Name: London Real Estate Forum
Start: 2024-09-25
Location: Guildhall, London

The London Real Estate Forum (LREF) brings together leaders from the industry, public sector, government, investment and business communities, to drive sustainable investment and development in cities.

We are delighted to be a partner of this year's London Real Estate Forum (LREF), which will take place at Guildhall for a full day of insightful discussions and networking. We are proud to present a panel of experts who will share their perspectives on the evolving real estate industry landscape.

Mark Taylor, Managing Director of Commercial, Sir Robert McAlpine, will join the panel discussion on 'Reimagining procurement to deliver better outcomes'

Time: 16:00 - 16:45
Stage Location: Old Library

At LREF 2024, Mark will join a panel of industry leaders to explore the event’s theme, “Reimagine.” This session will challenge traditional models of funding, delivery, and management, addressing the pressing challenges faced by the real estate sector today. Mark will share insights drawn from their extensive experience in delivering groundbreaking projects, focusing on how early-stage collaboration between clients, designers, and contractors can drive equitable and sustainable development. He will also tackle barriers to collaboration in procurement processes and discuss innovative strategies to enhance cost, schedule, quality, and sustainability outcomes. His forward-thinking approach is aligned with LREF’s mission to inspire impactful change in the real estate sector.

25th September 2024

Guildhall, London

All day

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Meet the team attending

Mark Taylor, Managing Director, Commercial

Mark Taylor is at the forefront of delivering transformative, large-scale developments across the UK. As Managing Director of Commercial at Sir Robert McAlpine, Mark manages a significant £700 million annual turnover, overseeing the successful delivery of commercial schemes nationwide within the Buildings Business Unit. His extensive experience and strategic vision make him a pivotal figure in the ongoing evolution of the built environment.

Mark Taylor, Managing Director, Commercial

About Mark Taylor: Before joining Sir Robert McAlpine in 2012, Mark served as the Managing Director of Ibex Interiors, a top-four national fit-out firm. With decades of experience in the construction industry, Mark has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead teams through complex challenges, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Mark’s portfolio includes some of the UK’s most iconic and complex developments, such as the £1.1 billion Phase 3 of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the £1 billion construction of Bloomberg LP’s new London headquarters. His leadership at Sir Robert McAlpine continues to shape the future of urban landscapes across the UK.

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Will Lunn, Work Winning Director

Will Lunn, a highly skilled chartered civil engineer and a prominent figure in the construction industry, brings a wealth of experience in early-stage collaboration and innovative project delivery. As the Work Winning Director for Sir Robert McAlpine’s Commercial division, Will plays a crucial role in driving value-adding, outcome-focused solutions across a diverse range of large-scale developments.

Will Lunn, Work Winning Director

About Will Lunn: Will Lunn began his career in structural design before transitioning into the construction sector, where he quickly made his mark. An early highlight of his career was his involvement in the 2012 Olympic Park project, where he contributed to various aspects, from soil stabilisation to fit-out, over a three-year period. For the past decade, Will has specialised in preconstruction roles, and his recent appointment as Work Winning Director reflects his expertise in fostering collaboration and delivering complex projects under the Construction Management contract form. In his role, he works closely with clients, consultants, and the supply chain to ensure that projects not only meet but exceed expectations.

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