James Alexander Chair Finance Earth, Chair Agricarbon, Chair Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Co-founder Zopa. I care about nature and am a strategist, innovator and entrepreneur. I am Chair at Finance Earth, a social enterprise providing advisory and fund management services to make finance work for nature, climate and community. I am
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James Duncan, BRE James leads the Built Environment Team, which supports the Construction and Infrastructure Industry, both in the UK and Internationally. James has experience in traditional construction, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), facilities management and digital platform integration from both a contractor and client-facing perspective. The Built Environment Team
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James Poore, Creative Director, JPLD James is the founder and CCO of JPLD having dedicated his career to lighting and he has been working in the field of architectural lighting design for over 20 years. JPLD are an award-winning independent lighting consultancy covering all aspects of lighting and lighting design,
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James Traynor, Managing Director, ECD Architects James is Managing Director of ECD Architects and author of ‘EnerPHit – A Step by Step Guide to Low-Energy Retrofit’. He is a Certified Passivhaus Designer with over 20 years’ experience in low-energy design. James obtained an MSc in Advanced Energy & Environmental Studies
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Jamie Keats, Product Owner, CITU Jamie Keats is a qualified architect specialising in sustainable development and works as a Product Owner overseeing CITU’s Research and Development across its build system. CITU is a vertically integrated housebuilder with a mission to accelerate the transition to zero carbon cities. Jamie studied at
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Jamie Strathearn, Head of Programme, Cost, Procurement, Pre-Construction, Marks & Spencer Jamie graduated in construction project management at Heriot-Watt University and gained an MBA from Henley Business School. He is an experienced construction client, leading a team of in-house construction project managers, procurement and commercial teams delivering retail and commercial
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Jane Findlay is a Landscape Architect, the Immediate Past President of the Landscape Institute, and the founding director of Fira. She is a masterplanner and designer with over 38 years’ experience of designing and delivering large and complex projects. Jane is particularly experienced in the design of the healing landscape
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Jane Manning, Director, Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners Jane is a Director at Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners. She is an urban designer with a background in environmental planning and has led the practice’s ground-breaking research into character, climate resilience and growth across London. Jane’s pivotal role in the research
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Janet Dunnett, Programme Development Manager (Sustainability Lead), Network Rail Janet is currently a Programme Development Manager providing leadership on sustainability and integration for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. Having previously managed the delivery of the construction phase of rail projects, this fulfils an ambition to determine the strategic direction
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Dr Jannik Giesekam is a Chancellor’s Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. His research and consultancy focusses on climate change mitigation in industrial supply chains, with a particular emphasis on the UK construction industry. This includes over a decade of work on
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Jarrod Green, Retrofit Technical Solutions Manager & Winner of RA of the Year, EQUANS Over the last 5 years, Jarrod has worked at EQUANS and has brought his years of experience in undertaking domestic energy assessments. He is also qualified in several other disciplines such as Airtightness testing, Retrofit Co-ordination,
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Jasen is an experienced concrete professional with over 30 years experience in the heavy building materials sector. His technical experience comes from working with Aggregates, Asphalt, Cement and Concrete through operational management.A specialist in Ready Mixed Concrete and a Fellow of the Institute of Concrete Technology. Currently works for Aggregate
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Jaspreet Singh, Pre-Construction Manager, Fusion Steel Framing Jaspreet is the Pre-Construction Manager for Fusion Steel Framing Ltd. He has a 15-year legacy of design within the Off-Site construction sector and the experience of more than 100 successful projects. His role utilises his experience to optimise superstructure designs to benefit from
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Jennie Colville, Head of ESG & Sustainability, LandSec Jennie is Head of ESG and Sustainability at Landsec where she leads on the businesses’ sustainability strategy and its implementation. Landsec’s focus is on transitioning to net-zero – reducing operational carbon and emissions from development schemes, alongside enhancing social mobility in the
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Jennifer Makkreel, Deputy Head of Capital Projects, University of Oxford. Jennifer leads the team of Programme and Project Managers to deliver the University’s £2billion capital project portfolio (circa £120m/year). She was Project Director for the University’s Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Project – a 24,000sqm facility which includes a 500-seat
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Jenny Merriman, Technical Director, WSP Jenny is a Chartered Environmentalist with over 15 years’ experience as an environmental practitioner. She is a technical specialist in biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystem services with extensive experience of applying ecosystem services frameworks and assessments globally. Jenny leads WSP UK’s natural capital and biodiversity
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Jenny Raggett, Transport for New Homes Jenny Raggett is a Director of Transport for New Homes CIC. Jenny’s career has been as a technical author working in computer research and development. For many years she has however, also been a campaigner for better public transport, cycling and walking as part
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Jeremy Barrell is the Managing Director of Barrell Tree Consultancy (https://www.barrelltreecare.co.uk/), one of the UK’s leading planning and legal tree management practices. He leads a team of 15 specialists assessing trees on development sites and project-managing their protection, from design to occupation. Jeremy started his career with the Forestry Commission
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Jeremy Kape, Interim Director of Asset Strategy and Analysis, The Guinness Partnership Jeremy has 20 years’ experience as a senior leader in strategic asset management and sustainability in the Social Housing sector, having worked for several large national and G15 association both in general needs and specialist housing and care.
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I am an engineer and environmental scientist interested in the role of land and soils in creating sustainable food, climate and water futures. I work across a wide range of settings: from forests and peatlands, arable lands and grazed grasslands, to urban landscapes, and employ a wide range of methods
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Jim Brennan, Managing Director, Nova Plasterboard Systems Jim Brennan has nearly 40 years of experience within the Drylining and Plastering industry. Jim started out as a Plasterer and then moved into management where he now is Joint Managing Director of Nova Plasterboard Systems Limited, carrying out Drylining, Plastering, Screeding and
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Jim Cowell, UK Technical Director, Algeco UK Jim is a passionate advocate of offsite construction, having progressed his career in the industry over thirty years, with Adroit modular buildings, Ilke Homes and Algeco Group (Formerly Elliott). Now responsible for all technical activities within Algeco, including research and development and project
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Jim Dyer, Director for the Built Environment at Sovereign Housing As Director for the Built Environment, in support of Development and Strategic Asset Management investment strategies, Jim leads the implementation of Sovereign’s Homes and Place Standard – a qualitative and quantitative design and performance framework for new and existing homes
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Jim Glockling, Independent Consultant, Glockling Consulting (former Director of Fire Protection Association and RISC Authority) Jim began his career at the Atomic Energy Authority, Harwell as a sandwich student. AEA later re-employed Jim and sponsored his PhD to further develop his career. Jim went on to undertake a post-doctorate study
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Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Adviser, Forestry Commission Jim Smith has been an urban forester for over 35 years. He first worked for the Forestry Commission on leaving school and returned to London to work as an arborist in the Royal Parks in the early eighties. He is a Chartered Member
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Jo Bacon, Partner, Allies and Morrison Jo is an architect and managing partner at Allies and Morrison. She most recently led 100 Bishopsgate, a collaborative team on a highly complex project comprising a tower and neighbouring buildings in the City of London. She particularly enjoys working with commercial clients and
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Jo Guy, Deputy Head of Sustainability, Cambridge University Dr Jo Guy is (currently seconded from his role as TEAM2100 Environment and Sustainability Manager at the Environment Agency) to the University of Cambridge as the interim Deputy Head of Sustainability. Jo has a strong background of working at senior levels in
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Jo Mills, Strategic Adviser, Decarbonisation Service, Willmott Dixon Jo joined Willmott Dixon to support the Decarbonisation Service that was launched in 2022. Willmott Dixon’s Decarbonisation Service offers practical support at every stage of the pathway to Net Zero Carbon. This may include a strategic asset review, production of decarbonisation plans,
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Jo Sharples, Director, Architect, Passive House Designer, Editional Studio Jo set up Editional Studio with Jack Richards in Manchester in 2018, promoting sustainable, considered design to the public in their shop- come-studio space. They won an RIBA research grant resulting in the exhibition and guide for homeowners titled ‘Decarbonise Your
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Joanne Hiscock, Head of Strategic Asset Management, Moat Homes Joanne Hiscock is the Head of Strategic Asset Management at Moat Housing and currently manages the Sustainability Team, Asset Team and Building Safety Information Manager. She has worked in social housing for over 24 years and has 16 years specifically within
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Joe is the Technical Director at FIS which represents the Finishes and Interior Sector, he is responsible for Standards guides and legislation, environmental and sustainability issues He Co-Chaired the production of Fire-stopping of service penetrations – best practice in design and installation He is the immediate past Chair of the
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Joe Giddings, UK Networks Lead, Built by Nature Joe Giddings, formally trained as an architect, is the UK Networks Lead for Built by Nature. In this role he coordinates an industry network driving the biobased transformation of our built environment. Previous experience in the regenerative construction movement includes his role
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Joe is an Associate and researcher at FCBStudios and, alongside Ian Taylor, leads environmental research for the practice, identifying, developing and enabling research across sectors and projects. He is a Certified Passivhaus Consultant. His specialisms include the influence of the school building on the students studying within, measuring perceptions, environmental
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Johan du Plessis, CEO and Founder, tepeo Johan du Plessis is the Founder & CEO of tepeo, a CleanTech scale-up. He’s an experienced Business Leader and Chartered Engineer with a wealth of experience across the energy industry and was previously the Head of Smart Heat at OVO Energy. tepeo has
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John Harrison, FAIA, RDI, LEED Fellow is the President of A SustainAble Production (ASAP), a woman owned, full service global sustainability and wellness consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles. John is an architect and sustainability leader with over 30 years of diverse experience in private practice, and as an owner/owner’s
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John McRae, Director, Orms Architects John is a Director and Trustee at Orms, where he has worked since 1997. He has experience in a variety of sectors including workplace, education, residential, and healthcare. He focuses on creating architecture that is mindful of users’ individual and collective needs, with a special
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John Roberts, Pluviam Environmental John is a Hydrologist with a passion for Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering with over 17 years’ experience. John has been a panel member in reviewing GRO guidance and is a fixture at Urban Design London, where he provides design and construction advice. John has a
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John Southern, Upowa With over 20 years of experience in designing, developing and managing technology products across multiple sectors for some of the biggest brands, John heads up product development and strategy for UPOWA. With a relentless focus on innovation and sustainability, John is driving the development of UPOWA’s cutting-edge
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John is UK’s Head of Sales for Graphenstone – one of the leading mineral paints companies in the world, with ecology, sustainability and health for people and planet being Graphenstone’s core principle and at the heart of all they do. Having spent over 15 years in the paint industry, John
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Johnathan Munkley, WSP Digital Services Lead and ZERO Co-Founder Johnathan is a senior technology and digital strategy leader. He leads WSP’s Digital Services team, he is a Co-Founder of ZERO Construct and Founder of the Digital Twin Fan Club Podcast. Johnathan has been leading business transformation and the adoption of future
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Jon Sandford, Senior Manager Infrastructure, Master Development and Design, Homes England Jon Sandford is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Town Planner. Jon is a national lead in relation to infrastructure and transportation planning within the Master Development and Design Team – His role is to facilitate larges sites progressing though
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Jonathan Brown, Solar Capture Technologies Jonathan Brown is a recent graduate from the University of Leeds where he studied BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management, achieving a first-class degree. Following this Jonathan pursued a career in the renewable energy sector and has been employed at Solar Capture Technologies for 6 months
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Jonathan Davis, Associate Director, William Hare With over 20 years working in structural steel Jonathan started his career working for a Design & Build Specialist. Moving to William Hare in 2011 Jonathan has spent the last 11 years working with clients and specifiers to design out risk and add value
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Jonathan Price, Business Development Manager, Kiwa Watertec Jonathan has been involved in the TIC (Test, Inspection and Certification) industry for 22 years, with previous roles ranging from Senior Test Technician, Project Manager, Technical Approval Manager, Unit Manager and currently, Business Development and Marketing. His area of expertise is water product
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Professor José L. Torero is the Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at University College London. He works in the fields of safety, environmental remediation and sanitation where he specializes in complex environments such as developing nations, complex urban environments, novel
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