BCIS Welcomes New CEO

THE BUILDING Cost Information Service (BCIS) has appointed Richard Linstead as CEO, with James Fiske appointed to the new role of executive director.

Richard, who has been with the business for two years in his role as chief product and technology officer, brings over 25 years of experience in leading product, commercial and technology across fintech, media and professional services.

BCIS has been providing construction data to the built environment and insurance sectors for more than 60 years. Under James’ leadership the business has grown ARR by 100% in under three years since it separated from RICS in 2022 with the support of investor LDC.

James’ decision to move into a newly formed executive director role will enable him to continue to develop BCIS’s relationships in built environment data and advocate for the important role data plays in decarbonisation.

New BCIS CEO

Richard Linstead, BCIS CEO, said: “BCIS occupies a special place within the UK built environment ecosystem. It’s an organisation with a rich heritage, built on data integrity and deep contextual expertise – and a focus on supporting the whole industry to grow.

“I’m looking forward to leading this exceptional team in evolving our existing platforms and services, while developing innovative new data products and tools to further improve the user experience and offering for our customers.”

Colin Smith, BCIS Chair, added: “James has led BCIS through an ambitious growth phase, delivering improvements in market penetration, customer experience, thought leadership and developing the BCIS culture as a standalone business.

“We are grateful for his continued commitment to the strategic development of the business in the years ahead.

“Richard’s drive has already made a significant difference to BCIS since he joined in 2023, and his appointment as CEO positions the organisation for future growth as it continues to deliver high-quality data and technology solutions to its customers.”

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