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“Progressive, collaborative, game-changer.” “Collaborative, less stressful, and successful outcomes.” “As an architect, it's a pleasure to arrive on site without defensiveness.” “Massive mental health improvements for the whole team!” “Thought-provoking and satisfying project alliancing.” “I work on site—my opinion finally matters, great atmosphere!” “Refreshing, engaging, and enjoyable construction delivery.” “Team success even when overcoming tight budget wins!” “I can’t even explain how much this process reduces pressure and stress.” “An inclusive team, with the chance to build new skills for me and the wider team.” “Finishing on time and under budget never felt in doubt.” “Book one of our training courses to educate people in your business”
“Progressive, collaborative, game-changer.” | “Collaborative, less stressful, and successful outcomes.” | “As an architect, it's a pleasure to arrive on site without defensiveness.” | “Massive mental health improvements for the whole team!” | “Thought-provoking and satisfying project alliancing.” | “I work on site—my opinion finally matters, great atmosphere!” | “Refreshing, engaging, and enjoyable construction delivery.” | “Team success even when overcoming tight budget wins!”
Louise Lado-Byrnes
Director
I am still passionate about our Business IPInitiatives.
As an ex main contractor design/project manager and main board director - I find the disjointed mechanisms driven into our industry by the need to offload risk completely mad.
The urge to procure specialists in line with a construction programme is unworkable if you want the right project outcomes and to ensure compliance with the Playbook or the Building Safety Act (BSA). Projects need to be reviewed from day one by all designers, specialists, cost managers, deliverers and end users - we need them to finalise the design so why not bring them in when we are merely considering solutions. That is what the IPI Alliance Model does!
I love people and people watching and have studied numerous ways and methods of getting the best from individuals and a team. I love coaching and inspiring people to think and do things differently and mostly to be the best that they can be. Some of the early practitioners in the IPI world have risen high within their businesses very quickly - you learn a lot on IPI projects seeing how other professions actually need to work.
Problem solving is a key skill and is very rewarding. I hate the waste that is embedded in the industry and I’d love us all to think more sustainably and in a way that means that the users of the buildings we produce get the best environments possible.
Inclusivity and respect for all!
Kevin Thomas
Managing Director
I am passionate about the role facilities and infrastructure play in improving society and people’s lives. I love being associated with construction and as a change agent who hates waste and inefficiency, I’m driven to improve its performance. More importantly having experienced high performing teamwork, I know it is people who make things happen and the more effectively they collaborate, the more they can achieve.
I believe everyone matters and only through exploring different perspectives can the best outcomes be achieved. I am an advocate of inclusivity and I care deeply that people are given the opportunity, including being stretched and challenged, to succeed and achieve personal growth, enjoyment and fulfilment.
It’s all about balance.
Martin Davis
Chairman
My motivation is finding simple solutions to complex problems. Superficial solutions come easily; lasting solutions take time. When these solutions are put to the test, I find fulfilment if they work; if they fail, it’s back to first principles to find the cause and remedy it – another fulfilling challenge.
The traditional contractual structures in the construction industry are founded on social inequality and a regime which loads risk upon those least able to bear it. Alliancing cuts through this, and by creating insurance backed alliancing we have found a way to bring equality, security and fairness to all members of our industry.
Our younger generation – such as those in Apprenticeships, Further Education Colleges and Universities – cannot understand why construction should still be so fragmented, confrontational and inefficient. By spreading the word about genuine collaboration under alliancing we will attract this precious resource into our teams and thereby expedite the ability to improve our processes with digital technology.
To see our industry transformed in this way will be my dream come true.
Phil Sims
Associate
I believe that collaboration begins with having the right set of values, behaviours and skills to be an effective team. Aligned to a clear and compelling vision for a project, team members will be engaged and motivated to perform to their best with a focus on common objectives.
I enjoy supporting the development of these teams, observing the synergy and trust developing between team members as they contribute their individual skills and expertise for the benefit of a common purpose and ‘best for project’ solutions.
I am passionate about utilising my own experience and knowledge to mentor and coach people and teams in collaborating effectively, enhancing performance and demonstrating the successful project outcomes and personal satisfaction that can be achieved.
I am still passionate about our Business IPInitiatives.
As an ex main contractor design/project manager and main board director - I find the disjointed mechanisms driven into our industry by the need to offload risk completely mad.
The urge to procure specialists in line with a construction programme is unworkable if you want the right project outcomes and to ensure compliance with the Playbook or the Building Safety Act (BSA). Projects need to be reviewed from day one by all designers, specialists, cost managers, deliverers and end users - we need them to finalise the design so why not bring them in when we are merely considering solutions. That is what the IPI Alliance Model does!
I love people and people watching and have studied numerous ways and methods of getting the best from individuals and a team. I love coaching and inspiring people to think and do things differently and mostly to be the best that they can be. Some of the early pratitioners in the IPI world have risen high within their businesses very quickly - you learn a lot on IPI projects seeing how other professions actually need to work.
Problem solving is a key skill and is very rewarding. I hate the waste that is embedded in the industry and I’d love us all to think more sustainably and in a way that means that the users of the buildings we produce get the best environments possible.
Inclusivity and respect for all
Louise Lado-Byrnes
Director
Kevin Thomas
Managing Director
I am passionate about the role facilities and infrastructure play in improving society and people’s lives. I love being associated with construction and as a change agent who hates waste and inefficiency, I’m driven to improve its performance. More importantly having experienced high performing teamwork, I know it is people who make things happen and the more effectively they collaborate, the more they can achieve.
I believe everyone matters and only through exploring different perspectives can the best outcomes be achieved. I am an advocate of inclusivity and I care deeply that people are given the opportunity, including being stretched and challenged, to succeed and achieve personal growth, enjoyment and fulfilment; it’s all about balance.
Core of IPInitiatives' team
Mart Davis
Chairman
My motivation is finding simple solutions to complex problems. Superficial solutions come easily; lasting solutions take time. When these solutions are put to the test, I find fulfilment if they work; if they fail, it’s back to first principles to find the cause and remedy it – another fulfilling challenge.
The traditional contractual structures in the construction industry are founded on social inequality and a regime which loads risk upon those least able to bear it. Alliancing cuts through this, and by creating insurance backed alliancing we have found a way to bring equality, security and fairness to all members of our industry.
Our younger generation – such as those in Apprenticeships, Further Education Colleges and Universities – cannot understand why construction should still be so fragmented, confrontational and inefficient. By spreading the word about genuine collaboration under alliancing we will attract this precious resource into our teams and thereby expedite the ability to improve our processes with digital technology.
To see our industry transformed in this way will be my dream come true
Me outside of work (even though changing our punishing industry is also a passion):-
Investing time with my entrepreunarial Son; Rugby - Local team, Esher, but also England, British and Irish Lions (toured in Oz last summer 2025) and a covert Bath supporter. A real foodie, (cooking and restaurants!) - always with french bubbles or a good red . Generally found taking in nature by sea or in the countryside and a bit of a historic architecture viewer in whichever country I am in!
Like practising my fluently bad spanish i.e. Gallego!
Me outside of work:-
I really enjoy walking with my wife and our dog.
I regularly play golf, go to the gym and spend time with our grandchildren.
Otherwise you can find me in my happy place the kitchen, listening to music and concocting dishes, or as my daughter often says, out shopping for some new ingredients!
Phil Sims
Associate
I believe that collaboration begins with having the right set of values, behaviours and skills to be an effective team. Aligned to a clear and compelling vision for a project, team members will be engaged and motivated to perform to their best with a focus on common objectives.
I enjoy supporting the development of these teams, observing the synergy and trust developing between team members as they contribute their individual skills and expertise for the benefit of a common purpose and ‘best for project’ solutions.
I am passionate about utilising my own experience and knowledge to mentor and coach people and teams in collaborating effectively, enhancing performance and demonstrating the successful project outcomes and personal satisfaction that can be achieved.
Me outside of work:-
Since retirement as a specialist subcontractor, I have been able to concentrate on improving my piano-playing, although it will never be good enough!
My wife and I have a house on a Scottish island and the regularity and predictability of the tide has inspired me to create an innovative scheme to continuously generate electricity from the tidal range in sea lochs. Feasibility is academically assured but it’s very much still work in progress!
And then there are the seven grandchildren.....!
Me outside of work:
Providing taxi and bank services for my two children!
A follower of most sports, attending events when I can, and getting frustrated supporting the trials and tribulations of Watford FC.
A big music fan, listening, reading biographies, going to gigs. You can’t beat the legends of Weller, Costello, and Bragg, however I also enjoy discovering new bands, disrupters to the scene (just like IPI!)