Hello, I'm Eimear (pronounced "E-mer", sounds like Beamer) I'm a strategic marketing consultant with 25 years' experience, and since 2019, I've focused on helping businesses in the construction and built environment sector improve their visibility and reach their clients with impact. My journey here isn't exactly linear. I started as a marketing executive at Powergen, spent years working with major high street bank brands, and even had a fascinating stint in prison education. But during those 25 years, when working for an offsite company called Terrapin, my love for this sector was born. Today, I run Strong Marketing and Communications, where I help specialist contractors, consultants, architects, and supply chain businesses define their positioning, generate better leads, and build marketing systems that work. My approach is deeply personal - I become an extension of their team, connecting them to my network to challenge assumptions, sharpen messaging, and develop marketing that people genuinely want to read and act on. While I'm a generalist, my heart lies with direct marketing, email campaigns, and data-driven strategies, which is where I started my career. I'm also fascinated by AI and how it can revolutionise what we do in this sector. This sector has a reputation for being fiercely competitive. Still, I have rose-tinted glasses and have joined this network as we all need to support and learn from each other. A connected, communicating, positive marketing and communications community will only benefit our industry and help us overcome the challenges we face together.

Debansu Das is a highly experienced marketing leader with over 20 years of expertise in the UK housing sector, specialising in sustainability, offsite construction, and social impact. As Sales & Marketing Director at Zed Pods, he has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth - from £1 million to £15 million in four years, while transforming it from a little-known SME into a respected, award-winning brand. Under his leadership, Zed Pods has won 11 trade awards annually for the past three years and secured high-profile partnerships across the public sector. Debansu leads on business development, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, delivering innovative modular housing projects that address climate and housing crisis. Recognised as a thought leader in the housing sector, he is known for shaping strategic partnerships and delivering forward-thinking solutions that turn complex challenges into scalable, community-focused innovations. He earned accolades such as ‘Marketer of the Year’ and the European Marketing Excellence Award in 2012. Previously, Debansu held senior international marketing roles at Philips and ICI Dulux, where he served as a Product Manager, launching innovative products.  As Chairman of the Housing Diversity Network (HDN), Debansu champions equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across the housing and construction sectors. He is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through mentoring and leadership programmes. He brings a unique blend of marketing & commercial insights, purpose-driven leadership, and cross-sector experience to everything he does.

An ambitious, passionate, tenacious, and creative marketer with over 20 years of experience across a rich background of diverse sectors including a larger proportion in construction. 

I'm a mum of 2 and seasoned marketing professional with 16 years of experience, primarily within the construction and building products sector. Throughout my career, I've delivered award-winning campaigns, successfully launched impactful products, and driven brand growth across the UK and Europe.  Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at Catnic (Tata Steel UK), I specialise in integrating strategic planning, digital tools, and collaborative efforts to achieve meaningful results. My expertise lies in simplifying complex concepts and transforming them into actionable strategies that deliver tangible value.   I’m passionate about pushing boundaries in construction marketing and have had the privilege of judging the Construction Marketing Awards for several years and serving on the CIMCIG committee.

My name is Kayley, I work for Clark-Drain Ltd a family run business who manufacture drainage and access solutions in the UK. I started with the company as a Marketing Assistant and I am now Marketing Manager for our department. I thoroughly enjoy the creativity and doing something different everyday, working in a medium size family business it means that i am involved in ALL things marketing not just specific areas such as Socials and i get to be involved with different departments and project across the company so this keeps my job exciting and interesting, always learning something new :)

I've been meddling with marketing for over 10 years and always had an interest in digital insights.  I started out as a journalist once-upon-a-time, writing for Agricultural magazines about pig feed... it's amazing where your career takes you.  I then had the chance to move into the built environment and haven't looked back - I love telling stories for brands that are making a real difference to our quality of life, and I (we) have a lot of fun doing that.  The digital side of things is where we as an agency excel - I've always enjoyed delivering results that make a positive dent on clients balance books, crafting campaigns that identify new areas of commercial growth and such.  Looking forward to connecting with some new (and a few old) faces! 

CEO | Brand & Growth Strategist | Construction Sector Specialist | UK Gov Coach & Mentor Nice to meet you. I'm proud to lead an amazing team of marketing and creative professionals, dedicated to helping companies in the construction and built environment sector build stronger brands, tell compelling stories, and achieve real business growth. With deep industry insight and a senior hands-on approach, we help brands cut through the noise, create unique market spaces for themselves, connect with their audiences, and drive long-term value. Global leaders like Saint Gobain and Finning CAT, partner with us to deliver impactful marketing and creative strategies that make a difference, as well as developers, housing associations and innovative specialists such as Outdoor Living Today, Sasgo Flooring, and Salamander Pumps, looking to punch above their weight. We harness data and tech, combine it with creative sizzle and storytelling to deliver award-winning marketing campaigns that are difficult to ignore. An example is the FINROCK virtual reality platform, developed for Finning CAT, which picked up the CMA Award for Best Use of Website. Having been a CMO in previous lives prior to starting Early, I also qualified as a UK Government coach and mentor, working with marketing professionals and teams to identify challenges, unlock clarity, and develop actionable solutions.  Let’s connect and grab a coffee if you're looking to elevate your marketing efforts in the built environment sector or simply want a chat about sparking new ideas for your brand. earlymarketing.com

'm Martin Hurn, Event Director of Futurebuild, and I’ve spent the past decade championing innovation, sustainability, and meaningful collaboration across the built environment. I’m proud to lead an event that’s become more than just a showcase — Futurebuild is a catalyst for change, a place where ideas spark action, and where connections drive real impact. Each year, I work closely with industry pioneers, manufacturers, policymakers, architects, and disruptors to curate a platform that brings the right people together to accelerate progress towards a net-zero future. Whether through our Knowledge Programme, exhibitor community, or the Futurebuild Podcast, my focus is always on turning purpose into progress. If you’re committed to shaping a better built environment — through innovation, partnership or influence — I’d love to connect. Let’s have a conversation about how we can work together to create lasting impact.