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Building BrumBuilding Brum: The Team Behind Three Chamberlain SquareIn this episode of the Building Brum Podcast, we’re joined by key members of the team behind Three Chamberlain Square — Alex Housden from MEPC, Owen Doherty from Weedon Architects, Michael Gosling from Cundall, Chris Hucknall from Sir Robert McAlpine, and Laurence Vickers from AtkinsRéalis.Together, they reflect on the collaborative journey that brought this landmark commercial development to life. From navigating logistical challenges and maintaining momentum during critical stages of construction, to celebrating key milestones such as topping out, the discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the delivery of a major city centre scheme.The...
2025-06-1951 min
CyberVersedEpisode 34 - In conversation with Nik AdamsCyberVersed episode 34 is the final podcast of 2024, and fittingly, Mandy Haeburn-Little caught up with Nik Adams, Assistant Commissioner, City of London Police and Chair of the NCRCG National Ambassador Steering Group. Their conversation highlights the progress made during 2024 and, more importantly, outlines the opportunities and goals for NCRCG and the CRC network for 2025. Nik and Mandy reflect on the range of National Ambassadors and why it's essential to explore and understand the vulnerabilities sector-by-sector and work in partnership with the National Ambassadors in their respective sectors to encourage and support their supply chains to become more cyber...
2024-12-1727 min
Keating Chambers: The PodcastTCC150 Series: Episode 5 - Alfred McAlpine Construction v Panatown [2000]This is the last in our series of podcasts to mark 150 years of the Technology and Construction Courts, a series where we have highlighted some of the key cases where the TCC has influenced the development of the law. In this episode, Tom Lazur, Brenna Conroy and Charlie Thompson look into the legal black hole and the case of Alfred McAlpine Construction v Panatown, a judgment handed down in 2000. It is one of the few cases where the issue came before the House of Lords twice in relatively short order with St Martins Property v Sir Ro...
2024-01-3144 min
You're my commsHEROS8 E7: Bibbety Bobbity Boo - Why is comms work seen as witchcraft, wizardry and magicPassionate about brand, creativity and putting people first. Lynda is resolute on the need for true equality and diversity. Lynda has led Brand, Communications and Social Impact at family building and engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine since 2017 as one of ten people on the business’s executive leadership team. She is the Executive sponsor for SRM’s Gender Equality, LGBT+ & Ability Network. In this episode, Lynda and podcast host Asif Choudry discuss why communications work is seen as withcraft, how it feels to be a CommsHero in the construction industry and the strengths of comms professionals. ...
2023-04-2533 min
Innovation DecipheredRevolutionising Construction:The Forge with Padraig Delaney and Josh Harding | Innovation DecipheredIn this episode of the podcast, host Tim Fitch talks to Padraig Delaney, London Regional Manager for Digital Construction, and Josh Harding, Digital Construction Manager, about a project by Sir Robert McAlpine called The Forge.
This 139,000 square foot office development is pioneering a new approach to construction known as platform design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA), which sees a standardised “kit of parts” used as a construction material.
The project has been funded by Innovate UK and is setting new industry standards with the use of digital technology. The guests discuss the challenges of the proj...
2023-04-0321 min
Edifice Complex Podcast#74 Steve Gilchrist – The Circular EconomyOur guest this episode is Steve Gilchrist from Grosvenor talking about property development, his newsletter and the circular economy.
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In this episode, we discuss:
Sustainable development
The circular economy
Construction data capture
Building lighting as a service
And much more…….
More on Steve
Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegilchristlondon/
Steve on Substack: https://www.stevesnewsletter.com/
Company website: https://www.grosvenor.com/
2022-12-151h 34
Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast - Episode 14 (International Women in Engineering Day)Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day in conjunction with the charity, Women’s Engineering Society (WES).For 2022, the theme is looking towards the future, focusing on the inventors and innovators who will change the industry for the better. #ImagineTheFutureIn this latest podcast episode, Sir Robert McAlpine host Paula McMahon speaks to three female engineers: Mimi Nwosu, Heathrow Airport, Elizabeth Donnelly, Women’s Engineering Society, Nicky Rance, Sir Robert McAlpine and Yuli Doulala-Rigby, Tensar.Their conversation covers a range of topics including: Key career milestones Importance of celebrating women in engi...
2022-06-2251 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 13Welcome back to the Beyond 1% Podcast.In this episode, we speak to Rebecca (Bex) Hodgson-Jones and Rachel Shore, from the Sir Robert McAlpine Innovation team.Bex is the Innovation & Improvement Director, and Rachel is an Innovation & Improvement Manager.This conversation was recorded in December 2021 and covers a range of topics including dealing with change, challenges in their career, innovation, and juggling parenthood alongside fulltime work.Please check out our Beyond 1% Podcast to view all our previous episodes.If you are interested in a career in construction, please visit our...
2022-05-0553 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 12Welcome back to the Beyond 1% Podcast.To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, Group Director Lynda Thwaite sat down for a conversation on leadership with Suzannah Nichol, Karen Brookes, and Laura Collins.Suzannah is Chief Executive at Build UK, Laura is a Project Director at Stanhope, and Karen is Director of People & Infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine and the first woman to sit on the Sir Robert McAlpine Board.This conversation is all about leadership, discussing how they entered into leadership, mentors, challenges, and their thoughts on how we can #breakthebias and develop more in...
2022-03-1758 min
Building Blocks PodcastHealthcare & the Construction Industry - Building Blocks PodcastThe construction industry plays a hugely important role in ensuring that the healthcare sector is able to provide the care and services they need through the development of estates and infrastructure. In this episode of our Building Blocks podcast, our host Gerard Toplass is joined by a panel of industry experts, including NTW Solutions, Sir Robert McAlpine and Turner & Townsend to discuss the relationship between construction and healthcare from their own perspective.
2021-12-0834 min
Kinder Regards: a podcast for kinder, fairer workplaces.5. International Day of People with Disabilities3 December is International Day of People with Disabilities. The theme for 2021 is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era” and it is about acknowledging the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities in the context of a global pandemic. While everyone on earth has been impacted by COVID, people living with disabilities have been among the most affected populations. In this podcast, Helen Dallimore talks with Sharon Foxwell, a friend and working parent carer who writes a blog on her life as a parent with a daughter with a severe learning disability and drug resistant epilepsy. Durin...
2021-12-0324 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 11Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast.In this two part episode, we continue our conversation with three women in the early stages of their careers, working on construction sites across the U.K.Beth and Emma are Graduate Engineers at Sir Robert McAlpine, based in London and Birmingham respectively. Grace is an Apprentice at HE Simm, based in Manchester.In this part two episode, we discuss gender stereotypes, learning from failures, their future goals and aspirations, and their shared advice for those wishing to pursue a career in construction.
2021-11-1724 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 10Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast.In this two part episode, we speak to three women who are at the early stages of their careers, working on construction sites around the U.K.Beth and Emma are Graduate Engineers at Sir Robert McAlpine, based in London and Birmingham respectively. Grace is an Apprentice at HE Simm, based in Manchester.In this part one episode, we discuss what inspires them, their studies, their respective Graduate and Apprentice programs, their current construction projects, and the physical demands of their jobs.W...
2021-10-1425 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 9Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast.In this two part episode, we speak to three female guests working in off-site roles at Sir Robert McAlpine, in an effort to gain a better insight into different types of career opportunities in construction.Naomi is an Executive PA, Gemma is a Document Controller based in London, and Kelly is a Bid Manger working for our Southern Business Unit.In this part two episode, we discuss their career aspirations, how roles may change in the future, digital and data, and what they are...
2021-09-2428 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 8Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast.In this two part episode, we speak to three female guests working in behind the scenes roles at Sir Robert McAlpine.Naomi is an Executive PA, Gemma is a Document Controller based in London, and Kelly is a Bid Manger working for our Southern Business Unit.In this part one episode, we discuss their pathway into construction, their day to day responsibilities, skills and attributes and some misconceptions about their roles.We hope you enjoy this part one episode, and watch out...
2021-09-0229 min
EnvCast: Environment Top 5In Conversation with Alice Hands CEnvNote: This episode was recorded remotely, adhering to UK Government advice during the COVID-19 pandemic.This month's new release is an in-depth conversation between Alice Hands FRGS CEnv MIEMA, Head of Ethical and Sustainable Procurement at Sir Robert McAlpine, and Geoff Atkins, Head of Licensing, Registration and Standards, here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv). // Twitter: @SocEnv_HQ // YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk/podcast //Check out our o...
2021-08-3131 min
Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 7- Inclusion and ParalympicsGBThis is a special episode of the Beyond 1% Podcast, as we speak to Amy Truesdale and Richard Whitehead, two world class athletes who will be representing ParalympicsGB at the upcoming Paralympics in Tokyo.Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to be an official partner of ParalympicsGB, as part of our ongoing commitment to lead on inclusion and inspire change across our industry and beyond.Amy is a Taekwondo athlete, heading to her first Paralympic Games, with the sport making its Paralympic debut in Tokyo. She has won multiple Gold and Silver medals at International Para Tae...
2021-08-0937 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 6 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 2Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry.We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation.In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the second in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine.Imogen is a Graduate Sustainability Manager, working on Springfield University Hospital and...
2021-06-1826 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 5 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 1Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry.We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation.In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the first in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine. Imogen is a Graduate Sustainability Manager, working on Springfield University Hospital and So...
2021-06-0232 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast - Episode 4Welcome back: Episode 4 Beyond 1% PodcastThe final episode in this Beyond 1% series focuses on ‘smashing the glass ceiling’. We explore how women can build a career in construction and highlight the challenges and rewards, especially when navigating a predominantly male dominated sector. Featuring key inspiring women who work within the sector, from our Director of Engineering and Technical Services Alison Cox, Design Manager Sukh Puwar; and Chartered Quantity Surveyor from Constructing Rainbows Sharon Slinger. We draw on their real life experiences and career highlights including how each of these women are successfully climbing the construction ladder.
2021-02-1034 min
Feeling VersonicGoal Setting - Why Goals Don't Work!Great to be back with Series 2 of the Feeling Versonic Podcast. Delighted to welcome Stuart Lotherington as my guest as we talk about Goal Setting, and why sometimes Goals don't work!Triple goal setting with Pride, Medium and High outcomes, having great self-talk and holding yourself accountable are some of the remedies we discuss in this first episode of 2021.Stuart is Managing Director of SBR Consulting a Sales Transformation Consultancy of 21 people that was set up in London in 2002. He has been in the firm for over 14 years and has had the opportunity to work with FTSE 100 companies as well...
2021-01-0456 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast - Episode 3This episode focuses on the ‘Benefits of having a diverse workforce’. A diverse workforce isn’t just about gender; it is also about age, ethnicity and culture for example, reflecting the rich diversity of our society. In this episode of the podcast, our three guests, all working within the construction industry, share their perspective and experience of what diversity means to them and how it helps project delivery.
2020-12-1636 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast - Episode 2This episode focuses on how women within the construction industry deal with potential gender stereotypes, especially surrounding clients, customers and suppliers; difficult conversations, negotiations and challenging client feedback and even colleagues.
2020-10-2027 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast - Episode 1This episode is about the construction industry as a whole, how it treats women, and what it’s like to make your way to the top in a male dominated industry.
2020-09-3032 min