Allison Wicks

Allison boasts an extensive career spanning over two decades in the construction industry, a testament to her unwavering commitment to maintaining quality. She embarked on her journey in roles with prominent developers and major contractors. Through her dedication and expertise, she has ascended to the leadership of her own venture, Qualitaz. In this capacity, she plays a pivotal role in guiding organisations to implement robust quality systems and cutting-edge digital technologies within their companies and projects, resulting in a substantial enhancement of industry standards, a marked reduction in defects, and an overarching improvement in project quality.

Allison’s influence extends well beyond her role as an industry leader. She is a dedicated educator, recognised for her ability to devise and implement effective strategies that empower clients to attain high-quality project outcomes. She has overseen transformative operational changes and spearheaded digitized projects for multimillion-dollar construction ventures across the UK and the Middle East. These encompass prestigious projects like the iconic Museum of the Future, Cleveland Clinic, Formula 1 Abu Dhabi, and the monumental Expo2020.

Notably, Allison holds the position of Vice Chair for the Chartered Institute of Building’s Dubai committee, a prestigious professional body. Her commitment to maintaining her accreditation as a Chartered member underscores her active contribution to the industry’s growth and her support in aligning local activities with corporate strategies. Furthermore, she passionately serves as a mentor to aspiring construction professionals, imparting her extensive knowledge and experience to nurture the next generation of industry leaders, inspiring them to follow in her footsteps.