetable Oil. Dean’s appointment comes as Saint-Gobain’s launches its new five-year strategic plan – LEAD & GROW – which focusses Saint-Gobain on being a solutions company for residential, commercial and infrastructure. Dean will now spearhead Saint-Gobain’s delivery of an enriched solution and service offer adapted for each of the construction market’s needs and being a catalyst for change – helping to shape the entire construction sector towards a more sustainable model. Dean said: “It’s a great privilege to lead Saint-Gobain’s businesses in the UK & Ireland at a time when we release a new strategy that positions Saint-Gobain as a true solutions provider for customers. Saint-Gobain is truly a unique company with an unrivalled breadth of solutions for the entire building industry and expertise made so special by an amazing 360-year history and strong values of care, respect and doing the right things.” “As the construction sector finds its way of responding to huge challenge such as climate change, protecting natural resources and unprecedent demand for construction – housing, infrastructure, retrofit and repurposing Saint-Gobain has a strong vision for being a catalyst for a transformed construction sector – lighter, more productive and more sustainable than before.” “I’d like to thank Mike for being such a tremendous ambassador for Saint-Gobain –passionate about our people and their safety and getting things right for our customers. Serving Saint-Gobain for 42 years – from graduate to CEO – is an amazing achievement and everyone wishes him well for the future Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals