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

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has appointed Brian Uy as its 105th President for 2026. Today, The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the representative body for the profession worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Uy FIStructE CEng as its 105th President for 2026. Brian, who is currently Scientia Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia brings decades of expertise and experience to the role. His career has been as rich as it is varied, spanning roles at leading consultancies including Arcadis, Worley and Arup, working on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects. He has also been actively involved in the development of landmark industry codes and standards as well as being instrumental in ensuring they’re both fit-for-purpose and deliver positive outcomes. In addition to his role at UNSW, Brian chairs the Australian/New Zealand Standards on Steel and Composite Structures and serves as Vice President of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). Involved in research in steel and composite structures for over 30 years, Brian has served on the editorial boards of fourteen international journals for structural engineering and is Chief Editor (Asia-Pacific) for Steel and Composite Structures and serves on the Editorial Board of IStructE’s flagship research journal Structures. He is also a significant contributor to international codes of practice in steel and composite construction and has served on the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Task Committee 5 on Composite Construction and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), Technical Committee on Composite Construction. His singular and visionary approach combines academic leadership with practical application, and his presidential year will focus on three interconnected themes that align with IStructE’s 2026-2030 strategic pillars: Registration and supervision – Championing greater professionalism through regulatory frameworks, exploring supervision models and safety initiatives. He aims to strengthen learning from structural failures through global programmes like CROSS, ensuring the profession continues to prioritise safety across all designs and builds. Structural efficiency and embodied carbon – Raising further awareness of sustainable design practices by promoting structural efficiency principles how these can lead to the reduction of embodied carbon. He will actively encourage structural engineers to design optimised structures that consider the system and material behaviour across the whole structure or building’s lifecycle, from cradle to grave. Technical competence and research – Supporting professionals by focusing on core learning and development areas, including composite systems, sustainable structures and low embodied carbon solutions. His aim is to ensure engineers have the advanced knowledge needed to design high-performance, sustainable structures with purpose, that benefit people, planet and the wider structural engineering profession. Commenting on the achievement, Brian Uy, incoming IStructE President, says: “Structural engineering is an ever-changing profession that demands technical excellence, a commitment to sustainability and is punctuated by the collaboration of teams of professionals. Looking to the future, I want to ensure our members have the knowledge, support and regulatory frameworks they need to design structures that are not only safe and efficient, but also have a positive impact on society-at-large. By creating opportunities for closer collaboration between academia, industry and professional bodies, we can enhance our profession and empower structural engineers across the world to deliver better outcomes for the built environment.” Yasmin Becker, IStructE CEO, said: “Brian’s distinguished 35-year academic career together with his active involvement with IStructE since 1992, underscores his significant contribution to the advancement of structural engineering worldwide. A champion of collaboration between academia and professional practice, Brian is also a strong advocate for structural efficiency. I look forward to working with him as he takes up the position of the IStructE’s 105th President in 2026.” Brian succeeds Mohamad Al-Dah and takes up the presidency for the entirety of 2026. To register to watch Brian’s inaugural address, which takes place at 18:00 (GMT) on Thursday 22 January 2026 click here. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Patrick joins as service line head to lead a new specialist department within Project & Building Consultancy Colliers has announced the appointment of Patrick Foster to lead its newly created Measured Survey Services department, within the Project & Building Consultancy division. Patrick brings more than 15 years of industry experience, and more recently he was a Director in the CBRE/Turner & Townsend Measured Survey team in London. In his new role, Patrick will spearhead the development and delivery of Colliers’ Measured Survey Services, providing clients with a comprehensive range of Geomatic Surveying solutions. Patrick brings deep expertise in internal area reports, measured building surveys and other geospatial deliverables. This strategic move reflects Colliers’ commitment to expanding its technical capabilities and delivering best-in-class data and insights to clients across the UK. Gavin McCosh, Director, Project & Building Consultancy at Colliers, said:“Patrick’s appointment is a great start to 2026, and it marks an exciting time for Colliers as we launch Measured Survey Services. His proven leadership and technical expertise will enable us to deliver accurate, technology-driven solutions to add real value to our clients. This new service line strengthens our team offering and reflects our continual growth and improvement.” Patrick Foster, Director, Measured Survey Services, commented:“I’m excited to join Colliers and lead the launch of our Measured Survey Services team, bringing clients a fully integrated solution. With demand for precise data and advanced surveying solutions growing rapidly, this new service line is vital for the property industry. I’m looking forward to building a market-leading team and helping clients get the best out of their assets.” This appointment marks a significant step in Colliers’ strategy to broaden its Project & Building Consultancy offering and respond to growing client demand for accurate, technology-driven surveying solutions. 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

Molson Equipment has appointed Simon Causier as sales director, bolstering its senior leadership team as the business looks ahead to further growth in 2026. Causier joins the plant and machinery supplier following the collapse of Warwick Ward Machinery, where he held the role of commercial director. He spent 18 years with the business and played a key role in launching and developing a range of equipment brands across the UK construction, recycling and aggregates sectors. Warwick Ward Machinery entered administration in December 2025 after more than five decades of trading, bringing Causier’s long tenure with the business to an end. His move to Molson marks a continuation of his career in the heavy equipment market, where he has built extensive experience and strong industry relationships. Speaking about his appointment, Causier said his career has been shaped by a focus on understanding customer needs and delivering high-quality aftersales support. He added that Molson’s customer-led ethos and reputation within the sector were key factors in his decision to join the company. Molson Group chief executive Robin Powell said the appointment comes at a challenging time for the UK market but described the recruitment of experienced leaders as critical to the company’s long-term strategy. He said Causier brings significant knowledge, expertise and connections, which will help position Molson for continued growth. Causier said he has long admired Molson’s approach to the market, pointing to the company’s strong growth and professional operation. He added that he is looking forward to contributing his experience to the sales team and supporting the next phase of the business’s development. The appointment underlines Molson Equipment’s confidence in its future direction, as it continues to invest in people and leadership despite wider market pressures. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

As Rangeford Villages continues to expand its award-winning retirement villages for the over 60s, the company has appointed a new Head of Construction to support its ongoing growth. Mark Hurdley will play an important role in leading development while ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained. He will focus on enhancing design management and improving the overall customer experience across the entire portfolio. Rangeford Villages remains committed to delivering outstanding residences and thoughtfully designed villages to create vibrant, supportive communities, consistently putting its owners at the heart of everything it does. As the expansion continues, with several new villages set to open, Mark Hurdley brings a seasoned construction and development leadership background, with more than 30 years of experience delivering landmark projects across multiple sectors. Combining strategic vision with operational excellence to achieve award-winning results, Mark has managed budgets ranging from £10 million to over £250 million, overseen full project lifecycles, and led multidisciplinary teams to deliver nationally recognised schemes. Mark prides himself on his collaborative leadership style, whilst driving improvements in design management, customer experience, safety leadership and quality. Committed to innovation and sustainability, Mark continues to shape developments that set new benchmarks for quality and performance, an approach he now brings to Rangeford Villages, making him an ideal fit for the role during this significant period of growth. Speaking about his new appointment, Mark expresses; “I’m thrilled to be joining Rangeford at such a pivotal moment in its journey. As the business expands its impressive portfolio, I look forward to collaborating with the award-winning team to create more beautiful and inspiring retirement villages that continue to empower owners to sustain an active and independent lifestyle.” Mark will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth, overseeing construction delivery, leading project teams, and working closely with the Executive Team to uphold the highest standards and enhance project performance across existing Rangeford Villages, and those currently in development. “We are delighted to welcome Mark to Rangeford Villages at a key time for the business,” said Ryan Fairbairn, Managing Director at Rangeford Developments. “Mark brings a wealth of experience in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments, and his expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow our construction capability and deliver exceptional retirement living communities. His appointment reinforces our commitment to quality, sustainability and excellence across every stage of our developments.” Offering contemporary, integrated retirement communities, Rangeford Villages provide beautiful residences designed with the needs of those aged 60 and over in mind, promoting independent living and a high-quality lifestyle. The villages’ award-winning portfolio features Wadswick Green, Homewood Grove, Mickle Hill, Siddington Park, and the newest addition, Strawberry Fields, which opened this year in the Cambridgeshire countryside. Communal facilities may include swimming pools, sauna, steam room, gym, spa, hair salon, as well as a village greenspace with croquet, boules, putting lawns and outdoor dining areas. Each village prioritises wellness and access to leisure, social, and recreational activities for their owners and the wider community.  For those who need it, the village’s domiciliary care agency ‘Rangeford Care’ offers 24/7 in-house support through tailored packages.  With events held throughout the year, each village fosters welcoming, friendly communities that residents and the wider public can enjoy, making Rangeford Villages an integrated part of the local area. Interested buyers can visit www.rangefordvillages.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Bluebay Building Products, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of specialist civil engineering and construction products, has appointed Mark West as Operations Director. With a wealth of industry experience gained through leadership roles at Topps Tiles, Eurocell and Homebase, Mark will play a central role in Bluebay’s ISO 9001 implementation, as well as streamlining business processes. His appointment comes in a pivotal year for Bluebay, following its acquisition by Wolseley Group in January 2025. Since then, the company has forged new partnerships with global suppliers and expanded its team – including its senior leadership with Mark joining Managing Director Lucy Furnival, Sales Director Emma Ward, and Finance Director Mark Siney at the helm. Managing Director Lucy Furnival explained: “Mark’s appointment is an exciting step forward for Bluebay as we embark on a time of significant growth.  “His operational insight and project management expertise will be invaluable, while his collaborative and forward-thinking approach will complement the strengths of our senior management team. As we build the foundations for the next chapter at Bluebay, we are delighted to welcome him to the team.” Mark’s initial six-month secondment will see him move from Burdens, Bluebay’s sister company which specialises in underground drainage and heavy construction products; he adds: “I’m really pleased to be joining Bluebay. “Over the next six months, my focus will be on creating greater consistency and clarity across our operations – building a framework that drives efficiency and supports long-term growth. “It’s the ideal time to take on this role as we prepare for a wave of recruitment to strengthen our workforce and support future expansion. I’m looking forward to working closely with Lucy and the rest of the team to help turn the company’s ambitions into reality.” Bluebay, which was founded in South Wales in 2003, has positioned itself as a go-to destination for delivering innovative new products to the UK construction market, a reputation further solidified by this latest appointment.  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Contractor Clegg Construction has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new commercial manager. Andy Bore will be the commercial lead on the Midway Karparc project – an innovative scheme in Newcastle-under-Lyme to redevelop a 1960s former multi-storey car park into apartments which is being undertaken by Clegg Construction for Capital & Centric. He will also provide commercial and contractual support across the wider business and assist with the development, training and mentoring of the commercial team. With 24 years of working in the construction sector for companies such as Interserve, Kier, Thomas Vale Construction, nmcn and most recently GF Tomlinson, Andy brings a wealth of experience to the role. Clegg Construction Commercial Director Dan Manley said: “We are very pleased to welcome Andy to the Clegg Construction team. His extensive experience and proven track record in the industry will be an asset to our business. “Andy possesses expertise that I am sure will bring a positive impact, not only to the Midway Karparc project but across our wider operations as we continue to deliver successful developments for our public and private sector clients.” Andy, has worked on a wide range of schemes – both new build and refurbishment – including schools, shopping centres, a leisure centre and swimming pool, office block, student accommodation, high end housing, bio mass facility, heritage projects, and a few blue light schemes. Andy said: “I am excited to have started a new role as commercial manager at Clegg Construction – bringing my experience and expertise to the company at an exciting time when there is much in the pipeline to look forward to and celebrate.” With its headquarters in the Lace Market, Nottingham, Clegg Construction is a Midlands, East Anglia, and Yorkshire-based construction firm specialising in the delivery of public and private sector projects. The company works with organisations of all sizes and specialities across a comprehensive range of sectors. For more information visit www.cleggconstruction.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as Executive Director of Finance. Ross will lead the development of CHA’s financial and treasury management strategy ensuring long term sustainability, while also overseeing IT and business improvement functions, driving growth, innovation and transformation across the organisation.   Ross is a Chartered Accountant with extensive leadership experience in the financial services sector.  He held several senior finance positions at Morgan Stanley before joining Baillie Gifford Investment Management Europe as Chief Financial Officer, later progressing to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Ross Carlin said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to be joining Caledonia Housing Association as they take the next exciting step in their journey. As a strong, values-driven organisation with a clear commitment to improving the lives of its tenants, I’m looking forward to collaborating with the talented team to strengthen financial strategy, drive business transformation, and ensure long-term sustainability that benefits the communities we serve. Supporting Caledonia’s continued mission to deliver high-quality, affordable homes and build thriving communities is a truly exciting opportunity.” Welcoming Ross to the organisation, Julie Cosgrove, Chief Executive, said: “Ross is a welcome and exciting addition to CHA’s executive management team, with the leadership, strategic and financial skills, knowledge and experience which are vital to the delivery of our growth and improvement plans. Ross joins us at a critical time as we develop our new Business Plan, “Shaping the Future”, which will continue to focus on providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes, regenerating communities and meeting the needs of our tenants.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals