About GordonJohnBrown
Experience construction professional. Currently Director for CEW and GBSPM. Involved in some of the best projects in the UK.
Gordon Brown, Director for Constructing Excellence in Wales, is in charge of the Exemplar Programme. With over 30 years of experience in the Built Environment, Energy and Sustainability sectors, promoting collaboration, innovation and best practice across the whole span of the industry from Leadership to Sustainability and Diversity to Carbon Measurement. Working closely with the Industry, government and stakeholders he provides knowledge and understanding on the procurement, inception and delivery of many diverse projects across the whole of Wales through events, media and conferences in both Wales and the UK.
He also runs GBSPM Ltd, a small Multi-Award winning consultancy firm, providing training, advice and guidance on Project Management, Delivery, Sustainability, Carbon Management, BREEAM, Defence Realm and the delivery of sustainable building projects. On site, he was involved in the delivery of a wide range of major projects including the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, the Old brewery Quarter in Cardiff and Thames Water’s Head office in Reading amongst others.
Gordon is also a member of the CIOB and past Chair of the CIOB Cardiff Branch; Board member of Local housing Association; member of the Sustainability and Advisory panel for the Metro; STEM & CITB Ambassador; Member of the ICE’s Fairness Inclusion and respect Committee amongst others
Featured articles and news
The UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
Future Homes Standard, to include solar, due in the Autumn
What else will be in it and will the critics be happy it goes far enough?
BSRIA Briefing: Cleaner Air, Better tommorrow
A look back at issues relating to inside and outside air quality, discussed during the BSRIA briefing in 2023.
Restoring Abbotsford's hothouse
Bringing the writer Walter Scott's garden to life.
Retired firefighter cycles world to raise Grenfell funds
Leaving on 14 June 2025 Stephen will raise money for youth and schools through the Grenfell Foundation.
Key points for construction at a glance with industry reactions.
Functionality, visibility and sustainability
The simpler approach to specification.
Architects, architecture, buildings, and inspiration in film
The close ties between makers and the movies, with our long list of suggested viewing.
SELECT three-point plan for action issued to MSPs
Call for Scottish regulation, green skills and recognition of electrotechnical industry as part of a manifesto for Scottish Parliamentary elections.
UCEM becomes the University of the Built Environment
Major milestone in its 106-year history, follows recent merger with London School of Architecture (LSE).
Professional practical experience for Architects in training
The long process to transform the nature of education and professional practical experience in the Architecture profession following recent reports.
A people-first approach to retrofit
Moving away from the destructive paradigm of fabric-first.
International Electrician Day, 10 June 2025
Celebrating the role of electrical engineers from André-Marie Amperè, today and for the future.
New guide for clients launched at Houses of Parliament
'There has never been a more important time for clients to step up and ...ask the right questions'
The impact of recycled slate tiles
Innovation across the decades.
EPC changes for existing buildings
Changes and their context as the new RdSAP methodology comes into use from 15 June.
Skills England publishes Sector skills needs assessments
Priority areas relating to the built environment highlighted and described in brief.
BSRIA HVAC Market Watch - May 2025 Edition
Heat Pump Market Outlook: Policy, Performance & Refrigerant Trends for 2025–2028.
Committing to EDI in construction with CIOB
Built Environment professional bodies deepen commitment to EDI with two new signatories: CIAT and CICES.
Government Grenfell progress report at a glance
Line by line recomendation overview, with links to more details.
An engaging and lively review of his professional life.
Sustainable heating for listed buildings
A problem that needs to be approached intelligently.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Deadline for entries has been extended to Friday 27 June, so don't miss out!
CIAT at the London Festival of Architecture
Designing for Everyone: Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Architecture.