Paul Brown, Chief Executive of John Sisk & Son, has been confirmed as the new Chair of Build UK, the leading representative body for the UK construction industry.

His appointment comes during Build UK's tenth anniversary year and was confirmed at the organisation's AGM.

A civil engineer with more than 25 years' leadership experience, Paul has been a member of the Build UK Board since 2022, serving as Vice Chair before taking on this new role. He succeeds Julie White, Managing Director of D-Drill & Sawing, who has led the organisation for the past two years.

Speaking to members at the AGM, Paul said: "Taking on the role of Build UK Chair at such a pivotal time for our industry is a huge privilege. Construction is taking an increasingly integrated approach to infrastructure planning, improving the way we deliver projects, and driving forward the highest standards of building safety. Build UK has a vital role to play in supporting these priorities, and I look forward to working with members across the supply chain to deliver change and demonstrate the positive impact of construction on the economy and local communities across the UK."

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At the AGM, members also heard from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP, who outlined the Government's commitment to deliver and maintain £725 billion of infrastructure over the next decade under its ten-year infrastructure strategy.

Build UK Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol OBE welcomed Paul's appointment: "We are delighted to have Paul as our new Chair. By bringing the whole industry together around the same table, Build UK has demonstrated that it can successfully respond to the issues we face, such as the new building safety regime, and Paul's leadership and experience will be invaluable as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead. I would also like to thank Julie for her outstanding contribution over the past two years and for all her support in representing the industry since she was first elected to the Board 10 years ago."

Build UK also confirmed two new members joining its Board: Katy Dowding, President and CEO of Skanska, and Lee Rowswell from GKR Scaffolding, a member of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC). They join the existing Board to ensure the organisation continues to represent the full breadth of the sector.

For more information on the Build UK Board, visit: www.BuildUK.org/Board.