Carl Hulme is an area sales manager at LDT (Latham Direct Timber) and is responsible for hardwood and clear softwood sales in the north of England, whilst also championing two product groups for the business: Clears and WoodEx (engineered hardwood & softwood). He has been with Latham’s for 10 years, spending most of his time working for James Latham’s Leeds depot, before joining LDT in 2022.

Carl began his career in the timber industry at age 19 and soon developed an appreciation for timber and it’s use in mainstream construction. As an NWTTA committee member, Carl is committed to the promotion of timber as a sustainable, effective, and viable material for use in commercial and private/residential applications and is honoured to take part in judging this year’s competition.

Rebecca is a skilled project architect and designer with extensive experience managing and coordinating complex projects from concept through to tender and construction. Since joining WTA in 2015 while completing her research thesis on engineered timber at the University of Cambridge, she has played a pivotal role in both the practice’s commercial and research initiatives.

Rebecca has led several of WTA’s high-profile collaborations, including a 41,000m² workplace project at MIND Milan and a 23,000m² speculative office development for Skanska in Seattle. She is currently overseeing proposals for a new office and dry laboratory building at Stratford Cross, London, for Lendlease UK, and continues to shape some of the firm’s most ambitious commercial schemes, including the multi-building development at Sugar House Island for Vastint UK.

Driven by a strong academic background and passion for sustainability, Rebecca has become a key member of WTA’s research and development team. Her expertise in engineered timber and MMC-based construction solutions has seen her contribute to pioneering projects such as GenZero, a new timber-based classroom system for the UK Department of Education, and the EU Horizon 2020-funded Build-in-Wood project. She also led the research and authorship of WTA’s 100 UK CLT publication, which explores the potential of cross-laminated timber in the UK construction industry.

Rebecca’s strengths lie in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex design challenges, and ensuring the integrity of design is upheld throughout delivery. Her work seamlessly blends technical knowledge with a keen design sensibility, making her an invaluable asset to the practice.

Beyond the studio, Rebecca is committed to inspiring the next generation of architects. She regularly serves as a guest critic at the University of Liverpool and is actively involved in initiatives that introduce school and college students to careers in the built environment.

Rachel is an architect at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, where she works on major regeneration projects across the North West with a strong focus on community-led design, contextual sensitivity and sustainability. Her inclusive and collaborative approach has been instrumental in delivering projects that actively involve local schools, colleges, and communities in shaping their built environment. A graduate of the University of Liverpool and a former recipient of the NWTTA Annual Student Prize, Rachel is proud to return as a judge, supporting and celebrating the next generation of designers.

A champion of sustainable construction and a Director at Whitby Wood. Kelly is among the 2020 Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability and has had a long career in structural engineering. She fosters strong team and client relationships, underpinned by extensive experience of major schemes for the residential, commercial, private, education, heritage and cultural sectors — from large-scale housing, industrial building conversion and engineered timber roof extensions to special structures and retrofitting. Kelly is active part of TDUK as part of the Sustainability, Circular Economy and Technical Advisory Committees, as well as spearheading the Built by Nature grant ‘Optoppen’ during 2024. Kelly is now heading up WW’s sustainability team as well as leading several of the company’s refurbishment and timber structural projects.