WSP has appointed two directors from Stantec to its property & buildings business to lead the firm’s multi-disciplinary urban regeneration work
Rahul Patalia joins WSP as director and urban regeneration lead within building structures, and Stuart McDougall joins as director within the firm’s building services specialism.
Patalia was the national urban regeneration sector lead at Stantec having previously been an equity partner of Peter Brett Associates. He has worked on some of London’s largest regeneration programmes and is a chartered structural engineer with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
At WSP, Patalia will support the business in augmenting its capability in the urban regeneration sector, focusing on the renewal of London’s public-sector-owned brownfield assets.
WSP aims to deliver net zero carbon buildings
McDougall will support the design and delivery of net zero carbon buildings, bringing his skills in passive design and low energy net zero carbon master planning to WSP.
He led the UK building services and energy engineering group at Stantec and was also an Equity Partner of Peter Brett Associates – until its acquisition by Stantec in 2018.
McDougall has contributed to notable low-carbon and Modern Methods of Construction design competitions in the past; as such he will support WSP’s urban regeneration offering.
WSP embarks on an increasing number of urban regeneration projects
Jane Richards, head of building structures at WSP, said: “The expertise and capabilities of Rahul and Stuart will be a real asset to WSP as we work on an increasing number of exciting urban regeneration projects.
“Rejuvenating our urban areas can provide a crucial boost to priority areas for both local and national government, including new homes, enhanced social interaction, more green space and greater economic prosperity.
“Our multi-disciplinary approach to urban regeneration will provide public and private sector projects with end-to-end expertise, and I warmly welcome Rahul and Stuart to WSP to be a part of that.”
Support the design and delivery of affordable housing in London
Rahul Patalia, urban regeneration lead at WSP, said: “I’m delighted to join WSP to support the design and delivery of much-needed affordable housing and community infrastructure in London.
“In an era of digital transformation, climate change impacts and a need to reduce stresses on the urban environment, this is an exciting time to support our clients to bring benefit to London’s diverse communities for now and for successive generations.”
Decarbonising large commercial buildings
Stuart McDougall, director of building services at WSP, said: “It’s fantastic to join a team with all the skills and passion for positively and creatively influencing the responsible design of buildings.
“Having only joined WSP very recently, I’ve already seen some excellent work aimed at decarbonising large commercial buildings, and I’m excited about what can be achieved in such a dynamic atmosphere.”
