The Building Services Research and Information Association has hired a new Technical Operations Manager for its Northern office.

Anthony Collier brings 14 years’ experience in a materials testing environment for the civil engineering highways sector.

Business Manager June Davis said the newly created role is “an essential step in BSRIA North’s continued development for its strategic direction it is taking for 2018 and beyond”.

Collier said: “I am looking forward to making my mark at BSRIA in this new role that will highlight the value BSRIA represents for the built environment sector at the time of profound change and challenge.

“My role will guarantee that BSRIA strengthens its position at the forefront of technical operations and such activities.

“It will also enhance BSRIA’s reputation of a reliable partner in delivering growth and improvement for BSRIA North members and, indeed, the wider construction industry stakeholders – both nationally and globally.”