Who We Are
Our members provide a range of different perspectives alongside key strategic insights that drawn upon their wide experience of working across the globe.
CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY BOARD
Prof. Tom Woolley (TBC)
Prof. Woolley has extensive practice experience in Scotland and London, specialising in the renovation of old buildings and working with community groups. He is the former Professor of Architecture at Queens University, Belfast, the Former Chairman of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee, and is currently a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee. He continues his practice by undertaking research and consultancy work in ecological materials and
educational advisory work.
Prof. Tom Woolley (TBC)
Prof. Woolley has extensive practice experience in Scotland and London,
specialising in the renovation of old buildings and working with community groups. He is the former Professor of Architecture at Queens University, Belfast, the Former Chairman of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee, and is currently a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee. He continues his practice by undertaking research and consultancy work in ecological materials and
educational advisory work.
Will Stanwix
Will is most known for working with hempcrete, but is also known for working with other natural building materials. He played a crucial role in the planning and construction of the celebrated Flat House on Margant Farm. He’s been championing and using natural materials for many years and has worked in building design, materials production, training, and supply. He’s written a book, lectured, and presented on natural materials all over the UK and Europe.
Will Stanwix
Will is most known for working with hempcrete, but is also known for working
with other natural building materials. He played a crucial role in the planning and construction of the celebrated Flat House on Margant Farm. He’s been championing and using natural materials for many years and has worked in building design, materials production, training, and supply. He’s written a book, lectured, and presented on natural materials all over the UK and Europe.
Phil Crossley
Phil has over 25 years of experience as a construction consultant, boasting extensive experience in a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors as a Quantity Surveyor, Employer’s Agent, Project Manager, and BREEAM Surveyor. Phil has successfully delivered projects of up to £120million, however, size is not everything and the attention to detail, process, and control is of equal
Phil Crossley
Phil has over 25 years of experience as a construction consultant, boasting
extensive experience in a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors as a Quantity Surveyor, Employer’s Agent, Project Manager, and BREEAM Surveyor. Phil has successfully delivered projects of up to £120million, however, size is not everything and the attention to detail, process, and control is of equal
AGRONOMY ADVISORY BOARD
Dr Jim Godfrey OBE
Dr Godfrey is the Chairman of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) Board. A specialist in leading strategic change and corporate governance, Jim is a NIAB Board director and a previous chairman of Innovate UK’s Sustainable Agriculture and Food Innovation Platform and of the Commercial Farmers Group. He is a member of the UK Agri-Tech Strategy’s Leadership Council and is a RASE honorary vice president.
Dr Jim Godfrey OBE
Dr Godfrey is the Chairman of the National Institute of
Agricultural Botany (NIAB) Board. A specialist in leading strategic change and corporate governance, Jim is a NIAB Board director and a previous chairman of Innovate UK’s Sustainable Agriculture and Food Innovation Platform and of the Commercial Farmers Group. He is a member of the UK Agri-Tech Strategy’s Leadership Council and is a RASE honorary vice president.
Allen Morgan
One of the UK’s leading experts on controlled drugs, he established his company in 2007, which is comprised of a team of acknowledged experts on drug-related matters. Since 2007, they have worked with over 250 leading law firms and organisations across the UK, providing expert evidence, training, and guidance on drug-related issues. They offer guidance on legal compliance, licensing, site requirements, and cannabis plant cultivation, providing an end-to-end solution.
Allen Morgan
One of the UK’s leading experts on controlled drugs, he established his company
in 2007, which is comprised of a team of acknowledged experts on drug-related matters. Since 2007, they have worked with over 250 leading law firms and organisations across the UK, providing expert evidence, training, and guidance on drug-related issues. They offer guidance on legal compliance, licensing, site requirements, and cannabis plant cultivation, providing an end-to-end solution.
Juan Casas
Juan has been working on cultivation and regenerative farming using holistic land-management practices for decades, utilizing the power of photosynthesis in plants to sequester carbon in the soil while improving soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density. He has also worked on perfecting growing techniques and systems within cannabis cultivation.
Juan Casas
Juan has been working on cultivation and regenerative farming using holistic
land-management practices for decades, utilizing the power of photosynthesis in plants to sequester carbon in the soil while improving soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density. He has also worked on perfecting growing techniques and systems within cannabis cultivation.
Hina Sajjad
Hina has a March Master of Architecture ARB/RIBA Part II from Manchester University and has studied architecture and the building arts at the Prince of Wales Institute. Since 2015, Hina has invested in high-yield crop nutrient technology with a focus on open-field crops and indoor farming. Hina is also the founder of The Emerald Project, an initiative to sequester carbon through the
Hina Sajjad
Hina has a March Master of Architecture ARB/RIBA Part II from Manchester University
and has studied architecture and the building arts at the Prince of Wales Institute. Since 2015, Hina has invested in high-yield crop nutrient technology with a focus on open-field crops and indoor farming. Hina is also the founder of The Emerald Project, an initiative to sequester carbon through the