Andy is Vice Chair of Build UK and through this and other professional forums, he is always seeking to influence the industry for the better.  Andy recognises that we all have a responsibility to raise awareness of the value the industry can contribute to the UK economy and the importance of harnessing that value in creating sustainable futures for the industry, the customers we serve and the end users of our products.

Andy’s business strategy focusses on delivering beneficial outcomes from the wider perspective of making our customers’ successful.  In the ever changing procurement environment, buyers face increasing pressures to evidence added value, reduced risk and simplified governance and assurance processes.  Andy is determined to demonstrate to these buyers that Osborne is the very best choice in meeting these needs and more; guaranteeing that we will deliver what has been promised.

Andy became Chief Executive for Osborne in April 2015, following two years as a Board Director and Managing Director of our Construction Business, and having worked with us earlier in his career. He has held senior management positions focusing on strategic development in a range of sectors including construction. Previous roles have included: Managing Director of Connaught plc. Public Services Division; Chief Executive Officer of Stephens Scown, one of the largest regional law practices and Managing Director of his own company providing business development services.

Ann is a Global Board Director of Rider Levett Bucknall, a QS, PM and advisory firm employing 650 staff in the UK and 4,000 worldwide, operating in 40 countries.

Ann is a member of the UK Government’s Construction Leadership Council, an advisor to the Construction Industry Council and recently authored the CLC’s Procuring for Value Report. She is a Chartered Member of the Institution for Civil Engineers (MICE), a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and holds an MBA from Henley Management College.

With a 35 year track-record in the property and construction sector Ann is experienced in working with commercial, public and third sector clients, with particular expertise in estate renewal and community development.

After graduating from the University of Manchester, she joined British Rail in 1982 as a civil engineer, moving to Bucknall Austin as a project manager in 1989. Ann is an advocate of diversity and social inclusion in the construction industry.

Deputy Director for Construction, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Fergus Harradence leads for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on sponsorship of the construction sector. Since joining the Civil Service in 2000, he has worked in a number of departments in a range of economic policy roles, including trade policy, export promotion, innovation and corporate tax. His current responsibilities include BEIS’ policies to help improve the performance of the construction sector, the Department’s contribution to the Government’s house-building ambitions, and its relationship with the Construction Leadership Council.

Matt Bennion, Chairman at Reds10 and former CEO of Arcadis Asia discusses thriving through the pandemic and the tipping point for acceleration for the construction industry. We cover Matt's personal experiences with Reds10, as well as topics such as modular construction, how well the industry was equipped to deal with the current situation, the inevitability of disputes and more.

Matt first became passionate about building projects in the late 70’s and early 80’s as he watched his quantity surveyor father work on some amazing projects, in London and then in Singapore. Now 30 years into his own career, his has been fortunate enough to have advised on and delivered some of the most amazing projects in the world and to have led global businesses that have sought to improve liveability in major cities around the world. Before Matt's current role as Chairman of Reds10, his previous roles include CEO for Arcadis Asia and CEO of E C Harris LLP.

Having worked in many architectural firms over the past 10 years as a BIM Manager, Gavin opened his BIM Consulting firm, BIM Guru at the start of 2020. Launching off the back of his YouTube efforts at the Aussie BIM Guru channel, his focus has shifted towards educating all levels of AEC professionals about software-based workflows, computational design and how they can navigate the industry from a BIM perspective.

Jose is an enthusiast BIM and Digital Automation strategist with more than ten years of continuous experience in the AEC and manufacturing industries.

He has a genuine interest in the BIM field by researching, developing and implementing BIM strategies all across the world. Since DiRoots foundation, he is now supporting businesses over the Digital Transformation, by defining processes and developing custom digital applications/software to deliver high ROI - 100% client satisfaction is always the Number One priority.

In 2017, he completed an MSc in BIM and Integrated Design to have a more profound and a solid understanding of BIM; pursuing the continuous development and research of new strategies/workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.

His passion for BIM translates into the outstanding quality of work achievements delivered at all times and under any circumstances. He is a firm believer of teamwork spirit, and he is always committed and dedicated to providing the best in each project.

He is also well known for his creative, unconventional ideas and vision of the industry future; he is an innovative and a practical thinker - “simplicity is the most sophisticated method”. 

As a Design Technology Manager in the AEC industry, Jeames leads digital transformation change management at a business and project level. His goal is to lead and create a Design Technology eco-system that enables staff to leverage the most advanced methodologies and technological solutions in order to realise new levels of creativity, efficiency, and delivery that can be achieved with a solid technology-based foundation.

Jeames pairs big picture vision, leadership and strategic values with a breadth of technical skills in design and business technology, as well as digital project delivery workflows.

A consulting professional working in the construction industry. Engaging with and advising clients on digital evolution and development. I act as a digital sherpa helping people understand the ongoing changes to how we work.

Highly regarded for developing and delivering on digital transformation, digital twin, strategic innovation, collaborative design technologies and information management.
Experience in IoT, AI/ML, Design & Asset Technologies, BIM, CAD, Prototyping, Data Management, Blockchain, Operational Efficiency & Analysis, Project & Resource Management, and Lean Process Development. 

As UK Digital Director, Casey is responsible for Royal HaskoningDHV's digital strategy for the UK business. Part of his focus has been to ensure that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is fully adopted by the company. Casey is also the Vice Chair of the UK BIM Alliance.

But there is so much digital potential beyond BIM. He is now more focused on driving the adoption of other emergent technologies that will transform our industry. Things like smart city solutions, Blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, crypto currencies and the circular economy.

Passionately driving digitalisation to improve quality, safety and efficiency across the construction industry.

Previously held roles in information management, BIM management, BIM consultancy and BIM project management and worked closely with stakeholders of every level of seniority and experience.

Regularly presents at schools, colleges and universities to promote STEM and Construction to girls in education, and works hard to encourage women of all ages and experience to consider construction as a viable and rewarding career option.

An experienced public speaker and presenter.

Paul Morrell is a chartered quantity surveyor and was formerly senior partner and international chairman of Davis Langdon (now part of Aecom), where he had worked since graduating from university until retiring in 2007.

He was subsequently appointed as the Government's first Chief Construction Adviser in November 2009, with a brief to champion a more coordinated approach to affordable, sustainable construction.

Paul has extensive experience of major construction projects in both the public and private sectors, with a particular specialisation in commercial development, value management, procurement strategy and practice, and client organisation.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Association for Project Management. He was awarded an OBE for services to architecture and the built environment in the 2009 New Year Honours list.

In Government, Paul chaired the Government Construction Board, responsible for the development of a new cross-Government construction strategy; served on the Board of the Cabinet Office Major Projects Authority; and led the BIS Innovation and Growth Team study into low carbon construction.

He has performed (or is performing) project steering/governance/advisory roles for the Siobhan Davies Dance Company, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Rambert Dance, the Tate Gallery, the Bristol Old Vic, the Garden Bridge Trust, and the Royal Opera House.

He now practises as an independent consultant, and is a Visiting Professor at Nottingham Trent University.

I am a senior construction solicitor and recognised legal specialist in BIM and related technologies. I have advised contractors, consultants and insurers in these areas.

I am often able to achieve the best results between Legal and Commercial/Technical departments because unusually for a lawyer, I have an understanding and interest in the tech side, as well as the legal. I have worked, and am working, with senior management and Heads of Innovation to implement and improve innovative processes, construction technology and related documentation.

I have authored and co-authored leading papers regarding legal and contractual issues. I have spoken worldwide regarding BIM and other construction technologies and written various articles on these topics, including on drones, 3D printing and Blockchain. I am leading the sub-team drafting the legal section of the ISO19650 Guidance Framework (released March 2019; further release due in summer 2019), as well as leading a working group in the preparation of a BIM Guidance Note for one of the industry standard form contracts (due for release in May 2019). Most recently I contributed to the BIM-related contents of Chapter 3 of the upcoming edition of the leading text, Hudson's Building and Engineering Contracts. 

Having a passion for Information Management since my early involvement with breakthrough Avanti projects has led me to new and innovative methods for improving it through greater integrated team processes, developed design management practices and digitally driven approaches.