Speaker Group: Speakers

Mark is a Whole Life Carbon consultant specialising in embodied carbon, net zero carbon management and training, and Passivhaus consultancy. With over 20 years’ experience in sustainable design, Mark established Arda Consulting (formerly MM Sustainable Design) back in January 2017. With a reputation for providing honest, independent and clear advice on designing and delivering buildings… Read more »

James is a Senior Associate at Stride Treglown, leading education projects from the Cardiff studio. Across 17 years in the industry, his experience covers the full range of school projects, from single form-entry primary schools through to major all-through schools on complex sites. James has recently led the design on the new primary school for… Read more »

Jess is a Design Manager with 5 years of experience with Willmott Dixon. Specialising in Passivhaus and Net Zero Carbon construction, Jess has a proven record of leading sustainable and innovative design projects. With a passion for creating environmentally friendly buildings, Jess is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sustainable practices in the construction industry.

Nicola is a Senior Social Value Manager at Willmott Dixon. Nicola specialises in the cocreation of Social Value and Community Benefits delivery to ensure impactful delivery whilst ensuring inclusion and wellbeing. She has worked in sustainable development for 7 years demonstrating value against more than 35 projects to date.

Dan is a Senior Bid Manager with over 18 years of experience in the construction industry. With a background as a Quantity Surveyor, Dan is focussed on cost management and delivering successful bids for complex projects. Dan’s extensive experience and strategic approach to Bid Management have led to a track record of securing high-value contracts… Read more »

Lynne Neagle was born in Merthyr Tydfil and was educated at Cyfarthfa High School and Reading University. Prior to her election to the Senedd in 1999, Lynne held a number of posts within the voluntary sector in Wales, working for organisations such as Shelter Cymru, Mind and the CAB. She was Carers Development Officer with… Read more »

Charlotte has over 10 years’ experience working in the Education studio at Powell Dobson, she originally joined as a Part II Architectural Assistant and was promoted to Associate in 2022. Her experience ranges from primary & secondary schools to Further and Higher Education projects but more recently her focus has been on Additional Learning Needs… Read more »

Aimee is a Registered Architect educated at the Manchester School of Architecture. Having completed her professional examinations with RIBA North-West in 2010 Aimee joined TACP in 2017 as a Project Architect. Since working at TACP Architects Aimee has developed a key role within the practice as a Senior Architect in the Education Sector, overseeing the… Read more »

Richard Farmer is a Project and Programme Manager with a career that has spanned the Educational, Environmental and Local Government sectors, focussing increasingly on grant funded capital programmes in the Construction sector. With Gwynedd he has been project manager to the Property Development Unit, which was established to run the county’s 21st Century Schools programme… Read more »