Kevin Browne-MacLeod is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. A specialist in human rights. He spent over a decade leading an award-winning charity that shaped UK law, policy, and practice. He has led national training programmes for the Scottish Government, held advisory roles appointed by Scottish Ministers, and delivered international programmes with the United Nations on human rights and the environment. His contributions to social justice earned him an Honorary Doctorate. Kevin’s commitment to equity and wellbeing led to a natural transition into the built environment, where factors like air quality, damp, and mould are increasingly recognised as human rights and public health issues.

As Chief Operating Officer at Zircon Smart Buildings, he leads the company’s mission to make the invisible visible – using data and smart technology to uncover inefficiencies, enhance building health, and support clients on their path to net zero.

Kevin will be talking on “making the invisible – visible” which offers a practical, evidence-based approach to identifying problems you may not see, such as energy waste, air quality issues, and compliance gaps, and turning them into opportunities for savings, smarter investment, and meaningful impact.

David Smith, South East Consortium

15 Years in the Built environment Sector, David has been part of the leadership team at South East Consortium for the last 5 years. SEC has teams that drive forward a range of initiatives on influencing solutions for the sectors future. This year they are excited to be supporting and Emerging Workforce theme at Kent Construction Expo. David also is a committee member of Constructing Excellence Kent Club.