Dedicated to advancing sustainable laboratories globally.
United Kingdom
The I2SL UK Chapter is committed to engaging all stakeholders in advancing the safety and sustainability of laboratories and other high-tech facilities in the UK and globally. We strive to be the leading resource, uniting stakeholders and providing essential information and education to ensure the safe, sustainable design, operation, and use of these facilities. Through strong partnerships and the exchange of technical expertise, we promote the development of cutting-edge facilities that keep pace with the rapid advancements in science, research, development, and medicine. Our dedication lies in fostering a benchmark of best practices for the development and operation of science and technology facilities through collaborative data analysis and knowledge dissemination.
Mission:
To be the leading forum, engaging all stakeholders to share knowledge and expertise in the design and operation of safe and sustainable science and technology facilities.
Vision:
All UK science and technology facilities to be designed, built and operated in a quantifiable, safe and sustainable manner.
Chapter Officers
Chair
Phillip Macdonald, Oberlanders
Vice Chair
Elad Levin, Aryium
Treasurer
Galvin Tarling, Gleeds
Secretary
Andrew Somerville, Cundall
Membership & Communications Officer
Tom Holbrow, Mace
Deputy Membership & Communications Officer
Nick Jones, Oberlanders Architects
Events & Marketing Officer
Rebecca Finlay, Scotch Partners
Deputy Events & Marketing Officer
Laura Le Maire MCIM, Mace
Research & Technical Officer
Tracy D'Souza, AECOM
Deputy Research & Technical Officer
Philip Kelly, Ridge and Partners LLP
Membership
Interested in becoming a member of I2SL UK? Membership benefits include complementary passes to events, speaking and thought leadership opportunities, regular publication slots for marketing collateral, pre-sale invitations to site visits and tours, and education-based webinars. Please email uk-chapter@i2sl.org to find out more.
Upcoming Events
Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters | Conference & Awards
June 23, 2026
The I2SL UK Chapter is delighted to be supporting the third Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Conference and Awards hosted by Construction News & Property Week in London on 23rd June 2026.
An event that unites knowledge exchange and industry recognition for construction professionals, real estate advisors, investors and developers delivering real estate across the UK life science, innovation and technology sectors.
Join the I2SL Uk Chapter for an inspiring day of insights, bringing together investors, developers, real estate professionals and key stakeholders operating in the sector. We will be hosting the “Find your Tribe” session where we will be exploring how to advance the safety and sustainability of laboratories and other high-tech facilities in the UK.
Through panel discussions and audience participation we will investigate how to benchmark best practice for the development and operation of science and technology facilities utilising collaborative data analysis and knowledge dissemination.
The day will then transition into an evening of celebration, honouring the extraordinary projects and visionary organisations shaping the real estate that will enable the UK’s innovation economy to thrive.
Find out more here [lifescienceconf.co.uk]lifescienceconf.co.uk – with further details to follow.
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Featured Project Site Visit/Summer Social
September 2026
London Life Science Week
November 2026
Registration links will be shared soon!
