Neil Pennell, Landsec

Neil Pennell is Head of Design Innovation & Property Solutions at Landsec, one of the UK’s leading property companies. He is responsible for the design and development of innovative, environmentally sustainable and technically excellent buildings. Neil is a senior thought leader specialising in technical and innovative solutions for Landsec’s current and future portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to the senior executive team. He is charged with providing strategic advice to the business on sustainable building design, smart building technology and innovative procurement and construction processes to ensure Landsec retains its leadership position in the real estate sector. This involves a wide remit to drive innovation and the application of new technology, including; Net Zero Carbon buildings, AI, advanced building analytics, Internet of Things, BIM, P-DfMA, modern methods of construction, smart building and Prop Tech solutions. Neil is an advocate of sustainable buildings, renewable energy technologies and intelligent building design. His goal is to create amazing buildings for people; to live, work, shop and enjoy their leisure time. Neil sits on the Board of the British Council of Offices (BCO) and chairs the Technical Affairs Committee which is responsible for producing the BCO’s industry leading technical publications. He is also chair of the Buildings Clients Group, a director of the Better Buildings Partnership and a member of the Construction Productivity Task Force.