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Insider Business Brief, hosted by Mark MorrisThames Water fined over sewage failures, Pets at Home vets surge ahead, Willmott Dixon back in profit, Vivergo warns of closure, and BGF backs Welsh firms - today’s business headlines.From Thames Water’s record fine and Pets at Home’s vet division overtaking retail, to Willmott Dixon’s profit rebound, falling retail confidence, and a warning from Britain’s biggest bioethanol plant - here are today’s top UK business stories.Get daily business news from your region by subscribing to Insider’s free newsletters: www.insidermedia.com/newsletters/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2802 min
Architecture SocialBreaking the Architect Mold: Enrique Soler’s Shift to Interior Design at Willmott Dixon InteriorsEver feel like you're stuck on the traditional architect path? Enrique Soler from Willmott Dixon Interiors is here to show you why playing it safe might be holding you back. We’ll get into the nuts and bolts of working within a contractor in the role of a designer, how interior design can open up whole new avenues for architects, and why sticking to one speciality is riskier than you think.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:35 Meet Enrique Soria: Head of Design at Wilmot Dixon Interiors02:15 Enrique's Career Journey: From Architecture to Inte...2025-01-0642 minArchitecture SocialBreaking the Architect Mold: Enrique Soler’s Shift to Interior Design at Willmott Dixon InteriorsEver feel like you're stuck on the traditional architect path? Enrique Soler from Willmott Dixon Interiors is here to show you why playing it safe might be holding you back. We’ll get into the nuts and bolts of working within a contractor in the role of a designer, how interior design can open up whole new avenues for architects, and why sticking to one speciality is riskier than you think.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:35 Meet Enrique Soria: Head of Design at Wilmot Dixon Interiors02:15 Enrique's Career Journey: From Architecture to Inte...2025-01-0642 min
The Building PodcastMark chats to Rylie SweeneySend a Text - Feedback WelcomeThe construction industry employs over 2M people in the UK. It needs to recruit upwards of 100,000 people every year to replace leavers and fill new roles to meet the demands that are being placed upon the sector. Many of these recruits will start their careers within construction and those of us within the sector have a duty to encourage new starters to join and to then manage them effectively so that they are trained and remain within the industry. Rylie Sweeney is a trainee manager with Willmott Dixon and winner of the...2024-12-2337 min
FOOTPRINT+ podcastsBreakfast Briefing with Willmott Dixon: Early Contractor Involvement: Enhancing DeliverabilityThe integration of the contractor within the design team and process is standard practice for some building types and sectors. For decarbonisation projects it can bring specific beneficial outcomes. In this session the contractor and developer will show how ECI gets projects on site with more cost and programme security and with less risk discussing:
the incorporation of specialist knowledge in the early stages of a project
the importance of strategic delivery approaches across key stakeholder groups
mitigation of risks earlier in the development stages
Chairperson
Richard Bartlett, Pre-Construction Director - Willmott Dixon
Speakers
K...2024-09-1137 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Audio Only)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction
Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 years.
In this episode, we explore opportunities from the latest King's Speech, the industry's future over the next decade, and advancements in diversity. Andrew also shares insights on innovation and strategies for improving predictable profit and growth.
Don't miss "Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity...2024-07-2547 min
The Futurebuild PodcastEpisode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction (Video)The Futurebuild Podcast - Episode 2 - Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity in Construction
Welcome to the second episode of The Futurebuild Podcast! Martin Hurn, Futurebuild's Event Director, sits down with Andrew Geldard, Chief Communications Officer at Willmott Dixon, to discuss the evolution of the construction industry over the past 20 years.
In this episode, we explore opportunities from the latest King's Speech, the industry's future over the next decade, and advancements in diversity. Andrew also shares insights on innovation and strategies for improving predictable profit and growth.
Don't miss "Pioneering Change: Innovation and Diversity...2024-07-2547 min
Willmott Dixon: Building knowledgeWillmott Dixon Webinar - Labours First 100 Days in GovernmentThe King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 provided a clear idea of Labour’s legislative agenda with 35 bills planned. In this webinar recording, Andy Geldard, Willmott Dixon's Chief Communications Officer was joined by leading political analyst Greig Baker, Chair at Baker Kell Cumming. They examined what the new administration means for the construction and property industry and what to look out for in Labour's first 100 days.
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The Real World - Real Estate Law PodcastThe Building Safety Act In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing Construction Law Partner, join host Lizzie Collin to discuss the Building Safety Act. In particular, higher risk buildings and relevant buildings are discussed, with a focus on residential occupation. The requirements surrounding registration of higher risk buildings with the Health and Safety Executive, the accountable person and potential criminal liabilities. Cases mentioned: Waite & others v Kedai Limited (2023) Willmott Dixon v Prater and others (2024) PLease note this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be rel...2024-05-3121 min
The Privilege EruptionKate Jansen Part 2 | Breaking Ground: Achieving Gender Balance in the Construction IndustryThis episode of the Privilege Eruption podcast discusses the evolution of breakthrough thinking around power, privilege, and purpose in the workplace. It highlights the challenges faced by women in the construction industry, with historical context and recent statistics showing progress towards gender parity. The episode aims to inspire leaders to create a culture of inclusion and belonging for all employees. KEY TAKEAWAYS The construction industry has historically struggled with gender balance, but progress is being made towards achieving equal representation. Setting bold goals and having genuine leadership support are crucial for driving systemic...2024-05-2827 min
Space by StansonsEnrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors: “talking about sustainability, it's about the energy, the community and a number of other things. "We chatted with Enrique Soler who holds almost 20 years of experience in the architecture world and is currently Head of Design for billion pound design and fit out contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors. The UK’s highest ranked contractor in the FT’s Diversity Leaders list for 2 years.
One of only 6 companies to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The company also have some pretty impressive goals it is set to achieve. Including;
· Becoming a net zero carbon company by 2030
· Net Zero on all buildings delivered after th...2024-03-261h 09
How HR Leaders Change the WorldDecent People & Decent Leadership: Rick Lee, Chief People Officer, Willmott Dixon Rick provides an overview of DE&I challenges facing the construction sector and introduces Willmott Dixon’s approach to championing change, highlighting leadership development and culture change in a predominantly male workforce as key drivers. Discussing what decency means in leadership and for people, Rick advocates a key opportunity for HR professionals in designing the future of work. Rick shares his family up bringing in describing why he’s passionate about re-balancing patriarchal norms and shares examples of work such as Willmott Dixon’s ‘Dignity at Work Principles’ – encouraging everyone to call out and speak up. Thank you...2024-03-2627 min
Space by StansonsFirst Look! 👀 Enrique Soler, Head of Design, Willmott Dixon Interiors: "I do think we have our responsibility as designers and as consumers and to try and learn more."
♻️How do you define sustainability, when everyone is saying this is sustainable?
👃Can we use all our five senses in workspace design?
We chatted with Enrique Soler who holds almost 20 years of experience in the architecture world and is currently Head of Design for billion pound design and fit out contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors. Leading the design and creative direction for the UK’s highest ranked contractor in the FT’s Diversity Leaders list for 2 years. One of only 6 companies to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobi...2024-03-1909 min
Advanced Executive Leadership#45 The case for decency in leadership with Rick LeeI’m joined by Rick Lee, Chief People Officer at Willmott Dixon to talk about the case for decency in the leadership.Rick and his team are focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the best people and ensuring that they enjoy the career of a lifetime at Willmott Dixon. He is passionate about diversity and is a member of the Government’s Women’s Business Council. He was awarded an OBE in 2021 for services to business and equality.Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group, that values collaboration, sustainability and people. Founded in 185...2024-02-2938 minFOOTPRINT+ podcastsThe future of low-carbon leisure: Decarbonise or build new?In association with Willmott Dixon Group
Local authorities have been struck hard by the increase in fuel prices especially in the running of leisure centres. These energy-hungry buildings typically run on fossil fuels and the spiralling costs have prompted many local authorities to review the long term plans for these facilities. This panel looks at the business case for different levels of intervention: retrofitting or low-carbon new build utilising worked examples from Spelthorne Borough Council, along with specialist consultants in this field.
2024-02-1546 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeA deep dive into biodiversity net gain legislation - what is it and what does it mean for your development?As of 12 February 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans.
In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast we share an audio recording of a deep dive into the new legislation and what it means for construction projects.
2024-02-071h 08Willmott Dixon: Building knowledgeNew Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements - what do they mean for construction projects?As of January 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans.
In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast, two of our sustainability managers, Simone Codrington and Morgan Price, discuss how these new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements will apply to construction projects.
Areas they cover include:
What biodiversity is and why it's important
What the legislation is and the projects it applies to
An overview of the different options for delivering BNG
How to strategically deliver BNG - including examples
Top tips for where to start
Some answers to FAQs...2024-01-0216 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeHow can green and blue spaces revitalise and ignite towns and cities?Green and blue spaces are key ingredients in placemaking, but they aren't always seen as a priority. As towns and cities look to evolve, green and blue spaces need to be an integral part of urban regeneration schemes.
In this episode, David Atkinson, our national head of land and development, is joined by Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry Real Estate, to discuss the value green and blue spaces can bring, including:
Creating community-centric places where people want to spend time
Making visits to towns and cities less transactional
Promoting health, wellbeing and socialisation
The economic...2023-10-1029 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeTen Minutes on Stranded Assets | Simplifying Sustainability in ConstructionOur 'Ten Minutes On' podcast series delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
In the third episode, the topic of discussion is 'Stranded Assets'. Current and future sustainability requirements from the Government could cause some commercial buildings to become legally 'unlettable'. We'll explore what these requirements are and what action building owners need to take to avoid having a 'stranded asset' on their hands.
This episode features our deputy MD (Midlands), Nick Gibb, and Robert van Zyl, partner at Cundall.
2023-09-2414 min
The Business Strategist With Adam StrongMastering Mental StrengthOn today’s episode of the game changers experience, I’m sharing a conversation I had back in 2020 with Pete Cohen. Pete is an expert in human performance and behaviour, business coach and motivational speaker. Pete coaches business leaders, executives, corporate teams and sporting stars to achieve their best. He excels at getting the audiences to think outside the box, believe in themselves and get motivated to take positive actions. He is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world in multiple languages, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Fear Busting, Life DIY and So...2023-09-0753 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeWillmott Dixon Panel Discussion on the Building Safety ActThe Building Safety Act and its implications are changing the landscape for the construction industry and its customers. At Willmott Dixon, we’re certainly receiving more and more queries from customers and partners about the Act and how it will affect projects moving forward and retrospectively.
This podcast on the Building Safety Act was recorded as part of our Wales and West Spotlight Event in Bristol in July.
We hosted this event for our customers, partners, and colleagues as an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Building Safety Act and offer the opportunity to ans...2023-08-011h 09Willmott Dixon: Building knowledgeTen Minutes on Two-Stage Procurement and How it Unlocks Sustainability | Simplifying Sustainability in ConstructionThis is the second episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
During this episode we'll talk about two-stage procurement and how it will help unlock sustainable schemes and bring them forward. We'll also share some learnings from recent projects and common barriers and opportunities.
Today's episode features our regional framework manager, Jerry Major, and Chris Clarke, Scape's director of performance and improvement.
2023-08-0116 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeTen Minutes on Whole Life Carbon | Simplifying Sustainability in ConstructionThis is the first episode in our podcast series 'Ten Minutes On', which delves into key topics surrounding simplifying sustainability in the built environment - in a short and snappy way.
Our first podcast in this series is on Whole Life Carbon, and features our sustainability manager, Francesca Wilkinson, and Nathan Adams, senior sustainability consultant, from Focus.
During this episode we will explore what whole life carbon is, why it’s so important, how to measure it and ultimately how to reduce it. We’ll also speak about how modern methods of construction and the circ...2023-06-1517 min
Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay073: Quiet Quitting: Why it harms your creativity - Charles TincknellKul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.
Charles Tincknell is the Efficiencies and Systems Lead at Willmott Dixon Interiors and loves to support people around the globe. Recently Charles discussed on LinkedIn how quiet quitting is a detriment to all. You'll hear more on this episode.
Willmott Dixon Interiors Website: https://www.willmottdixoninteriors.co.uk/
Charles' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-tincknell/
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The FS Club PodcastBioenergy With Carbon Capture & Storage: A Double Scammy?Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3mqxHz9
Governments today are much less persuaded that subsidising the burning of biomass to generate low-carbon electricity represents good value for taxpayers – let alone a good deal for our Net Zero targets. Elsewhere, in the world of controversial technologies, Carbon Capture and Storage is still struggling to prove it will ever live up to the promises made on its behalf over the last 25 years. So what happens when you bring the two together, as Drax is now planning to do with its huge ne...2023-04-1145 minHuman Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay052: Safety, Love and Trust in the workplace - Anna KoukoullisKul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.
Anna Koukoullis is Head of Organisational Development & Social Value for Willmott Dixon Interiors. During this episode she speaks with Kul about her thoughts on human centred leadership, and the value of trust, love and safety within organisations.
Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-koukoullis-671a2068/
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During these shows, you‘ll hea...2022-12-2034 min
The Engineers CollectiveHow flexible working on construction sites could be a ‘win-win’Pandemic restrictions brought working from home to the lives of many, which worked well for office-based roles, but what about those on site? This episode of The Engineers Collective podcast explores a major industry trial of flexible working practices by leading contractors in the UK.
“During the first lockdown many sites shut down for a few weeks but workers soon returned with social distancing precautions in place,” said NCE editor Claire Smith, who hosts the latest episode. “That could have meant back to business as usual for contractors, however, there were a group of businesses – Bam, Skanska and Will...2022-08-3151 min
Chamber PodcastPreparing students for the fast-changing world of workGreater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's policy and projects manager Emily Stubbs is joined by members of the Birmingham Education Partnership to discuss the role the business community can play in ensuring students are prepared for the fast-changing world of work.
The GBCC is working with Birmingham Education Partnership to identify individuals in the local business community who may be interested in becoming Enterprise Advisers to Birmingham schools.
Enterprise Advisers will be partnered with a secondary school or college to support them in the development and implementation of their careers strategy, ensuring all students are prepared...2022-08-2225 minThe Engineers CollectiveSpeaking out about opportunities for women is critical to solving the skills crisisMaking more women aware of the opportunities a career in construction can offer is critical to attracting more people into the sector and resolving the ongoing skills crisis the industry faces.
In this episode of The Engineers Collective, NCE editor Claire Smith speaks to Willmott Dixon construction manager Lianne Lawson and Mott MacDonald development manager for energy Clare Rhodes James about their experiences coming into the sector as women as the industry prepared to mark International Women in Engineering Day last week.
The three start by discussing how they each came to study engineering and...2022-06-2938 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeHow could the fuel crisis affect net-zero developments?Francesca Wilkinson, our sustainability and environmental manager spoke with Conor Nolan at Building Brum to discuss how the fuel crisis is impacting the net-zero carbon agenda and what customers can do to ensure their buildings are fit for the future. She also shares her experience in net-zero technology and how the private sector is approaching net-zero and net-zero ready buildings.
Podcast courtesy of Building Brum.
2022-06-1529 min
Building BrumDelivering Net-Zero DevelopmentsThis May we are joined by Francesca Wilkinson, Sustainability and Environmental Manager at Willmott Dixon. Francesca provides us with a unique insight into how the fuel crisis we are facing in society today is impacting the Net Zero agenda. We also look at how net-zero technology is being successfully implemented on projects across the country and the approach from the private sector in net zero and net zero ready buildings.The Building Brum podcast is sponsored by reality capture and point cloud modeling specialists ScanTech Digital, Solus, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor an...2022-05-1831 min
The Safety GuruStepping Up the Importance of Ladder Safety with Dylan SkelhornDylan Skelhorn recalls the unfortunate events that led to his fall from heights. He shares stories of leadership that did not demonstrate the commitment to safety and how it contributed to the choices that led to sustaining serious, life-altering injuries. Far from brushing off the importance of safety ownership, his story speaks to the importance of speaking up and increasing safety awareness and the role leaders have to drive a meaningful impact. Dylan shares great ideas around ladder safety as well as an innovative solution to reduce this critical risk in the workplace. Tune in to listen to Dylan’s...2022-03-1047 min
Walk the Talk with POINT3 WellbeingWhy your employee wellbeing strategy is pivotal to your employer brand"The Great Resignation" is seeing swathes of workers leaving their jobs seeking greater flexibility and work-life balance. Are you an organisation that is being sought out or left behind? Listen to our latest Walk The Talk Webcast to hear a wide range of perspectives on the challenge and opportunity this presents for your organisation...
We are delighted to be joined by:
- Dr Megan Swanson - Clinical psychologist, NHS England
- Rosie Morgan - Employee Experience Manager, Dazn Group
- Jon Meeks - Head of Supply Chain, Willmott Dixon
- Marcu...2021-12-1656 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeDebating net zero carbon in the built environment - what‘s stopping us?We hosted a debate in partnership with Building Brum which saw industry leaders gather to discuss how the sector can achieve its net zero carbon ambitions
A panel shared their insights into achieving carbon net zero in construction as well as discussing the outcomes of COP26 and how the industry should respond, including Julia Barrett (Willmott Dixon) Deborah Cadman (Birmingham City Council) Belinda Morgan (Cundall) Tim Carey (Collida) Chris Clarke (Scape) & James Douglas (Lendlease)
2021-11-221h 07Willmott Dixon: Building knowledgeWas COP26 a success?Considered to be the most important climate summit in history, during the first two weeks of November, more than 20,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries descended upon Glasgow for COP26. With an overarching goal of keeping global temperature rises to less than 1.5oC by 2050, sustainable development campaigner and Willmott Dixon non-executive director Jonathon Porritt shares his thoughts on whether COP26 achieved its goals.
2021-11-1824 min
Building Blocks PodcastThe Construction Industry on COP26 - Building Blocks PodcastIn this, the latest instalment of the Pagabo podcast series, our host Gerard Toplass is joined by industry experts Jose Hernandez of Pick Everard and Julia Barrett of Willmott Dixon to discuss the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference (COP26). Ahead of the summit in Glasgow, our guests share their hopes and aspirations for COP26 with particular focus on how the construction industry could be impacted by the outcomes and policy changes. We hope you enjoy their insights and even take some of their suggestions onboard as we work towards a net zero future.2021-11-0232 min
Building BrumNow or Never with Willmott DixonThis November we see the launch of the COP26 summit bringing parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Alongside this, Building Brum, with Willmott Dixon, are hosting a panel debate featuring Birmingham City Council, Cundall, SCAPE and Collida in front of some 300 delegates from across the built environment to ask the Net Zero Carbon question: “What’s Stopping Us?”. Ahead of these landmark events, we caught up with Willmott Dixon’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Julia Barrett, to discuss Willmott Dixon’s Now or Never 2030 Sustainabil...2021-10-2835 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeCOP26 and how the built environment should be tackling the biggest long-term challenge our planet facesWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Jonathan Porritt will share his insights on what to expect at COP26 and how the built environment should be tackling the biggest challenge our planet faces.
2021-10-2258 min
Mass Timber Construction PodcastMass Timber Market Updates - September 2021 - Week ThirtysevenIn this weeks episode, Rothoblaas host a webinar dedicated to Asian timber lovers: Designers and builders in tropical climate zones need specific solutions when it comes to timber constructions. This is why we offer a webinar dedicated to all timber lovers living in these Asia. A tower that reaches a height of 75 m (246 ft) may not sound all that impressive – the Empire State Building is over five times taller, after all – but when you consider that the Sara Cultural Centre in Sweden is made almost entirely from wood and is actually one of the world's tallest timber towers, it puts...2021-09-1906 min
Re:ConstructionThe Building Safety Bill, Bristol Beacon and Self-healing ConcreteBishop & Taylor discuss the Building Safety Bill (which had its first reading in the Commons this week), Willmott Dixon’s reconstruction of what used be known as Colston Hall, and seemingly magic concrete that repairs itself.2021-07-0755 min
installHUB - Weekly Round UpThe EV Weekly Round Up - Episode 30Keeping you up to date with the latest news in the (EV) Electric Vehicle Sector. 🔌 🌱 This week we're talking ... Ford to buy EV charging management platform Electriphi. Sharing your charger could supercharge EV uptake, Co Charger thinks it has the solutio! Battery health checker, charging booster, zero-emissions ambulance and solar-powered fridge are the latest winners of £20m goverment EV innovation fund. Jaguar Land Rover is developing a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle based on the new Defender SUV, and plans to begin testing the prototype next year. ...2021-06-1809 min
Building BrumPast, Present and Future with Willmott DixonNick Gibb, Deputy Managing Director of Willmott Dixon in the Midlands spoke with us about their successes over the past decade and how it has led to business growth in the region and a reported annual turnover of over £200 million.We also take a look at the ambitious targets the contractor has set out in their recently launched “Now or Never” sustainability strategy. Focusing on the net zero milestones they have set out for 2030-2040 and discussing how they can be achieved with the digital advances taking place across the business and the recent launch of their integ...2021-06-0231 min
The Surveyor Hub Podcast038 Residential Surveying and Sustainability with Kate CharringtonKate Charrington is a residential surveyor and valuer, sustainability and equality advocate and RICS Young Surveyor of the Year finalist. Passionate about sustainability in residential surveying she has developed a voice within the industry through active engagement on social media, in particular LinkedIn where she ranks highly within the industry. As a creative thinker, Kate aims to inspire young people to use their voice to engage with and enhance a cross-collaborative industry, challenge inequality, promote visibility of minorities, and develop an interest in the sustainable future of our industry by advocating SDG2030. What We Cover:2020-11-1247 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgePreparing to leave a legacy over the next decade of construction in the education sectorIn this episode, Andrew Brookes (National DfE account manager) takes a look at the outlook for Construction in the education sector, including:
What the latest Government announcements mean for the sector
How we can build 'better, greener and faster'
Examples of good practice to integrate into future projects
2020-08-1011 min
The REWIRE podcastAmbition, positivity and hope: The new mantra in leadershipIn this episode of EG’s REWIRE podcast host Samantha McClary talks to leaders from three of the companies supporting women throughout the Future Female Leaders programme.
William Beardmore-Gray, global head of occupier services and commercial agency at Knight Frank, Michael Neal, chief investment officer Europe and Asia Pacific at Nuveen Real Estate and Jo Weston, operations director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, talk about the importance of visible and inspirational leaders at every level, the importance of investing in future talent whatever the economic environment and how businesses should and are leading their teams through the coronavirus pandem...2020-05-1834 minThe REWIRE podcastWhat lockdown is teaching us about great leadershipIn this episode of the REWIRE podcast EG editor Sam McClary talks to our second trio of Future Female Leaders from series two the EG Future Leaders project about how the challenges of lockdown are providing inspiration around how to be a real and true future leader, what we are learning from being stuck inside with family and how each are managing to undertake the Future Female Leaders training in a virtual world.
Listen in for key takeaways from
Sarah Bissessar, senior estimator at Willmott Dixon Interiors
Laura Mackay, associate director in development at Savills
Suzan Uc...2020-05-1332 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeBeing agents for change: promoting diversity in ConstructionJohn Boughton, deputy MD and Richard David, director, in Wales and West talk about being agents for change to increase diversity in construction.
2020-03-0618 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeMark Chamberlain: Creating Westminster's flagship development in the heart of PaddingtonWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Mark will be talking about his experience creating Westminster's flagship development in the heart of Paddington.
Click here to find out more about Dudley House.
2020-02-2529 min
The Ethical Agenda with Safia MinneySafia Minney meets Julia Barrett
Episode 14: Julia Barrett
From the Spirella Building in Letchworth Garden City, Safia talks about sustainable construction with Julia Barrett, Chief Sustainability Officer of Willmott Dixon. Julia was Business Green Leaders’ Sustainability Executive of the Year (2018) and Women in Construction’s Green Leader in 2017.
“The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions” and as such the construction industry plays an important role in going carbon zero. Julia explains how Willmott Dixon rises to the challenge of creating buildings to reduce emissions and maximise efficiency which helps people using them reduce their energy usa...2020-02-1233 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeSimon Tranter and Sam Gamble: Transforming construction through blockchain technologyWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, Simon and Sam will be talking about transforming construction through blockchain technology.
2020-01-2014 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeNick Mennell: The changing landscape of leisureWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode, we will be discussing the changing landscape of leisure.
2019-12-0621 min
How To Build A Music VenueHow To Build A Music Venue Ep. 8 - Who Can Build A Music Venue?Welcome to How To Build A Music Venue – the podcast series which has a backstage pass to the transformation of Colston Hall in Bristol.In this episode, we meet the people who are actually building this thing.Harriet Robinson chats to staff at contractors Willmott Dixon, who have been charged with the task of transforming the Hall into a venue fit for the 21st century. And there are way more jobs involved than you might expect.From construction managers to labourers on the ground, and designers to digital engineers working behind th...2019-11-2100 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeGraham Dundas: Financial strength in uncertain timesWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. In this episode we catch up with our CFO, Graham Dundas, to discuss the importance of financial strength in changing and uncertain times.
2019-10-2312 min
How To Build A Music VenueHow To Build A Music Venue Ep. 7 - Going Carbon Neutral!Welcome back to our new-look podcast - How To Build A Music Venue - the series which has a backstage pass to the transformation of Colston Hall in Bristol.In this episode, and in the wake of the climate crisis, we look at turbo charging our sustainability ambitions and how the venue can go carbon neutral. That's right, in October 2019 the Hall was the first concert venue in the UK to announce its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.Harriet Robinson chats to Rosa Corbishley, Development Director at the Hall, about the ambition...2019-10-1600 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeJill Guthrie: Being a leader in a digital worldWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction. Digital innovation is a hugely exciting area which is constantly evolving and changing the future of the built environment. In this episode, we will be discussing digital innovation in the construction industry.
2019-09-0211 min
The REWIRE podcastFuture Female Leaders E01:Building confidence and finding your reason
EG editor and REWIRE host Samantha McClary launches the first in a series of live broadcast podcasts with the women from EG's Future Female Leaders programme. A programme which brings together a dozen women from across the built environment to put them through a very special public speaking training course, culminating in a live TedX style presentation on 8 October.
In this episode we meet Anna Parry, projects director at Hayes Davison, Hana Hassan, senior project surveyor at Willmott Dixon and Kathryn Cripps, partner in London leasing at Knight Frank and talk industry perceptions, becoming a role model, what they have l...2019-08-2226 min
The REWIRE podcastFuture Female Leaders E01:Building confidence and finding your reasonEG editor and REWIRE host Samantha McClary launches the first in a series of live broadcast podcasts with the women from EG's Future Female Leaders programme. A programme which brings together a dozen women from across the built environment to put them through a very special public speaking training course, culminating in a live TedX style presentation on 8 October.
In this episode we meet Anna Parry, projects director at Hayes Davison, Hana Hassan, senior project surveyor at Willmott Dixon and Kathryn Cripps, partner in London leasing at Knight Frank and talk industry perceptions, becoming a role model, what they have l...2019-08-2226 minWillmott Dixon: Building knowledgeClaire Wrighton: Sustainability and the Carbon Trust StandardWelcome to our Willmott Dixon podcast series Building Knowledge – shaping the future of construction.
Sustainability is a huge topic of interest globally and Willmott Dixon is passionate about leaving a positive social, environmental and economic legacy for future generations
We will be discussing the significance of the accreditation and sustainability as a whole in the construction industry.
2019-08-0915 min
Southeast Green - Speaking of GreenSir Jonathon Porritt - The World We MadeJonathon Porritt, Co-Founder of Forum for the Future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. Established in 1996, Forum for the Future is now the UK’s leading sustainable development charity, with 70 staff and over 100 partner organisations, including some of the world’s leading companies. The Forum has a growing presence in the United States, and is doing more and more work in India, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
In addition, he is Co-Director of The Prince of Wales's Business and Sustainability Programme which runs Seminars for senior executives around the world. He is a Non-Executive of Willmott Dixon Holdin...2013-11-0129 min