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Brittany Harris

Brittany Harris

Civil engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainability leader driving innovation in construction

brittany-harris
United Kingdom
Joined October 2025

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Summary

Brittany Harris is a visionary entrepreneur and civil engineer, passionately committed to decarbonizing the construction industry through her company, Qualis Flow (Qflow). As CEO and Co-Founder, she has successfully raised over $10M in venture funding, scaling Qflow to a 50-person team and deploying its solutions across three continents, focusing on tracking and reducing material use and waste. unreasonablegroup+4
She holds significant leadership and advisory roles, including Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors at the Environment Agency (appointed in April 2024), Unreasonable Fellow, and Enterprise Fellow at the Royal Academy of Engineering. She is also a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE), reflecting her deep expertise and influence in the field. unreasonablegroup+4
Brittany is a strong advocate for sustainability and human-centred engineering, drawing inspiration from her early experiences volunteering with Engineers Without Borders UK and EcoSwell in Peru, where she focused on clean water and sanitation solutions. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and environmental impact in infrastructure projects. ewb-uk+2
Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 by West Country Women, Brittany champions diversity in engineering and actively mentors and lectures at various universities, including the University of Bristol where she earned her Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering. She aims to foster an inclusive culture within the industry. unreasonablegroup+4
Her background includes roles as a Civil Engineer at BuroHappold Engineering and various internships, providing her with practical experience in the construction sector before her entrepreneurial ventures. She also co-founded WASHable International. wordpress+1
Beyond her professional life, Brittany is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying trail running, mountain biking, and surfing. She is also a conservationist and an occasional classical singer, showcasing a diverse range of personal interests and talents. org+1

Work

Education

Writing

Software will not eat construction

January 1, 2021

Discusses why construction, as a deeply physical industry, will not be entirely consumed by software, despite lagging in digitization.

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Qualis Flow Securing Β£1.7 million investment led by the Green Angel Syndicate

January 1, 2021

Announces Qualis Flow's successful venture capital investment round to grow the company and further its mission for a sustainable construction industry.

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3 digital innovations to help deliver the Golden Thread of Data in construction

January 1, 2021

Explores how to gain insight and value from the vast amounts of data in construction projects through digital innovations.

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Carbon in construction – where we are and where we want to be

January 1, 2020

Discusses the importance of carbon in construction sustainability and the industry's progress and goals.

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Resistance is futile

January 1, 2020

Addresses the resistance to new technologies in the construction industry and its impact on progress and evolution into the digital age.

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Are we paid to be inefficient?

January 1, 2020

Examines whether the construction industry's practices inadvertently reward inefficiency and the need for improved workflows.

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3 key themes that are hindering the procurement of innovation

January 1, 2019

Identifies obstacles to innovation in construction, focusing on three key areas hindering its procurement.

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Circular data for a circular economy

January 1, 2019

Discusses the role of data in achieving a more circular economy within the construction industry.

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3 steps to revolutionise your relationship with innovators

January 1, 2019

Summarizes findings and insights from an event on procuring innovation in construction, offering steps to improve engagement with innovators.

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Time to perform

January 1, 2016

A TEDx talk focusing on a topic related to her experiences and expertise.

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Exploring Engineering (Blog)

January 1, 2016

A personal blog detailing her journey into engineering, her involvement with World Merit and EcoSwell, and her passion for sustainable development and clean water and sanitation.

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Hobbies

Engages in outdoor sports such as trail running, mountain biking, and surfing, and is also an occasional classical singer. org+1

Dedicated to conservation efforts. org