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BSRIA, a pioneering provider of testing, research, and consultancy services, has appointed John Taylor as Publications Manager. This strategic appointment will increase the volume of high-quality guidance, reports, brochures, how-to-guides, and more, while accelerating the digital transformation of BSRIA’s content. A key part of Taylor's remit will be to help transition BSRIA's publications to be more digitally enabled and accessible. Taylor will evolve content delivery from traditional, long-form PDF documents to more digestible and user-friendly formats. This will meet industry professionals' needs for fast, accessible, and engaging content. 20 years of experience Taylor brings over 20 years of experience in the built environment, encompassing building services design, energy management, carbon management, retrofit, and building optimisation. Taylor’s particular areas of expertise include mechanical services design, building controls, smart buildings, energy surveys and optimisation of existing buildings, retrofit, building operation and maintenance, and net zero strategy. He will work with specialist authors across the range of BSRIA guides, from design through to construction, commissioning, handover, and ongoing maintenance. Reputation for excellence Lisa Ashworth, BSRIA CEO, commented: "John's appointment is a key part of our strategy to build on our reputation for excellence in publications. His experience in both building services and digital transformation will be vital as we enhance how we deliver our industry-leading guidance.” Commenting on his new role, Taylor said: "My focus is on continuing the great work already being done, ensuring our publications maintain their hallmark values of being independent, practical, and having high technical rigour.”  “We want to make this vital content more accessible and digestible in a digital world, building confidence for the reader in BSRIA's skills and capabilities." This announcement follows other recent hires, namely Paul Greatbatch as Chief Technology Officer and Lisa Wiltshire as Business Manager – Market Intelligence, to drive BSRIA’s digital transformation and enhance its customer offerings.

BSRIA, the research and information membership body for the built environment, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Ashworth, who is tasked with furthering BSRIA's impressive growth ambitions. Lisa Ashworth Ashworth joins BSRIA with a wealth of experience in pioneering technology-based data and information businesses. With an illustrious career marked by her tenure at organisations such as the Financial Times, PR Newswire, Frost and Sullivan, and Reevoo/Feefo, Ashworth brings a successful track record of growing businesses across diverse sectors. In addition to her extensive operational experience, she has a strong background in setting up and expanding businesses internationally. Lisa Ashworth takes up her position on the 1st of June 2024, following an induction period. Career in data, information, and research Chris Harty, Chairman, of BSRIA, says, "Lisa brings a wealth of experience and new energy. Not only has she spent her career in the data, information, and research arena, but her strong track record includes scaling commercial operations internationally. Her experience makes her an ideal pioneer for BSRIA as it embarks on its next phase of development." "Her leadership style is open, collaborative, and people-centric and aligns seamlessly with BSRIA's organisational ethos. Committed to fostering a cohesive and dynamic work environment, I am confident she is the perfect person to take BSRIA into its exciting new chapter." Sustainability agenda Lisa Ashworth, CEO, of BSRIA, says, "I'm excited to join a business that is already so pivotal to the industry it supports, but equally well positioned to grow further in the knowledge, data, and information market." "Data is a vital raw material for the sustainability agenda of the construction sector and will play a crucial role in closing the performance gap and creating better buildings."    Digitisation and decarbonisation goals "As the built environment gears toward a greener future, our resources will be foundational for helping organisations achieve their digitisation and decarbonisation goals, creating a practical pathway to Net Zero and beyond." "As BSRIA looks ahead to further innovation and expansion, I'm looking forward to working alongside our customer-focused, vibrant teams to advance our research ambitions and drive commercial growth." Testing, research, and consultancy services BSRIA is committed to maintaining its independent approach and authoritative reputation For nearly 70 years, BSRIA has provided registered testing, research, and consultancy services to the construction and building services industry. As a member-based association, BSRIA is committed to maintaining its independent approach and authoritative reputation. Construction and building services Employing over 160 professionals across its head office in Berkshire (UK), BSRIA North in Lancashire, regionally based construction compliance offices throughout the UK, and offices in France, China, and the USA, BSRIA's global presence underscores its commitment to serving stakeholders worldwide with research and best practice guidance. 2025 sees BSRIA celebrate its 70th anniversary, commemorating decades of delivering the highest-quality specialist services in construction and building services.