Dr. Mohamad Ayash
CEO
Dolmen Development UK
Leading CEO Shaping the Future of Urban Development in 2025 in the United Kingdom
In the dynamic world of 2025 urban development, few leaders embody the intersection of technical mastery, visionary thinking, and social purpose like Dr. Mohamad Ayash. As Founder and CEO of Dolmen Development UK, Dr. Ayash has become a trailblazer in sustainable architecture and engineering, renowned for his innovative “parametric bioclimatic” approach and a career defined by transformation, growth, and exceptional results.
His journey began with a remarkable academic foundation – combining a degree in Mathematics, advanced studies in nanotechnology, and culminating in a PhD in Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Parametricism Architecture. Dr. Ayash’s doctoral thesis focused squarely on the challenges of environmental science, sociocultural anthropology, and their impacts on establishing bioclimatic urban cities and digital communities. This unique fusion of scientific method, design intelligence, and social advocacy has influenced every facet of his professional work, anchoring a practice where innovation and sustainability are interwoven.
Dr. Ayash’s leadership at Dolmen Development UK is characterized by the creation of a fully integrated platform – overseeing ten specialist firms that span pre-development, architecture and interiors, façade engineering, contracting, project and construction management, procurement, and facilities management. Through this end-to-end model, Dolmen maintains full control of the value chain, ensuring consistent quality, predictability, and measurable performance from concept to digital manufacturing and handover. The company’s scope is vast, embracing everything from investment capital structuring and property asset optimization to intelligent facility management, global portfolio strategies, and legacy projects that align vision, finance, and long-term stewardship within a unified, accountable framework.
A recognized pioneer in AI-enabled and parametric bioclimatic design, Dr. Ayash has formalized closed-loop workflows that integrate Design AI Analysis, Sustainable Envelope Goals, advanced procurement, and performance-driven delivery. Initiatives such as SEGs by Dolmen and the Dolmen Development Research Lab place Dolmen at the forefront of sustainable envelope technology and digital innovation. His work is aligned with the world’s most ambitious environmental and governance standards – ESG, UN SDGs, ISO 9001, and leading green building frameworks like LEED and BREEAM. Further, his active involvement with organizations such as the USGBC and the World Energy Council demonstrates a deep commitment to the global dialogue on sustainable practice.
Under Dr. Ayash’s guidance, Dolmen has become synonymous with the structuring and execution of major government and enterprise programs – delivered under EPC, PPP, and Design-Build models. He is adept at navigating complex contract landscapes, risk allocation, and the intricacies of international finance, using instruments such as FIDIC contracts and UKEF export-credit guarantees to bring ambitious cross-border projects to fruition, particularly in West Africa and Europe. His entrepreneurship extends into innovative trade and procurement hubs in Italy and UAE, as well as the recent launch of Dolmen Hub Beirut, which stands as a model for green engineering, technical collaboration, and advanced 3D printing capabilities.
Dr. Ayash is equally recognized for his civic and professional engagement, serving in leadership roles with NGOs, trade organizations, and cultural boards – from vice president of Kun Jadir to board member of COMEDIT in Milan. This wide-reaching involvement illustrates the depth of his commitment to community betterment and international partnership, reinforcing his reputation as a “global bridge-builder” whose work transcends borders and industries.
His strategic compass is steadfast: Dr. Ayash aims to lead in sustainable architectural and engineering design, developing pioneering green projects and delivering exceptional products and services in the UK, USA, and beyond. The mission is clear – generate enduring value for clients while embedding the highest standards of quality and reliability. In practice, this vision translates into a culture where ESG and sustainability ethics define every service line, and teams are cultivated as ambassadors of change, applying research and expertise to markets where environmental and social impact are considered primary drivers of design and delivery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ayash has earned a reputation for turning challenges into success stories. Whether orchestrating turnarounds of struggling operations or launching new facilities, he brings a methodical approach, leveraging advanced architectural solutions and scaling businesses into new markets. His leadership style is both disciplined and dynamic – aligning vision, people, and systems so that even the most complex projects are executed with precision, accountability, and clear strategic outcomes.
Dolmen Development UK, under his stewardship, is now advancing four integrated initiatives that align culture, technology, and client value – each initiative reflective of an organization moving seamlessly from concept to manufacture. Sustainable Envelope Goals by Dolmen scale high-performance building skins that couple energy efficiency, climate resilience, and expressive design, marrying technical rigor with cultural narrative. The Dolmen Development Research Lab embeds artificial intelligence throughout the design-to-delivery process, pairing generative design with predictive modeling and AR/VR immersion for faster, more precise, and waste-reducing project execution. The Dolmen Crypto Trading Platform introduces a blockchain-enabled supply chain built for sustainable materials and technologies, offering full traceability and milestone-based procurement integrity.
Complementing these is Phoenician by Dolmen – a luxury initiative that draws upon cultural heritage to curate bespoke furniture, fittings, and art, blending ancient narrative with contemporary craft to serve high-end, cross-regional projects. Each of these pillars testifies to Dr. Ayash’s conviction that true progress demands innovation not just in products, but in the platforms and ecosystems that shape how projects are conceived and delivered.
Across the breadth of his expertise – spanning architecture, engineering, management, contract structuring, technology, and international trade – Dr. Ayash’s impact is unmistakable. He is a proven agent of change, with an ability to unite vision, finance, and execution in ways that yield enduring results for clients, stakeholders, and communities alike. His knowledge of risk governance, international arbitration, and compliance ensures projects are not only ambitious but robustly delivered across jurisdictions, with finance and procurement bridges that maximize competitive advantage in complex markets.
Technology and performance are hallmarks of Dolmen’s delivery model, leveraging AI-enabled workflows and parametric, bioclimatic design to optimize every facet of construction and development. The company is at the cutting edge of digital fabrication and 3D printing, pioneering supply chain solutions and integrating smart contract procurement to enhance transparency, quality assurance, and sustainability for high-value projects. These innovations support the company’s expansion across Europe, the Gulf, and Asia, with major hubs in London, Dubai, Milan, and Beirut providing the infrastructure for next-generation leadership and project execution.
Dr. Ayash’s sustainability standards are internationally recognized – Dolmen is certified to ISO 9001 in project construction management, and coordinates with leading frameworks for energy, environment, and green building. The company’s innovation platforms, paired with digital procurement systems, reflect a commitment to moving the industry forward, ensuring every project is future-proof, resilient, and valuable to its community and environment.
The story of Dr. Mohamad Ayash is ultimately one of a transformative leader whose expertise has accelerated the evolution of urban development in profound ways. Every chapter in his biography reveals unwavering dedication to science, creativity, and the human experience – values that are woven into the DNA of Dolmen Development UK and visible in every project the company undertakes. His journey serves as inspiration for a new generation of architects, engineers, and business leaders aspiring to harmonize financial success with broad societal benefit.
As the world continues to embrace innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, Dr. Ayash’s forward-thinking leadership stands as a powerful reminder: the future of our cities depends not only on visionary ideas, but on the discipline, drive, and ethical foundation behind every structure we build.